The weather guessers tell us that there’s yet another snowstorm headed our way. We’re preparing for 12 to 18 more inches of snow on top of what we already have still sitting around. Oh joy.

Snow is pretty. But it’s darned inconvenient. Even after the roads are plowed we are still stuck way back here until we can find someone to plow the road that is our driveway. And I don’t even want to talk about what happens when the power goes out. But let me just say this…Without power, we have no water.

red chair in snow

So, we do the best that we can.

The refrigerators are stocked. The wine cellar is full. We have batteries and blankets. If the power stays on we have plenty of entertainment too—books, projects, writing.

I sort of wish that I had one of those jobs that couldn’t be done from home so it could be a real holiday. Alas, my clients will still be expecting their stuff.

foo dogs in snow

What about you? Got snow?

Robin
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8 Responses to “I Already Have Snow, Thank You”

  1. Mr. McGregor's Daughter Says:

    I like your foo dogs buried in the snow. We got snow this week, which was a good thing, as it had melted in places in the garden. I hope you don’t lose power. But then wouldn’t that be the real holiday you wished for?
    .-= Mr. McGregor’s Daughter´s last blog ..The Great Houseplant Census of 2010 =-.

  2. Kathy J, Washington Gardener Mag Says:

    Robin – I’m up to HERE with snow already – it has ruined many plans for me this month and cost me at least $500 in income and that is when I start to get really cranky. As for me that is a big chunk of a printing bill or mortgage payment :-(

  3. Alexandra Says:

    We have a lot of snow this winter too/ Your red chair is smart. You can see nature!

  4. Lynn Says:

    Robin,
    As I am also in MD, I am getting the same snow as you right this very moment. I am about tired of it, too. When does summer start???
    -Lynn

  5. Dirty Girl Gardening Says:

    We don’t have snow where I garden, but it sure does look amazing. (I’m sure amazing goes away after a couple weeks… you probably want your garden back!)

  6. Claire Says:

    It never snows where I live, but the endless days of rain, rain, rain, rain are getting on my nerves. I’m trying to keep happy by looking at seed catalogs and pictures of dahlias.

  7. Tangled Gardens Says:

    I know it is hard to have endless snow when you are craving spring. I no longer live in that climate but February can surprise us. Yesterday 60 degrees!! But who knows in two weeks we could have an ice storm. Hope not. Many things are beginning to poke their tender heads out of the ground.

  8. Jennah Says:

    Yeah – I am SO OVER the snow. And as a cop, hubby has had to work in the thick of it the past two nights. I’m not looking forward to digging out tomorrow. We’ll see about work on Monday. Of course we’re got a catalog deadline to meet that was already pushed back when we all ran out on Friday. eek!
    .-= Jennah´s last blog ..The Great House Plant Census of 2010 =-.

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February 6th, 2012

Another Monday.

Harry and I spent the better part of the weekend painting the master bedroom. We traded off between rolling and detail work and we both made our fair share of messes. For a while Sophie perched on top of a chaise to supervise our work. Sarah was distraught. She does not like change.

Today we get back to normal. I will have to do something about my manicure. Speckled fingernails in Benjamin Moore Light Pewter is not really a good look.

Here’s wishing you a happy, calm and productive week.

Robin

February 3rd, 2012

If you’re in the neighborhood and just happen to have your paintbrush and paint clothes with you, stop on by. Harry and I are taking the day off from work to start painting the master bedroom. We figure it’ll take until Sunday. Harry does most of the rolling—no small chore with high ceilings—and I do all the tedious detail work. You, of course, can pitch in wherever you like.

We’re painting it a dove grey. So if you see some grey in my hair in the next few days, it’s paint. Got it? The grey is paint.

Robin

February 2nd, 2012

Happy Groundhog Day! What are you doing to celebrate?

We’ll have a special dinner of NOT groundhog. Dinner will be a special pasta (TBD) and some yummy homemade yeast rolls. Then we’ll pull out the photo album of past Groundhog Days and reminisce. We will toast Puxatawny Phil by opening the first bottle of my homemade apfelwein, which I hope is sparkly by now. If it’s any good, you’ll hear more about it.

Cheers!

Robin

February 1st, 2012

Working from a home office is not always what it’s cracked up to be. I have a lousy IT department (me). Interruptions range from barking dogs to crowing roosters. I hear my business phone ring during non-business hours.

But there is a lot good about a 15 step commute. Such as today. It’s cloudy and a bit drizzly, but the temps will climb into the mid 60s for the second day in a row. I will turn off the heat, throw open the windows and give the house—and office—a good airing. Ahhh!

Robin

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