Thread: The Weather

Yes, the weather. How is the weather your way? It sprinkled here and was a bit nippy.

The daffodils are in full bloom in southern NH, the violets are up already, the trees are flowering, forsythia is in full bloom. Everything is slightly different the more south you go in NH.

Where we are the crocuses are just finishing, the daffodils are'nt quite in full bloom, but opening up. What a difference an hour's drive makes.

Oh, and the yard boy never came! Not that I minded, lol.

Cindy
aka Mariposa

We start early, but then we end sooner - if you like spring. Daffodils are long gone-red azaleas have given way to pink and white- peonies are up and budded out- dogwoods just finished- clematis is blooming. Pool at 73.

Where is Amanda's wisteria?

83 and sunny two days in a row.

DDS

Originally Posted by ddstiles

We start early, but then we end sooner - if you like spring. Daffodils are long gone-red azaleas have given way to pink and white- peonies are up and budded out- dogwoods just finished- clematis is blooming. Pool at 73.

Where is Amanda's wisteria?

83 and sunny two days in a row.

DDS

It sounds like we have a climate and seasons very like New Hampshire. Forsythia is out in full golden glory, early cream blossoms are well out and giving way to the first pinks. Daffodils are still going strong whilst Crocus are shrivelling up now. Lol. Furry ***** Willow is no longer furry! Lol. My potted Lilies are about eight inches green and the Wisteria, again potted, is getting lots of spring green shoots. I am still waiting for it to flowers. I will be transplanting it this year so hope for flowers next. The most awesome sight at the moment are the Magnolia trees, laden with huge egg shaped flowers ready to open any day now. They are so stunning. It is still chilly in the evenings, down to one degree last night. As they say over here 'ne'er cast a clout until May is out'!

Down here in Florida it was about 88 degrees...pool weather soon

Originally Posted by SChajin

Down here in Florida it was about 88 degrees...pool weather soon

Looks like your little kitty tried the pool already Sharon! Lol.

Down here the weather has been beautiful. We are in the midst of a spectacular autumn.

Tuesday - rain. I live at a high elevation in the mountains of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont..need I say more?....lol..yes for those who dont know the location - If you have ever heard of lake effect snow/well Ive created a new meterology term...mountain effect snow...if there is any moisture at all its in snow form..its like living in a virtual snow globe!
The snow comes early and leaves late. So at this point there is still small patches deep in the woods of snow - the temp is running around 30 - 50 degrees during night/day. But spring is trying to spring! And the rains we are having at this time will pop the little ground growth and encourage the buds to stick the noses apart from the branches! I have been visited by three wise wild turkeys feasting on leftover seeds that helped the chicadees bare a cold and blustery winters day!
SO - what does one do while spending so much time in the cold snow? Well - - -
you create!...lol

It's grey. The oil refinery is casting an enchanting mist, whilst the power station gives an ambient glow.

And me pools gone stagnant......Bugger

Originally Posted by nick1346

It's grey. The oil refinery is casting an enchanting mist, whilst the power station gives an ambient glow.

And me pools gone stagnant......Bugger

Jeepers Nick sounds like someone stole your lolipop!...

Originally Posted by kassi59

Jeepers Nick sounds like someone stole your lolipop!...

No it's much, much worse.....one word.........forms

I'll say no more

Originally Posted by nick1346

No it's much, much worse.....one word.........forms

I'll say no more

ROFLMAO!. I've so been there Nick. Lol. Hang on in there kidda.

Winter is officially over! Just come back from putting the horses out for the summer and wow, what a sight! Rushed straight from work, but boy was it worth it! My girl was the worst of the lot to put out (too strong for me to take at the moment), and they all flew off bucking, rearing, kicking up their heels (and that was my mare before she even got to her field), rolling - then heads down and chomping the grass as if someone was going to take them in again any minute.

7 fields horsed, then peace reigned. Only sound chomping grass or the thunder of hooves for a second as they work out the pecking orders (most with the same companions they were with the year before.

