Jan 5, 2014
The bajillion inches of snow that were supposed to hit here landed north about 75 miles. A foot of snow in Indy and we have a little over an inch here. I’m a bit disappointed because I WANTED snow instead of the rain we had. All. Day. Long.
But guess what? A fire monster (just like in the photo to the left) transformed tonight right across the street from the 80’s house! This is probably the biggest news to hit Seymour in a very long time.
The HUGE, menacing form seemed to cower just a bit when I snapped its photo:
Take THAT fire monster — and in a couple more hours you’re going to experience the frigid temperatures you’ve only read about in fairytales.
Jan 2, 2014
Whenever it snows, I always share photos here on WhatIfItDid. In the past, I would most often times share a shot taken off the back deck in the Ville of the neighbor’s red barn. But now, I live in a world of trees in threes…
There’s no barn in neighbor’s yard across the street from the 80’s house — matter of fact, the landscaping is such that all trees are planted in threes. Seriously. Check it out in the photo above! (Note to self: Every time you plant a shrub or a tree, you must plant 2 more to keep it company.) Yes, it’s beautiful… but I’d be lying if I said I like it better than what I looked at out the front windows of the house in the Ville.
Part of it is I’m homesick I guess. I’m not far from friends and family… but it’s the HOME I miss. You know, the one I struggled to keep when I was as poor as dirt and that I raised my family in. Guess it’s time to make some memories here…
Dec 10, 2013
This morning I’m reminded of that AT&T commercial where the cute kids are talking about how “more is better.” Why? Because we got MORE!
Indiana people are funny when it comes to snowfall. At first prediction, bread disappears from shelves. Milk, eggs and toilet paper are loaded into cars like being stranded for two weeks is a sure thing. The snow finally arrives! But give it a day (for some less than that) and we are digging out and driving around like idiots — and if more snow comes after we’re already used to that first wintery blast, it could be 3 feet deep and we’ll find a way to get out and go wherever our bad selves feel like it.
I remember the blizzard of 1978. While I don’t remember where the rest of my family was, I DO remember that Carl’s 4×4 (our primary transportation if snowed in) was buried under a drift on the other side of the county. Mom and I were stranded alone. I had a new car at the time; a Nissan 200 SX that was in the driveway but was so covered there’s no way you could even distinguish it from the other humps of snow out there. You must note that I was NEVER allowed to drive if it snowed. EVER!
I’m not sure how many days Mom and I endured the hardship of being stranded together, but it felt like an eternity. And then… I dug for hours to expose my car, put my trusty shovel in the back and slid on ice and crunched through drifts all the way to town on the mere one-lane of tire tracks on US 31. I made it to my cousin Jerilyn’s house just in time — otherwise, only one woman would’ve made it out of that house alive — and I’m not too sure it would’ve been me.
Dec 6, 2013
My hands froze (and fell off my arms and shattered into a bajillion pieces) just holding the camera for this shot. While I often stand inside with my lens pressed to the window to avoid cold temperatures, I actually went outside this time.
You know, I often yearn for a home located in an area that boasts a warm climate and plenty of sun. But not today! I LOVE snow, you guys. And, I’m not the only one…
The white stuff is steadily falling here in the Ville and I’m hoping it doesn’t stop until we have at least a foot. (No more ice, please — I don’t want downed power lines.) If you’re local… be safe — and enjoy the fabulous scenery. If you live in an area that boasts a warm climate and plenty of sun, just know it’s ok to be jealous.
Dec 4, 2013
I admit, I’m a little bummed out when I browse Facebook and see everyone posting photos of their Christmas decorations because I don’t have a single light to enjoy yet this year. I know I’m blessed and I’m so very grateful… but I want to be in the Christmas spirit and it’s hard when I don’t have a place to decorate. Moving begins in 6 days and we’re finally thinking about packing. I have GOT to paint, and buy a stove and dishwasher — when I’d rather be buying toys and baking cookies. (I’m such a whiner!!)
So as I’m browsing photos from last year’s holiday to make whatifitdid a bit festive for this season, I found a a ton of photos taken on Christmas Day. Looking more closely at one in particular, I notice a Wanwan photo bomb!
Libby knows Coco isn’t supposed to step outside and is blocking her path, and right between her back legs is Wanwan peeking inside the warm house. What a reminder of how small my granddaughter was a year ago, and also that we had snow on Christmas Day. Oh, and I’m also reminded that last year I had a Chihuahua pooping on my bedroom floor. Every. Single. Night.
I feel better already!
