…so to the first 100 people who comment, I’ll be happy to pack up a big box of good old fashioned original New England goodness to share with you! I’ll pack it as full as you want – you pay ONLY for the shipping!! So many folks have commented in the past about how they would love to come to New England. Well instead, I’ll send some right to your door instead! Now doesn’t that sound great?
Here’s a little of what you will get…
That’s right, you will be getting some good old fashioned New England snow….
and ice!!
I’ve got plenty to share ! Sand and rock salt included at no extra charge!!
Any takers??
Yup, that is what it looks like outside My Red Door today. Remember when I said I was thankful for our snow blower? Well it died halfway through cleaning up the storm we had Wednesday into Thursday. Mr. Red Door finished by hand and it wasn’t easy throwing snow from the middle of our 22 foot wide driveway up and over those 8 foot snow banks. As soon as he could get his Murano out of the garage, he went and bought a bigger and stronger model (before they were sold out!) It will throw the snow much further so hopefully if we ever have another January like this, the snow banks won’t be as high because the snow will go further into the yard and not just land on the edge of the driveway. Let’s just hope we don’t have any major snow before it gets delivered!
Can you see the top of the light post sticking out?
And this is what I see when I am trying to back out of my driveway and I drive an SUV…
And the other side…..
Most intersections are just as bad. It puts an entirely new spin on defensive driving that’s for sure!
But despite all that, I still like it better than heat and humidity! So except for the defensive driving, I am not complainin..just sayin!
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I am thankful for:
Our son – he is a fine young man, wonderful husband, great dad and a joy to have as a son. It’s his 32nd birthday today so Happy Birthday Jay! We celebrated at family dinner on Monday because today he is in his first ever ice fishing derby.
A strong roof overhead!
My cozy fleece slippers.
Soft tissues – still. I feel much better but the tissues are still close at hand at all times!
Getting together with friends I have met through the Internet. Tomorrow my sweet friend Karen is stopping by for lunch and if it weren’t for the Internet, we would have never met! Check out her gorgeous home ~here~!
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Speaking of gorgeous homes and snow ( they have had a lot in North Dakota too!) click ~here~ for the new APP blog post with a few new sneak peeks of the spring issue and updated info about when you can expect to see your copy!
Time for me to get back to cleaning…. company is coming!!
Until next time – prim hugs, Grammee Linda
46 sweet friends left a comment here!:
OMG, that is so crazy, we had some snow here last night but it was only a inch or so! I cant believe all thaat snow there.
Hope everyone there is staying warm indoors
Heather
now THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!!...THAT is a good amount of snow!!...I'm sure I'll never see that here but I would love to have that much just once in my life, oh well...I'm hearing that more is headed your way too...for us it will be sleet and rain...haven't had any accumulating snow since Christmas Day here and I'm growing anxious for some to fall from the sky!
Happy Birthday to Jay!
and yes I too am most thankful for the internet and all the wonderful friends I've met online!
have a joyous rest of the weekend friend!
Janet
Lovely pics Linda! I think I'll pass on the gift though ;-) Not sure exactly where your at, but it sure brought back memories from the winter of '66-'67 in Peterborough, NH of seeing snow like that when my dad and the neighbors were out shoveling and shoveling!!! Our mountain roads look like that right now here in Idaho.
I just hope everyone back there escapes flooding.
Stay warm and cozy~
After reading your last post, I came down with the head cold and felt like you were writing about my exact symptoms too. Not fun.
Blessings,
~Sheila
Linda....Thanks , but NO THANKS on the snow. I have plenty of my own. Please pass this treasure on to someone else!!
Have a great week!
Judy
I feel just like you !!! I live in Massachusttes too & am SICK of weekly snow storms !!! Enough Already !!!! More headed our way for next week !!!!!
I CANNOT comprehend that much snow! I have been complaining over 3-5 inches! I need to hang my head! In the south we are just not prepared and everything comes to a dead stop! That is a just amazing!
betty
Ha! No thank you Grammee Linda,
I'm trying to get rid of the little bit we've got here in Upstate NY!
Hope you're feeling better.
Happy 32nd B'day to your son!
Stay warm,
Audrey
...but WAIT...order now, and her friend from NH will DOUBLE your order with s&H thrown in FREE! LOL!!!
We are having quite the Winter this year for sure, Linda. Hope you are feeling a lot better, and have a nice time with Karen!
♥♥,
Lynne
Well I want tell you that our weather down here in S.C. today is sunny and the low 60's. We had 7 inches of snow a couple of weeks ago, we don't usually get that much at one time. And the whole town came to a stand still. I didn't get out for a week. We just don't have the equipment down here to deal with the snow. I has been a long cold winter here. Can't wait until spring. Especially after today. I love your blog, thanks for sharing. Vicky
I'll onlt take the gift if I can send you some of mine...I have been looking at summer pics and dreaming. It as so hot the day you were here. Glad you are on the mend. Take car.
hugs,
Donna
I think I'll let you keep the snow...we're on our third day of sunshine and warm temperatures and I am loving it! Unfortunately old man winter is returning tomorrow and Monday but I can see glimpses of spring so I can hold out. blessings, marlene
Jeez - that's a lot of snow!! As much as I'd like to have more here in AR, I have to turn that generous offer down!
