Jan 10, 2011

WE'VE GOT FORTY, YES WE DO. WE'VE GOT FORTY, HOW 'BOUT YOU? (*)

(*) This is one of those rare occasions whereby I leave the hyperbole button untouched. Yes, we actually really literally did receive a full forty inches of snow in about fifteen minutes on Saturday. (OK. It took a little longer than fifteen minutes, but you get the idea.)

It's beautiful, it really is. Stewey and I awoke to nature's majesty and decided that we would try to capture it on the digital camera. After several minutes freezing my bazongas off while trying to figure out how to use said digital camera, I gave up and came inside. (Again...I'm relying on you to get the idea here, people, so work with me.)
The best part of the storm is that Aunt Chrissy was tooling around in it almost all day without realizing that a state of emergency had been declared and that she was not supposed to be tooling about in her fancypants little sports car with the wicked new snowtires, but that's another story for another day. Suffice it to say that methinks her phobia of driving in bad weather was fixed toot sweet.

(As for me, I'm just glad that she made it home safely and that I can now stop pacing around the house wondering when she'll call me to tell me that she's home -- warm and safe and dry.)

On the stitchy front, we have a new start! This is Country Cottage Needleworks Snowflake Serenade. I mean, come on. How could I NOT?
I hope that your Monday is off to a good start. Stewey and I are determined to build a snowman today, but it's more likely that we'll just take a nap instead. He's standing in the doorway to the bedroom with his little nightcap on and clutching his blanket. How am I supposed to resist that? Damn dog.

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27 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Ah, how can you NOT nap with your sweet buddy?! Cute start :)

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  2. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    No snow down here in the desert SW. I have seen my share of big storms back in Rochester, NY in 43 years of living there.

    I agree it's so pretty.

    I have a couple cats that try to lead me to the bedroom to nap. That's several hours after they woke me at the ungodly crack of dawn to feed them. Damn cats.

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  3. Peggy LeeJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    OH I can't wait to see more of this...the current WIP that is, NOT the snow. I'm about tired of the white stuff already and I'm told we have more coming!
    I'm glad Aunt Crissy made it home dry and safe. This weather is good for putting on a big pot 'o beans!!

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  4. Vonna PfeifferJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Some is headed our way...so the weather man says....
    Snowflake Serenade...its gonna be a beaut!

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  5. MaryJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Great start and lovely design. Stay warm and get lots of stitching done, or take a nap with the little guy!

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  6. ~*Sharee*~January 10, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    We got 5 inches of snow last night;and it's cold out. I'm off work today and tomorrow and don't have any plans except to stitch and make chili. I love your new start; It's on my list to buy sometime soon. :) Great start hun.

    Hugs, Shar

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  7. gracieJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    lovely to look at, but you can keep the snow...that is one of the reasons for the move from New England to Arizona! Love your new start...

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  8. LoriUJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    OH that picture is beautiful! i love the foggy look on it! And I am glad the snow stayed there and didn't come here to Northeast Ohio. We got about 3" on Saturday which was plenty for me.

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  9. sheriJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    It really is very beautiful to look at, but I hate driving in it. Brave Aunt Chrissy!

    What a cute name for a cute design and what perfect weather to stitch it!!! (in which to stitch?)

    Happy Cozy Stitching!

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  10. MisteaJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Your new project looks just perfect for the winter wonderland which surrounds you.

    Enjoy

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  11. stitchin schoolmarmJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I am jealous! All I got was some wet roads, hyper kids, and itty bitty snowflakes!

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  12. MelodyJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Great project choice with your snowy weather!

    Glad all is well in Hoosierville.

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  13. Sherry :o)January 10, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    How beautiful is your header and pics of the snow...don't you think snowfall like this is peaceful!

    Love your new start - that on is on my "check it out" list!

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  14. paulaJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Poor Stewey . . .I am sure he is having the hardest of times finding that perfect blade of grass and perfect spot inthe yard for his "business." Poor little boy . . he could freeze something that should n ever be frozen.

    Indy asks, "Does Stewey have any long underwear for these cold days? If not, she wants to buy him some."

    I think she is infatuated :0}

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    No snow here yet in west central Hoosierville, but I hear we signed up for 34 tonight, . . . er, uh, actually make that 3 to 4. (Sorry, my hyperbole button was still on.)

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  16. PaisleyJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Wow! Feel like I dodged a bullet here. I'm less than an hour away from you and we had maybe six inches of snow.

    Love the new start!

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  17. DaisyGirlJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    We got 6"! Wahoo! Georgia hardly ever gets snow! So I've got afew snow days from school. "smile"

    great new start!

    Tell Stewey hi!

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  18. GinnyJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    We don't have forty, but the weatherman says snow is a-comin'. The timing isn't good 'cause I have to get my husband to a doctor's appointment on Wednesday afternoon, right in the middle of the storm. On a happier note, how did I miss Snowflake Serenade? It's adorable, and definitely going on my wish list!

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  19. GabiJanuary 11, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    I wonder if I should mention that it's hot summer here in Australia or not. Or that I refuse today to leave the air conditioned house because it's way too hot? Hmmmm....may be not. May be I better stay quiet about that.
    I do love snow though. On pictures that is. And on stitching. Your pictures exactly fulfilled that.
    Glad Aunt Crissy made it home safe in one piece.

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  20. blueladieJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Love both pictures and Snowflake Serenade IS a beautiful chart. You will enjoy it. :) Cathryn

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  21. SueJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    You took a wonderful picture of the snow. I'll have to be happy to admire it from afar....It was 95 degrees F here today.

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  22. AliceJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Yikes. How does Stewey manage to 'go' in all that snow?

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  23. NicoleJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Beautiful start Coni!! I can't believe all the snow you got up there! Brrrr... Stay warm! :)

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    PERFECT new start for perfect hibernating weather. I LOVE the new chart!

    We're getting hit tonight with the white stuff, so me thinks I might get some stitching done tomorrow. Can you say SNOW DAY!?!?! YAY for all of us!

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  25. KirbyJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Don't you just love the sound of snow? It's a kind of hush that makes everything seem right in the world...or at least my little world. It is so beautiful until it turns YELLOW! Oh! Hello, Stewey.

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  26. MichelleJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Pretty start! Perfect choice for the weather!

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  27. Laura ElizabethJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Well your 40 beats my 29 (and counting) inches. And it's freezing cold. I have to move south, FAST! But not today. I am staying inside, bundled up, and knitting.

    Stay warm!

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