tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post6333937400907866943..comments2023-10-28T03:14:58.933-07:00Comments on Tales from my Garden: Wintery WhiteRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-12623895210472286702013-01-09T18:00:25.164-08:002013-01-09T18:00:25.164-08:00Thank you Linda. I'm so glad you had a white ...Thank you Linda. I'm so glad you had a white Christmas, many people here want the snow gone after that as well :)Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-27388404906524938122013-01-09T17:59:20.658-08:002013-01-09T17:59:20.658-08:00Thanks Helene, we've become snow removal profe...Thanks Helene, we've become snow removal professionals! It can still cause problems when there's a huge dump of snow or if it blows around a lot, but on those days we just hide indoors :)Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-73630928053308659882013-01-09T17:57:17.727-08:002013-01-09T17:57:17.727-08:00I'm glad you like the way the snow looks :) M...I'm glad you like the way the snow looks :) Most people aren't snow-lovers. I'm pretty impressed that trees can withstand the cold, the snow, the wind and the ice and still bounce back fresh as new in the Spring.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-79546115355925473582013-01-09T17:54:27.781-08:002013-01-09T17:54:27.781-08:00Thank you Helma, my favourite is #4 as well. It w...Thank you Helma, my favourite is #4 as well. It was the perfect day to take these photos, sunny, not too cold and LOTS of snow!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-77898736720071450352013-01-09T17:52:32.239-08:002013-01-09T17:52:32.239-08:00Thank you Lee, I would get so bored with the same ...Thank you Lee, I would get so bored with the same temperature all year. I'm a snow-lovin' tree, if it's going to be winter then bring on the snow otherwise it's cold for nothing. But, ask me again in about 20 years and I might have a different opinion about that :)Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-67782903238601032642013-01-09T17:49:04.957-08:002013-01-09T17:49:04.957-08:00Thank you, it doesn't get more beautiful over ...Thank you, it doesn't get more beautiful over here than with a fresh layer of snow and some sunshine! But, there's a reason we all head for the palm trees on our vacation :)Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-41913979693110584242013-01-09T17:47:21.331-08:002013-01-09T17:47:21.331-08:00Thank you Ash, it's true, the trees look like ...Thank you Ash, it's true, the trees look like they are topped with icing, dessert for the eyes!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-49427822749918845342013-01-09T17:45:37.671-08:002013-01-09T17:45:37.671-08:00Thank you Jan, I agree with you, this day was made...Thank you Jan, I agree with you, this day was made magical because of the sunlight :)Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-53836634468980291452013-01-09T17:44:44.655-08:002013-01-09T17:44:44.655-08:00Thank you Irma, I wonder if the budding trees wher...Thank you Irma, I wonder if the budding trees where you live know the cold is returning. Nature has a way of working these things out :)Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-29885664941960075232013-01-09T17:43:05.255-08:002013-01-09T17:43:05.255-08:00Hello Keity, many people complain about the snow h...Hello Keity, many people complain about the snow here as well but I can't help but find it invigorating! Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-43971432777585992512013-01-09T17:41:59.502-08:002013-01-09T17:41:59.502-08:00Aw, thank you Laurrie, I'm glad you're giv...Aw, thank you Laurrie, I'm glad you're giving trees a fresh look! I've been thinking about how phenomenal they are, how they endure such extremes in temperature and conditions and bounce right back in the spring.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-23149356226583374082013-01-09T17:39:18.382-08:002013-01-09T17:39:18.382-08:00Thank you Tossan :)Thank you Tossan :)Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-91701784502582387882013-01-09T17:38:54.735-08:002013-01-09T17:38:54.735-08:00Thanks Jill :)Thanks Jill :)Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-73231097283106089312013-01-09T17:38:37.220-08:002013-01-09T17:38:37.220-08:00Yay Gary, thanks for being on Team Snow with me! ...Yay Gary, thanks for being on Team Snow with me! And you're right, the sun makes it all beautiful and bearable :)Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-55061386792942921002013-01-09T17:37:30.892-08:002013-01-09T17:37:30.892-08:00It's true Dany, even here this much snow is a ...It's true Dany, even here this much snow is a surprise and we too often get rain and ice.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-24948578593188672482013-01-09T17:36:13.021-08:002013-01-09T17:36:13.021-08:00Thank you :)Thank you :)Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-65324988093105253512013-01-09T17:35:54.954-08:002013-01-09T17:35:54.954-08:00What on earth is the snow doing anywhere near palm...What on earth is the snow doing anywhere near palm trees! That just doesn't seem right. I'm glad you are able to live in a temperature that makes you happy.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-17710580149363292202013-01-09T17:31:47.877-08:002013-01-09T17:31:47.877-08:00That's funny Giga, so you stay inside and I wi...That's funny Giga, so you stay inside and I will keep posting snowy pictures!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-6875470992104215992013-01-09T17:30:40.580-08:002013-01-09T17:30:40.580-08:00Nice to have someone celebrating the snow with me!...Nice to have someone celebrating the snow with me! It's even true over here, we're all out brushing the snow off our cars, or shovelling the walkway and we get a chance to talk to our neighbours and of course, complain :)Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-34412649731911067652013-01-09T17:24:06.861-08:002013-01-09T17:24:06.861-08:00This is the best kind of winter in Canada, Willy. ...This is the best kind of winter in Canada, Willy. We often get freezing rain in January which is terrible for the dormant plants in the garden, so I am very happy with this thick blanket of insulating snow :)Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-74601570478047061752013-01-09T17:22:03.551-08:002013-01-09T17:22:03.551-08:00It's true Nadezda, you have a lot of snow at y...It's true Nadezda, you have a lot of snow at your country home. Right now our blog photos look much the same :)Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-39749705258452300702013-01-09T17:20:50.225-08:002013-01-09T17:20:50.225-08:00Annula, I love your description of the weather whe...Annula, I love your description of the weather where you live, especially "fog as the icing on the cake!" With just a few degrees colder the rain can turn to snow :)Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-77791840367121376592013-01-09T17:18:49.845-08:002013-01-09T17:18:49.845-08:00Lucia, you are so sweet, thank you!Lucia, you are so sweet, thank you!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-4641750707960954842013-01-09T17:18:29.430-08:002013-01-09T17:18:29.430-08:00I can't believe these poor trees don't top...I can't believe these poor trees don't topple over under the weight of the snow. Thank goodness for the wind that relieves them of some of the burden in the "mini avalanches" that you mention. I like your description!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293326732470699661.post-444316753297510592013-01-09T17:14:05.818-08:002013-01-09T17:14:05.818-08:00Thanks Chris and I'm not at all surprised that...Thanks Chris and I'm not at all surprised that you choose the tropical palm tree :) because that's what all your beautiful birds choose as well!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.com