First Snow

Yesterday we had our first real snow.  All morning, all day and all night the snow fell.  Sometimes the snowflakes floated down to the ground.  Sometimes the snowflakes came at you sideways because of the big winds.

We worked.  We got up and walked to the window.  We worked. We got up and looked out the window.  Slowly, inch by inch, the snow began to accumulate. It was as if we were each others own weather channel.  Every trip to the window was a weather update.

Soon the snow was gaining some depth. It was time to go for a walk and play in the snow. It was my first “winter boot” encounter this year. Had to haul out the rubbers, big socks and prepare for my first of many winter photo adventures.

It was a short walk to the pier and back.. the winds were cold, the lake was frozen, the snowflakes coming at me sideways. I took some pictures (main photo) I threw a few big rocks to see how frozen the lake was. And then headed back inside.. I decided to wait a bit till the snow and winds stop.

Later that night I heard, for the first time ever, a big BOOM come from the lake.  It made me jump! I had no clue at first what it was. But then Bro informed me it was the lake cracking and adjusting.. it was nature speaking.