Ugly or Nice

Ice can be ugly or nice. Last week was one of those times when it was both.



I'll start with the "ugly" first to get that out of the way. Tuesday was an ice storm but I could stay inside since I don't work Tuesday's. Friday was a different matter. Since I drive for my job I take ice very seriously. Friday I started out with not a sprinkle. Before getting very far the rain came and along with it ICE. The only clear spot on the windshield was where the wipers wiped. After getting about 20 miles my supervisor told me to return as it was getting worse the further I went.



Fortunately for our area there were no major power outages. Neither was there serious damage from falling ice coated trees etc. We were blessed.



Now the "nice." My work day most of the year starts before sunrise. I get to enjoy the sun rising over the hillsides. The sun paints a canvas of multi colors in the sky which change by the minute. Ice coated trees lend a different sparkle and color to the sunrise. Sometimes the branches just look like hanging crystal chandeliers of white. Other times the branches take on the various hues of color from the sun. And to think that I am paid to enjoy all this beauty.



I have friends wintering (Jan -Mar) in Punta Gorda, FL. They must know how to pick their spot. According to the weather news Punta Gorda was the warmest place in the US of A last week. Temps have been in the high 70's to mid 80's. Sometimes I think I should not follow the Punta Gorda weather. Then might not seem so cold her.



That's it for now. Got to save brain cells for the next 13 weeks.



Cya, Shortchange