Posted by: Lori in Maine ®
02/07/2003, 15:36:57
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I agree full heartedly, Alan. The snow is coming down like crazy here in Maine and it is soooooo beautiful!! It makes me feel comforted soemhow. Enjoy!
Lori
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Posted by: June in Toronto ®
02/08/2003, 08:33:45
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I enjoyed your description of New England in the snow, Alan - nature sure is beautiful. Now tell me all about Aruba!I wrote about St.Martyn/Saba in a post on January 28th entitled "I'm Back With a 58-Degree Change in Temperature" which is now on page 5. June in Toronto
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Posted by: denise mckew ®
02/08/2003, 09:24:34
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Alan,The birds have made there way up to Lewiston. I was watching them this morning eating berries off my neighbors tree. I could get over how many robins there were on one tree. We only got about 3 inches this past storm, but there has to be a good 2 1/2 to 3 feet on the ground from other storms. And I hear there is more to come on Monday.
It's is pretty, but I'm dreaming of warmer weather.
Take care,
Denise
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Posted by: Virginia ®
02/08/2003, 11:23:50
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We don't have your snow here, but do have the birds. I have enjoyed them more this year than usual. We set a feeder up just outside one of our larger windows and keep the binoculars and bird book handy. Fortunately the water doesn't stay frozen long here, although this has been an unusually cold winter for us and I have had to take warm water out a few days. It's fun to be able to identify them and to observe the unique habits of the different species.Virginia in AL, not a winter person. You won't see me out in the snow handfeeding birds.
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Posted by: Moderator-JB ®
02/08/2003, 12:19:09
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Alan,IMPORTANT! SEND SNOW. There has not been one flake of that beautiful white stuff here this winter. I'm moving back to the mountains. Judy (Washington State between Seattle & Tacoma)
--modified by Moderator-JB at Sat, Feb 08, 2003, 12:20:00
Modified by at Sat, Feb 08, 2003, 12:20:01
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Posted by: Rita Molnar ®
02/08/2003, 13:33:46
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Alan....Your words paint such a beautiful picture....who needs eyes to see?
Thanks for describing so well your "snowy" observation. Made me feel warm and fuzzy...... Rita in New Jersey (enjoying yesterday's snow...hoping for more.)
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Posted by: Delaine Inman ®
02/08/2003, 17:47:09
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Alan after reading what you posted I just had to share what I wrote as I watched the snow falling earlier this week.Reflections on a Snowy Winter’s Day There is a light snow falling and the ground and trees are covered. Birds of all kinds are every where. The male Cardinals are perched in a tree just outside the window. The brilliant red contrasts against the white of the snow as though they are part of the decorations on the barren trees. I have to admit it is beautiful. But I am content to watch it from the warmth of my cozy house. I am glad I have no where I have to be. I had a grooming appointment for my dog, but I consider that a nonemergency and don't plan to keep it. They have cancelled school and it is 32 degrees. There was a time I had no choice and if I were still working I would have scrapped the snow off the windshield while bundled up in layers of clothes and rubber boots and headed off to work before daylight so that I would have been at work early. I never missed a day of work because of weather no matter how far the drive or the conditions of the road. I always made it safely despite some close calls from other drivers or icy spots on the hills that sometimes made me try more than once to get to the top. I was fearless and super responsible. My father was a rural mail carrier and he never missed a day because of weather. In that respect, I was my Father's daughter. Nothing could keep me from performing the duties of my job or from setting a good example for others who worked with me on any level whether supervisor above me or staff below me or coworkers beside me. It is in my blood to appear strong, dependable and able to do anything that is asked of me, no matter how hard it might seem. That Irish stubbornness was one of my best character traits and my worst fault. My patients needed me, my employer needed me, and my family needed me. I was driven by compassion to help others. It both sustained and exhausted me. It was another wonderful character trait and my worst enemy. I often did not keep the best and the worst in balance and it took years for me to understand the consequences it has had on my life and my health. As I read these words, tears well up in my eyes and I am not sure why I feel so emotional. I am peaceful, calm and a little sad.
Delaine Inman
February 6, 2003
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Posted by: denise mckew ®
02/09/2003, 13:35:24
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Delaine,Thank you for sharing you're writing. I know what you're talking about when you say your best trait is also your worse. Especially the appear strong and dependable part.
It is sad that some of us need a blow to our well-being to slow down and rethink our priorities and gain perspective. That in itself can be a blessing, if we want it to be. I guess that is the million dollar question. And something to work on. Thanks again for sharing,
Take Care
Denise
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Posted by: Alan Phair ®
02/10/2003, 08:39:06
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Delaine, that was beautiful and I could really relate to it. I was one of those real dedicated workers who always made it to work (I was a workaholic), I think I mentioned once that I had only missed one day in 39 years and that was the day I had knee surgery to have cartilage removed. I was back in the next day on crutches. I remember having the national guard drive me into work during the blizzard of 78 as it was critical that we get the pharmaceuticals out to the drugstores so they could fill their prescriptions. I actually spent three days straight inside the warehouse during that (25 years ago last week).
I now realize that my condition today was made much worse by the stress involved in later years as my responsibilities in the corporate structure got greeater. I also know there is nothing I can do now to change that and for that matter, I have not really changed much anyway. My volunteer work is just as hectic a pace although it is a little toughter to do with the eye problem.Anyway, I do love nature but I certainly don't like the cold any longer. I don't mind the snow. Funny that I was just looking out the window myself a few minutes ago and saw my usual two pair of Cardinals. The males are just beautiful with the bright red against the pure white snow. Speaking of snow, we had 9 inches on Friday and are supposed to get another six plus today. This is getting crazy. ..Alan
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Posted by: Delaine Inman ®
02/10/2003, 09:21:58
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We got 4 inches that was sticking to the trees and grass yesterday afternoon and evening. Looked like Winter Wonder Land. It is melting fast this morning and the roads look clear. Winter has always been my least favorite time of the year because of the cold. We usually don't get much snow that hangs around very long. I can take the cold if the sun is shining much better than if it is cold and cloudy. My eyes have been much better for longer periods of time during the day. I am trying the Piracetam & Benadryl with my Klonopin. It has been 2 months since Botox. I'll just have to wait and see which one is helping. It is so hard to tell, but it is a welcome relief no matter why. If this keeps up I may try some volunteer work around town and see how my eyes do.
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Posted by: Kathy in Oregon ®
02/11/2003, 09:06:54
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I think it's beautiful, Delaine. Lack of compassion repulses me.
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Posted by: Christine ®
02/09/2003, 14:59:43
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Well on this side of the world it is summer, the sun is shining the sky is blue, the crickets are singing. I've just been watering my very dry garden. When I look out the window the harbour is stunning. I'm very glad it is not snowing here, give me sun any day.
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Posted by: Ann Doyle ®
02/10/2003, 18:32:00
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I have birds of a different feather. We have two bikes hanging upside down in our garage during the winter. For the last 2 or 3 years we have had one cardinal that perches on the bicycle seat for the night. My car is parked underneath so there is always a mess on the windshield.
What a perfect place to be. They , this year there are 2 of them, know where we keep the food in the garage. Since they are locked in for the night but I am an early riser, they make a lot of noise until I open the garage door to let them out. If squawking doesn't work they start pecking on the door.
They have me well trained. Ann Doyle
Seems to me I wrote this on a bb. before. Don't know if I'm having a Senior Moment, a Blond Moment, or a Meds Moment. Whatever! Ann D.
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