SNOW!!!

We've had a huge winter storm move through the valley the last two days.  So, this morning, I drove hubby to work and I took some photos of the newly-deposited snow.  I finally decided to drive up the mountain road to see how far I could get (not very far...).  It started snowing again, so I turned around.  Chains were required further up and I didn't wish to get caught in the snow, so I returned home.  Everything looks so different in the snow!

Snow, mountain, moon, and Christmas decoration

I headed out early this morning for my morning walk and stopped at Bristol Farms to buy some goodies for breakfast on my way home. (walk, then eat! :-) Our local mountains were covered with snow from yesterday's storm and the moon was out...what a beautiful morning! I did my last minute shopping and we are now ready to enjoy the holidays with our family! MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your family or families!
~~Cheryl Ann~~

Sunni, yellow trees, and snow ~

We had near-record lows here in our desert last night, with more on the way. Our local mountains got a dusting of snow (click on photo to enlarge it). I saw a lot of cars on their way down the mountain that were covered with snow on their hoods and roofs yesterday. There was snow along the road, at the higher elevations that I travel through on my way to the ranch. Those trees that still have leaves have turned yellow and the red maple has lost ALL its leaves! Ahhh...the coming of winter! And, this one looks more severe than last year's! That's my gelding Sunni looking up as I drove into the ranch yesterday on a chilly, windy Sunday.

Quad and snow~That's My World 072010

Ha! remember these days? This was last January. Snow!!! Ahhhh....beautiful snow! Now that we are in the middle of the hottest month of the year, I long for these days. At least when it is cold, the horses have their winter coats and we can layer our clothing. What are we supposed to do in the summer? I went out yesterday morning to weed whack the front grass and I was covered by sweat from head to toe in 5 minutes! So, I came inside, sat down, and put a wet cloth over the back of my neck. Phew! And, more hot weather is forecast (above 108 degrees) for the rest of the week. The only hope is that our mornings will be about 79 to 78 degrees, which means I can get out and mow the lawn early! That's My World for Tuesday, July 20, 2010. Forecast today? 108 degrees.

SNOW! and mountain lion~

Yesterday set a new low record here in the desert. It was only 70 degrees. IN MAY! I remember last May (I had to turn on the air conditioner and we had triple digits in the 100's ALL MONTH). Our local mountains and the San Bernardino mountains both got 2-4 inches of SNOW! IN MAY! I only remember it snowing in May one other time, and that was 35 years ago! And this next week's forecast has no days of triple digits! YEAH! That means I won't have to turn on the air conditioner all week! And, on another local news story...a mountain lion was shot and killed near the Coachella Valley Preserve, where my cousin frequently rides. It was spotted after it killed a small dog. An officer shot it with a tranquilizer dart, but when it turned and rushed toward him, a deputy shot and killed it. And, this was across the street from a park where kids were playing soccer! ACK! That's scary. Finally, another full week of school, but next week, we only have 4 days due to the Memorial Day holiday. I didn't get up to see the horses this weekend. Saturday I took my aunt and uncle to the Living Desert Reserve and yesterday it was so cold and cloudy, I stayed home and vegged. Got all the dishes washed and did 4 loads of laundry! Here are some pics from the Living Desert from Saturday. That's one of their leopards in the top photo.