The First Snow

​Jan. 22nd,  2016
 
The first snow fall of the winter of 2015-2016 began at 3:31 p.m.
A major storm is predicted for our region, rental cancellations are made,
giving the owners time to hunker down and enjoy the beauty of Green Valley themselves,
which is a rare treat indeed !
 
First order of business...a wintery walk to the barn, around the wagon shed
and down to the bridge over Bear Creek,
making tracks in the snow as I savor the quiet and solitude of the Excelsior Cottage property.

Snow mounts up as evening approaches.   
This calls for a ride into the valley to see the deer in the meadow, and the lights in
the windows of Sophronia, Francena and Lory Cottages.   
Awe, perfection indeed !
 
Keeping an eye on the snow accumulations as night draw near.
The plower of snow has been called and he will arrive around 2:00 a.m.
to do his first pass in keeping Green Valley’s lane open.
 
This morning the valley is covered in nearly 20” inches of snowy beauty.
The  maple tree outside the kitchen window is filled with birds at the feeders.

Time to put on the boots, coats, gloves and scarves and head out with the shovel.
There’s a snowy day to enjoy!     Spring’s coming you, know?