~Covered in Ice~

Yes we are covered in ice with freezing temps.

 

Hello Friends!

 

We woke to 14 degrees this morning

and I do not ever remember this bitter cold

here in Texas.

 

Thursday night the sleet began covering roads

and everything in sight.

 

With the temps continuing to remain low

there is no chance of a thaw yet.

 

So many are without power, but we are thankful

to remain with electricity.

However we have a generator ready to go just in case.

 

We learned many years ago,

having lived all over the country~

it would be a good idea to have one

and

 we have used it many times.

 

I finally took a few pics through the windows

and a few with my phone.

 

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Look at this one, it looks like a white sandy beach before the water.

 

Well, it's actually through the window

overlooking the outdoor patio table

then, the ice

next, the pool water.

 

It's hard to see in this pic

but our large Oak tree is

covered in ice.

We are so thankful it did not fall.

 

This is the front yard,

all solid ice.

 

Out the back door this ice

is about 10 inches thick.

When you walk on it

it never even crunches or cracks.

 

I know, it looks like snow, doesn't it?

 

 

The roses out my studio window,

again covered in ice.

 

And these rose pots on each side of my driveway

have hanging icicles.

It really is pretty

for the season.

 

The roads are still bad

and will not improve till we see some warmer temps.

 I know many of you have it much worse

but for us here in the south

this is unusual.

I don't remember it ever being this cold.

 

For now,

we are staying inside and enjoying the Christmas décor.

 

I will have plenty of Christmas to share in the days ahead

and plan to try and post each day till Christmas.

Hope you can join me.

 

Stay warm and safe whatever your weather.

 

 

 

Hugs,

Celestina Marie