gusts swirling old snow
dark clouds in metalic sky
frigid breath taunting
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| Ski runs of Keystone Mountain in distance, taken from Peak 10, Breckenridge Ski Area |
Each night hoping for snow, I wake to a paltry dusting swirling on gusts, blowing from peaks, whiting out the forest. Today, it seems prudent to sit by the fire, read, and watch the wind play with the snow. I'm still putting moisturizer on the frostbite I got yesterday, my skin looking coarse and chapped on my cheeks. The dry, cold winds of winter at altitude are not a gal's best friend. Only a blizzard would compensate for the harsh treatment of winter's icy breath.
Ever hopeful,
I'm musing and observing while participating in
makes for gorgeous scenery, but bitter cold wind? yikes! hoping you get some good ski snow soon!
ReplyDeleteI like seeing the mountains off in the distance.
ReplyDeleteLet's hope you get your snow in the coming weeks.
We are having cold, winter weather, again. The temperature has been dropping all day.
Frostbite! Oh no, Barb. OK, wishing that blizzard for you.
ReplyDeleteBarb, do not go out and get frostbite again girl. You're going to make us worry about you. Yet, I want you to get the snow you're hoping for as I can hear the longing in your words. Gorgeous, gorgeous shot. Carol
ReplyDeleteWe have good forecasts for the weekend, Barb, and we're not that far away from you. Today was bitterly cold, - swirling winds and that fine dry snow that bites when it hits you, - towards late afternoon the flakes were as little larger, softer and less unkind. Take care of that frostbite, - you can't be too careful.
ReplyDeleteI'll take sitting by a fire, reading and watching the wind play with snow any day. A very beautiful photograph too!
ReplyDeleteI love visiting you in winter Barb, it's such a dramatic contrast to our weather! I've just been down the beach and paddled in gently lapping wavelets while watching a stingray lazily do the rounds. Keep safe, enjoy your winter - hope the next fall of snow is fulfilling :)
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Take care of the frostbite, Barb!
ReplyDeleteWe didn't get any snow -- just a few speckles. Lovely photo and "stones" for today. :)
You can have our ration of snow! We have had about an inch so far this winter and so my snow Jones is satisfied.
ReplyDeleteBrrr - I do hate a chapped face but that scenery is stunning!
ReplyDeleteStunning -- and if there were ever any doubt, through your words we know now that you are a true cold-weather girl ;>)
ReplyDeleteThe scenery you are surrounded by is simply stunning! We've been waiting for snow too, but nothing yet. We still have degrees above zero C, and the wind gives a lower chill factor, but nothing like what it sounds like you're having. Great stone!
ReplyDeleteWell how beautiful your blog is and thanks for visiting me!
ReplyDeleteNice shot. We picked up a little new powder, but the Snow Moses stood out on the Divide and directed most of it north & south of Butte...
ReplyDeleteExcellent prose Barb - "a paltry dusting swirling on gusts"..."the harsh treatment of winter's icy breath" - it is very vivid and reminds me of Thomas (not Tom) Wolfe. Keep it coming!
ReplyDeleteVery evocative - but in gusts - I, too would be sitting by the fire.
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