The day was grey with white ground cover this morning. Much of the snow had left by late afternoon. Cold northerly winds blasted us most of the day. Spring and the end of March seem to be reminding us of the colder weather right now. It will improve over the coming few days, but today had biting winds. I saw many people with winter parkas and hats. One fellow wore a long winter weight trench coat over his summer shorts -- I know this because he didn't button the coat to keep warmer, only wrapped it around himself like a blanket. Now it is March and I noted folks were wearing winter gear. I've been doing this all month, when others will wear summer weight gear just because the sun shines. Now air temperature often trumps sunshine at this time of year. I've hear people complain that they are cold or sound incredulous that it was cold when the sun was shining. It is difficult to keep from laughing some days. I do my best, though. At worst it is a very loud eye roll. <smile>
I laughed as I walked out the driveway and realized that it was muddy and snowy -- a mixture that has been termed 'snirt' for the combination of dirt and snow. That sums up spring in this area. The good thing in my mind is that the snow melts quickly since the ground has warmed over the last month. Many bulbs have made an appearance with their early greenery. Things are growing, albeit slowly. I so look forward to the naturalized flowers throughout the lawn. I love seeing the blue, purple and cream colours -- guaranteed to make me smile. So -- I will wait patiently for the blooms of early April -- well sort of patiently. <grin>
I find mud bits on the floor whenever I walk in through the house from outside, even on a less wet day. It is the season of mud. <smile> That thought brought a fun song to mind. It is about mud but on the prairies rather than the maritimes. Keep safe. Enjoy!
The Truck got Stuck -- Corb Lund
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