Monthly Archives: January 2015

Weekly Photo Challenge: Depth

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Enjoy other interpretations of depth.

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Birds, Blizzard, New England, Ornamental Crab Apple Tree, Robin, Snow, Weekly photo challenge, Weekly Photo Challenge: Depth, Winter | 16 Comments

Wordless Wednesday – Mail delivery?

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Posted in New England, Wordless Wednesday | Tagged Blizzard, Juno, Mail delivery, Mailbox, New England, Snowstorm, Wordless Wednesday | 16 Comments

Blizzard

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

The weather forecasters get it wrong more times than right, but they nailed this blizzard. A state of emergency was declared, everything closed except essential services, residents were told to stay off the roads, and the parking fines were $300 We’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged Blizzard, Blizzard of 2015, Juno, New England Winter, New Hampshire, Snow | 25 Comments

Ice is nice

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Whether you refer to them as ice shanties or bob houses, I love them. They are individual pieces of art and expression including curtains, heaters, grills, TVs, planters, flags or just the bare essentials. These folks have come to fish … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged Alton Bay, Bob houses, Ice fishing, Ice Shanty, Lake Winnepesaukee, Lakes region, Meredith, New England Pond Hockey Classic, New Hampshire, Pond Hockey | 21 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Express Yourself

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

We took a ride north to Lake Winnepesaukee this morning to admire the bob houses (check back on Monday). As we passed over the Bellamy Reservoir, we were drawn to a young man riding his bike on the ice. Oh, to be young … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Bellamy Reservoir, Bob houses, Express Yourself, Lake Winnepesaukee, Photography, Riding a bike, Riding a bike on ice, Weekly photo challenge, Weekly Photo Challenge: Express Yourself | 21 Comments

Wordless Wednesday – Sign of the times

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Posted in Wordless Wednesday | Tagged Cataqua Public House, Clipper Creek, Clipper Creek Electric Vehicle Charge Station, Electric Vehicle Charge Station, Electric Vehicles, Redhook Brewery, Wordless Wednesday | 5 Comments

Baby It’s Cold Outside

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

When Frank Loesser wrote that song in 1944 and received an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1950, I don’t think he was referring to New England weather, but this past weekend it sure fit the bill. Continuing a … Continue reading →

Posted in New England | Tagged Baby It's Cold Outside, Cold temperatures, David C. C. White, Frank Loesser, Homesteading., Ice, Ice fishing, Ice harvesting, New England, Rockywold Deephaven Camp, Squam Lake, Winter | 19 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Serenity

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

These two grandchildren have owned my heart since the day they were born, and there is nothing in life I’d rather do than spend time with them. But, when they reach the teen years, they are busy people with lots of friends and … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged grandchildren, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, Photography, Seacoast New Hampshire, Serenity, Weekly photo challenge, Weekly Photo Challenge: Serenity | 12 Comments

Wordless Wednesday – Rural New England

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Posted in Barns, New England, Wordless Wednesday | Tagged Barns, Horses, New England, Photography, Rural America, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Winter, Wordless Wednesday | 17 Comments

Technology

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Happy Monday! Twelve days into 2015, and I’m happy to report I’ve kept my resolution of 10,000 steps per day with my Fitbit. It’s hard work to keep to the goal every day, but I’m trying. I didn’t purchase a … Continue reading →