Now we can really start to look forward to those long hot days, barmy evenings, stomping out to get in muddy horses through the pouring rain.... but you get the idea! Wonderful. Summer has come!

Oh, and more good news (if you like animals), a pony who was only given 25% chance of survival two years ago, and was brought home from the vets as they could do nothing more for her, has flourished in the love and care she has received and has made a miraculous recovery. Today she was ridden again for the first time in 2 years - something no one expected ever to be able to do again! Lovely, eh?

I'm happy

Nice news Trish! About getting the horses out and the recovery of the poorly one. Glad you're happy! :o) Bet the horses are happy! Lol.

Originally Posted by Girlonthehill

'ne'er cast a clout until May is out'!

Amanda, I like that phrase, had never heard it before. That's about when we plant in NH.

Trish, it does sound lovely where you are. Such good news about the sick pony. What a fantastic recovery.

Kate, I can relate, we're close to Concord, snow's been gone for some time, but we sure did get a lot over the winter. Not near as much as you did I imagine. My sister-in-law wintered here for the first time in over 20 yrs. Seeing winter through her eyes was magical and fun.

Hello to everyone else. What a good idea it was to start about the weather.

I needed some good news. Plus we got the great news today: our very best friend is going to pull through from his 2nd pacemaker surgery. He collapsed at our house and hasn't been home for almost two weeks, almost died. Just like the flowers he's blooming splendidly!

What a great thread, I love you all.

Cindy

Jonquils - buttercups have been and gone - azaleas bloomed and were at their peak last week - kind of sad today :) - I've never been this far south for a winter and had flowers this early!

Cindy, that is fabulous news about your friend.

Also, I'm going to be in NH all summer - maybe we'll be able to meet sometime! That would be so cool to meet someone from this forum.

Beth, I would love that! Email me at countrydesigns50@netscape.net and let me know. I agree that it would be cool to meet someone from our forum. I've only had my voda account for a couple of weeks and already I'm hooked on the forum!

His wife called me today and we were both so relieved. She called Sunday and said that they said he might not make it. It has been an emotional week. Thank you for your kind words.

Cindy

Hi All,

The weather down here is getting hot, really ready for the pool. Sundays I get in the pool and pretty much stay there, it takes away a lot of the stress from the week and set me up for the stress of the new week. Ha Ha But so true

Trish, I'm so happy for you and your recovery of your little pony. I'm sure that it has everything to do with not only the food and meds but the love as well. They know they are loved.

Cindy, I'm also very happy for you that your beloved friend is going to make it.

Well onto my new stressful day.

Excellent news about your friend Cindy! And I agree this a nice thread and we have engendered a very loving and caring community here. It's a nice place to stop by.

Wherever you are, whatever the weather, we've got friends here and we're all in it together. :o)

Still a chill in the air here, the daffs are still in bud, -3 last night, cold winds are still blowing but lovely when the suns out.

Some pictures I took today, I do love the sky at this time of year!

Thank you Sharon and Amanda. I couldn't agree more. I have made new friends here, and I enjoy being a part of it. It has definitely added to my BV experience, let alone my computer experience.

On occasion hubby asks me if I think I will get bored being a stay at home wife. Somehow I don't think so as long as I have friends like all of you.

Originally Posted by Pixel

Still a chill in the air here, the daffs are still in bud, -3 last night, cold winds are still blowing but lovely when the suns out.

Some pictures I took today, I do love the sky at this time of year!

Stunning photographs Pixel. I can smell that fresh air! Gorgeous!!!

Pixel - I LOVE Scotland. What part are these pics from?? Haven't made it up to the highlands for a few years now, but will sometime soon. Fantastic place!

Hi Girlonthehill, the pictures show a lovely sunny day but there was a fresh wind & it was bitterly cold.
Limebrook1, these pictures are taken at Glen Muick at the bottom of Lochnagar, Royal Deeside. You can ride the queens Highland Pony's (when she is not in residence) around this area, beautiful hardy animals.

It's really pretty where you are Pixel.