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Saturday, April 23, 2011

Dreaming of a white Easter

Do you think we'll have a white Easter, R?
Nah, I don't think so. Look, K, even the sand lilies are blooming in our meadow!
And, the elk are calmly grazing by the pond. They're not fleeing down the mountain like they often do before storms (the rest of the herd was just outside my field of view).
Look at those sunset clouds. I don't know, K, maybe we will have a white Easter. It looks like a storm is heading our way.
Needless to say, we all awakened to a snowstorm. I dusted off my snowbike so K and I could romp on the trails together.

This is the time of year when my attitude toward snow starts to sour although I know how desperately we need it. Even K looked a bit dubious about having clumps of snow on her face.
But, she bounced back and so did I. We played in the snow.
Later in the day, I visited spring, 3000' below us. Look at the spring blossoms!
The rule of thumb is that springtime lags by 10 days for every 1000' of elevation gain. So, the Pin Cherries should bloom here in about 30 days! Now that's something to eagerly anticipate.

Is anyone else having a white Easter?
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17 comments:

  1. D.K. WallApril 23, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Of course we are having a White Easter. The fact that the storm is actually a massive wave of Siberian fur is not really relevant, is it?

    Seriously, it was 70F today, so the dogs are all blowing coat.

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  2. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥April 23, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    We have a similar white storm inside at our house. Mom says she will have to vacuum AGAIN tomorrow before all the family arrives for dinner.

    AND we will have another rainstorm outside - the rain that just won't go away.

    Pin Cherries - have not heard of those but can't wait to see them.

    Happy Easter to all.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara and Mom

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  3. ♥I am Holly♥April 23, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    I love the pictures as always! Snow...brrr!! It is about 70 degrees here and has rained lots but I don't think we are going to have anymore snow!! Lots of love, Debbie and Holly

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  4. The Rowdy Retriever GirlsApril 23, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    We're having a brown Easter this year, all mud, but we sure love looking at your pictures and reading about your adventures.

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  5. NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!April 23, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    What great shots AS USUAL!

    We hit 70 or so - and currently raining -

    Khyra says have a hoppy one!

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  6. houndstoothApril 23, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    We're supposed to have a very soggy and wet Easter, which is not so good. We're way ahead on rainfall here this year. Farmers need a bit of time to get some crops planted.

    I love those pictures of the Labraduo! They always look so fabulous. I hope you all have a wonderful Easter, even if it is white!

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  7. WyattApril 23, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    No, we are done with that! We are busy putting tomato seeds into little trays...always hopeful :)

    Wyatt and Stanzie

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  8. KataApril 23, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Nice photos! And yeah, we're having a white Easter in Finland too!:)

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  9. AngusApril 24, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    Great to see the labraduo playing in the snow. If you're going to have a white Easter someone might as well enjoy it !

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  10. FiveSibesMomApril 24, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    A White Easter??? Oh, only in our dreams! Enjoy it for us! Love the Herd's "snow!" We don't even have any of that yet! Happy Easter!

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  11. StellaApril 24, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    A letter from a friend in Collierado said they got 6" of new snow for Easter. (Salida)

    But we got what my Mom's been asking for 60 degrees for the next week! A little mid-week rain, but thats OK as long as it stays warmer than the 30 degrees we have been having. There is hope for spring!

    Kisses,
    Stella

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  12. rottroverApril 24, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Have a lovely day, regardless of color!!

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  13. Kristin G.April 24, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    We awoke to a sunny Easter, but some clouds have rolled in now. Believe it or not, it's 85 degrees here. Wow! I hope you all enjoy the day. Your warmer weather will be here before you know it. :)

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  14. Two French BulldogsApril 24, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    The crazy weather continues...marine layer here, drizzly, yuck!
    Happee Easter
    Benny & Lily

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  15. the booker manApril 24, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    happy happy easter to you, miss KB, miss K, and R!! we are most definitely NOT having a white easter at my house...it's 90 degrees. bleh!

    *woof*
    the booker man

    pee s -- my word verification thingie was "slant". heehee.

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  16. Tweedles -- that's meApril 24, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Hi KB

    We are having an Easter with some rain , sunshine, wind and rainbows.
    No snow for us.
    Your spring blossoms are so gorgeous...
    I know your white Easter was stunning
    love
    tweedles

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  17. ForPetsSakeApril 26, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Yup. I still miss snow.

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