Houston A.W. Knight: It's That Time of Year Again................

Monday, December 12, 2011

It's That Time of Year Again................

Wintertime

Ok..so it's more like this

But a girl can hope she sees those snowboarders this year :)

Have you got snow yet? Do you even get it? What do you like to do to keep warm in the winter?

6 comments:

Blodeuedd said...: Lol, oh they would freeze their happy parts of they tried that here ;); December 12, 2011 10:17 AM
Houston A.W. Knight said...: OMG I want her boots! The sweater is pretty cute too! Oh hell I'll take her legs and butt as well.

Hey...a girl can dream can't she?

*Hawk waves at Blodeuedd*

big hugs and great post Elaine...love the buttons!!!!; December 12, 2011 10:47 AM
The_Book_Queen said...: I have to agree with Blodeuedd here--as nice as it looks, in reality they would be frost bitten in places they don't want. Nor do we, if we want to meet them... :D

Oh how I hate the cold. And the snow. Ick. This time last year, I kid you not, we had 4 1/2 feet in our yard. About a foot from one storm, then a few days later we got the other 3 feet all in one night. That was a nightmare--power outages for a day, no way to get out of the driveway, crazy roads for those that could get out of the driveway...and Cold. Very cold. It sucks to have power go off in the middle of a snow storm because no power=no heat. Argh.

Maybe one of those snowboarders could have kept me warm...

This year, we've already got about 3 inches outside, it's been there a week or more, and unfortunately it's staying. Not by my choice, of course. Nope. Mother Nature doesn't ask me anymore.

I would say I want to move somewhere warm, but the only lure to such places is the heat. But in my heart I know I could never leave the beautiful mountains and small towns to live in a dry desert or busy city just for the warmth...though it is sometimes tempting! :D

Hope everyone stays warm and toasty where ever you are at! And if you find one of those snowboarders around your place..send one my way will ya?

Enjoy!
TBQ; December 12, 2011 11:33 AM
Oscar said...: Frozen buns are just as good as the hot cross type!; December 12, 2011 2:44 PM
elaing8 said...: hey everyone..I'm finally here :)

Blodeuedd- Same here.they'd get frost bite.

Hawk-I'm more partial to the outfit the woman is wearing making snow angels..too cold to go skimpy ;)
thought I'd change my tag to match my twitter,i will eventually change my blogger pic too.But I like my purple eye :)

The Book Queen-Not a fan of winter either..We usually get tons of snow here and freezing.But so far,*knock wood*, we have been lucky with the milder weather.I wonder why sometimes I stay here.lol.

Oscar-I'll take your word for it ;); December 12, 2011 3:25 PM
Johnny D. said...: Nah, it rarely snows here in North Florida. It did last year just a day or two before Christmas. It only lasted about 15 minutes, and of course it didn't stick, but it sure was cool looking! And I made a vid too. To keep warm, I dress warmly and turn my electric blanket up on high! And then there's always the beautiful Mrs. Johnny D. providing plenty of heat!; December 19, 2011 3:35 PM

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