Tuesday, 31 December 2013

Wordless Wednesday ~ w Linky

December 31,2013

Just realized that this will be the last time I can write that date on my blog.... kinda scary, actually.

There was really no option when it came to picking  photos  for this site. Living in the maritime provinces in  Canada we have been having some pretty severe  weather, even for here. Although I have been one of those fortunate ones ( fingers crossed in case that statement jinxes me!) that did not lose power, many others in my family and friends were without heat or electricity for many days, not the least of which was Christmas Day!!
I am posting 3 of many photos I took and it will explain why the hydro wires were disconnected for any number of reasons...... the ice, the wind, the ice-laden branches that fell on them.

Many thanks to the NB Power workers, and those who came from neighboring cities, provinces and yes, even some from the Maine,USA, for taking their Christmas holidays and reconnecting my family members and friends with heat and light. In many cases, those on wells, were not  able to get water.

Ice covered berries, just taunting the birds who could not get to them.



A shrub that looks jewel encrusted





A small section of a cedar tree in our yard. Imagine the weight of a large tree like this.

Wishing all a very happy and safe 2014!!









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25 comments:

  1. Masshole Mommy31 December 2013 at 06:27

    We are getting snow later this week, not that I am looking forward to it in any way lol. Happy New Year to you and your family!

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    1. Unknown31 December 2013 at 09:50

      I try to find the "up" side of all this bad weather.... it provides some great photo ops.... that's about the best I can do! All the best for 2014.

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  2. Mystery Case31 December 2013 at 06:31

    Happy New Year Patricia. Love the photos. Have enjoyed linking up with you for WW and looking forward to sharing lots more social media love with you in 2014.

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    1. Unknown31 December 2013 at 09:51

      I hope to link up with you as well in the new year. Will have to check out your other social media sites. Thanks for the comments.

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  3. Dominique Goh31 December 2013 at 06:36

    Happy New Year..whao it must be really cold for ice to form on the tree.

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    1. Unknown31 December 2013 at 09:53

      Happy New Year to you as well, Dominique. It is fairly cold, but the freezing rain caused the trees to be entombed in ice... now it just won't warm up enough for it to fall off!!

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  4. Tammi @ My Organized Chaos31 December 2013 at 06:55

    That's some ice!! Hope it warms up soon!
    Happy New Year!

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    1. Unknown31 December 2013 at 09:54

      I hope it warms up too, Tammi but can't see it happening any time soon. Have a Happy New Year to you and family!

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  5. Anonymous31 December 2013 at 07:13

    My family is in northern and central Michigan and they're having some pretty rough weather too, even for the north, fortunately none of them lost power but a lot of people did. The photos are absolutely beautiful..
    Happy New Year, stay safe and warm up there!

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    1. Unknown31 December 2013 at 09:55

      HiMiMi, hope you have a fabulous 2014. Look forward to linking up with you.

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  6. Diana Mancuso31 December 2013 at 08:55

    We still have people without power thanks to the ice storm here in Toronto. Luckily, we got ours back after three days.

    Hope you have a wonderful new year!

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    1. Unknown31 December 2013 at 09:56

      I have heard that, Diana. Hope you stay warm and comfy! Happy New Year!

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  7. Kristin Aquariann31 December 2013 at 11:17

    Cool ice captures! Stay warm and have a Happy New Year. :D

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    1. Unknown31 December 2013 at 13:39

      Thanks, Kristin, and you have a great New Year as well!

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  8. Jo31 December 2013 at 13:08

    Never able to get any of the ice pix, our park looked absolutely gorgeous in the sunlight though. We lost power for about 12 hours.

    Happy New Year.

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    1. Unknown31 December 2013 at 13:40

      Glad you were able to get your power back, Although the ice was the cause of a multitude of problems ,it still is quite beautiful. Happy 2014!

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  9. stevebethere31 December 2013 at 13:25

    I liked your photos :-)

    Have a very Happy New Year & all the best for 2014 ;-)

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    1. Unknown31 December 2013 at 13:41

      And to you as well, Steve, I look forward to your comments. :-)

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  10. Self Sagacity31 December 2013 at 16:25

    Every end of year is a scary time for me. It's really sad how fast time flies. Happy new Year!

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    1. Unknown1 January 2014 at 08:04

      I am trying to embrace new beginnings instead of lamenting what has been, and you are so right.... time indeed does fly! Happy New Year to you, too!

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  11. Rhonda Albom31 December 2013 at 18:24

    Wonderful shots. That last one is really incredible.

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    1. Unknown1 January 2014 at 08:05

      Why thank you, Rhonda. Have a wonderful 2014 and hope to see you often on these soc. media sites!

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    1. Unknown2 January 2014 at 11:45

      What a lovely picture you have created!! Happy 2014 to you as well!!

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  13. grace20 January 2014 at 11:47

    ice photographs awesomely but i still hate having to drive in/on it. :)
    incidentally, i've already had to rip up 3 checks because i wrote the wrong year... :)

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