Snowy Days

41°f this morning, wet, drippy morning after all-night showers.

We are finally getting precipation! Thursday was a snowy, blowy day, but no real accumulation.  Then Friday morning we woke up to this:

Our first, if short-lived, measurable snowfall. It was so pretty, but was gone by afternoon. According to folklore, the date of your first measurable snow is how many snowfalls you will have in that winter. So, 22? Seems doubtful these days in our area. That used to be possible, but we rarely get much snow now. However, the forecast for the next two weeks is for very cold weather, so who knows? Maybe there will be more snow! 

Since I retired, I look forward to snow. When I was driving 100+ miles a day to go to work, it wasn't quite as enjoyable.  The odd thing was that because I lived so far away, administration expected me to come in no matter the weather,  because after all, I chose to live where I live. But often I would be at work while those who lived 2 blocks away called in. 

The last few years of my job I was responsible, among many other things, for snow removal at all nine library locations in the county. If snowfall was 2 inches or less, the staff at each location were expected to clear walks and spread icemelt on the their parking areas. Oh my, the complaining! Our maintenance team took care of the main library, and for heavier snow we had a contract service---that often put us later in the day to clear than some of their bigger contracts. 

It was always a juggling act to figure out how to get the snow moved and the libraries access safe. I do not mind not having that responsibility any more. Now I can enjoy the snow, and cancel anything that calls for going out. Lovely.

The above 2 photos were taken from the van window, as we actually were out both Thursday and Friday. Thursday we went to Marietta, Ohio to pick up 2 new-to-us recliners. Ours are worn out, and these new ones are only 3 months old--the lady who had them found they took up too much room in her very tiny living room, and opted for a loveseat that had built-in recliners.

Marietta is such a pretty town, and I always look forward to going there. It is the oldest town west of the Ohio River and the oldest town in Ohio, with many historic buildings and several very good museums.  We used to have booths at the antique mall there until gas got too expensive,  and for 6 years I was a storyteller for the annual Inland Waterways Festival. Now our visits are usually for pleasure or to pick up things for our booths.

Some of the above are from the charming small town of Harmar, located just across the Muskingum River from Marietta. Harmar is undergoing a revival, which makes me happy.

Homeward bound,  the beautiful Ohio River always draws my attention.

Friday was therapy and grocery shopping day. Yuck. I had my evaluation and the therapist thought I was doing well and on track, but I still have that pinch in the side of my knee that prevents it from bending as much as it needs to. So Monday I will call the surgeon, again. This needs to be resolved.

Have a great weekend, friends!

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