Jeep sledding 1/8/10- video 2

Jeep sledding 1/8/10- video 1

Snow 1/8/10

It has gotten much colder as the snow stopped. Steve and I began the day with the idea of going fishing. We finally made it fishing, but not after much adventure along the way. The roads were pretty nasty, especially before afternoon. Some of the roads were closed, so we happily took the detours. I guess the snow must have been so wide spread that north Georgia and Atlanta just did not have the equipment or workers to keep the roads clear.

I got to break out my White's loggers snow boots. They are crazy warm and even have spiked soles for an insane grip on ice!

Steve caught a trout! We had to photograph fast so we could get the little fishy back in the water before he froze, literally. The actual temperature was in the 20's all day.

He hooked up on another one.

I wanted to fish, but just could not fathom putting on my waders over all my layers.

Steve was all dressed up and attempted to stay warm.

This was one of the highlights of my day. It is on Town Creek Church road, just before the bridge. A few cars were at the bottom, I am assuming they could not make it up.

It looked like a PERFECT place for me to sled. Yep, right in the middle of a usually busy county road.

Lets do it again!

What do I look crazy? I do not think so!

SNOW 1/7/10

School was dismissed at 1:oo due to the possibility of snow... I was not even so sure that we would get any at home, so Steve and I went in search of snow. We bundled up and headed out (the rear and side windows were out of the Jeep, so it made for a cold ride).

We began at Nimblewheel to Winding Stair Gap, headed over Springer Mountain, to Double Gap Road and came back home over Woody Gap.

Steve at Woody Gap

Kelly at the Woody Gap overlook

Ice near Springer Mountain

pretty!

Springer Mountain area

There was only "that" much snow when we first got to the NFS roads.

We were happily surprised to find about an inch of snow at home.

New York City - Before Chirstmas

I went on a short girls trip to New York City with three of my co-workers Dec. 19-21. We had a morning flight in on Saturday. We were on the NYC last flight out of Atlanta. Everyone was bracing for the upcoming snow storm on the east coast.

Against my will the following picture are not in order.

After we checked in our rooms, we walked thru Central Park to the Whitney to see the O'Keeffe Abstraction exhibit.

I was peeking out my window all Saturday night to see the snowfall on the street.

We were going to tour the Empire State Building, but there was zero visibility due to the snow.

Its snowing, near Times Square!

Macy's

Empire State Building in the snow!

This should be the last picture. I think my pants leg could have been a salt lick by the time I got home!

I was constantly on a latte high!

Sunday morning we walked across Brooklyn Bridge.

Central Park

Notice the snow line on the pants. I just "had" to jump in the snow earlier.

This is how deep the snow was.

I loved the creative engineering.

Our breakfast spot

Little guy playing in the snow. He/she was so cute I wanted to take it home with me.

It was some place around here that I lost my wallet. Luckily I had most of my money in other places. I cancelled my cards and prayed that TSA would let me in the airport.

I did get on my flight Monday night, with very little problems. My wallet was turned in and shipped back to me with everything inside, except the cash. Oh well maybe someone needed it more than me.

On Sunday night we did the Empire State Building tour. It was a really cool view. Here I am on the 80 something floor (82?). It was just as cold and windy as it looks.

View from the ESB

Our only group photo

Kelly, Marilyn Bartils, Terri Wilkins and Tonia Conner

Brooklyn Bridge

We toured Ellis Island

We just happened upon the daily or twice daily guided tours. A retired gentleman took us through many parts of the buildings that are not currently open to the public. It was really amazing to think of the history and future of all those that come to Ellis Island.

I even posed for a picture inside the main building

We took the ferry around the Statue of Liberty on Monday. They were sold out of tickets to go inside, so we enjoyed the ferry ride and amazing views.

The city from the ferry

Waiting for the Ferry

I arrived home with no problems around 2am on Tuesday.

Christmas 2009

Although I am almost 2 weeks late in posting, Steve and I has a wonderful Christmas. So good in fact that the camera did not appear at many functions. Our family meals began on Thursday and did not end until Sunday. Santa brought us both all we could have asked for and more. The Monday after Christmas I got sick with a head cold, which I still have a week later. As a result I was a bit lazy last week and have finally un-decked the halls and cleaned the house. The weather has been frigid , with bits of snow, but that has not prevented Steve from spending some time on the river. School starts back tomorrow.

HAPPY NEW YEARS - 2010