....and I really wonder where the time has gone. At least I am truly getting to experience winter with all the traditional aspects of really chilly weather, snow and wind and longer nights than days. It makes one appreciate the other end of the spectrum.

Late this morning we got a notice that the power in our section of town where the office is located was going to be out for an hour or so after 1:15 PM so decided to take a late lunch. Last time this happened I sat in the dark of a minimal emergency light doing my time sheets, as was the only thing I could see.

Thought might share some of my recent shots with the recent blowing snow, x-c ski Saturday afternoon and a few on what prices are like at the Northern Store. Do like to experiment with my photos sometimes in black and white   and others with enhancements from iphoto, although must admit often this application turns my snow shots into a funny shade of blue-purple.

My doorknob during the blowing snow and the discovery of a popcan frozen to the porch railing.

The wind sculpts the snow in many beautiful shapes and this outline of setting sun is about 2:30 PM.

Trip to the small Northern Store and NO I am not buying ice cream or a case of pop but did get the fresh melons.