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Weekend Exposure: First Snow (Sort of)

Sat Oct 29, 2011 9:50 PM EDT
snow, not-news, country-life, newsvine-photographers, weekend-exposure
By etva

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etva

I can't remember the last time we had snow in October, but here it is - sort of. It was more ice and sleet than snow, but I figure the dusting qualifies:)

  • 5 votes
#1 - Sat Oct 29, 2011 9:50 PM EDT
Anna-90776

They're Gorgeous! Oh my!! Color still on the trees and snow! It is just too awesome to see that beautiful land in full color with a dusting of snow. Only Mother Nature can make it that pretty and YOU captured it. Best ever! My favorite!

Number 4 is like a fairy tale come true.

  • 4 votes
#1.1 - Sat Oct 29, 2011 10:02 PM EDT
Desertzonie

Great shots of the old homestead etva -- It got down to 50 out here last night. It's time to break out the flannel sheets -- HeHeHe!

  • 4 votes
#1.2 - Sat Oct 29, 2011 10:05 PM EDT
etva

Thanks, Anna! So glad you liked them. I was almost disappointed that there wasn't a bit more snow in the fields, but I was too lazy to go out early this morning before it melted - LOL:)

DZ, LOL, 50 degrees seems warm now! It's 30 here - in OCTOBER! That's just crazy! Normally, we're at about 50 also. Oh well, it made for a good photo op!

  • 4 votes
#1.3 - Sat Oct 29, 2011 10:12 PM EDT
Al-316

Etva, the one thing missing from your photos are the buzzards floating overhead in the air currents. Maybe it is too cold for them.

  • 5 votes
#1.4 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 4:49 AM EDT
etva

LOL, Al! You are too funny. As a matter of fact, there were some buzzards. I just added the photo for you:)

  • 3 votes
#1.5 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:41 AM EDT
Anna-90776

Ah, geez...thanks a lot Al!!

  • 4 votes
#1.6 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 1:30 PM EDT
Al-316

Anna, what did I do? You don't like buzzards/vultures? They are really graceful and beautiful as they sail with the air currents.

I admit they have a dirty side, but they help clean the earth.

Or is this about Ben?

  • 5 votes
#1.7 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 2:41 PM EDT
Anna-90776

Now Al, you need to explain that "Ben" is not "our" NVP Ben!! :) -Hey nobody ever came in, so I made Ben scream!

No, etva and I just were kidding together about old buzzards!

  • 4 votes
#1.8 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 3:14 PM EDT
Al-316

OK

  • 4 votes
#1.9 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 3:25 PM EDT
etva

I made Ben scream!

Ben screams? [etva ponders this new development]

Er, sorry Anna! I forgot to add a warning about the buzzards. I'll try to do better in future:)

  • 6 votes
#1.10 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 7:39 PM EDT
Anna-90776

Scott Butki had a Halloween writing challenge that Al and I participated in; but not Scott too much;lol. Anyway main character was named Ben.

  • 5 votes
#1.11 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:45 PM EDT
etva

LOL!

  • 5 votes
#1.12 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:51 PM EDT
Al-316

Anna made Ben scream. A lot.

  • 5 votes
#1.13 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:03 AM EDT
etva

I probably don't need to know the details, but I'll keep it in mind:)

  • 6 votes
#1.14 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:06 AM EDT
Al-316

And Anna liked Ben, too. But she really liked when he screamed. lol

  • 6 votes
#1.15 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:41 AM EDT
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Enoch-2699399

We didn't get the snow today. It was south of us. I guess it couldn't afford our property tax structure.

  • 4 votes
Reply#2 - Sat Oct 29, 2011 10:05 PM EDT
etva

LOL, Enoch, I suspect the snow will find you soon enough. It seems to be in a hurry this year:)

  • 3 votes
#2.1 - Sat Oct 29, 2011 10:13 PM EDT
Al-316

Enoch, did you notice the road sign next to etva's house? It is just barely readable. It says "Jay's Dinner - Open 24/7 - 506 miles". lol

  • 5 votes
#2.2 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 4:46 AM EDT
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Shelby Davenport

It's stunningly beautiful there! I wish I had that kind of property - but I have to be honest with you - I don't think I could do winters there!

When I'm rich and famous, I'm going to have a home in upper PA or NY, and winter in CA!!

  • 5 votes
Reply#3 - Sat Oct 29, 2011 10:15 PM EDT
etva

Hi Shelby! Truth is, we normally have mild winters, with a few inches of snow in February. Every 10 years or so we get a good blizzard, but they are rare. Normally, I still have a garden going in December, but this early freeze took care of that. Ugh! At any rate, thanks for stopping by!

