From what I hear from the “Old Locals” (I refer to myself here as a “New Local”…), The Snow has been late this year in Pagosa. In fact, it’s anticipated arrival seems to have triggered more anxiety than the Presidential Elections, since so much of the local prosperity seems to hinge on whether or not the Wolf Creek Ski Area is open. And for that, it seems you need snow.
I think my friends Mark and Heidi have struck on a new snow-making technique, and it seems to have worked. I’ll call it: LLASS (Lend Leslee A Snow Shovel). I went by their place last night to pick it up, and, voilá… arrives The Snow!
Now, by my standards, I’d call this more of an Atlanta-style snow, but I’ll wait until I get into town later today to see if the Old Locals even consider this The Snow.
Just the same, I admit my relief that my introduction to Pagosa’s version of the magical, awe-inspiring crystals has been this gentle so far.
I smiled to myself as I made my morning coffee, to notice that the way I feel now reminds me of going into labor with my son… I had been hearing for months, from others, about what it was going to be like. Finally, the day came when I actually felt my own contractions. It still took someone telling me, “Yes, THAT is a contraction”.
So now, I’ll just spend the day watching the slush melt, and wait to discover what it takes before an Old Local tells me: “Yes, that is The Snow“.
Here’s hoping that November finds you all safe and happy!
leslee hare 
Hey, this is the Snow :D
We haven`t had snow here yet :) but it got colder
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Heheh, yes, I am in NO hurry to see the legendary “600 Inches” that folks talk about here! ;)
Great post. I hope the snow is nothing like contractions;)
me too, my friend, me too! ;)
Hi Leslee – great to hear from you again – all settled in with a new blog photo and all. What’s your elevation there? The snow looks fairly wimpy from your photos but sounds like you can expect a real dumping sometime soon. No snow yet in Vancouver, except on the mountains, however, I’ve noticed that the birds in my garden are now wearing little knitted scarves and toques…
What a wonderful image in my mind’s eye, John! :) Yes, “wimpy” is a kind descriptor for the snow so far… Looks like at least another week or two before that changes. The elevation in Pagosa is about 7100 (ft), but some of my favorite spots are up closer to 10,000… Only 18″ of snow up there so far! I’ve been hesitant to say “bring it on!”, but now that I’ve learned to park so that my car locks don’t freeze shut, I’m ready. :) It’s so nice to hear from you, and hopefully I’ll stay more connected now. Happy Weekend to you!
Wow Leslee – you are way up there amongst the clouds and stars – I spent six summers on fire lookouts in northern British Columbia so I can relate to the magic of high living…
COMPARISONS
Just how tiny is an elephant?
Just how enormous is a mouse?
Just how tiny is my thinking?
Just how enormous is my house?
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