transforms seedy,
into splendid.
Snow blanketing,
drought ravaged land.
Mother Nature cooling,
her still feverish child.
Cheers to you from fragile California~
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All that snow looks so clean and white. I haven’t seen icicles like that in England since my childhood. The winters seemed so much colder and brighter then, than they do now.
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They probably were colder and brighter which is a disconcerting thought. I just learned you have a venomous adder in the UK. I thought you had no poisonous snakes. I do learn the most amazing things from my fellow bloggers. Be well Sarah and cheers~
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Yes, and we have a new venomous spider, which I was unlucky enough to encounter last August. Six weeks ago, I had 3 encapsulated bites on my ankles zapped with liquid nitrogen. They’re only just healing up now, having had me hobbling about from the blisters caused by the treatment.
I’ve seen a few adders, but they’re very nervous and, provided you don’t step on them, they slither away fast. I don’t take my dog on the grassy hills in the middle of the day in the summer if the sun is shining, as the adders are out sunbathing.
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I had no idea. I thought Britain was blessed with no venomous snakes, the spiders yes, so sorry about the bites! They are especially nasty I know and make those craters that take forever to heal. I am glad you are on the mend. I’m sure you wear boots (wellies) right. I feel much more secure in my rattlesnake boots, although a spider could crawl in them, so far they haven’t. Although I just went to the doctor for some venomous plant related contact dermatitis. This is our reward for loving nature, we become part of it, which is all good.
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I’m delighted that CA is finally getting some much-needed water! Whether in the form of rain or snow, our earth surely depends on moisture. Love seeing those icicles — and knowing what a blessing they will be.
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Yes it is so heartening, although we need much more, especially in Southern California, which is still in the throes of major drought. Still, the Sierra snow-pak is major progress~
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What could be nicer in the winter time than the blanket of snow? Very nice post, Cindy. As always ❤
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Thank you my friend and I was just enjoying your gorgeous snow shots from so far away and yet they looked so familiar. It is both a big, and very small world~ ❤
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distinct phtographs
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Mil grazi~
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Alegre 🙂
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❤
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Einfach grossartige Winterlandschaften, liebe Cindy! Vielen herzlichen Dank fürs zeigen. Klasse. Ernst
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Sie sind sehr freundlich und ein wunderbarer Freund Ernst! Vielen Dank~
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Wow, stunning. I’m so jealous.
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Thank you, hopefully all of California will get more precipitation. She still needs more! Cheers to you and be well~
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So stunning Cindy – straight out of a fairy tale – or Narnia
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Ah, I love the Narnia thought, thank you for planting it in my mind Raewyn~ ❤
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I love them all! Breath taking! But number 3 is just amazing!!!!!
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The landscape with the drought juxtaposed with the snow. filled Sierras tells the story of California’s drought. I am so glad you noticed and thank you~
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Those icicles are amazing, they are an indication of how cold and how long the winter lasts .
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Yes I was moved by them. We need the moisture so. Be well Pauline and thank you~
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I love the mountains with the blue sky ! It’s like a postcard !
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So motivating and appreciated! Thank you~
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amazing pictures ❤
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Mil grazie Leyla~
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We have some pretty countryside here but it is pleasing to see the more awesome on occasion. Keep going and please accept a 🐻 for a walk in the snow. 🙂
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I have yet to get to Wales, I have been to Cornwall, The Cotswalds, The Hebrides, the Scottish Highlands. Unbelieveably beautiful, all the incredible architecture, the small towns and the English countryside. I stayed for a summer a long time ago in Buford, and went back several times, shortly after that. It was my first taste of Europe and I loved it so! All subsequent visits have been to London. I need to go back and spend some time again and I will, with my camera. I have a date with some foxes, I hope! I always notice the green flying in to England. We don’t have that in California. Beauty is everywhere and you capture a lot of of English beauty with your camera my friend~
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My favourite place is Snowdonia National Park in North Wales, which has a mountain railway to take you up Mount Snowden. There also the amazing Portmerion.
The best time is early July, when the youngsters are still in school and it is less likely to rain than in spring or early summer. Good luck with your travels 🙂
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It is definitely on my list and I am very much looking forward to visiting. Be well Graham~
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Stunning! Snow brings the best out of every scenery, in my opinion! Great pictures!
Kallia
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Thanks so much and am very glad you enjoyed! Cheers to you~
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Breathtaking Cindy!
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Mil grazi & cheers~
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Does the snow help drought conditions in the spring? The mountains look gorgeous!
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Yes, it definitely helps especially in Central and Nothern California, unfortunately not in Southern California where I live it. We are 85F today at The Holler with no rain in sight. It is like an endless summer in a not good way. LOVED your collaboration post with three of my favorite bloggers. Wonderful!
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Thanks Cindy!
It’s been a lot of fun collaborating w/A&C. I think we did good, too.
Sorry to hear the melting won’t reach you. It’s crazy… you just had major flooding on the east/center side.