  • 4 votes
#3.1 - Sat Oct 29, 2011 10:19 PM EDT
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tzia62

The dusting of snow adds character to your already beautiful property!!

  • 4 votes
Reply#4 - Sat Oct 29, 2011 10:51 PM EDT
etva

Thanks Tzia! It is pretty, but also cold. *brrrr*

  • 3 votes
#4.1 - Sat Oct 29, 2011 10:59 PM EDT
Penn-2066334

We got so much snow, my shovel ran away with the broom. 10" of the heavy wet. Happy Halloween everyone! Im going as Santa. This time Santa's getting the candy. Instead of BOO! BOO! BOO! Its HO! HO! HO! Merry! Merrrrryyyyy Hollowen!

  • 5 votes
#4.2 - Sat Oct 29, 2011 11:18 PM EDT
etva

LOL, Penn, I'm very relieved that we didn't have 10 inches. My area comes to a grinding halt at a mere inch of snow! Hopefully, no one ends up with a Boo Hoo this year:)

  • 3 votes
#4.3 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:45 AM EDT
Penn-2066334

Etva, is that your dog in #3 ?

  • 3 votes
#4.4 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 12:07 PM EDT
etva

Uhm, I don't see a dog - LOL:)

  • 2 votes
#4.5 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 12:15 PM EDT
Penn-2066334

Sure there is! look behind the tree on the left! LOL

  • 3 votes
#4.6 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 12:18 PM EDT
etva

Are you playing with my mind? Easy to do I suppose - LOL! Both our dogs were in the house when this was taken, but there could have been others - not that I see them...

  • 2 votes
#4.7 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 12:24 PM EDT
Penn-2066334

Are you playing with my mind?

Hee! Hee!

  • 3 votes
#4.8 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 12:35 PM EDT
etva

[etva sends out the Hounds of Hell with directions to Pennsylvania]

:-)

  • 5 votes
#4.9 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 7:40 PM EDT
Penn-2066334

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W213qzNVRBw&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=ScC0T--XfkA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKm5xQyD2vE&NR=1

  • 3 votes
#4.10 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:19 PM EDT
etva

LOL!

  • 1 vote
#4.11 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:36 PM EDT
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KYPIAKOC

In New Mexico, that's what we always called a fierce blizzard ;)

Beautiful photos as always!

  • 4 votes
Reply#5 - Sat Oct 29, 2011 11:16 PM EDT
etva

Hey, you have hurricanes and we have, er, snow storms -- at least that's what the news said:) Thanks Kypiakoc!

  • 4 votes
#5.1 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:46 AM EDT
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bore-head007

HA! You call that snow??!!!

Oh, etva. Right now, theres about a foot outside and its wet stickey and heavy.

The satalite has been driving me crazy, amd the lights keep flickering.

It SUCKS.

The trees still have leaves on them so we'll lose lots of branches.

I've shut my computer down once all ready, and expect to lose the juice before the nights over.

Gawd I wish I was in Ole Virginy!!

  • 5 votes
Reply#6 - Sat Oct 29, 2011 11:19 PM EDT
etva

I'll confess, BH, I'm glad to not have all that heavy snow! I'd never get the sidewalks clear in time for Trick or Treating! LOL:) Post some photos of your snow, if you have a chance. Would love to see what we missed:)

  • 4 votes
#6.1 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:48 AM EDT
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Al-316

Good, crisp shots of the beautiful countryside. Snow or not, the country is the place to live. I grew up in country like this, a few more trees, maybe, but basically the same. If you want to find me, Etva, head for the trees.

You have made me want to be a kid again.

  • 6 votes
Reply#7 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 3:30 AM EDT
Jackie-2759125

AI said it better than I could etva! Just gorgeous!

  • 5 votes
#7.1 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:04 AM EDT
etva

Thanks Al and Jackie! We have a few wooded copses, but the snow didn't make it into those - it was a selective snow storm! LOL:)

  • 4 votes
#7.2 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:50 AM EDT
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lauhal

Wow. Wonderful color! My favorite is the 4th one...it looks like a painting!

  • 6 votes
Reply#8 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 11:57 AM EDT
etva

Thanks Lauhal! Thats one of my favorite views, with the rolling hills and the stable at the top of the hill.

  • 6 votes
#8.1 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 12:17 PM EDT
lauhal

You're lucky to be able to see that every day! *sigh*

  • 7 votes
#8.2 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 12:31 PM EDT
etva

I promise to share the view:)

  • 4 votes
#8.3 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 7:41 PM EDT
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Al-316

Etva, what can I say but thank you for #5. With the vultures soaring, it truly reminds me of my childhood.

