Mommy ordered a snow shovel because she has a hunch about this winter. Of course, this blog six months from now will be the true test of whether or not she's right about her hunch - but even so, a snow shovel is a remarkably handy tool when the weather is pretty snowy.
So folks around here seem to think it will be a snowy winter. Firstly, the Farmer's Almanac was right there at the front, leading the snow charge. Next, the old snow lore started peeking it's head up. Someone noted that the caterpillars were more black than brown, which is always a sign of snow, of course. For your amusement, here are some bits of snow lore we found on the web:
These are all completely true, because I found them on the internet. My favorite one of all time might be from an episode of Newhart, from this guy, George:
I just remember him being certain snow would come because he saw a rabbit run into the woods. From that day on, that's always been our indicator as a family. If you see a rabbit run into the woods, by gum it's going to snow!
Nana and Ba-Ba were with us again today, although we didn't do anything near as adventurous as of late. We attempted piano practice for a bit - it's getting a bit more difficult for Madison lately. At least one song in particular.
It is cool outside, and time to gather some kindling for the fire. Daddy's been picking up some stacks of wood from a neighbor a few miles away - he's a nice guy selling big stacks of wood for a pretty cheap price. We've got plenty of wood for the fireplace right now, and plan to pick up a lot more. We'll be adding to the pile soon, and are certainly anxious for that first fire in the fireplace.
Mommy made a fantastic dinner for us, but when does she not do that? She had this roasted chicken, which was enough to feed all of us, along with the roasted potatoes and carrots. It was nice sitting and eating together. And it was also nice getting a new Christmas tree. Can't wait to share pics of that room when it is done, but we have a Christmas tree already in the office room - it's to the left when you first walk in the house. We've got a fireplace there, Madison's keyboard, and of course the tree. One highlight of that room is this HUGE picture we got, a painting of the Nativity scene, all nicely framed and ready for Christmas. It was such a great deal, really hard to pass up. And now, we'll be putting it up just in time for the Christmas season.
Tonight before bed, Daddy read a few books to Madison. First, she's having me read to her this entire Winnie the Pooh series, "Lessons from 100 Acre Wood." It's so great to go back to 100-Acre Wood again! This is a book series we inherited somewhere along the line, but it has 18 or so books in it. We're reading one per night, and Madison is quick to remind Daddy if he forgets. So far, we're on book #4, and will no doubt finish up within a couple weeks at this rate, one per night!
This is the next book Daddy read - he got this for Madison from the Book Fair a few weeks ago. The power goes out in town, and it's up to Pinkalicious to come up with a great idea to save Halloween for everyone. Madison enjoyed the pictures and the story, and the pink pumpkins too. This might be a trend that pops up next year - we'll see!
Daddy went to bed extremely early tonight, but not before sharing the cruise photos with Nana and Ba-Ba. Everyone smiled and relived the memories, and immediately wished they were onboard the Dream once more. Well, it just might be a while before that happens again - unless we dream about it. Until then, goodnight... and pink-or-treat!
So folks around here seem to think it will be a snowy winter. Firstly, the Farmer's Almanac was right there at the front, leading the snow charge. Next, the old snow lore started peeking it's head up. Someone noted that the caterpillars were more black than brown, which is always a sign of snow, of course. For your amusement, here are some bits of snow lore we found on the web:
* As many days old as is the moon on the first snow, there will be that many snowfalls by crop planting time.
* If ant hills are high in July, winter will be snowy.
* See how high up in the trees the squirrels make their nests. If they are at the top of the tree you can be sure snow will come that winter.
* If the first week in August is unusually warm, the coming winter will be snowy and long.
* For every fog in August, there will be a snowfall the following winter.
* If you see a fuzzy black caterpillar that means snow and the more you see the more snow you’ll have
* If the oak trees produce a lot of acorns, there will be a hard winter.
* Squirrels gathering nuts in a flurry will cause snow to gather in a hurry.
* As high as the weeds grow, so will the bank of snow.
* A green Christmas = a white Easter.
* The thickness of the onion skins determines the severity of winter. Thick skin, alot of snow and cold. Thin skin, mild winter.
