Mountain Man Is Not Pleased!
- April 28, 2010
- Category: Daily Diary
- (25) Comments
Thanks so much everyone for the comments. I love hearing from you and appreciate the time you take to share your thoughts. Have you watched the Weather Channel today? Have you seen that cloud circling over New England, specifically northern Vermont? We’re having a spring snowstorm; about a foot at the moment and counting.
It started out yesterday morning like this:
And by the afternoon, it looked like this:
I was jumping up and down with excitement but Mountain Man put a damper on my glee. “The ground is too warm. It’s not going to stick.” “But the forecast said.” I kept repeating. “Well, in the higher elevations maybe” Mountain Man conceded “but not here. Forget it.” Mountain Man wasn’t going to spoil my joy. I decided to enjoy the falling flakes.
But the donkeys seem to be aligned with Mountain Man in their dislike of the snow. Infinitely practical, they decided to stay in their stall munching on hay. Why get wet when food is delivered in a nice, warm stall?
Khrysta and Bliss, on the other hand, decided to stay outside. By dinner time, the snow had picked up and I found them huddled in their run in shed.
And I decided to listen to the weather report and not Mountain Man (shh, don’t tell him that) and I called them into the barn and tucked them in for the night.
I went to bed thinking it would be gone by the time we got up but instead I opened my eyes to this:
I started squealing with delight while Mountain Man kept saying “You’re crazy. It’s almost May. Time for this stuff to be done.”
Logan ventured out into the yard.
Toby and Emma weren’t far behind.
I went to the barn to feed the gang and open the stall doors. And, when I did a very tiny horse surveyed a world turned white.
Mountain Man is grumbling and threatening to move us all to a warmer locale, especially after all your comments about beautiful, sunny weather. But I say, “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.”
I think you have had enough snow for last winter and this winter yet to come.
Stay warm!
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Date: April 28, 2010
Oh my, I can’t imagine snow when it’s almost May. It’s beautiful, but I’m not a snow kind of gal.
Have a terrific day and stay warm.
Date: April 28, 2010
Unbelievable you should have such weather so late. I do remember having snow in upstate New York as late as May when I lived there. As pretty as it was, two winters of late snow was enough and I had to move.
On another subject, I love how Khrysta and Bliss have become such friends. Please keep pictures and stories about them coming.
Date: April 28, 2010
No snow here in Tn,but we did have a fire in the wood stove last night and a sprinkle of light frost! It is “Blackberry Winter”
Hope all the “kids” and the two of you stay warn
xo, misha
Date: April 28, 2010
I like snow, but I agree with Mountain Man on this one! It’s almost MAY, good heavens! I’m ready for warm weather, I have stuff to do! I live in the Mohawk Valley (Central NY) and we saw flakes but nothing stuck.
Date: April 28, 2010
Oh my goodness! Well, it IS very pretty and I’m sure it won’t overstay its welcome too long. : )
Date: April 28, 2010
It’s was a balmy 80 Fahrenheit degrees here in Quebec yesterday and today………ok……more like…….
we got that darn snow too…..but only about half of what you got. It just about all melted away now though 
Date: April 28, 2010
Sorry for Mountain Man but it does feel good to be right once in awhile! lol How equisitely wonderful. I’m NOT ready for summer. Everyone here is grousing because the weather is back in the 60′s today. I say Yahoo! Do they not realize it will be 110 before they know it? I’ll take 60′s ANY day.
Date: April 28, 2010
we have been in the 90s here in the deep south. A nice break today after some rain, but still in the 80s. And it’s not even May yet. I would rather be under 3 ft of snow than in 105 degree temps with 100 percent humidity, and gnats, and fire ants.
I’ll trade farms with ya!
Date: April 28, 2010
I have to agree with Mountain Man, your nuts! I was ready for spring back in November. I’m just not coping with cold weather anymore!
Date: April 28, 2010
Just need to be a bit south and he wouldn’t have had to deal with the snow.
Date: April 28, 2010
I’m with Mtn Man–I’d be bummed at the sight of more snow. It’s just so nice to see spring flowers and feel warm sunshine. I can’t believe how much you got!!
Date: April 28, 2010
I bet he is ready to pack up and go back to Missouri!
Date: April 28, 2010
It is pretty as long as it doesn’t stay long. I think the donkeys are smart to eat inside instead of going out in it–cute picture of your baby! I’m with Mountain Man though, it’s time for the snow to be gone! Maybe you should switch from “Mountain Woman” to “Snow Lady.”
Date: April 28, 2010
HI, You want to hear something funny, I told my husband and kids I had to look at your blog because you were going to be thrilled that it snowed and I’m still smiling. I knew you would be happy!
Great pictures!
xxoo
Deborah
PS, I just showed my husband your pictures and he laughed! Strange, he never laughs!!!
Date: April 28, 2010
Beautiful! Love it! Wish it was here. It was cool last night and again tonight, supposed to be in the 50s tonight, don’t know if it will get that low. It sure feels good to have the windows open and cool fresh air coming in. Sorry about that white stuff, MM!
Date: April 28, 2010
I heard on the news today about all your snow..I thought of you immediately! It is beautiful and should not last for too long..:)
Date: April 28, 2010
Oh my gosh, it looks like Narnia! That is honestly the prettiest snow I’ve ever seen – enjoy it while it lasts!
Date: April 28, 2010
WE had two days of snow last week… it’s all part of the approach of spring. It really is beautiful!
Date: April 28, 2010
Very pretty photos. We had snow in April a couple years ago. But it didn’t last long! This year we didn’t even have snow in the winter! The weather patterns seem to be a little mixed up, eh?
Date: April 29, 2010
I generally am very happy about snow, but I think I want it to be done for this year. I leave on my first backpacking trip of the summer on Sunday!
Date: April 29, 2010
It snowed like that here last Friday. Then we had snow again on Monday of this week and then again today. Friday was the only day it actually stuck though. Global warming…yeah, right!
Date: April 29, 2010
WoooHoooo Mountain Woman….wow did you ever get hit! I love the way it looks but to be honest I’m glad our temps were in the 80′s today…I’ve had enough winter this year. Wish this darn wind would quit though..oh well this is Kansas. Have a wonderful Friday! Maura:)
Date: April 29, 2010
My goodness, I am sure this is interfering with Mountain Man’s work plans! Even in your neck of the woods, it seems like snow shouldn’t be happening at the beginning of May!
Date: April 30, 2010
MW, I truly like your attitude about the weather. It can’t be changed so just enjoy what you have been given. Here in Nebraska the mushroom hunters are out in full force. This year is a bumper crop year and grocery bags of mushrooms are being found on each outing. We haven’t had snow since March and the weather is actually quite nice. The tulips have blooms their hearts out with the daffodils right before them. The Iris are just starting to crack their blooms and should be in full bloom this week. A cold night here now is lower 50s and day time temperatures are in the 70s.
Your snow picture is gorgeous. The last of the year snow falls are always a gift for me. I like them too as I know they are not going to last long and it’s the perfect way to water the earth. As the snow melts it almost all soaks into the already thawed ground. Enjoy your short lived winter weather.
Date: May 02, 2010