Over at No Facilities this morning, Dan gave his readers the duality of a Florida sunset from a business trip and this past week’s snowpocalypse in the Northeast. The only good thing about the snow photos was pretty girl Maddie, the queen of her backyard mountain.
Given a choice, I imagine Dan would prefer to be back in Florida where there are no snowblowers to be found and the weather is a tad bit warmer.
A reply to my comments, from Dan, included, “Think spring.”
Okay, I shall. I will. I did.
In salute to a forthcoming spring (36 days and counting) and with the intent to add a late submission to the weekly photo challenge of shadow, I took a lunchtime stroll on the walking path, soaking in the smell of earthiness and warm rays, and capturing a few photos.
Unlike the Northeast, it’s been fairly nice in Wisconsin. Today’s high, in the upper 30’s, is about 10 degrees F above normal for this time of year. Add in blue skies and the much-needed sun, and there wasn’t much about this day that would keep me indoors during 45 minutes of free time.
The last time I walked this path, it was covered with snow and black ice. Today, most of that had melted, with only a few wet patches. The wind was slightly bitey on the way out, but not a factor on the way back. By the time I returned to the office, I was warm and ready for a plated cold salad.
Yes, I thought of spring for Dan, for myself, for all of the robins who want to come home. It’s starting to feel and smell like it, although I know how fickle our weather can be during the waning days of winter. The meteorologist is predicting a weekend where the high will be 50 F, which is waaaaay above normal. I’ll take it and try not to think or utter the “S” word for fear of a Mount Maddie in my own backyard.
At least our 5-day run-in with Old Man Winter had some benefits. I’m not sure when we’ll be walking at lunch, but I’m vicariously enjoying yours. I do like lines, so the shadows in the winter are always interesting. Thanks for the ping 🙂
You’re welcome! I had one more photo with shadow and great lines, but my laptop decided to have a mini stroke and delete it. Or perhaps it was operator error! 😉
We (IT folks) always blame the operator, but I’ll go with laptop.
What a difference between your day and mine!! …. I’d happily take your’s!
I hope the west winds bring the warmer weather to Canada and the northeast. I’m willing to share!
I just checked our forecast and we’re expecting a warming trend by the weekend. Woohoo! Thank you warm west winds!! 🙂
Well that’s nice 🙂
We have unseasonably warm weather, too. This weekend’s supposed to be darn near dreamy!
I’m glad you got out and about in the sunshine!
Dreamy weather. I like that! 😎
Nice shot!
Thanks Jon! 😊
Great images. I have never ever been in the snow, but I believe if I have ever got to visit Dan during the winter months, I need to visit you first because I can handle this much snow, not sure if I can handle the amount of snow Dan gets outside his home. By the way, you’re not cycling today?
Don’t kid yourself, Sharukh. We can just as easily get the kind of snow Dan has been digging through lately. We’ve been fortunate of late with nice weather. March is a very unpredictable month, so anything can still happen.
No bike riding today, but this weekend I might. It’s going to be 50 F both days…Woohoo!
I believe I have to research more about your place before commenting. I would love to be in a place as cold as Antarctica, but considering my skinny body structure I’m not sure if I will survive it. I’m glad you are enjoying your temporary nice weather. Over here the summer is just around the corner.
No worries about researching Sharukh…I’m just glad we’ve come to know each other through blogging. Have a great day!
I swear I could smell the wet concrete and warming soil! We’ve got two or three more months of winter before I can experience that myself.
Oh, btw, your shoelaces are undone.
Oh no, not again, Maggie…those darn shoelaces! I may need to perform the double knot procedure next time.
I love the smell of spring dirt and mud. It’s so rejuvenating!
I’m Thinking Spring like someone watching Peter Pan and clapping for Tinkerbell. Which is to say, very enthusiastically. We have above normal temps here too, so maybe my thinking is working!
I know the groundhog said six more weeks of winter, but I never trust him. I’d rather go with the hope that we’ll have a very nice end to winter and a warm spring.
Sending you very “Spring-y” thoughts Mary! 🌹
Thanks Cheryl. It was a gorgeous Saturday and we’re expecting the same today. Sun and warmth! 😊
Yipeeee!
Beautiful photos. It is springy in Atlanta, Ga and we didn’t have much of a winter.
Enjoy your spring! We still have snow on the ground, so the springy stuff may not return again for a few weeks.