  • 5 votes
Reply#9 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 12:26 PM EDT
etva

LOL! Glad you enjoyed them. They are always about, but I don't always post the photos:)

  • 4 votes
#9.1 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 12:28 PM EDT
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Kearney Outlaw

I like the hills and dales in 4. Very pretty.

  • 4 votes
Reply#10 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 3:26 PM EDT
etva

Thanks KO! There wasn't enough snow for sledding, but perhaps soon:)

  • 4 votes
#10.1 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 7:43 PM EDT
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RhondaRebecca

All great shots! I love everything about #4. The sky in that photo is awesome. I'm partial to #1 also. Good job etva!

  • 4 votes
Reply#11 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 3:40 PM EDT
etva

Thanks Rhonda! We've had some great skies lately. I'm a fan of the dark and foreboding look:)

  • 4 votes
#11.1 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 7:44 PM EDT
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HollyKl

It's so odd to see all the fall color with the snow. These are beautiful shots, etva!

  • 5 votes
Reply#12 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 3:58 PM EDT
etva

Thanks Holly! Snow is definitely unusual this time of year, so I'm glad I had the opportunity to get the shots. It was just enough to make it scenic, and not bring life in our area to a grinding halt:)

  • 4 votes
#12.1 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 7:46 PM EDT
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Dare To Hope

Great shots AND an early snow, makes you wonder what winter will be like, eh?

  • 6 votes
Reply#13 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
etva

Thanks DTH! I've heard ice and freezing rain for most of the winter season, but I'd prefer snow. Ah well, we'll soon find out.

  • 5 votes
#13.1 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 7:47 PM EDT
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mstanley2265

Great photos,

sidenote: just named you co-admin on Jukebox Joint LOL maddad is too. No seeds no articles Just videos or links to one. :) easy peasy.

I have to go change out his flowers Nov 2, so I needed the extra help...Thanks

  • 6 votes
Reply#14 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:57 PM EDT
etva

Thanks M, and I'm glad to help with the admin stuff. I know it's a tough time for you. ((((M))))

  • 6 votes
#14.1 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:00 PM EDT
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Angela1586572

Just so pretty..the countryside. Reminds me of a small Amish town. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • 6 votes
Reply#15 - Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:52 PM EDT
etva

Glad you enjoyed them, Angela!

  • 5 votes
#15.1 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 7:34 AM EDT
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58rose

nice shots the first one was great, you keep all the snow coming your way. lol

  • 6 votes
Reply#16 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 12:25 AM EDT
etva

Thanks 58R! Good to see you back on the Vine, and I hope your feeling better. Looking forward to more walks. Er, I mean, I'm sure Rosie is ready to take some more walks:)

  • 5 votes
#16.1 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 7:36 AM EDT
etva

Ugh, no edit this morning.

I'll try to keep the snow here, but I suspect you'll still get the bulk of it:)

  • 5 votes
#16.2 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 7:36 AM EDT
58rose

well thanks for trying anyway. lol

  • 4 votes
#16.3 - Tue Nov 1, 2011 11:13 PM EDT
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Wolf Wolfman

♫ Baby it's cold outside

  • 6 votes
Reply#17 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:41 AM EDT
etva

Aye, it is! I needed a heavy coat this morning!

  • 5 votes
#17.1 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:48 AM EDT
Wolf Wolfman

etva #17.1...I put my thermal underwear on today for the first time. I was very comfortable outside.

  • 6 votes
#17.2 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:00 PM EDT
etva

Apparently, all the kids in our area would rather be cold. They aren't used to cold weather so soon and are refusing to give up their summer clothes. (sigh)

  • 3 votes
#17.3 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:24 PM EDT
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Ben Josephs

#4 - is that your farm house, or the neighbors? We've seen that view a couple times now.

No snow yet here but we're looking at maybe next week. :(

  • 5 votes
Reply#18 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:27 AM EDT
etva

My brother lives in the house. It's the same house I showed awhile back with the antiques and the timbered walls.

  • 5 votes
#18.1 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 12:50 PM EDT
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maryangela

Love the third picture in this set, the reds in the trees really stand out. Very pretty.

  • 5 votes
Reply#19 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 5:51 PM EDT
etva

Thanks Maryangela! I'd say the leaves were at peak color for these pictures, and I was pleased with the effect against the dark skies.

  • 3 votes
#19.1 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:31 PM EDT
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Fletch-495299

Beautiful fall colors with a touch of white, good shots Etva.

  • 6 votes
Reply#20 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 5:58 PM EDT
etva

Thanks Fletch! It really was only a touch of snow, which didn't last long, but it was pretty:)

  • 4 votes
#20.1 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:49 PM EDT
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Penn-2066334

Looks like a nice place to raise some horse's,....

