It's been so cold in Michigan that even the Lake Huron ice has huddled together. LOL Couldn't resist the joke. We had whipping winds up to 70 mph last night and now frantic snowflakes are flying through the air this morn. The countdown to spring is nine days. I hope nature decides to smile soon. So far the roaring beast is winning.
The saving grace to this harsh weather is that I am hoping to find some good wave action on Lake Huron. Jeff and I are bundling up and heading there soon. If I'm lucky I can snap photos from the car and not face the brunt of the storm.
That reminds me of when my sixth grade teacher Mr. Eilers used to tell me to eat my Wheaties or I would "blow away in the wind". I was a small tyke back then. Used to walk to school in this weather and have red legs because we could only wear dresses or skirts. No slacks allowed. Brrr. And my woolen coat ended at the knee. That sure wasn't protection from the deep snow banks I found along the way. :D
In other news, I have something EXCITING to tell you as soon as I can. And I have a new Bible passage post and photo on my new inspirational blog if you care to read it.
Hugs, JJ
20 comments:
Another beautiful ice sculpture that you have captured! Please tell me winter is going away this week! LOL! I long to see the color green....
I'm headed over to your other blog...see ya there!
Hi Nancy - I'm back! I couldn't leave a comment on your other blog. Sometimes I think blogger messes up with the embedded comment function - I'll try again later!
The ice sculpture is amazing, i love it. It almost looks kinda sureal. hope the weather lets up for you a bit so you can enjoy the lake :D
Shellmo, thank you. I woke up this morning and said, oh, no! to the frigid temp. LOL Brrrrrrrrr. The sun is lasting longer before the sunset. But the earth doesn't know it yet.
I had trouble posting on blogs yesterday too. I hope that blogger is fixed now. Thanks for trying again later!!!
Nature Lovin' thank you, dear. :D There have been times when winter has looked surreal. I'm glad I could capture it with my digital. :D
I do hope spring comes our way soon!!!
Hugs, JJ
What a beautiful and interesting blog... and thanks for visiting Troutbirder II. My other blog, Troutbirder, focuses on nature, obviously something we both like to chronicle.
thats such a beautiful picture :)
thank you for the birthday wishes!!
Wearing skirts all winter long? I feel cold just from imagining it! In here it's not that cold anymore, I even wear my spring coat now... even though it's not quite springlike outside just yet.
I've lived in Chicago but never saw ice huddled up in this manner as you so aptly described it. This time natures displays are unusual!
Have a nice weekend JJ and take care.
I love your photos! Really!
I can't wait for the exciting news, or do I already know it?
I hope it gets warmer over there soon. Even in Las Vegas it was bitterly cold but with pure blue skies.
Troutbirder, thank you! I'll make sure to check your other blog out. I love finding kindred spirits. :D
Lena, how beautiful to see you post. :D Thanks, dear.
Bitter Chocolate, YAY!!! for the spring coat. Our winter is hanging on but it will HAVE to change over to spring SOON. :D
Sadia, that was a scene on Lake Huron. The waves were very creative this winter. :D You have a great weekend too!!! Thank you.
Bunka, aw, thanks. :D I'm glad you are enjoying my nature photos. I loooove Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. :D
Suzanne, you had cold weather in Las Vegas! This winter has been a BEAR. I'm glad you safely home.
I have emailed you. :D
Hugs, JJ
JJ:
It makes me freeze just reading about it and seeing all of your fabulous pictures. It reminds me of when I was stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Station. Very cold place, especially with the wind blowing off of the lake.juxuct
wu, you were at the Great Lakes Naval Station. Cool! I mean it in the other way. :D
The windchill does go right through a person when living close to the Great Lakes in the winter. I am already envisioning the warmer weather and the photos I want to snap.
Thanks, I'm happy you enjoyed the ice sculpture photo.
Hugs, JJ
Super image JJ, actually warming up a little here, can spring be that far off? I hope not.
Wow! looks like grey velvet..am almost ready to wear it!
nice photo and the joke was funny:)
Bob, thanks. It's a great sunny day here too. The driveway is bottoming out. Lucky we have four wheel drive. We will see spring SOON!!! I'm yearning for miniature leaves to take shots of. :D
Mithe, I love creative photography. Thank you. :D God sure has given us great beauty to enjoy.
Hugs, JJ
Dear JJ!
yes indeed, will be interested and shall be reading your inspirational blog soon.
we may meet again at http://mergingpoint.blogspot.com/
Catching up...! Lovely photo, JJ. And, I'll be headed over to check the latest on your new site. ~Liked what I saw there the other day!
Hey JJ I can see ice fish, lol, I think I been deprived of nature these days, lol, I can see things, lol. Very nice memories, and I read your passage - beautiful. Anna :)
Merging Point, wild wave! Thank you. I'm on my way over to your blog.
Heather, thanks. :D I was at your blog this morn and will return to post.
Anna, you can see a lot of images in this photo, especially when it's enlarged. Thank you, dear.
Hugs, JJ
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