I can hardly wait to see my wild roses again, and smell their sweet scent as a gentle breeze brushes across them, but for now,
they are still very deeply buried under our latest addition of 8 more inches of snow. We are actually happy about this snowfall, as it was predicted to accumulate to 16 inches, can you imagine?. We are used to large dumps this time of the year and most often, so wet and heavy that it's nearly impossible to move.
That's where the tractor with the bucket really pays for itself.
In the meantime, we wait. We wait for more 40 plus weather like today that we refer to as ' heat waves,' warm, lovely heatwaves.
Today was the first day since last fall that I was able to walk to the mailbox without a jacket and still feel the warmth of sunshine on my skin. It was fantastic. As much as I wanted to take a long walk along the highways edge, I do not do that until most of the snow is gone and the shoulders have dried.
I love to walk. I love the sunshine of spring days. But, I do not love the icy cold puddles soaking me down as traffic splashes by.
Until budding of trees, flowers blooming, mudpies are gone,
I wait.
Until then, I patiently watch from inside, as each day
brings promise. Soon enough, I will be aching from planting gardens.
I can hardly contain myself as I prepare in anticipation of digging in the soft, warm ground again, dropping seeds one at a time in long rows!
It's just a matter of time.
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We actually had a nice rain at the ranch. Everything is starting to green up so maybe the pear burning will be over soon. We've been using air conditioning and tonight we could almost use the heater again. Hope you can get your hands in the dirt soon.
I heard about your snow on the radio...and I thought of you..poor dear....finally our snow is gone..and it's in the 40's
But know that many are huffing and puffing spring your way!
hang in there....dirty hands will come soon
Your keen anticipation of getting out and doing some gardening is certainly felt. Hope you don't have too much longer to wait - good wishes :D)
Sure is hard to be patient, but I'm working on it too.
oh, my. i remember those wisconsin easters with snow. bless you.
(no more riding for me. they're just spoiled pasture pets, now.)
I love that - the time will come - I like this one - This too will pass - and no matter what you are going thru - it is true isn't it?
It has really been an unusual Winter and I can only imagine how hard it has been on those who live in the Northern states...
We are in the middle of Spring here with lots and lots of blooming flowers.....however, today it is very cold outside! Just hope that it doesn't damage the plants...
Blessings..
shug
Bless your heart! I hope it will all melt quickly!
Good to hear you got a little warmer weather and less snow than called for. It has been good to get out in the gardens. Hope you can to soon.
Good to hear you got a little warmer weather and less snow than called for. It has been good to get out in the gardens. Hope you can to soon.
Sending out positive thoughts for more of those 40 and above days. I hope you all start thawing soon.
Praying you soon see green:) Stay positive.
Spring is here but was slow coming. Surely you're melting by now...
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