Sunday, January 24, 2016

Clobbered!

I saw this sunrise on Friday morning as I was on my way to work.  Knowing the snow-storm that was coming, I thought to myself that there was truth to the old rhyme, "Red sky in the morning sailors take warning."  
I left work around noon just as the snow was starting to fall.  By the time I was half-way home the roads were getting snow covered and slick.
We hunkered down and just watched the snow pile up as Todd (below) would disappear in it. 
 We did go out several times and shoveled a path for the dogs.
But it wouldn't take long for the dogs and the path to get covered in snow.  
~Georgie the snowman!~
At times they reminded me of fish swimming in a bowl.  
~Reggie/Sherlock~
The dogs seemed to take it all in stride, hardly noticing that the size of yard and being able to get around outside had really diminished. 
~Charlie and Dusty~
By Saturday night, after more than 24 hours, it finally stopped snowing. We ended the day with around 30 inches of snow.  Some people are saying there is more, but with blizzard conditions that made the snow drift, it was hard for us to measure;  I just know we have a lot of snow! Thankfully our power has stayed on the entire time. 
Today it was bright sun and blue skies and the big job has begun to shovel ourselves out.
I think that it's going to take awhile.  But with a little Scottie to lead the way, it may not!

52 comments:

  1. Oh Kim, that last picture is priceless!! We are ready for spring...

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  2. Wow that's a lot of snow. Todd, I see you are the leader of the pack. Stay warm everybuddy.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  3. Figures that the Scottie would take the lead even as the shortest member of the pack. We also shoveled paths for Lucy and then shoveled them again as they filled up with snow. What a mess. It will be quite a while before we can get off the mountain.

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  4. That photo of Todd's ears and tail, just made us laugh!

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  5. What amazing photographs! I think you should make them into postcards, they are fantastic! Especially the two starring Todd!

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  6. What an amazing sunrise!!! You got a fantastic shot of it. How we pups here would LOVE to have a yard filled with snow - even a foot would be great!!

    Woos - Ciara and Lightning

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  7. Oh, that is a whole lot of snow, I have not so fond memories of many (northern) years ago. I hope you stocked hot chocolate for you and Carl and anyone who 'drifted' in!

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  8. I am so glad that you made it home safely.
    It's just terrifying when people have to be out on the roads in that weather.
    30 inches and you sound cheerful!
    I would be sobbing.
    Please be careful out there and make sure you and your hubs take a lot of breaks while shoveling.
    and, OMG, that last photo made me laugh out loud!
    xoxo

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  9. I love that path and the dogs all lined up in a row. You sure have your work cut out for you. But I'm glad you all are safe.

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  10. OMG!!!
    these pictures.
    i always love them. but THESE!!!
    that you got home is the best part. so dangerous.
    but then... i relaxed. and the fun began!
    that picture of todd only his ears and tail showing!
    and georgie! good grief!
    and the beautiful barn lighted up...
    and charlie and dusty ... and then sherlock doing the breast stroke through it! OMGOSH.
    how do you sleep at night with the house filled with such adorable beings all over it!
    with their wet fur and loving faces? LOLOL!
    i'm with cindi.
    the line up is hilarious for some reason!
    can you tell i like this post? :)
    i'll pack my gush up and go now.
    be careful shoveling. XOXOXO♥

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  11. Crikey ..... Looks like a lot of work ahead but ..... fair dinkum ..... I just can't get enough of these snow photos. Yours are priceless. OMD!!!!!!! Way too funny. Georgie the snowman and Todd all covered in snow and that last one. Like they are all lined up for the loo spot. Hahahahaha!!

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  12. I'm glad you got home safely! The pictures are gorgeous and adorable. :)

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  13. No, some guys have it all wrong. I'm blue and other parrots are green. We need cosmelogists to tell us that we parrots look better in green than my blue. I met an ignorant this week that said "Scotties aren't Scottes if they're not black. Todd, I flew away because I wasn't green.You're a Scottish Terrier. Scotties can be wheaton (like you) and your littermates can be other colored. You're still a Scottie. Some of the eggs in my bood turned out to be yellow (OK golden)birds and green birds.

    To quote the raven (an parrot wannabe), "You're good people".

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  14. So glad you made it home safe Kim! And the best part of all is that you did not loose power!
    The dogs look like they dont have a care in the world! I especailly think Todd loves every bit of that snow! Each photo is precious! Georgie the snowman! Charlie and Dusty looked like they were enjoying their little walk, and Sherlock almost looks lost! "Where do I go from here?"
    Beautiful , beautiful photos,,, your barn is so beautiful.
    I bet you enjoyed some of this Kim... but I imagine,, it will be nice when it starts to go away,,, at least better for the dogs. I hope you did some baking and had some hot chocolate. And at night when all the eyes are closed,, maybe you could hear the quiet.
    love
    tweedles

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  15. When I saw Julie Palais' pics on Facebook ( she lives in Arlington) I knew you would be in for a whole heap too. Your last photo, a real winner, please print, frame , it is a stunner.

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  16. Wonderful photos Kim, and the last one is something special. Good that you stayed safe and warm at home.

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  17. Great post, the pups look like they love the snow, even if it's a lot of work for you to clear! Priceless photos, I love the one with Reggie 'swimming' in the snow, I remember our Golden doing that! And the last one is just perfect 😄 x

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  18. Good morning, what a pretty sunrise. Todd almost looks lost in the snow. Georgie looks cute as a snowman. The last shot is just awesome, I love it. I am glad our power stayed on too. Stay warm and safe.. Have a happy new week!

