Tag: winter
member name: Jan S.
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November 08, 2008 02:33 AM EST --
As I was looking through submissions of beautiful snow photos to my group, Absolutely Everything Winter , I was reminded of an age old dispute that I've had with my darling husband . . .
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March 26, 2009 06:37 PM EDT --
Here in northern Michigan, Spring comes slowly. Winter fights to hold us in its cold grasp while Spring's sunshine battles to melt ice and snow.
The sunshine coaxes sprouts of . . .
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November 19, 2008 08:37 PM EST --
This morning, we woke to see a light dusting of snow and the lake is beginning to freeze over for winter!
This happens every November in Michigan and it's interesting to observe. . . .
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November 23, 2008 04:32 AM EST --
A childless, single woman writes:
Why do people only write stuff about their kids? I actually don't give a rip how their kids are doing. Are their lives THAT humdrum? "Hi, Happy . . .
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March 29, 2009 11:46 PM EDT --
There is an old adage here in Michigan: "If you don't like the weather, just wait fifteen minutes. It will change." Never was this more evident than today. . . .
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April 05, 2009 06:47 PM EDT --
While we were raking leaves today on the beach, we found evidence that we've had some neighbors during the winter. Muskrats had built homes along the shore. Never seen a muskrat? . . .
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December 05, 2009 09:00 PM EST --
Snow is late coming to Skidway Lake this year. By this time last year, the lake was frozen solid and we had at least 12 inches of snow on the ground.
We've had a few wimpy little . . .
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December 01, 2007 01:16 AM EST --
How well do you know the lyrics to these favorite Christmas Carols?
Tis the season to sing songs of joy. This quiz will have you wracking your brain, humming, and singing parts of familiar . . .
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October 31, 2009 07:24 PM EDT --
Halloween has brought an evil trick to Skidway Lake! The goblins have stolen our beautiful, colorful Autumn weather! In only one day of wicked wind and driving rain, our lovely leaves . . .
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November 21, 2008 10:20 PM EST --
Snow came back again today. The sky was gray and overcast, but the falling snow looked pretty.
A few stubborn leaves cling to the oak trees.
The lake seems to have frozen again, although . . .
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November 24, 2008 04:08 PM EST --
This morning, we had breakfast at the Inn by the lake. When we went in, it was not snowing at all. By the time we left, the car was covered and big snow flakes were coming down heavily. . . .
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November 05, 2008 02:00 AM EST --
Since winter has not yet begun, I've decided to put together some of my favorites from winters past. It's a review and also a preview of coming attractions. I hope to see lots of . . .
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December 01, 2008 09:15 PM EST --
Yesterday, we drove a 300 mile round trip to take my parents home. They had spent four days with us for Thanksgiving. The ride back was truly a white-knuckle trip. Snow was blowing . . .
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December 09, 2008 02:26 PM EST --
"A snowflake is one of God's most fragile creations, but look what they can do when they stick together!"~ Author Unknown
"The first fall of snow is not only an event, . . .
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December 19, 2008 02:19 PM EST --
Today, we're getting a repeat of last week's all day snowstorm. I was up quite early today and noticed what appeared to be fog on the lake.
Closer inspection revealed not fog, . . .
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November 23, 2008 09:38 PM EST --
Laughter really is the best medicine. When we laugh, we inhale deeply, and our hearts and breathing rates increase. As these levels return to normal, blood pressure falls, muscles relax, . . .
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February 21, 2009 08:14 PM EST --
After last week's heat wave, we had begun to think the groundhog was wrong. Temperatures here in northern Michigan soared to a record-breaking 50 degrees! Most of the accumulate snow . . .
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February 25, 2009 11:57 PM EST --
I know I post a lot of photos, but I'm awestruck by the natural beauty that is all around us here. I lived 50+ years in a suburban city where sunrises and sunsets were not easy to see. . . .
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February 10, 2009 07:10 PM EST --
It appears that maybe the groundhog was wrong. Today, our temperatures rose to 60 degrees. That is unprecedented for February. Some are saying it's a late January thaw, but it's . . .
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