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Yes, extremes everywhere I am afraid. And I agree, but think you three did something not good but great and special too~
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Lovely images – amazing icicles and blue skies
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Thank you Diana. Sometimes the stars all line up!
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Looks like the inside of my house right now! lol 😉 Broken boiler and no gas for heating or hot water is causing penguins in the bathroom and a general sense of Siberia in the rooms lol much warmer outside in the sub zero temperatures!!
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Yow! Wolfie might even get cold. That sounds terrible and dangerous. I know how cold it gets there in winter. Hopefully your boiler is being fixed now! Seriously hoping you warm up~
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Excellent gallery …. the photographs are truly stunning, as always, dear Cindy… Congrats… love and best wishes. Aquileana ☀️‼️ ~
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Visa versa 2 U X 2! ❤
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I want your life, except I’m not a photographer (and find anything but an automatic camera too complicated!) I just want the getting to see the beautiful scenes and places you always show!!!
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You know what they say, and I have found it to often be true, “be careful what you wish for!” I hope you get you wish and would not be surprised if you do! ❤
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Beautiful! I hope that the snow helps with the drought at least a little!
The Sierras are definitely on our must-see list!
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You will love the Sierras and I will love your photos of them! ❤ Rain is finally in the forecast for The Holler, 60% chance on Thursday!
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As I did yours…can’t wait to see them in person!
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And hallelujah for the rain…fingers crossed!
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I was just over at your blog, admiring your wonderful life. Be well my friend~
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You are too sweet, Cindy, thank you. And you be well and stay dry, my friend!
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❤
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Breathtaking beauty!
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So happy you see them as I do and thank you! ❤
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All gorgeous winter scenes, Cindy! No snow here in our part of Oregon. The mountains got plenty though!
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Thank you Lavinia and glad to hear gorgeous Oregon got a good mountain snow-pak this year!
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Spectacular mountains, Cindy.
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So pleased you like them too & Happy Friday!
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I like how you show the California treasures in this post. Your focusing on the dynamic and contrasting traits made it so interesting. I also have a different picture of California not being fragile. You managed to help me see it a different, more vulnerable way. 🙂
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I so appreciate your open and perceptive mind Robin. Thank you always and Happy Valentine’s Day my friend~ ❤
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The Sierra scenery is Vermont on steroids set in a beautiful high plains setting. Thanks for inviting us over in pictures.
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Thank you much more for seeing, appreciating and understanding! ❤
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These photos are testaments on why we love nature ~ majestic backdrops and you bring us the feel of those who wake up every morning to such sights. An incredible series of photos (nothing quite like seeing such snow on such a great draught-stricken area too!).
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Seeing natural California finally covered in snow is a joy. It is getting surreal now in SoCal. It will be another 85F+ day at The Holler, as it has been for over two weeks. We have gotten so little moisture. I am so glad the Sierra snowpak is doing better though as the thought of the forests dying is just so distressing. All you have to do is live at The Holler to actually experience global warming. I have lived here all my life and have never seen weather remotely like this.
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85+ degrees…that is much warmer than HK that has been around 50-60 degrees. Wishing you a nice wet, Seattle-like, week and weekend 🙂
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Reblogged this on Oyia Brown.
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So thoughtful and so appreciated. Be well & thank you!
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You do like your extreme landscapes. No tame house in the burbs for you. 🙂
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I did the burbs for too many years. No more thank you. We now call it ‘civilization’ as in, “oh bummer, I have to go to civilization.” Laughing, but it’s true!
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The burbs are a good place for young children — plenty of other kids around to play with. 🙂
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Yep, you know me don’t you Brenda. This is why I lived there!
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¡Qué preciosidad de sitio! Con esa luz, ese aire tan limpio y esas montañas nevadas, apetece pasear con la máquina de fotos siempre a punto. 🙂
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Gracias a mi amiga! Me siento como tu. Me encantan las montanas y aire limpio. Tienes una buena semana y brazos~
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What a lovely post and I hope California continues to have its thirst quenched…I think that the whole world is unfortunately vulnerable.
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Yes, I am experiencing it first hand at The Holler. I worry for the wild ones~
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Reblogged this on Random Ramblings; Myriad Musings and commented:
Some beautiful shots of lovely, snow-capped mountains!
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You are most thoughtful my friend and very appreciated too! Thank you & cheers to you~ ❤
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I wander how many Centigrade we have in Texas today 🙂
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It has been ridiculously hot at The Holler too. It is becoming a world of climate anomalies.
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Reblogged this on Illuminate and commented:
Stopping to appreciate nature helps us understand why it must be protected.
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How perfectly stated. Thank you for your support Tanya!
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You’re very welcome!
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We have formalized our travel plans to Mammoth: June 26 – 30! As usual, WAY TOO MANY activities to do in those short number of days. We shall not be bored. Any chance that your journeys would take you that way during that time frame?
Oscar
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It is quite possible. We return from Spain in late May and want very much to visit the Bristol Cones, and hike around Mammoth. Let’s touch base in early June and see where things are. It would be great to meet up with you and your wife in The Sierras Oscar.
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