Saturday, December 24, 2016

Christmas Eve walk

Geese in the snow
This morning, I skipped the walk with the ladies. It snowed here yesterday, as you can see, not much, but enough to make the roads icy overnight. Realizing that I would have to drive a fair distance to Lake Padden, I decided instead to walk to the coffee shop (which would have been a good walk in itself), so I strapped on my Yak Trax and headed out the door. I hadn't gone far when my friend Gene called to find out why I wasn't at the coffee shop. I told him I didn't want to drive, so he came and got me and I had a free latte at Avellino's. It was lovely!

But since I hadn't gotten in a walk, I decided to walk to Fairhaven a couple of miles away along the boulevard. I saw these geese huddled under a tree and thought it would be a good way for you to see how much snow we actually got. Not much, but the sidewalks were icy in spots.
Trees decorated for Christmas
Someone had taken the time and effort to decorate several of the trees on the boulevard, which not only made me smile, but gave me the perfect image for today's post. After spending a little time in the local independent bookstore, I took a bus back to town. The sun came out and made for a glorious Christmas Eve day.
Lake Padden reflections at sunrise, taken by Linda
But there's more! I got a text from my friend Linda, who told me that only three people showed up at Lake Padden this morning: she and Peggy were joined by Shirley. She sent me a couple of pictures from the lake walk, and this one is just incredible, don't you agree? Linda said the roads were okay but the trail was icy in spots, and all three of them managed to stay upright.

And now I'm home for the duration, although I might go for a walk tomorrow. It's sure nice to be surrounded by good friends and my partner during the holidays. I feel so incredibly blessed and we will be enjoying sockeye salmon tomorrow! I wish you, my dear reader, the most wonderful of holidays.
:-)

19 comments:

  1. Wow, that is a beautiful scenic picture. My husband lived in the Pugent sound area for many years - stationed at Banger submarine base. It is a beautiful area.

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  2. That is a glorious image. The more welcome because here (and Christmas has arrived) it is HOT.
    I hope that you have wonderful holidays - and happy and healthy years to follow.

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  3. Yes it is a wonderful time to feel blessed.we are the more forunate ones and we know how to be gratful. I'm glad we met on blogger. I often think of you and what's up at your end. Enjoy this woderful time.

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  4. You truly are one busy lady DJan, even when there is ice on the ground, and cold, it doesn't deter you in the slightest....
    I think you are a super woman :)
    Here's wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year, my sweet bloggy friend.
    Hugs,'
    ~Jo

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  5. Have a good walk tomorrow, a good thing to do on Christmas Day!

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  6. Wonderful photo of the lake and the decorated trees made me smile. Hope you have a lovely Christmas holiday!

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  7. well, a little snow has to come into your world sometime. Have a good christmas.

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  8. Merry Christmas, DJan! No show here in Florida, but these pics sure are seductive!

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  9. I'm glad you didn't risk the snow and ice for a longer hike. I'm hearing of friends and friends of friends getting into accidents around here. So much rain and people driving too fast. Also, the city has had an abundance of fires, what with Christmas decorations and heating systems and candles due to the extra cold temperatures. I'm ready for mild weather.

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  10. How nice of Gene to come and pick you up! We have an ice and snow storm coming through today through tomorrow, they say. Walking will be as difficult as driving. Merry Christmas!! :)

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  11. Here is sky above and below in that great picture. The tree decorations are a great idea.

    I hope your Christmas Day is wonderful, Jan.

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  12. It's a good friend who will fetch you from the snow. It must have been icy for only 3 people to show up. You ladies are usually very intrepid and make mail carriers look like wimps.

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  13. Icy trails & roads,,,No Thanks. You definitely made the right choices...:)

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  14. You had a very good friend who was kind enough to pick you up.

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  15. Stunning photo from your friend. And it sounds like you have a lot of them. They even notice when you're gone! I would definitely notice if you weren't blogging. And making your blog rounds. We mall walked yesterday. Since I don't like crowds, it was unpleasant for me. But I got some exercise. Happy New Year DJan!

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  16. Those geese must have been cold DJan. What pretty trees. That must have taken a lot of work. What a treat in the coffee shop. They must love your company and who wouldn't. Happy New Year!

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  17. Lake Padden is most beautiful and that is one heck of a photo. Way to go Linda on your excellent photo. Nice to have a ride to the coffee shop and treated. You are most fortunate with all that surround you. Happy New Year

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