Tag Archives: Winter

What A Difference…

 

…Ten days makes.

Not too long ago, on Christmas Day, there was no snow to be found in my little corner of Maine and the temperature was in the 50s.  Unheard of since I can remember.

Today, there’s at least five inches of snow on the ground and it’s in the 30s.  The wind chill makes it seem more like single digits, though.  It would be bearable if not for the damn wind.

In spite of the wind, I tried going hiking a few days ago, like I did on Christmas Day and it was a completely different experience.  Instead of nice weather where I didn’t need a jacket like on Christmas Day, this past excursion had me bundled in several layers with a hood, a hat, gloves, the works, and I was still freezing.

Regardless, I pressed on, my trusty camera at the ready.  You wouldn’t believe how many deer tracks I found in the snow.

Roque Bluffs Trail

Until next time…

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~A.M.

New Tradition?

 
With recent events, my family wasn’t really feeling the “Christmas vibe” this year. We exchanged a few gifts on Christmas eve, as we always do, but on Christmas day, we were shocked by the weather. In my little corner of Maine, it was bright sun and temperatures in the 50s. Even the breeze was warm. It felt more like the end of spring, beginning of summer than Christmas Day.

 
So, my parents and I decided to take advantage of the weather and get out into the fresh air, perhaps starting a new tradition in the process.

 
We went hiking at Quoddy Head State Park, one of my favorite hiking spots. The road there was pretty much deserted with stores closed for Christmas and pretty much everyone else at home observing whatever traditions they observe on this holiday. We did meet two couples on the trails at Quoddy, wished them a Merry Christmas, and went on to enjoy our hike.

 
It seemed strange. Christmas day with no snow whatsoever, and the temperature in the upper 50s.

 
Weather permitting, we just might try to do this every year, hence starting a new tradition.

 
Here’s a photo I took during my Christmas hike. Enjoy…

 

 

 

Quoddy Head Light, Christmas 2015

 

 

 
I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, Yule, or whatever it is you celebrate at this time of the year.

 
As this is the last Monday in 2015, I wish you all a Happy New Year.

 

 

 
Until next time…

 
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~A.M.

It’s Winter…

 

But it’s no wonderland.

 

Typically, around this time of year in Maine there’s a good amount of snow on the ground. Anywhere from a few inches to a few feet. But this year, there’s nothing. At all.

 

That’s Global Warming for you, folks.

 

But, there are still a few days until Christmas, maybe a storm will give us a dusting (the Eskimo people may have over sixty words for snow, but we Mainer’s have quite a few ourselves).

 

Anyway, in lieu of sending out physical Christmas cards this year (as I’m not really feeling the “Christmas Spirit” for good reason this year), I’ll drop a digital version here for all my readers.

 

 

Wishing you a Merry Christmas (or happy/merry *insert name of holiday you observe here*), and a happy and prosperous New Year!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas (or happy/merry *insert name of holiday you observe here*), and a happy and prosperous New Year!

 

 

 

Until next time…

 

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~A.M.

Ice Jam

 

A while ago, I took a trip to…well, just get out of the house, really.  I figured I’d do a little shopping (and by “a little” I mean “a little” since I’m broke more often than not), and on my way home, I spotted a neat scene.

 

The sun was setting and I noticed this little ice jam, so I pulled over, grabbed my camera, and took a few shots.

 

Ice Jam

 

I don’t pull over to take pictures as often as I’d like.  I should probably get into the habit of doing that.  I’ve actually passed up quite a few good shots.

 

 

Until next time…

 

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~A.M.