Feel better soon and Happy Birthday Jay!
Lydia
LInda,
OMG!!! Now that bring back to the blizzard of 77-78 here in Chicago! YIKES!!!
Yes a bigger and better snowplower a must! I am glad to hear you are feeling better, now just becz I left a comment, I will take a pass on your generous offer of some New England snow! LOL, I much rather come for a visit in the fall! OLM
Well, all I have to say is that I am thankful that we don't get much snow here in Portland Oregon! I am not sure I could handle that much snow...HOWEVER..I am sure the folks out there know how to drive in it, unlike the people here.
I too have been fighting the cold issue...on day 6 and now its found its way to my chest...the awful cough is not fun....have had no energy to do anything BUT...I may try to sew today.
Thanks for sharing the snow pics.
michelle
Wow...what a deal!! My address is:
Ahem...think I may have lost it a little there, LOL!
Well now Linda, that's a pile of snow!!!!
You know, New England in the Winter says 'snow' so it's fitting that you have it...oh, and you can also keep it - I won't put in my bid for it - we have as much here...lol
Happy Birthday to Jay!
Karen
just for the record...it is snowing again right now...AAACCKKK!
I still want to come to New England...think I will wait till spring!! I cannot imagine that much snow.
Hi Linda! After spending 10 hours making a 45 minute ride home from Virginia to WV on Wed nite I was sitting in the truck thinking "If I was home in New England this wouldn't be happening!" Lack of driving and plowing experience with the white stuff made the commute a nightmare and made me even more homesick than I have been since moving here!!! I love visiting you because I can catch glimpses of where I belong!!!lol So if you want to send me some New England I would be more than happy to accept it!!lol Oh and could you please scoop up some real dirt instead of red clay too!!!lol Have a fun, warm and safe week - sincerely, Jeannette
NO COMMENT!!! Living here in Nova Scotia we get enough....lol But I haven't seen that much around here in a couple of years:) Good luck and just remember that Spring is just around the corner!!
I LOVE New England but you can keep that snow....we have quite enough here in Nova Scotia as well!
I remember mom and dad having that much snow last year! It is alot, but I too love it more then the heat. Spring acts like it has already hit Seattle-I am a "little" bummed, I thought we have a little more cold weather! (I'm over it!)
Glad to hear you are feeling a bit better.
At the doctors office they said it is really going around and those who always thought they were immune (nurses, drs etc.) are coming down with it! There is no escaping this one!
Hope you are having a wonderful weekend,
Robin~♥
OK, that is the deal I have been looking for...Send me two boxes of clean white snow (that was buy one, get one free, right) TeeHee! I will mix it with two boxes of our current fog and end up with "Snow-Soup" and will promptly send you your share. Well, these funny guys in white coats have just arrived and want to "take me for a nice ride...? And they even brought a bed on wheels for me...how lucky can one get! Loved your post Linda! Hugs from "Foggy CA. Joy redesigngal
WOW Linda - that's a lot of snow. Your area has been hit hard this winter and I think of you every time they say a Nor-Easter (not sure I spelled that right) is heading your way. I hope you get some warmer weather really soon.
Happy Birthday to Jay. Glad your feeling better as well. I'm anxious for the spring magazine - the Christmas one was beautiful. Your are all doing such a great job. Do you ever need an assistant for your photo shoots. Be glad to fly on over :).
Hugs - Karen
Linda,
Yuck, that's a lot of snow. I am so sick of winter! Be safe.
xox0
We're here in New England, too-and have mastered defense driving. Today--we backed up so we could see up the road to the left of the mound....counted the last vehicle....creeped out once we saw it pass....then looks quickly to the right to see if anyone was coming from the other direction. I tell you--it's been crazy--and just think they are predicting more before this stuff has a chance to melt.
I am sitting here thinking we have a lot of snow..OMG..That is a TON of snow..LOL..I loved your post and your blog..Have a great visit with your friend..
LOL...no thanks, I think I will pass on your gift ;) We have been very lucky here, it seems all the storms just pass us by. I can't get over how much snow you guys have. Normally that is us...no complaints at this end. We have some finally! My poor Abby was finding it rather difficult to slide on grass...hehe.
Wishing your son a 'Happy Birthday'...we just celebrated a couple here at our end also. It was a busy weekend last weekend, celebrating Abby's 8th and hubby's 39th. The big 40 next year...scarry!
I am looking forward to getting the new issue of APP. It will let me dream of Spring, in which I am looking forward to.
Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
Wow, wow, and WOW! I haven't seen that much snow since I was a small child living in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. Lucky you I say!
I guess you weren't kidding around when you got snow!! Wowzers! Um please don't send any my way. LOL We're due for some more soon. Booo!
Happy Birthday to Jay! It's my brother's birthday on the 30th!
This winter has just been too much, with storms every week! It will be over soon, hopefully. Enjoy your time with Karen!
