It’s time to escape when…

It’s time to escape when…

…squirrels are hanging upside down to get the last of the maple keys…

…the snow blows across the highway and the temperatures drop to a bone chilling -40 C with the windchill…

… and ice builds up around the fire box of the fire place!

I am ready for my jaunt to Virginia and New Jersey where I can expect snow and temperatures easterners are not used to! I am ready with my down jacket I bought for Whitehorse last fall. It was a bit overkill for Whitehorse in November but I anticipate that it will be the perfect attire for cold breezes off the Atlantic Coast!

I am at the airport early… (always something to look forward to when you live on the prairies). Looking at the departure boards around me I realize it could all be worse, I could be flying to Toronto where it is -21 C this morning. It has warmed up considerably here: It was only -9 C when we left the hotel. All is well… oh yes, and before I forget: The squirrel was right side up by the time we left home yesterday.

Enjoy your day! Mine will be long, arriving in Virginia around 11:15 pm tonight.

23 Feb This entry was published on February 23, 2015 at 7:01 am. It’s filed under Creativity Update, In the News, Journaling, Landscape photography, Nature photography, Nature's Art, Photography & Events, Travel and tagged bone chilling, destination Virginia and New Jersey, leaving the cold behind, Photography, SK landscape with blowing snow, squirrel images, travel, Whitehorse. Bookmark the permalink. Follow any comments here with the RSS feed for this post.

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Tieme on March 4, 2015 at 12:56 am said:

Great photos, and lovely described by you 🙂 I’ve read that Canada is enduring one of the coldest winters this year (that’s where you live, right?).

Enjoy your trip and travel save!

Kind regards,
Tieme

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- Anna Hergert on March 4, 2015 at 10:42 am said:
  
  Thank you, Tieme – and yes, I live in Canada. This year is not nearly as cold in Saskatchewan as it was last year though. Ontario is colder than it has been in years! I am traveling for business in the eastern US… and they are getting one snow storm after another, some people tease me for bringing it along. 😉
  
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  - Tieme on March 5, 2015 at 8:48 am said:
    
    Haha, it might be the “lucky” charm of a Canadian 😉 No extremes here in The Netherlands!
    
    Kind regards,
    Tieme
    
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  - Anna Hergert on March 5, 2015 at 4:32 pm said:
    
    I do know all about the mild winter in Europe. I was there for a month over Christmas and the lack of snow was a definite concern to my hometown in Bavaria!
    
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  - Tieme on March 6, 2015 at 3:04 am said:
    
    Ach Bayern! Wonderful surroundings! Did you live near the mountains? I can imagine the lack of snow is a concern. Especially for the people enjoying skiing!
    
    Happy weekend ahead!
    Tieme
    
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  - Anna Hergert on March 6, 2015 at 6:14 am said:
    
    Born and raised in the mountains. My hometown is Ruhpolding!
    
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  - Tieme on March 6, 2015 at 4:30 pm said:
    
    Ah, near Inzel. Beautiful surrounding! It has been a while since I’ve been there. Great spot for photography!
    
    Happy weekend 🙂
    Tieme
    
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  - Anna Hergert on March 6, 2015 at 9:31 pm said:
    
    It is a small world… you have been to Inzell? That is only 9 km from the home I grew up in!
    
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  - Tieme on March 7, 2015 at 5:20 am said:
    
    Not Inzell itself I think. But Salzburg and the area. But I was just a child when I visited that area. Now I only drove past it when some mates and I were heading for Croatia.
    
    Cheers!
    
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Marilyn on February 24, 2015 at 10:16 am said:

I am in New Jersey recovering from the unexpected death of my youngest brother, the weather here has been pretty balmy, unlike Canada. Have a great and successful trip Anna, cheers, Marilyn

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- Anna Hergert on February 24, 2015 at 1:29 pm said:
  
  So sorry to read about your brother’s passing. My deepest sympathy, Marilyn!
  Well, the weather in Washington yesterday was far colder than when I left home… I am in Hampton now and it is snowing.
  
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Lynne Sward on February 23, 2015 at 11:37 pm said:

Hi Anna, I hope you had a safe flight here. I live across the water in Virginia Beach, but I’ll be crossing the tunnel to Hampton, va. where the Quilt show is. I’m not taking any classes this year. Just doing a little shopping, and of course seeing all the beautiful quilts. Wish I could meet you in person,,,,,,but you’re here to teach and lecture. I wish you success with your classes.
By the way,,,,,,you are pretty far from the Atlantic Ocean, but you’re near other water, including the Chesapeake Bay. Weather forecast isn’t too bad, but it is abnormally cold for this area. Love reading about all that you do. Cheers,,,,,Lynne Sward PS Your down coat is the right type of thing to wear currently.

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Marilyn on February 23, 2015 at 9:10 am said:

I am in New Jersey this week recovering from the very recent and unexpected death of my younger brother. The temp.here yesterday was a balmy and sunny +7. I was without a coat. Today it is -7, still balmy by Canadian standards. Have a great trip.

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H Blanchet on February 23, 2015 at 7:23 am said:

Have a great trip Anna and Colin, with lots of delightful discoveries. Helene

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- Anna Hergert on February 24, 2015 at 1:37 pm said:
  
  Hi Helene, Colin is at home sweeping snow. Two solid weeks of judging and teaching would be very boring for him. It’s snowing here today… such a surprise!
  
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