Thursday, February 21, 2013

Revenge Served Cold

Do you remember that movie Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan?  He stated that an old Klingon proverb was: “Revenge is a dish served best cold.”  I don’t know about that but I do know that to me February is often mother nature’s revenge…not that it’s all that cold usually but it seems my longing for spring comes to a head and yet there’s the last roars of winter that are often to be heard and certainly felt.  The sun is beginning to seem more spring-like…it just has a tinge to it that lets me know spring is out there.  I love when it peaks through the pine tree on our yard letting me know there’s hope out there:DSC02316 .  Yet this morning winter served us some breakfastDSC02317.  The good news is that it’s already meltingDSC02318.  The trees must have spent the night catching snow flakes from the look of thingsDSC02319.  By the this afternoon I suppose the snow will melt and stop its branch balancing actDSC02320…in spite of myself I do think it’s nice to look at.  I sat waiting to catch this photo at just the moment this drop fellDSC02327…not quite as spectacular as I’d hoped but there you have it.  The rocks are soaking up the morning sun and freeing themselves of the thin blanket of snow that fell last nightDSC02328.  I always like the snow caps on the fence postsDSC02329.  Next one of my favorite photos of the morning…can’t say why but it is:  DSC02330.  The stones in back in the shade look like frosted candiesDSC02331…look a late box of frosted chocolates left over from Valentine’s DayDSC02332.  Good to watch my footing on these rocks…they’re slipperyDSC02333!  The pine has a slight dusting of snow as wellDSC02334.  Wondering around looking for good shots I found a Flicker all puffed up against the morning coldDSC02335.  Whatever dish has been served up to you, I pray it’s not cold…it is for me todayDSC02336.

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  1. I'm jealous of all this snow you keep getting :)

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  2. Yes, I saw that movie. Loved the Star Treks. Your pictures are so pretty and I just love your way with words of discription. I'll be glad when it's all melted, but there's that March 'in like a lamb out like a lion' thing. I prefer the other way around and and hope the 'lion in' is short lived.

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    1. I liked those too...I think that one was my favorite in fact. Thank you for your compliments my friend...I've thought about that lion and lamb thing...it's kinda got me shaking in my boots...or is that the nip in the air?

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  3. Spring is teasing us somewhat too.

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    1. Spring is a flirt isn't it my friend? Well, I just know in the end we'll see it. I long for the warmth that allows for open windows and no coats!

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  4. I love the Star Trek movies. Nice photos. The snow has been falling since 10am and it will fall till noon tomorrow. It sure is pretty.

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    1. Me too Toodie, nice to watch those...might have to delve into them again on Netflix. Snow, snow go away...come again...well, next winter...doesn't rhyme but I wish it none the less.

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    1. Another one John and this one doesn't keep anyone warm either.

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  6. All great pictures Joe. We have snow here and I am longing for spring.

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    1. I'm with you Beth, this isn't bad really but I'm weary with it and so ready for it to warm up. On the bright side the days are getting longer.

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  7. You having a snows storm that make with hard work for you.
    I hope you will be not cold weather for you!
    I has a hot summer time in Melbourne and other part of rains all of the states but I rather been just like spring time!!
    I bet you are like too!


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    1. It was chilly today but it could be much worse. The mid-western US is really getting a big snow storm I hear. I figure spring won't be long now...the days are getting longer and Daylight Savings time is coming up next month.

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