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Although we’ve had a fair amount of snow this year (but not enough for Betsy), the skies have been dreary and gray. So I went to my archives to get this picture taken from our deck of a new snow under a blue Tennessee sky.
Four inches of snow on our grill, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. January 10, 2011.
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The picture above shows why Betsy is very happy today. We got about four inches of snow early Monday, and Betsy is just delighted. Of course, she doesn’t have to clear the driveway, but I digress.
Our front yard, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. January 10, 2011.
The storm had been predicted for several days, but Betsy was skeptical that we would get any snow at all. However, when we woke up Monday morning, this was what we saw in the front yard.
They say we will have snow and/or freezing rain for the next couple of days. Someone in the family is looking forward to the possibility of snow. Personally, I’m looking forward to Spring.
Snow in the Glade, December 12, 2010.
If you listen to Betsy, I’m sure you think that it never snows at our house. But although we never get enough snow to please her, I offer these pictures as proof that we do get snow.
The picture above was taken Sunday evening. We had light snow most of the day on Sunday. The worse thing was the very low temperatures that came with the snow.
For some reason Betsy likes this picture. She says it just shows what a dedicated photographer I am. I think it’s just because she likes to see me on my knees.
Betsy in the snow in front of our house, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. December 12, 2010.
So the next time you hear Betsy complain about the lack of snow here in the Glade, just reminder her that you’ve seen her bundled up in the snow in front of our house.
Betsy enjoying a snow bank in the Smokies. March 9, 2010.
If you’re a regular reader of Betsy’s blog, you were very surprised when she said a couple of weeks ago that she was tired of snow and she was now ready for Spring. I was personally very shocked when she wrote that. I’ve heard her complain bitterly about the lack of snow during some of our recent winters.
As you know, Betsy arranged a birthday trip for us to celebrate my 68th birthday. We stayed at a wonderful cabin in the Smokies near Cosby, Tennessee. Tuesday morning we decided to travel to Tallulah Gorge in Georgia to revisit the waterfalls there (remember that we both have new cameras!).
The drive was only a couple of hours, but it took us over the mountain at Newfound Gap. As we headed up the mountain we started to see snow along the side of the road. The higher we got, the more snow we saw. The road was clear, but the piles along the side were quite high in places. Of course, we stopped a few times to take pictures. Guess who was grinning from ear-to-ear!
Betsy tired of snow? Don’t believe it for a minute!
Betsy under a redbud tree in front of our house, Fairfield Glade. February 15, 2010.
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Betsy and I came back home to Monday afternoon to a very snowy world. Betsy looks very happy in the picture above, but I’m not sure if she’s happy we made it home or if she’s happy because of the snow.
We went down to Fort Payne, Alabama, for a weekend at the DeSoto Falls State Park lodge. Their weekend package included a special Valentine dinner on Sunday and breakfast Monday morning. It was a deal too good to pass up.
But, as you might suspect, the big attraction for us was the waterfalls. We’ve been to Fort Payne a couple of times before and really like the area. In addition to the park we also visited Little River Canyon, which is sometimes called the “Grand Canyon of the East”. In addition to a waterfall, the canyon also offers some spectacular views from the Canyon Rim Drive.
I had this trip planned for a several weeks, but last week they started talking about a major snowstorm over the weekend. Betsy was really torn as to whether or not we should go. She gets a little nervous about traveling in the snow, but felt that if we stayed here it wouldn’t snow and she would miss both the trip and the snow. If we went away she felt the Glade would get the kind of snow she really likes and she would miss it.
Betsy was right — we went and the Glade got the kind of snowfall she really likes. But we made it back safe and sound and the snow continued long enough after we got back that she could still enjoy it.
I’m almost afraid to ask which she liked most — the trip or the snow! What do you think?
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Today I’m grateful for safe travel.
In front of our house, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. January 31, 2010.
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Perhaps I shouldn’t post this after a weekend during which so many people had to endure a blizzard, but I can’t resist.
This was the picture in front of our house a week ago. The storm had passed and Sunday morning presented us with a bright blue sky. The sun glistened off the ice on the trees and the new-fallen snow was clean and white. We don’t often get a scene like this in Tennessee, so it certainly qualifies as scenic to us.
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I’m grateful that after all the storms of life there is always a new day full of hope and promise.
The view from the 14th tee, Druid Hills Golf Course, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee.
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The last couple of days have been cloudy, dull and gray. That’s not exactly my favorite type of day, but I think there is often a stark beauty about such a day. The picture above was taken on the 14th fairway of the Druid Hills Golf Course here in the Glade.
A water hazard on the Druid Hills Golf Course, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee.
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We don’t often get a heavy snow here in the Glade, but when we do, it can be very beautiful. The picture above was taken on the front nine of the Druid Hills Golf Course. It was a gray, cloudy day, but the view was peacefully serene.
Around our house after our snow storm. January 30 - 31, 2010.
Since it is now February 1, I guess it’s safe to say that we survived the January storm. It turned out to be quite an experience for this part of Tennessee.
As best I can tell we got about five inches of snow, followed by about an inch of ice, followed by another inch or so of snow. The snow started late Friday morning and continued through Saturday, although it was mostly flurries at the end.
As many of you know, we live on a hill, and although there is usually a fair amount of up and down traffic, except for a snow plow we had no traffic at all until yesterday (Sunday) afternoon when a single car went down the hill. It was the quietest we’ve seen that road in the six-plus years we’ve lived here.
Yesterday was a beautiful day with blue skies and temperatures near 30°. I was able to get about 2/3 of the driveway cleared. That, and another pass by the snow plow, makes me feel we could get out if we had to, although I’m not sure we could get back in. We need a couple more good days for me to feel comfortable about getting up the hill.
The two pictures on the left above were taken Saturday. It was very cloudy, but Betsy and I got out to look around and take some pictures. The other three pictures were taken yesterday when we had that beautiful bright blue sky. The middle picture shows some of the ice-coated trees against that sky.
By the way, Betsy says she’s had enough snow for this winter — she’s ready for Spring!
The golf course behind our house, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. January 30, 2010.
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Since Friday afternoon we’ve had about 5 inches of snow, topped by up to an inch of ice, followed by more snow. It’s the biggest storm we’ve had in several years and one member of the family is definitely happy about it.
The picture above was taken on the golf course fairway behind our house (we’re definitely going nowhere by car for a while!). Even I will admit that there is a stark beauty to the leafless trees.
Betsy enjoying the snow in front of our house. January 30, 2010.
But the most scenic part of the day was the smile on my Beautiful Bride’s face as she ventured out to enjoy the snow. That smile is bright enough to lighten the whole day.
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I’m grateful for the opportunity to enjoy all kinds of weather with my beautiful bride.
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