* If the first snowfall lands on unfrozen ground, winter will be mild.
* If there is thunder in winter, it will snow seven days later.
* See how high the hornet’s nest, ’twill tell how high the snow will rest.
* The higher muskrats’ holes are on the riverbank, the higher the snow will be.
* A halo ’round the moon means ’twill rain or snow soon.
* If a squirrels tail is really bushy, then expect a cold winter.
* You can predict the harshness of the winter by the thickness of berries on Holly trees.
* If ant hills are high in July, winter will be snowy.
* See how high up in the trees the squirrels make their nests. If they are at the top of the tree you can be sure snow will come that winter.
* If the first week in August is unusually warm, the coming winter will be snowy and long.
* For every fog in August, there will be a snowfall the following winter.
* If you see a fuzzy black caterpillar that means snow and the more you see the more snow you’ll have
* If the oak trees produce a lot of acorns, there will be a hard winter.
* Squirrels gathering nuts in a flurry will cause snow to gather in a hurry.
* As high as the weeds grow, so will the bank of snow.
* A green Christmas = a white Easter.
* The thickness of the onion skins determines the severity of winter. Thick skin, alot of snow and cold. Thin skin, mild winter.
* If the first snowfall lands on unfrozen ground, winter will be mild.
* If there is thunder in winter, it will snow seven days later.
* See how high the hornet’s nest, ’twill tell how high the snow will rest.
* The higher muskrats’ holes are on the riverbank, the higher the snow will be.
* A halo ’round the moon means ’twill rain or snow soon.
* If a squirrels tail is really bushy, then expect a cold winter.
* You can predict the harshness of the winter by the thickness of berries on Holly trees.
These are all completely true, because I found them on the internet. My favorite one of all time might be from an episode of Newhart, from this guy, George:
I just remember him being certain snow would come because he saw a rabbit run into the woods. From that day on, that's always been our indicator as a family. If you see a rabbit run into the woods, by gum it's going to snow!
Nana and Ba-Ba were with us again today, although we didn't do anything near as adventurous as of late. We attempted piano practice for a bit - it's getting a bit more difficult for Madison lately. At least one song in particular.
It is cool outside, and time to gather some kindling for the fire. Daddy's been picking up some stacks of wood from a neighbor a few miles away - he's a nice guy selling big stacks of wood for a pretty cheap price. We've got plenty of wood for the fireplace right now, and plan to pick up a lot more. We'll be adding to the pile soon, and are certainly anxious for that first fire in the fireplace.
Mommy made a fantastic dinner for us, but when does she not do that? She had this roasted chicken, which was enough to feed all of us, along with the roasted potatoes and carrots. It was nice sitting and eating together. And it was also nice getting a new Christmas tree. Can't wait to share pics of that room when it is done, but we have a Christmas tree already in the office room - it's to the left when you first walk in the house. We've got a fireplace there, Madison's keyboard, and of course the tree. One highlight of that room is this HUGE picture we got, a painting of the Nativity scene, all nicely framed and ready for Christmas. It was such a great deal, really hard to pass up. And now, we'll be putting it up just in time for the Christmas season.
Tonight before bed, Daddy read a few books to Madison. First, she's having me read to her this entire Winnie the Pooh series, "Lessons from 100 Acre Wood." It's so great to go back to 100-Acre Wood again! This is a book series we inherited somewhere along the line, but it has 18 or so books in it. We're reading one per night, and Madison is quick to remind Daddy if he forgets. So far, we're on book #4, and will no doubt finish up within a couple weeks at this rate, one per night!
This is the next book Daddy read - he got this for Madison from the Book Fair a few weeks ago. The power goes out in town, and it's up to Pinkalicious to come up with a great idea to save Halloween for everyone. Madison enjoyed the pictures and the story, and the pink pumpkins too. This might be a trend that pops up next year - we'll see!
Daddy went to bed extremely early tonight, but not before sharing the cruise photos with Nana and Ba-Ba. Everyone smiled and relived the memories, and immediately wished they were onboard the Dream once more. Well, it just might be a while before that happens again - unless we dream about it. Until then, goodnight... and pink-or-treat!
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