Thursday, December 13, 2012

Jack Frost

It’s been pretty much snow free around here and when it does snow it doesn’t seem to be around all that long.  One thing that is hanging around?  Cool temperatures and frost that lingers throughout the dayDSC02192.  One must take care of the ice that seems to form out of nowhere on the stepsDSC02193.  The bright sun and blue sky still leaves cold in the shadows where frost powders the rocksDSC02194.  I guess on the bright side we don’t have to shovel the walk or mow the yardDSC02195.  We had a cold rain that froze leaving the standing water looking like it’s still wet however it’s mostly solid right nowDSC02196.  The deck was about as dangerous as you want to get so I took only one photo from the bottom of the steps todayDSC02197.  Ice does have its own charm in photos if you ask me…I think Jack is quite the artistDSC02198.  Cutting this rather short.  Our family will see some Christmas lights on houses tonight and tomorrow we will all see “The Hobbit” which we’ve been looking forward to.  My Mom read that to me as a young boy I loved it.  My kids have enjoyed it and with the cost of movies these days this is a rarity for us all to go at once…Christmas has come a bit early and I appreciate it!  Merry Christmas to all once again!

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  1. We had rather a spectacular display from Jack Frost, yesterday morning, I really should have taken photo's but didn't get round to it. However the scenes outside were very pretty.

    Happy CHRISTmas to you too

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    1. It can be rather beautiful at this time of year for sure. I hope you get a chance to get some pictures if you have the time my friend. Merry Christmas!

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  2. Those are beautiful pictures of Jack Frost's paintings. Very nice Joe.

    Enjoy the movie with your wonderful family!

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    1. Thank you Beth, it wasn't easy to go out and get something that grabbed me much today. I hope the show is good, we're pretty excited! Blessings to you!

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  3. Ice is the normal winter here and I do NOT like it. Yes dangerous. Nice photos. Enjoy the movie! I hope to see it one day. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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    1. I'm with you Toodie, I am not fond of cold at all. Distractions like our movie day tomorrow feel pretty good...a rare thing these days. Bless you and Merry Christmas to you!

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  4. Yes Jack frost can be quiet the artist. We have has snow on the ground for about 3 weeks though not more then 3 or 4 inches. Just keeps sputtering a little at a time. Fine by me. Sounds like some wonderful family time ahead. Wishing you and your family a very blessed Christmas. Hugs Carrie

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  5. Tolkien was a contemporary of CS Lewis, watch for the Christian allegory in the Hobbit.

    Frost is so cool, God's canvas painting.

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    1. I love those themes used by both Lewis and Tolkien. These are the things that make true classics! The frost makes me think of something from Fantasia. Blessings to ya John!

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  6. I love those photos it all wise happy to me I need take more time to
    coming back in here.
    As you know I having the summer time (Australia) I refreshing approach to life in commendable.
    As you know today 15th 12 December 2011 was I had bad time with me.
    just I getting a better hard for next years

    I wish you and your family with Mary Christmas time.
    Michiko

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    1. I'm always glad to hear from you my dear friend, I know it's been a struggle for you. I pray you get better each and every day. Merry Christmas to you too my Michiko.

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  7. I wish u als a wonderful X mas with love and peace.
    I dont like that much the minus temperatures. Seems u live in very very cold area Joe.But u have beautiful nature around u
    So Joe Enjoy and stay inside Hot choco...and fire.
    stars in the tree and smiles on the faces.
    Huggy
    MJ

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  8. I love the Winter photos, ice, snow, as long as I don't have to get out in it as it can be artistic as well as treacherous.
    Enjoy the movie. Have a blessed Christmas.

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    1. I don't have a nice kitty to keep my feet warm anymore but my heating pad does a fair job...it even warms me up enough to go out and take pictures like this once in a while. I've not had some nice hot chocolate in a while. The movie was wonderful! Merry Christmas as well my friend!

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  9. not too much of a movie goer but i am however glad that you all are able to enjoy this movie all together as a family, quite a classic it is and the movie i hear is fantastic !!!

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  10. With the cost of movies it's not our big thing either...maybe a couple must see movies and that's usually it. This one was a very good movie though, I'd highly recommend it!

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