Saturday, March 12, 2011

Ah Spring–Its About Time

It rained more than just a bit on Wednesday & Thursday.  There was shallow water over the road in several places on my way to work, not more than 3 or 4 inches deep & clear enough to see through.

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Looking upstream at the Rivanna River March 10th

I did need to detour twice on my way to work due to high water, about 8 inches of fast flowing water the 1st time & more than a foot the 2nd time. 

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The tree I like to sit under March 10th

The rain stopped around 11pm on Thursday but the rivers continued to rise as water came off the Blue Ridge.

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The looking upstream at the old mill spillway March 11th

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Looking downstream on March 11th

Don’t think it’s a good day for swimming, canoeing or kayaking even – that water is cold, turbulent & carrying a lot of debris.  Friday was overcast but dry, Saturday is wonderfully Spring like – warm, sunny & blessed with many early flowers.

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Daffodils my Urchin planted around the Pet Burial area in the backyard – they’re an very early blooming variety

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More of the early daffodils Urchin planted.  They routinely bloom earlier than even the earliest crocuses.

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Crocus out near the bird feeders.  They were already there when Urchin & I moved into the house.  There are more in the front garden.

OK Spring – Bring It On !  9 More Days ‘Till Rendezvous !

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