Stepping back yet again to October 29 & 30, 2011. Although some snow was predicted, I didn't think we would get 18 or so inches down in the valley....but that's what happened. 2011 has been a crazy year weather-wise. In western Massachusetts we had an unbelievable amount of snow to begin the year, a tornado in June, the earth shook in August, Hurricane Irene in late August and snow in October!
Once the snow stopped, we knew we needed to go out and play. Thank goodness we have snowshoes, as they make us want to get out and move around. After Mass we got together with the Ziters and headed to the lake. Since it was a wet snow it stuck to the trees and it was like being in a winter wonderland. Since it was fresh we needed to make our own trail. With the leaves still on the trees and the snow heavy and wet, we got a disoriented and traveled off the path a bit. It just made for more of a workout. Although I can't say I was happy to see snow so early, especially after the memories of last year, it was beautiful and we had fun.
Funny to see the beautiful foliage, the unfrozen lake and snow!
We went home with crisp new air in our lungs and a smile in our hearts.
On of our neighbors had the best jack-o-lantern for Halloween!
The snow was gone in a few days which made it even better.
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