Blustery Day
Posted: February 11, 2013 Filed under: 365 Meditation Challenge, Air, beginnings, Daily Walk, Earth, home, nature, Photography, pond, Spirit, Walking, wandering, water, weather, winter | Tags: clouds, flowers, MaidinSun Photography, Milne, nature, Outdoors, Photography, pond, rain, water, weather, Winnie the Pooh, winter 51 Comments
‘What day is it?’, asked Winnie the Pooh
‘It’s today,’ squeaked Piglet
‘My favorite day,’ said Pooh~ A. A. Milne
The wind is roaring here in the Bogs today. It’s warm, though, and most of the snow has melted.
Another sign of spring
The daffodils and crocuses were making their way up under the snow, and one or two of the crocuses are almost blooming now that they’ve been freed from the blanket of snow and ice.
Today’s Capture Your 365 prompt is Entertain. I entertained all sorts of possibilities, even going so far as to write an entire blog post around a few of those possibilities, and then decided I’d rather show you some of the little things happening around the pond and Breezy Acres.
Mother Nature is much more entertaining than I am.
Twirly things
With the land around here showing signs of an early spring, I am going to dive into an early spring cleaning. M and I have a long list of cleaning and freshening up projects, including painting the living room and dining room.
After having a look at the list of upcoming industriousness, I have decided it’s time for me to take a break from my blog. I’ll probably pop in on you from time to time, but won’t be posting here unless, of course, there’s something that just can’t wait.
I’m thinking a week, maybe two, should be good. Maybe longer. We’ll see. It depends on how far along I get with the cleaning and organizing and painting.
Maybe by the time I come back from my break I’ll be ready to make the switch to my new blog. (For those who missed the announcement, I’ve decided to move to a new blog home. Don’t worry. You didn’t miss anything else. I haven’t yet announced where my new blog home will be.)
I do have a post ready and scheduled for Thursday Travels so don’t be surprised when you see it.
That’s about it from me and from the Bogs for now. Thank you so much for visiting, and for all your comments and likes. A warm welcome to my new visitors. Sorry to take off just as you arrived, but I’ll be back soon. I’m sure the time will fly right by.
Windy
Be good, be kind, be loving, just Be. 🙂
Today’s big view of the pond
Oh, and here’s a little treat I found:
And if you’re a grandmother or have a grandmother, you might like this too.
Life in the Bogs 
Love the pooh quote, and the photos, too.
Here, here!
Thanks, Libby. 🙂
Thank you, Pat. 🙂
It’s nice to see some colors are starting to pop up on your neck of the woods, Robin.
I’m happy to see it too, Gracie. 🙂
Magnificent photos and loved the video. I enjoyed all very much and the Winnie the Pooh quote was icing on the cake.
Thank you, Denise. Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
No blog that includes Pooh can be anything but wonderful. 🙂
I think you must be right, CM. Winnie the Pooh makes everything wonderful. And sometimes a little funny, in a childish way. A few years ago, I bought some toys at one of those big chain toy stores, and unbeknownst to me until I had checked out, if you spent a certain amount, you got a free, stuffed Winnie the Pooh. The cashier started to hand me the cute, not-so-little, bear that loves honey, paused a moment, and asked, “Do you want a bag for your Pooh?” If you’re not already laughing, say it out loud. I dare you. 😀
FULLY CHUCKLING OUT LOUD! 🙂 That was PERFECT! I wonder how long she waited that day to use that line! 🙂
Pooh knows best. (And there’s quite a lot to muse over in your other posts to keep us busy for a while.So we’ll sit quietly over here while you get stuff done.)
Take care and save up thoughts – hasta later!
Thank you, PhilosopherMouse. 🙂 I agree. Pooh is a very wise bear indeed.
fascinating to me that already life and colour are reappearing, when so recently snow blanketed everything at the Bogs! have fun spring cleaning …. come back refreshed … blustery days are good for blowing out the cobwebs 🙂
Thank you, Christine. 🙂 The snow will be blanketing everything again soon. Spring and winter will battle it out for a while. If we’re lucky, we’ll have a decent spring. If not, we’ll shoot right into the heat of summer.
Great pics, good Pooh and I like the song too!
Thank you, Frank. 🙂
Seriously, do you EVER take a bad picture?! Beautiful photographs! I enjoyed the two videos, too!
lol, Becky! I take TONS of bad pictures. I’ve even been known to post a few of them.
Thank you. 🙂
Beautiful pictures robin!
Thank you, Subha. 🙂
I love seeing the signs of spring in your post today. I’ll have to bundle up and go see if I can find any around here!
Thanks, Corina. I hope you found some. 🙂
Wow, the mood changes with each photo. Brilliant! (And I also love the winnie the pooh quote. 🙂 )
I am always a little concerned for the spring bulbs though, and worry that a frost will come and upset them.
Thank you, Val. 🙂 I worry about the spring bulbs, too. We have another freeze coming, along with snow. The plants usually do okay as long as the freeze doesn’t last long.
spring isn’t too far away for you, i know this because yesterday i noticed a handful of fallen leaves in my yard
It’s almost here, Chloe, but winter is not going gracefully. 🙂
Lovely photos, Robin; the only crocus I’ve seen so far have been the bulbs pushed up out of the earth in the freeze thaw cycle. Snowdrops are blooming, though. Enjoy your break 🙂
Thank you, Lynn. 🙂 I think I’ll plan some snowdrops this year. We don’t have any, and I love seeing their little white heads drooping over the grass.
You have crocuses! Yay!
😀
“Blustery” seems to fit the opening pic. Ah yes – signs of perks of the life ahead. Great video and music!!!
Thank you, FrankA. 🙂
Spring seems to be arriving very soon there, Robin. Love your pictures, as always. Good luck with all your projects and enjoy your break. I’m looking forward to your new blog! 🙂
Thank you, Barbara. I think it will be a few more weeks before I make the move to the new blog. I might as well use up what space I have left here. 🙂
All outstanding Robin!
Thank you, Phil. 🙂
All are so, so beautiful, Robin!
Thanks, Amy. 🙂
Lovely spring pictures, thanks. 🙂
Especially the birds nest, wonderful finishing touches around the top. 😀
Thank you, SallyAnn. The birds around here can be quite creative. 😀
… and I’m back to where I stopped by last time with a cuppa for a comment, I can’t believe I left it so long to sit and sip with you in the bogs. I’ll stop the merry-go-round and relax with you a little sooner next time. 🙂
I have got to remember to plant more crocuses…the daffs have their noses up, but we’re a long way from color!
I wish you wonderful, spring-ish weather, to speed your chores along…See you on the other side!
Thank you, Marie. 🙂
Great shots, like them!
Thank you, Xandi. 🙂
Best of luck with the organizing project! Want to come here and do my house when you are done? How wonderful to see crocuses in February. We’re getting a fresh coating of snow right now as I write this comment, though it is gentle this time around rather than blizzard-like. I like the “twirly things” too! As good a name for them as any, I’m sure! 🙂
lol, Karma! Nah. I have enough work right here at home. I’m still at it, sorting and cleaning and organizing. It’s a bigger project than I originally thought.
Thank you. 🙂
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I love the early signs of spring… and that bird nest!! Have fun with all your spring projects! I love the little tidbit song. 🙂
Thank you, Cathy. 🙂