After more than a day without power and then power that was, at best, intermittent for several days (Oh, how I love our woodstove and generator), we appear to be up and running this morning for the first day of March. The New England Storm left many of us without power and with damage that we're still cleaning up. We ended up with almost 29 inches of snow plus lots of sleet and ice topped off with gail force winds. So much snow has been great for skiing but proved tough on the trees and power lines. And just when I thought the storm was over, it appears a cloud of snow has parked itself on our elevated position once more and we're expecting another 2-4 inches today.
So in comes March, Like a Lion -
I think the pictures speak for themselves...
I really can't complain, I love winter, don't mind being without power for a little while, and can't help but think how small the storm here seems in comparison to the recent Earthquake in Chile. My thoughts turn to the people of Chile today, so much destruction, damage still unknown and so many who have lost their lives. I ask you to think of them today, pray for them and that the Earth will quiet in that region.
As for us, our winter "vacation" ended yesterday, timed perfectly with the end of the Winter Olympic Games, I finished my Ravelympics Projects (more on that later this week) and we're back to our usual today, school, activities and such. Despite the nasty storm last week, it was a great 2 weeks of skiing - so much fun in the mountains. Only one more month of ski team to go, then we can finally sleep in past 5:30 am on weekends.
As for us, our winter "vacation" ended yesterday, timed perfectly with the end of the Winter Olympic Games, I finished my Ravelympics Projects (more on that later this week) and we're back to our usual today, school, activities and such. Despite the nasty storm last week, it was a great 2 weeks of skiing - so much fun in the mountains. Only one more month of ski team to go, then we can finally sleep in past 5:30 am on weekends.
Did I mention how glad I am that March is here?
I love March - doesn't every Irish person, especially one named by her Irish parents after the country itself, have to love it?
Erin, is pronounced AIR-en.
It is of Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "Ireland".
From Éirinn and Éire. Poetic name for the island used in songs and poems.
My favorite holiday is in March (St. Patrick's Day of course) and George and I were married in March, so March ranks pretty high in this house. Even though Winter hangs on well into April (and sometimes May) here in NH it feels like the turning point - I know we're headed for Spring. Thoughts of maple sugaring, seed starting, baby chicks at the Feed & Supply, spring knitting and sewing projects in the planning process and nights that manage to stay above 0 degrees f make Winter seem like it's almost over - I know soon it will be and I'll be somewhat sad, longing for snow and cold nights again - but isn't that the beauty of each season? We look forward to the next only to then miss the season that just passed.
I love March - doesn't every Irish person, especially one named by her Irish parents after the country itself, have to love it?
Erin, is pronounced AIR-en.
It is of Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "Ireland".
From Éirinn and Éire. Poetic name for the island used in songs and poems.
My favorite holiday is in March (St. Patrick's Day of course) and George and I were married in March, so March ranks pretty high in this house. Even though Winter hangs on well into April (and sometimes May) here in NH it feels like the turning point - I know we're headed for Spring. Thoughts of maple sugaring, seed starting, baby chicks at the Feed & Supply, spring knitting and sewing projects in the planning process and nights that manage to stay above 0 degrees f make Winter seem like it's almost over - I know soon it will be and I'll be somewhat sad, longing for snow and cold nights again - but isn't that the beauty of each season? We look forward to the next only to then miss the season that just passed.
This month I will try my hardest to enjoy what's left of our hard New Hampshire Winter, get outside each and everyday, smell the crisp winter air, feel the snow beneath my feet (and skis), because I know all to well -
I'll wish Winter hadn't left so soon.
I'll be back with more later this week once we are shoveled out and I catch up on the ridiculous amount of housework that needs to be done.
Welcome March - We hear your Roar!
Happy March! Sorry to hear you guys were without power. But I know you guys are self-sufficient that you can handle it. I suppose I enjoy March, too, because it means the winter is finally winding down. I'm the opposite of you where winter is my LEAST favorite season.
ReplyDeleteMy mom's side of the family is very Irish, too. Her mom's parents immigrated from Ireland in the early 1900's with my grandma actually being born there. My grandma and all her sons all had/have fire-y, red hair. My uncle's (my mom's youngest brother) oldest daughter is also named Erin and named so also because of her Irish roots. So I can really relate to the love of the Irish:)