Snow-opolis

While it may not look like it, that's 24" of snow...all having fallen in 36 hours! The day is gorgeous--for now, ahead of another front that is coming through. The temp has dropped to single digits and so being outdoors is not recommended.

I'd planned to hop up on the roof to clear snow around the vents, but I was just out and I'm having second thoughts. But, I either need to do it now while the sun is out or not at all, otherwise it'll just be too darn cold! I was looking at roof rakes on the Internet last night -- I had researched last year before I cleared my whole roof with a shovel -- and I really like this one. It's kinda pricey though. Amazon has a reasonable facsimile.

I paid $125 yesterday to clear those 24" of snow from the driveway. I used the same guy last year, also calling for a plow during a record snowfall. And even my fading memory is quite sure I didn't pay $125! Unfortunately, I must have paid cash because I can't find a check. They kind of have you at a disadvantage--supply and demand.

House Finch on a Limb

My 4-headed amaryllis--gorgeous!!!!!