Our Winter Storm

I guess we are kind of in the middle of our share of the big winter story. It has been snowing fairly steadily all day, but it's light and has built up about 10 inches! We had perhaps six on the ground before this storm. Fred blew the snow from the driveway three times today. Son, Jamie, was out with "The Peach" taking care of his driveway. The Town of Cabot has gone by at least three times - perhaps once during the night. Consequently, we haven't had difficulties traveling. We went to St. Johnsbury early this morning and the highway was very good. St. Johnsbury had lots of snow in the streets - but they were working hard to clear sidewalks and driveways. We forgot to take the camera with us! Fred has made up for that, though. He went out this afternoon during a lull in the storm and before he got back it started snowing again, so he got some pretty good pictures just before dark.

The top picture is our side lawn and was the first picture he took. Then the snow began. That is Jamie's tractor parked under a tarp near his house. "The Peach" is all outfitted and ready to plow - that's Jamie's, too. The result of two useless vehicles (and a few random parts) being put together to make one very efficient plowing rig. Jamie and his friend, Luke, worked hard to get it ready in time for the first snow. It works very well, and deserves it's name.

The wind has gone down, but it isn't as cold as it was last night. We are expecting more snow tomorrow, and then a respite until Friday.

So for those of you missing Vermont and the snow at Christmas, we have plenty right now and we're happy to show you. We'll try to get some pond pictures tomorrow. It looked pretty well closed in when we were by today - just some open water in the narrows and by the public beach where the current is more swift. No ice fishermen out yet, though.

This was sent to me today:

Cabot Area Community Chorus Christmas Concert

Thursday, December 6, 2007

at the Cabot United Church

at 7:00 p.m.

It’s Beginning to Sound A Lot Like Christmas in the Cabot Area!

Come enjoy the 6^th annual Christmas Concert performance by the Cabot Area Community Chorus complete with choral selections, duets, solos, and a Christmas Carol sing-along section with audience participation. Listen and sing along as we celebrate the joys of the Season, Community, and Fellowship. Volunteers are ready to transport anyone wishing to attend. Call 563-2278. A reception will follow the concert.