  • 6 votes
Reply#21 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 6:15 PM EDT
etva

There are lots of horses in the area, but we only have cattle -- much easier to care for:)

  • 4 votes
#21.1 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:50 PM EDT
Penn-2066334

much easier to care for:

Harder to ride!

  • 4 votes
#21.2 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:22 PM EDT
etva

These days, yes, but I used to ride them often when I was a kid:)

  • 4 votes
#21.3 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:23 PM EDT
Penn-2066334

Harder to ride!

These days, yes,

I know! It is so hard to get the bucket seat to fit tight.

but I used to ride them often when I was a kid:)

Yeah, me too.......... Then they put parking meters in town and raised the insurance rates.

  • 4 votes
#21.4 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:33 PM EDT
etva

LOL! Yeah, it's too bad...

  • 5 votes
#21.5 - Tue Nov 1, 2011 7:25 AM EDT
Penn-2066334

LOL! Yeah, it's too bad...

Yeah, they were the real muscle cars. If one is lucky, one can perhaps see a completely refurbished classic at an antique cow show! I use to own a Jersey milker; it had a 455 cubic inch utter with a 6 quadra-jet nipple setup. Hard on the milk, but fast as hell (3 MPH!), and that ain't no bull.

  • 4 votes
#21.6 - Tue Nov 1, 2011 11:09 AM EDT
etva

ROTFL! Oh the visuals from that comment!

  • 3 votes
#21.7 - Tue Nov 1, 2011 11:11 AM EDT
Penn-2066334

Hey, back in the day, when one had a muscle cow that could travel at speeds exceeding 2MPH, it wasn't hard to pick up the girls!

  • 4 votes
#21.8 - Tue Nov 1, 2011 11:20 AM EDT
etva

Snort! Yeah, but you couldn't go very far either!

Edit: Er, I mean travel long distances:)

  • 3 votes
#21.9 - Tue Nov 1, 2011 12:59 PM EDT
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Vlad's dog

it came from your way

it fell up here

and then it melted.

I like these new Southern snow storms.

  • 4 votes
Reply#22 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:24 PM EDT
mstanley2265

Farmers Almanac is on Facebook now too. They're calling for a milder wetter winter. But if one of those Canadian clippers comes down, and the southern rain comes up, lots of snow...sighhhhh

  • 5 votes
#22.1 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:32 PM EDT
etva

Last I heard, VA was supposed to be very cold this winter with lots of ice and little snow. I thought that came from the Almanac, but I don't remember now. So far, it seems so:)

  • 5 votes
#22.2 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:54 PM EDT
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Grisham

Haha. You had snow before I did way up here in Canada. *fist pump*

  • 5 votes
Reply#23 - Mon Oct 31, 2011 11:36 PM EDT
etva

Aw, don't worry, Grish -- I'm sending it all up your way:)

  • 3 votes
#23.1 - Tue Nov 1, 2011 7:26 AM EDT
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JM California

Beautiful rolling hills with scattered bits of snow and colorful fall trees. Gorgeous.

  • 4 votes
Reply#24 - Wed Nov 9, 2011 6:59 PM EST
etva

Thanks JM! The snow is all gone now, and I was in shorts this afternoon. Such strange weather! LOL:)

  • 3 votes
#24.1 - Wed Nov 9, 2011 8:01 PM EST
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Wolf Wolfman

We may get some more snow in Pennsylvania tomorrow.

  • 4 votes
Reply#25 - Wed Nov 9, 2011 9:35 PM EST
etva

Ack! Keep it up there please:)

  • 3 votes
#25.1 - Wed Nov 9, 2011 10:20 PM EST
Wolf Wolfman

It's supposed to be 34 this afternoon with a chance of snow. I'll go outside, which direction should I blow?

  • 4 votes
#25.2 - Thu Nov 10, 2011 4:10 PM EST
etva

LOL! Blow North, please:) We are rainy and cooler, but still above 50:)

*huff, puff*

[etva blowing hot air up north for Wolf]

"Damn fairy tales are all messed up," mumbles etva the earth pig:)

  • 2 votes
#25.3 - Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:46 PM EST
JM California

Don't blow too hard.

This lady has a "very popular" blog and talks about the North Winds are Blowing. Don't fall asleep watching, I found it quite funny.

  • 4 votes
#25.4 - Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:52 PM EST
etva

LOL! What a cutie she is!

  • 3 votes
#25.5 - Thu Nov 10, 2011 6:10 PM EST
JM California

That's what I thought.

Good for a chuckle. Perhaps not good enough for prime time.

  • 4 votes
#25.6 - Thu Nov 10, 2011 6:13 PM EST
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