snow, snow everywhere

I arrived in Virginia, IL with a little cool weather but just a very slight snowfall. I went to bed and wrote my lens for that night. The next morning, I talked to my hubby. When I got up from bed, my Dad informs me that there is snow on the ground. Wasn't supposed to be here until Thursday. I grabbed my camera and started taking pictures from inside the house and on the wrap-around porch. Later, after lunch, I got the camera again and took some pictures out in the yard.

Guess who forgot a heavy coat when coming up from Southern Texas and also only brought sandals? Yep, you got it. I did. I will probably have to have my Dad take me to the next town over and get me a coat as it is supposed to be in the 20's tomorrow. Taking the afternoon pictures, I could really feel the cold.

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Yes, I know, most of you are tired of the snow already.

I haven't seen snow except on TV for the last 6 years or more. I love to see the snow from the inside of the house where it is nice and warm. So pretty. When it is fresh and clean, it looks like a blanket has been placed on the bushes and trees to keep them warm. Then to watch the children run out to play in the snow as soon as they get home from school. Brings back old memories of when i was young and got to go out and play in the snow. Not anymore, my arthritis took care of that. But, at least, I can watch other people out there enjoying the wonderful snow.

They say we got between 1-3 inches. Dad seems to think we got between 2-3 inches. It is still floating down tonight so Dad will probably be going out to shovel the snow again tomorrow. He can't stand to see the snow on his sidewalks.

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Freer, TX is about 125 miles South of San Antonio, TX and about 65 miles from the Mexico border. For Christmas 2004, my husband and I went to Bedias, TX for Christmas to spend it with friends. While we were gone, Freer, TX had snow that stuck to the ground. This hadn't happened in 100 years or as long as she had lived according to one of the elder citizens here in Freer, TX. According to Wikipedia, the town nearest us (35 miles away) received 12 inches of snow. Wouldn't you know I would miss it.

We are supposed to get some snow from this weird winter we are having this year on Thursday. We will see if this will happen.

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In The South

Here are some lovely gifts which feature snow in South Texas.

This is a collection of pictures from that time period that I put together.