An Icy Retreat



the patio furniture and steps, decked out with glistening icicles

Winter weather advisories for the area convinced Chris and me that I should leave the night before a workshop in order not to be stuck at home and miss it. How wise!











While I was gone, the driveway became a skating rink ready for action, and the bushes! They had a heavy coat of ice with icicles dangling everywhere, and not always straight down. Obviously, there had been wind as well as freezing temperatures and drizzle. These scenes greeted me when I returned home.



frozen coriopsis





icicle limbs of the buckeye tree with the frozen woods beyond






 ice-encased bridal veil spirea

If I hadn't driven to the hotel the night before, I would have stayed home since roads were ice-covered as well. SO glad I went! I gained some knowledge and skills, made some new friends, and have all sorts of ideas for work! 



an icy retreat


Today's forecast: freezing drizzle. I put cleats on to take care of our animals because it was too icy to walk in my boots! The pantry may not be well-stocked, and I have no gas for the fireplace, but somehow I think I'll be just fine even if the power goes out.