After our desert wanderings last week, it’s back to our more usual everyday northern style for this one. No lemons and lots of snow. This means that we were able to get into the woods and plod along – gracefully, of course – on our snowshoes through the deep snow. Splendid!
With daylight hours lengthening, and occasional almost warmth when the sun reveals itself, we’re seeing some of the small changes that add up to the approaching new season. Realistically, it is distant yet, but we sort of fooled ourselves that spring is (almost) in the air! Yes, the snow was deep, and yes, we were on snowshoes, but we could see change coming in the hints of new buds, birdsong above, and in the slight thaw after a period of deep freeze.
Yes, it all points to the same eventual outcome even if it sometimes seems like it’ll never arrive. Our northern winter will end, in snowmelt, and we’ll begin to enjoy the pleasant anticipation (no matter how much I love a proper winter) of bright green days ahead. No, not yet, not yet, and not until we’ve finished playing in the snow, but spring is coming!
Until it does, we’ll continue on skis and snowshoes, and I’ll complain about (but secretly enjoy) shovelling snow, so we can reward ourselves with an almost well earned dark beer or two at the end of the day – they go so well with the season! (Don’t worry, pale ales, I’ll get back to you soon enough. Another small change…)
I think that is a cheery enough note to end on this week. Thanks for reading, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
OldPlaidCamper 
Seasons come and go, the snow melts and the days warm up. For us here it’s the first day of Autumn but it still feels on and off like summer. Have a wonderful weekend Adam, whatever the weather. Cheers!
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Thanks, Miriam! Yup, they might not be quite as expected, but eventually the seasons turn up more or less on time…
I hope your week is going well!
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Your woodsy adventure in the snow does indeed look splendid, pc. The snow is so fluffy and untouched, and the woods look quiet and sunny. I am genuinely happy for you to have your snow time. Cheers to you and Mrs. PC.
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Thanks, Jet! Yup, there can be no complaints since early January about the snow (so I’ll have to find something else to whine about…what could that be…hmm…)
I hope your week is going well!
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Your post makes me crave a snow shoeing adventure. It was 6-7 years ago since the last time I was snow shoeing. It is so much fun, I should do it more often. Thanks for the reminder! Have a great new week!
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Thanks, Maria! Snow shoeing is life in the slow lane, and pretty good (with the right snacks in your backpack!)
I hope your week is going well!
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Wonderful snowshoe path photo and I hope you have a few more great outings before spring arrives!! So far it looks like a great spring weekend coming up and I’m hoping to finally have a nice walk outdoors. Enjoy the week!🙂
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I hope you’re getting some warm(ish?) outdoor time this week. Looking outside right now, and that rain is falling as snow atm…
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Cheers & beers to your enjoyment of the lovely snow! And yes, those tracks on the ground & through the air all say Spring’s a-coming, follow while you can & happy trails to all.
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Thanks, Walt! Yes, lovely snow (when I’m not shovelling it) and definitely a hint of spring in the air. Well, rain today, allegedly, although all I’m seeing is snow fall right now!
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