Hah! Nice try, Grammee Linda!! We don't know what to do with the snow we have here already in NJ -- and there's more to come in the middle of the week! But I did think it was nice of you to try to share your piles of the white stuff with all your friends!
Love reading your blog and seeing your pics -- have a happy Sunday!
YES!!!! YES!!! Yes, I'll take you up on all that snow. I'm been called cray before but I absolutely love the stuff. That's the only part of winter I like. New fallen snow is peaceful and clean. It glisten's in the sun, like sparkling diamonds. You can go sledding if you have enough and drink hot chocolate to your toes are froze. Then go back inside, throw the clothes in the dryer, get warm to go back out and do it all over again. To be young and carefree again.
Dixie in Southern IN
Linda, if you run out of snow for those gift boxes I'd be happy to help you out. I've got plenty of "goodness" here to share too!
Stay safe and warm.
Suzanne (earlynewengland)
Linda~
Wow! I don't know if I have ever seen that much snow all rounded up together before. We have had a lot of snow this year too, but nothing like that. I hope your new snow blower gets there soon.
I hope you have a wonderful visit with Karen. It is amazing how the internet has opened the world up for all of us.
~Dan~
Wow Linda, I thought we had a lot of snow!!!! I can't believe how much you guy's have but after Wednesday I am sure we won't be far behind you after we get hit with yet another storm. This winter has really made me want Spring to come. I don't remember having this much snow is a long time here! But I would rather see that then brown grass so I'll enjoy it while it's here. The kids love it so it's good for them to get out and play in!
Have a great weekend! And stay warm and safe!
Lynnly
Wow, I can't think of anything else to say!
But "YOU'VE GOT SNOW"!
keep safe
Teresa
Yesterday I was out with my husband bunny hunting, yes I know I am strange but he makes a great rabbit stew. He gets it from his Oma and loves to cook it. So walking through the bush was tough with the amount of snow we have. I got a huge work out but it was a beautiful day out and I enjoyed the fresh air. So I can just imagine how tough it is for the kids in your neighbor hood to walk through yours! Ah I hope they don't dump to much more down on your home town it doesn't look like you need it!!!
I can't wait to have the spring issue of A Primitive Place so I can feel like spring is near!
Have a great and safe week!
Lynnly
Those photos look like what we are experiencing down here in southeastern MA.
We are bracing for the ice/snow/rain mess that's headed our way. Pretty soon this winter will be in competition with the Winter of 1995-96...when we got 100" of snow!
How have you been Linda? It's been quite a while since we've talked. I just love your blog...it's a great way to keep up with all the news.
Oh my goodness!!! That is a lot of snow!!! Stay warm!!
Hi Linda,
See .... That is just the reason why we moved to KY. My brother called from Orange yesterday and said that it was so cold and that they have 61 inches of snow ...
I sure don't miss that part of New England ... but, just think it might melt by May!
Be careful pulling out of your drive ... I rememeber not being able to see past those igloos (snow banks).
Think spring!
Teri♥♥♥
Uh...sweetie...that is one mighty fine gesture of kindness...but I'm afraid I'll have to beg to be excuse from that gift list...you see I am 'allergic' to snow...makes me have bad side effects like buying every loaf of bread and gallon of milk I can find and rock salt causes me to have a rash in bad places when I slip and fall if you know what I mean...I'm just sayin!!!!! lol You are a nut girl! I'm glad it's you and not me..take care and stay in the house! Picket
Oh my goodness. What a storm. I can't imagine it. We are so spoiled here in So. Cal. If it gets down to the 50s we think we are freezing. However, we are heading back up to Utah to go to court with Erin and Pat to adopt Ellie. It was only 9 there yesterday. I hope that we don't hit a big snow storm as we are driving. That is scary for the best of winter drivers and terrifying for me.
I hope you thaw out soon.... and good luck with the new snow blower.
also, happy belated birthday to your son Jay.
I have had a sad week since Angie died. Isn't it funny that I can miss someone so much that I never really met??? That has made me think about the hand full of blog friends that are so dear to me. You are one of them. I want you to know how much you mean to me. I smile each time I see your red door in my comment box. Thank you Linda for the support you are to me. Thank you for the smiles you've sent my way. I didn't even know a thing about the world of prim until I met you ... Ms Prim queen. I am thankful you are my blog friend. Hugs, Lura
I will take some New England snow if you would like some midwestern snow!lol. Good luck, spring is not far behind.....
My daughter lives in New England, her house looks a little like yours from the outside. She says the kids are going crazy and also commented on all the piles of snow everywhere.
Her husband is from the area and even he is tired of it all, usually he takes it all in stride.
As for us in the Midwest, it is not nearly as bad but it is bad enough. We had about eight inches of ice sludge before it all turned to snow last week. That was on top of everything we already had. The snow is like concrete!
Looking forward to a warm up and pretty flowers... eventually.
Holy Moly.heck yeah, send some of that white stuff my way...Im in cali and it will melt pretty fast tho!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE the pics!!!!!!! I was in New England in January to visit my daughter and my BFF and caught a little of what that white stuff feels like....brrrrrrr!!!!!!
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