52 Inches and still falling

Linda Sparks

52 Inches and still falling

Living high in the Colorado Rockies was magical. On occasion, it was also heck of a lot of work. This snow is the one that drove us to move down from 7700 feet.

This is our seasonal neighbor’s cabin. We were farther down the lane. It took me a week with a big two-stage snow blower to clear a blower wide path from the house to the street. That was the single largest storm we experienced in 12 years in the Poudre Canyon west of Fort Collins.

As winter approaches, I can’t say I’m sorry to be living in Arizona. 278 views

Taken with Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ12 with layers of white with a touch of texture underneath to reduce pixelation.

Top Ten in Oh, the Snow Challenge, Mood and Ambiance 12/07/09

Challenge Winner for December Avatar in Live and Let Live Group 11/03/09

Challenge Winner (tie) in Happy Holidays Challenge, That’s Entertainment Group 11/8/09

Featured in Tuesday Afternoon 12/11/09
Featured in Live and Let Live 12/07/09
Featured in The World As We See It 9/26/09

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52 Inches and still falling by Linda Sparks
52 Inches and still falling by Linda Sparks
  • UnEasy

    UnEasy

    It’s 82 degrees here in New England, and the AC has already been put away :D I needed this beautiful image so much :))) I want to love there :D

  • Linda Sparks replied

    What a hoot. I’ve dredged it out of low, low pixel hell (3rd circle) and added it for a Challenge. I like looking at it, but I’m through shoveling the stuff. Glad you enjoyed it. And thanks for commenting.

  • UnEasy

    UnEasy

    Live there LOL – Well, love there also :D

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Sometimes ya needed the loving to keep warm.

  • webbie

    webbie

    Just beautiful to look at ,but i’m so glad i’m in Florida lol But I do love snow in pictures:)

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Me too, I like looking and remembering, not shoveling and snow blowing. Have another Maragrita. Thanks for your comment and fav.

  • UnEasy

    UnEasy

    A struggle against the elements. No Rays Famous Pizza delivery. No turning up the gas furnace. If you were diligent and cut enough firewood, you will have a semblance of warmth. A wooden rocker drawn close to the fireplace, an old blanket for added comfort. A great book read in the glow of an oil lamp. Heaven.

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Yep, that was me for 12 years. We heated with wood, did have electricty, but were 60 miles from a town.

  • John Weakly

    John Weakly

    You did a great job bringing it back to life.Would love to hear some of your wilderness stories.

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Hey, John, thanks. Think you need to come house shopping again. We miss you

  • Karen Betts

    Karen Betts

    Wonderful image would make a great xmas card for your family and friends. or wish you where here card. LOL

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thinking about sending it to the cabin’s owner. She was widowed last year.

  • John Weakly

    John Weakly

    Maybe we’ll hear something the first week in October. Miss you guys too.

  • Linda Sparks replied

    If you don’t, come for Thanksgiving. Banks have no incentive.

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    How beautiful this is. Hard to imagine that it is snowing already, even in the mountains. This is such a beautiful setting.

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks so much. I think it did snow in the high country this week, but this shot is from 1992.

  • Linda Gregory

    Linda Gregory

    This is gorgeous, Linda. I’ll bet your neighbor would love to have this photo. We, too, came from where winters were nasty and we’re so glad that the snow we now see is on the mountains across our valley where we don’t have to shovel.

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks, Linda. I’m thinking I’ll get the card and send it to her at Christmas. We may have to play with it. I still see pixels.

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    A beautiful capture.
    We do not get snow where I live ,
    I wish we did,I believe if we did I would go back to my 2nd childhood real quick to play .LOL.xxx

  • Linda Sparks replied

    And after a few snow balls and snow angels, you’d have to shovel.

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    Oh Linda.
    I would be still in my glory just standing there & watching Ray (husband ) shovel.
    He would be sad though.

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Lucky you. My hubby could only do limited shoveling, especially at that altitude.

  • trish725

    trish725

    That’s just beautiful

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks so much. It was gorgeous to look at, a nightmare to live through.

  • RodeoImagesAus

    RodeoImagesAus

    Wow … I love the look of snow but dont know that I could live in it thou…

  • Linda Sparks replied

    In all those preceeding years, snow had only been a nuisance. This was such a major dump it simply brought life to a standstill, not only up the mountain where we were, but in town as well. They had no service for 3 days down there.

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Linda, this is sooooooooo beautiful! I like looking at it, but wouldn’t want to be there! I know you understand!

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Yeah, me too. Been there, done that. Thanks

  • CanyonWind

    CanyonWind

    Beautiful . And thats why we are moving to Big Fork Montana.
    Hugs.
    POP’s

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Ah, I loved Big Fork. Great artist’s colony. Haven’t been in years, it used to be very small and rustic. Thanks

  • Judy Seltenright

    Judy Seltenright

    Excellent capture of a most beautiful snow fall.

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks

  • CraigsMom

    CraigsMom

    Gorgeous shot, Linda…but that is way too much snow! Down here in Pueblo West we have very mild winters…and the mountains are less than an hour away.

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Right, way too much. Thanks

  • Sylvia Gonzales

    Sylvia Gonzales

    Beautiful Beautiful Image!!!! My parents were born & raised in Ruidoso, New Mexico, the winters are rough….but…....not quite this rough!!! LOL! Gorgeous though!! : ) Syl

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks

  • Tracy DeVore

    Tracy DeVore

    Congratulations on your SECOND PLACE FINISH and FEATURE in the ‘That’s Entertainment’ group’s Happy Holidays challenge! ☺
    ~Tracy

  • Linda Sparks replied 20 days ago

    thanks so much

  • taiche

    taiche

    Wonderful Christmas image – congratulations on your feature :-)

  • Linda Sparks replied 20 days ago

    thanks so much

  • Linda Costello Hinchey

    Linda Costello...

    This image depicts what I love. Congrats on your finish and feature!

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner 19 days ago


    Your cohosts Cee and Chris

  • Monica Scanlan

    Monica Scanlan 15 days ago

    Congratulations, Linda!!! You are our December Avatar in Live and Let Live!!! :)

  • Linda Sparks replied 15 days ago

    Thanks so much.

  • Angela Churchill

    Angela Churchill 12 days ago

    Gorgeous image!

  • Linda Sparks replied 11 days ago

    Thanks. I have moments of missing it, but not many. Thanks for the fav, too.

  • Carlie Hensley

    Carlie Hensley 10 days ago

    Beautiful work!

  • Linda Sparks replied 10 days ago

    Thanks so much. Tickled to be Dec Avatar.

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