We've had a major melt here. About 3' of ground cover, the snow is down by half. No wonder. It was about 16 ℃. on the front deck. I sat out and read my book in the sunshine.
The gutters were overflowing. I shoved the goldfish pond hose along it, drained it, and found debris at the far end. There is no way I can get up there right now.
It drained well, then we had a refreeze. I pulled the hose out before bed, in the dark. It was freezing in the gutter.
Bird songs have changed. The starling is having some fun.
Out back we've had Butch Raccoon. They snooze in the depths of winter, waking if it warms. Not a true hibernation. The newest trailcam, which took 1000s of photos, the pooched out, then began working again (?), did not capture the action. I have a new bush under the protective cover. I sorta forget what it is. I shall have to look it up!
It is lovely indoors. We woke up to - 8℃ or some such. Fetching the mail, my hand froze in my gloves. Then my arthritis kicked in. Ah, old age.
Orchid Cactus, and my white orchid plant. Both were gifts.
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I have my gutters filled every spring and fall but it's amazing how fast they fill up by springtime!
3’ ? I am stunned. But our accumulated pile is going down and there is rain and warmth in the offing.
I haven't seen the blackbirds yet but I can hear them. There is a bit of a swamp on the other side of the road.
Blackbirds signal spring to me.
Love your orchid cactus, never seen such a pretty flower! Smart hose siphon going there on the gutter! I hate the old age arthritis! But I'm grateful to still be moving around with all original equipment. I do have limitations from breathing though. Hi to Butch! Glad he's back, with your poor camera! Red Winged Blackbirds like areas around water, so your wet acreage must make them happy, if it's thawing too!
Hari OM
I often find March is full of promise of spring, but likes to throw some winter about just to keep us on our shivers!!! YAM xx
I'm always impressed at all the work you do, lovely orchids!
I love seeing spring. Find you! Aloha!
Jenn, you need those air activated hand or foot warmers, I have heard ( first hand, and not a pun intended !! , from Vancouver) they last for almost all day. The gutter, too hard and too high . Hope it all melts soon.
it's raining and colder here today. It's 50f/10C here today. Been raining off and on all day. But not cold enough for snow. I wouldn't mind a little snow now and again. The birds are so cute. I love squirrels.
I'm sorry, but you don't have to tell me about old age! Frozen and clogged gutters are a pain.
Lovely series of 'spring melt' ~ you have real nature place ~
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Hello
I love seeing and hearing the red-winged blackbirds.
Your flowers are beautiful.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend!
Your cactus and the Orchid are so beautiful!
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