Well, it’s snowing again. Last night, the prediction for this area was for 2-3” - nothing significant, really. But right now, we’ve gotten at least 4” and the morning’s predictions indicate that there may be as much as 10” before this tapers off tomorrow. It’s very likely that this will not only break the record for snowfall in January in the greater Boston area, but will be the highest amount ever recorded in something like 110 years.
I know to you folks who live in mountainous areas or at higher elevations, this is probably nothing. The residents of Utah and Colorado are snickering at me, I’m sure :) It’s just that this is very unusual for this area and I thought I’d show you (with the inestimable assistance of Myria and her magic camera) what it looks like around here today.
Chimney and trees
This is the view from my chair in the living room. I love those trees in the background and watch the squirrels, songbirds and the occasional hawk moving in and out of them..
Old houses
This picture has a real Victorian feel, to me. Most of the houses in this neighborhood are Victorian though most have been converted to apartment buildings. Still, one or two even still have an ancient stable or barn in the back. Looking out the window and observing how much the snow attenuates color, it seemed I could almost be looking back 100 years.
Nature seems to enjoy lace-work too
This just looks so delicate and pretty. It makes me wonder if there is some way to render this image in knitting - a combination of slender, asymmetrical cables and lace, perhaps?
Winter abstract
Yesterday these branches were bare partly because of wind and partly because of a couple of slightly warmer days after the previous storm. I like the look of them with the snow lying along their length, but I worry (yes, every year) about the birds and squirrels and all the little outdoor creatures who have to survive this kind of thing without the benefit of central heating.
Small evergreen
The evergreens are probably the one thing I don’t worry about in the winter. They seem to snap back handily from just about everything. This little fellow seems quite jaunty, enjoying himself and the snow :)
Spring 2004, Winter 2005
Because it’s another one of those days and because one of our local markets had a very good price on bottom round this week, I got up early and put a pot roast in the crock pot with all the accompanying stuff - potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, mushrooms and this time - just to see what happens - a few drops of balsamic vinegar :) There is something enormously comforting and warming, when the weather is like this, to have something savory working away in the crock pot.
Back to my needles. Stay warm folks!
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thanks for the ‘virtual’ winter- that stalwart little evergreen is gorgeous-
interesting thought about how many patterns must be taken from mother nature’s book of designs- i was just reading last night that there were 10 ‘original’ designs incorporated in the real shetland shawls and each of those was based on something seen around the knitter- okay, i’m waiting for your ‘snow/ice series’ now-
your dinner will be a treat to the nose as well as the tastebuds- i always put in a cup of red wine but haven’t tried the balsamic vinegr- that should really be good-
stay warm and- stay happy-
Barb - I’ll pass your picture compliments on to Mria - she’s the talented one in the family!
I wasn’t planning on it, but playing with cables and lace patterns to replicate snow and tree branches might be a pleasant way to spend the afternoon. Thanks for the idea :)
LOL, I did had to laugh after you caught me right in the middle of thinking: that snow? that;s nothing!! and yes, I live at 7500 feet in the Colorado Rockies, which might explain my snicker ;)
Central heating: nothing like a fireplace cracking away with wood (we have two of them and lots of wood cause we live smack in the forest)...
Barns and sheds? yes, there are lots of barns and sheds here, you need that to store the wood LOL….
Victorian houses: I SO SO miss my 4 story 90 year old victorian that we had in New Jersey. Screw the barns and the wood, this was a HOUSE! with character, just gorgeous :) not like the new houses they build here now that look like something out of a cracker jack box - and are about as sturdy as that.
Happy knitting and keep warm!
Hi Maus :)
I have often had the thought, regarding architecture, that we gave up beauty for convenience and efficiency. I’m not knocking either of those things, but for beauty to fall entirely by the wayside is too much.
I think the same thing about mass-produced clothing. Not that it’s bad, necessarily, but that it lacks…something. I think that’s part of the reason I knit and crochet and bead…
lovely photos, thanks for bringing winter snow right into my sunny spot. My kids, especially my 4 year old boy would love to be there right now, he loves the cold. Love the beautiul houses too. Keep warm and your dinner sounded yummy - anything with garlic would be yummy. 
Erin - Glad you enjoyed the pictures :) I think it’s a rule - all little boys like the cold and snow!
Dinner was lovely. I pretty much agree - anything but ice cream can be enhaned with the judicious application of a little garlic. Oh - and mushrooms :)
I just wanted to let you know that I made a variation of your Tortelini last night & boy was it good! Will definitely add to our regular dinner rotation.
The snow looks pretty. We had some cool weather in Jacksonville, FL this past week, but no pretty snow to look at. Maybe that’s a good thing. Jax drivers can’t handle good weather driving….
Samina - Glad to hear you enjoyed it - what was your variation? I’m always open to a new culinary trick :)
Mass drivers are no better - horrible in good weather, unspeakable in bad. Something about the human condition, I’m sure!