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  19. Amazing photos! Oh I luffs seeing pups playing in the snow and that is REAL snow, not my 87 flakes!!!
    Take care, stay safe and warm
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  20. Oh, wow. Lots and lots of snow. I live in the Sunshine state and there is no snow here. Only cold weather, well cold for us, and lots of humidity and rain. I would not mind one day of snow. The picture with all the dogs at the end is adorable. Looks like they are on a bobsled. Stay warm. Ana

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  21. LOVE that "dog tunnel" pic . . .
    Priceless!
    Happy you are safe, be careful with your back with all that shoveling . . .
    Snow blower?

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  22. Absolutely beautiful pics! I loved each and every one!! So glad you never lost power and your property stayed safe. Collapsing roofs can be a real issue with that kind of snow! Hope it melts fast for you!

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  23. Love the last picture, it is so cute! Happy shovelling.

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  24. That last picture should go viral. It is just wonderful.

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  25. Lovely photos but that last photo is awesome ! I am glad all are safe and sound . Our snow is almost gone as the temps slowly warm up and rain is on the way for Wednesday , we are usually in deep cold and snow here by now to but not this year . Thanks for sharing , Have a good week and hope no more snow falls on your area !

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  26. glad you made it!!! love that last line-up!!!

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  27. Oh. Y that last one is prize winning. Take care removing snow you're not 25 anymore. It's the cold air that constricts vessels. Be safe.

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  28. Giggling here at that last photo. Glad you kept your power and everyone's okay.

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  29. The last image is the best one I've seen in a very long time! If you had lost your power (which I'm glad you did not) you could have maintained heat by snuggling down with your crew!

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  30. Tht last photo is priceless! So glad you've not lost power...

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  31. Oh my gosh, you did get a big ole bunch of snow, we loved that last picture also...stay safe, so glad your power stayed on!
    stella rose

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  32. So glad you made it home safely from work, Kim! That is A LOT of snow! Love all these photos of your pack. They are just so great! I'm smiling huge! And Todd makes an excellent leader. :)

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  33. Oh my Kim, you did get clubbered!!!!! Tons of snow, cute with the dogs in it...Glad your all safe,Blessings Francine.

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  34. Now that is a good snowfall! Great photo of the dogs all piled up in the path! Glad you weathered it well! Bet that cured your homesickness for Alaska pretty quick :)
    We did have a big shaker! 7.1 with a 4.3 aftershock! I am still finding things in cabinets as I open them and stuff falls out. The fishtanks sloshed all over my desk and papers. No major damage, thank goodness. Ryker ran straight to his daddy as I was in the bedroom asleep. She shook for 5 minutes after the quake, poor baby.

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  35. Oh that last photo!! PERFECT! Theres a meme in there somewhere! xox

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  36. What marvellous photos! I've been thinking of you all and checking the newsfeeds - I'm so glad you were safe, warm and fully powered! Did you see the panda playing in the snow? Wasn't he loving it! Hope the digging- out stage isn't too exhausting.

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  37. Glad the power stayed on. We'll trade you some of our warm temps, 60 today, for some of your snow.

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  38. That picture of all the dog in a row is so cute.

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  39. I'm glad you had power, and no limbs down. I loved the pictures of the dogs in the snow.

    Abby Lab and her Mom LB

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  40. I love these photos! Especially the shot of the barn and all the dogs in the path. You sure did get a LOT of white stuff. Normally, we are the ones getting hit, but we lucked out again. Stay warm.

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  41. I cannot believe that each of us started our snow posts exactly the same way ... or, maybe I can. :)

    Glad to hear that is was as uneventful (relatively) for you as it was for us, and that your dogs appear to have had a good time in it. I LOVE the photo of Todd leading the way down the path!

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  42. I have never seen snow in my life . Nice to see it in the pics
    Loved it
    http://shilpachandrasekheran.blogspot.in/?m=1

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  43. Just learned about you from Haley's blog!!!! Wow you DID get whammed!!!! Hoping it starts to melt for you soon! Just signed up to follow you, your dogs are adorable, nice to meet you!
    DakotasDen

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  44. Just learned about you from Haley's blog!!!! Wow you DID get whammed!!!! Hoping it starts to melt for you soon! Just signed up to follow you, your dogs are adorable, nice to meet you!
    DakotasDen

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  45. I love that last picture!!! It is just too cute! We didn't get quite as much snow as you, but we sure did get plenty! The videos should work now, hopefully.

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  46. Oh you did get hammered, Kim but that last shot of them following "the leader" is perfect...I think you should call it 'The Pile-Up"...:)JP

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  47. Great pictures, as usual; although glad this isn't "the usual". It's so pretty but ... wow!

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  48. I just have to say that the last picture is priceless. Glad to see everyone was able to get around, if only on shoveled paths, to do their outside business.

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  49. I'm glad you made it home before the roads got too tough, and then could hunker down and relax while it snowed. I still adore that photo of the dogs all in the pathway with Todd leading the way!

    When we have huge snows, we never shovel for the dogs. Instead, we trample down paths and "business" areas for them using snowshoes. I bet you don't own snowshoes, since you live in the south! I hope that things are getting back to normal.

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  50. Wow you were clobbered but I love the photos.

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  51. Had to come back and look again at your photos!
    Amazing!
    love
    tweedles

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