Snowfall on our first day of spring. Lots of old snow still on the ground in our backyard. Click on photo to enlarge.
It’s springtime in Vermont! Sort-of.
This past weekend I was pruning apple trees with only a light jacket, basking in the warm sun. Today, it’s snowing—helping push me out the door…to San Diego and my Southwestern bicycle trip.
Two more days.
It’s been a long winter here—a great winter for those of us who like snowshoeing and cross-country (or downhill) skiing. But today’s the first full day of spring. I understand that crocuses have been spotted in the area. I’ve been enjoying leaving off my high rubber boots as I take the compost out to our compost bin. I’m ready for spring. On Wednesday, I’ll leave the white behind and fly to San Diego to begin my adventures.
To follow up on my last blog, I’ll be traveling with a new 13-inch MacBook Air computer (purchased last Friday) and its various electronic cousins and accoutrements that will keep me connected during my travels. I counted five different battery chargers that I’m bringing along, for Pete’s sake!
Am I ready for long days of biking over mountains? Not a chance. But sometimes you have to just hold your breath and take the leap into the deep end of the pool!
The piles of snow around our house have been melting, but that melting met a setback today. Click on photo to enlarge.
Roxy will miss the snow; I might not. Click on photo to enlarge.
Somehow, this snow seemed the totally right thing for the first day of spring this year. One of the great things about New England is that Karate-style move-to-the-left-before-moving-to-the-right thing. It’s like a wind up.
The great thing about bicycling in the Southwest is that you will be able to feel enough of the weather to learn how other places make this sort of seasonal transition.
You mentioned all those battery chargers for your electronics… Are you looking at any alternative ways to charge those devices? I’ve seen a variety of solar chargers on the market. Might work particularly well in that Southwest sun.
Have a wonderful trip Alex. You are going to have a memorable trip. Enjoy and safe journey.
Dot
I can’t wait to hear what the “deep end of the pool” holds for you dad : ) Thanks for taking us all along on your travels! Bon voyage!!!
Have a nice trip Alex! Im both jealous and not jealous. Remember you don’t need to be a MAN with no one watching, and take it easy at first.
There you go! It felt funny to read Energy Solutions by another author in yesterday’s paper. Nice photos on this site. Look forward to reading your musings.