Last week-end we had a heavy snow – not very deep but wet and heavy with some ice under it. As I was walking up a long lane I made sure to look up every time I stopped to take some photos. Every few minutes I would hear a loud crack, somewhat like a gun shot, in the woods. When I looked in that direction, I would sometimes see a big limb falling and hitting the ground – sending up a big cloud of snow. I didn’t want to be under one of those limbs when the weight of the snow and ice caused them to crack and fall.
Thanks, Becky, for January Squares with the theme of “up”. Just think of a photograph depicting something relating very broadly to “up” and square it “up” before linking it to Becky’s post.
A New Day: Living Life Almost Gracefully 
Gorgeous winter scenery!!
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Thanks, Nora.
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Oh…that looks so cold!
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I was a really nice winter day – but with your thin blood you wouldn’t have thought so. 🙂
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After living in SoCal so long now…I find 68 chilly.
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lol – when it gets that cold in southern FL, people bring out the quilted coats, mukluks, gloves and hats.
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Wow, beautiful winter scenery! Although it usually gets very cold during the winter time, I love the stillness and quietness of woodlands. With no insects buzzing around, it’s easier to distinguish the birdsongs. Thanks for sharing and have a good day. Wishing you a very Happy New Year ☺️ Aiva
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So far the new year has been a mixed bag. 🙂 But I have hope it will get better.
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Nice to catch up, Pat. Not warm here but the snow hasn’t come this far south 🙂 🙂
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Not warm here either. LOL But it could be colder. In the low 30’s F.
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Yay you’re back for Squares, and what a wonderful #SquareUp you’ve joined us with. Beautiful
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It is good to be back – politics here in the US have been pretty consuming this past week. 🙂 I like your theme this month.
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Thank you so much, and sending huge hugs in light of recent events. Hope things begin to improve after 20th for you.
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A stunning photo. We don’t get much snow — at least not like this — in Tennessee. I can only imagine how bundled up I would have to be to capture a scene like this. Thanks for sharing.
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Actually, it was around 32 degrees and I became too warm as I started walking. I had on silk long underwear and a warm coat, mittens and hat.
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I’ve never worn silk long underwear, but it sounds divine!
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It is, light weight and ‘silky’ and comfortable outside and inside (if not above about 70 degrees).
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Oh wow is that a beautiful snow photo – and whew – I would not want to be under heavy crackling limbs
And pat – is this your first winter time not in Florida in many years?
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Yes it is – about 12 years. I am enjoying it but also looking forward to the sun and longer days when we go the end of this month. I would have liked to walk in the woods, but…
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But….
Brrrrrrr and the cracklings
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