Snow, Snow and More Snow

What a week! I'm sure that unless you've been completely hibernating under a palm tree somewhere tropical then you will all know about the winter storms which are battering the UK right now. We're experiencing exceptionally cold temperatures as high winds howl through the landscape, but that's nothing compared to the snow we've had this week - it's been amazing, if not a little unreal. Here in my patch we had around 7 inches laid on the ground yesterday after it snowed almost continuously for three days straight. This is a lot of white flakes for us, and it was enough to grind the roads to a halt and close all the schools for four whole days. The canal froze over and snow settled on top, making the whole scene seem strangely odd.

I've felt so grateful to live somewhere that allows us to walk ten minutes to the shops for food and fuel without needing the car, and for us to have a local park nearby where we can go and do childish things on brightly coloured pieces of plastic. I never sledged as a child as snow was an absolute rarity on the south west coast. But living in the North I have discovered the joys of it in my adult life, and have absolutely no hesitation in fighting the children for a turn, or pleading with them to let me ride on the back (so much more fun with two - the extra weight adds a fair bit of extra va-va-voom!). It's the best fun I can tell you. 

Today though, I've not felt like venturing out at all, it's as if all my snow excitement suddenly evaporated and all I've wanted to do is sit quietly by the fire and flick through the  beautiful seasonal pages in my magazines. The Little People have been mostly ecstatic about the unexpected break from school routine, but today I noticed a weeny bit of cabin fever setting in. Mild bickering, a wave of boredom, general lethargy.

I baked a lemon drizzle cake as much for the heat of the oven and the scent of baking as for the cakey end result. I've drunk far too much hot milky coffee. I've woken up in the mornings not having a clue what day of the week it is, or what I'm supposed to be doing. I've sat wrapped in my blankets with a hot water bottle tucked up against me as I've crocheted and I've cross-stitched. Today I've found myself longing for some peaceful silence, just a little teensy bit, but on the whole, this week has been absolutely magical, a snow week to remember. In years to come, we will say "Do you remember the snow of twenty eighteen when you were eight/thirteen/fifteen? The schools were closed for fours days! Imagine that!"

Stay cosy, whatever your weather - I hope you've got a crochet blanket to wrap around you.....

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Comments

[Marie Barlow]

An interesting read Lucy. I was visiting my daughter in England when The Beast from the East visited. It was a bit touch & go as to whether I’d be able to fly back to sunny Australia with the abnormal weather. Love your blankets and blog.

[Angela]

Pretty Winter photos! Thank you!

[Tig]

It's ok everyone. Check Lucy's Facebook and Instagram. Business as usual.

[Star K]

Hope all is well with you. Missing your wonderful words of crochet.

[Nadine G]

Chère LUCY, sans de vos nouvelles, j'espère que votre santé est bonne, je pense très souvent à vous. Bises

[Karen]

it looks like you have had enough snow to last your memories for quite some time. It looks very pretty but I'm sure you will welcome spring with open arms.

[Debbie]

I'm also hoping that everything is ok with you xx

[Laura]

Lucy, another week gone by and I'm worried about you. As Caz said, we've missed your 10th anniversary celebrations too so I do hope that you and your family are well.

[Denise]

Hope you are well. You’ve given us so much joy through your blog and I‘m not sure how we can repay you. Would love to pop in with a bunch of spring flowers for you but I‘m half way around the world in Minnesota where we’re also getting snow. Grey skies today and looking forward to some warmth. It will come.
Sending warmth and best wishes,
Denise

[LynnKay1965]

Lucy,

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I think you will adore these embroidery patterns.

[Caz]

Hi Lucy, it's been a while since you were here so I hope you are fit and well and enjoying Edinburgh yarn show or other travels and having fun. You even missed your 10th blog anniversary, which seems strange, unless I've got the date wrong!
Spring and sunshine will soon be on the way. I have started a poncho using your Woodland yarn pack. I'm crocheting a cowl neck using crocheted ribbing in the "sky" section colours and eventually will work my way down to the forest floor at the hem. All being well it will be finished in time to keep me cosy in the autumn. Thinking off you in snowy Skipton and hoping you and your family are all ok.

[Mikaela Smedinga]

I sent you a dm on Instagram one week ago, could you please read it? Thank you in advance! :)

[Ann]

Yes, I’m also hoping you’re ok!

[Laura]

Long time since you posted so hope you're okay.

[Mitzi]

Beautiful photo's Lucy I hope you have managed to get out the front door now. We didn't have it as bad as you in Yorkshire but we couldn't get the track for 4 days until the tractor came and cleared it for us. I love living in the middle of nowhere but it does have it's draw backs. Still a lot of crochet was completed in those four days.

[Frances Kwinecki]

These are wonderful photos and we here in the Niagara Region in Ontario Canada actually had a Snow Day on March 2nd as well. We do get more snow than you but this area also is quite southern and we grow many tender fruits and grapes for wine. Stay warm and enjoy checking in on your blog, Frances

[Vicki]

I'm in Southeast Ontario & we thought we were snow free. When more came overnight I came here to your blog for a cheer-up of your lovely colours. Your home always looks so cozy & I am thinking that is exactly what you need right now.

[Polly Macleod]

Lovely photos. Our snow has gone now and I hope we don't get anymore. We only have a small village shop so the car is essential for most provisions but I used the bus instead, I don't like driving in snow conditions.

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This sort of weather on my little island off the coast of NY State was very common decades ago when I was a child, though of late this has not so much been the case.. that is until Global Warming began to become more and more extreme! Now that there are no little people living in my home the quiet is deafening - but I still enjoy a good snow day when Hubz takes my 4 wheel drive vehicle to work in place of his sportier model that would never allow his getting up and down the hills to and from work... so home I sit with knitting in my lap, a warm cuppa close at hand and Am thrilled to look out and enjoy the winter wonderland views from warmth of my den.Totally enjoyed your photos as I always do Lucy!!!

[Mary]

I do have one to wrap around me, such as it is. I started (again) the Granny Stripe! I love it!

[Helen]

Well we had a lot of snow in Dorset too, in fact yesterday, 11th March they are still finding cars buried in snow drifts, you would know such places as corscombe , maiden newton etc. 100 cars were stuck near Puddletown over night, crazy for this area, and Devon copped it too.
I have lived in the north, and totally dislike the white stuff, so glad that you could adapt !

Take care now, and happy crafting, I must make myself another blanket, even though we have two log burners, a blanket is a great comfort !

[Kristin]

I made the cottage color yarn pack using the cozy stripe blanket pattern and that is what I am wrapped up in here in Minnesota where we have a snow day with schools canceled here too. Thank you for sharing your work with all of us and sharing your town too. I absolutely love my blanket.

[Kimmy]

Oh such lovely pictures! We don't get snow here in the San Francisco Bay Area, so I appreciate yours from afar. Warm hugs from Kimmy ♥

[diane]

Hi! Enjoy reading your blog. I hope with all the snow you had a chance to make some snow cream. Down here in South Carolina, USA we rarely get snow. When we do we put out the baking pans to catch and then add sweeten condensed milk and vanilla or chocolate and make the best ice cream.

[Judith Pearson]

Beautiful photographs and memories to treasure .I can't believe your little one is 8 !!!