This is my street this morning!! Such a mess it was today.
Poor Jim, here he is trudging up the driveway to do some shoveling. It was his birthday yesterday and I worked an 8 hour shift yesterday - as he was going off in the morning to make pickled salmon. I promised that we would go out for a nice birthday dinner after we both got home. Instead it started snowing - the roads were a mess and it took me 40 minutes to drive 300 metres (and that was just a small part of the drive home) Both of us got home safely but there were many, many cars in the ditch that we passed along the way.
The snow flakes were huge!! It snowed from about 11 AM yesterday until about 8 PM today -- and now it is raining!! So the forecast is now for 100-150 mm of rain where we live. So there is now a flood warning.
So today I made a Christmas stocking. It isn't finished yet, - I just need to sew in the lining and then put the binding on.
I had my Secret Santa gift all wrapped and ready to post as I was coming home from work yesterday - I was going to stop in at the post office - just a quick in and out of the Caulfield exit - and there was an accident and the road was a disaster. So --- best laid plans..... I think we will be able to get out tomorrow once the rain washes away most of the snow. The traffic all along the highway today was at a stand still. Jim walked up to take a look and he said people were just sitting in their cars watching movies on their portable DVD players -- LOL. I guess those DVD players can be a good idea!!
Jenny is quite enjoying the snow and has had a very good day out playing in it.
I can't believe it has been a week since I posted. I worked 4 days this week - which could account for my blog absence. I have been popping in and out when I get a chance. Happy Monday!!
Wow, what a mess! I'm so glad you got home safely! Perfect day to stay indoors and sew. I love your stocking, it's so cute and . . . well, Christmasy!
ReplyDeleteMy mum always says the best place for snow is on a Christmas card - lol ! It causes such chaos. I love your stocking - reminds me I need to make one for my DD's boyfriend. He's 19yo and never had one - awww!
ReplyDeleteWow, ive never seen snow like that!!! Be careful on the roads!!! Love the Xmas stocking, its gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteAre you ready for another wild winter of stotrms? Love the stocking!
ReplyDeleteHeard on our local weather that the Northwest US and Canada was to have awful weather. Looks as if they were right. Glad to hear you made it home safely.
ReplyDeleteThe stocking is lovely. That awful weather makes for good sewing time.
Stay warm and safe!
Whoa, that is a white-out alright! I'm glad that you're safe and sound and have plenty to keep you occupied *wink* while you ride this one out. I know Jenny must have had a grand time outside playing!
ReplyDeleteOh my, all that snow. Glad you're safe and staying warm. Even though you're not fond of it, it does look so pretty. Love your Christmas stocking.
ReplyDeleteIt hasn't snowed here yet, but I'm sure it is coming. The wind howling yesterday was scary enough by itself. I have to say, sitting in the warm house, that your photographs are beautiful. I especially like the blue of your husband's coat against the white snow. The Christmas stocking looks great as well. The bright colors makes a nice contrast against the white of winter.
ReplyDeleteciao Pam
ReplyDeletethese pics are fantastic and I think that the wiew from your sewing windows is wonderful.
Its true when it snows, traffic is in tilt........
Happy Birthday to Jim
ciao ciao
wow more snow all you canada girls got lots of snow..........great pics .......nice stocking........lucky you got home safe.........that is lots of rain forecast....I got bogged going to the bus yesterday with the rain.......it is wonderful on our paddocks and crops
ReplyDeleteOh I love the stocking- it is sooo cute! We got lots of snow as well, the kids love it, and we get a good workout shoveling it away from the driveway! Hope the rain stops soon!
ReplyDeleteWow! Incredible scene. It must be nice to be inside looking out at all that snow. Glad Jenny is having some fun in it.
ReplyDeleteWow!Indeed a lot of snow and that labors! The Christmas stocking on it is absolutely adorable :))))
ReplyDeleteI love to see snow pictures. It ever snows where I live. Enjoy! Lovely Christmas stocking :)
ReplyDeletenever snows - that was what I intended to write
ReplyDeleteWow I missed all the snow...thanks for sharing the pictures.
ReplyDeleteThe stocking is soooo adorable.
Great stocking. I hope you get to settle in until the worst of the storm is over. Tell Jim "Happy Belated Birthday".
ReplyDeleteLovely stocking! Snow storms are best when enjoyed at home, a hot drink in hand and a warm cozy fire! I do not miss commuting to Montreal. Keep warm!
ReplyDeleteLooks like all the horrendous rain and wind that was experienced down here was snow in your neck of the woods. I must say your snow is much prettier than the pictures of all the flooded areas. I presume it is all gone now.
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