First Major Snow of 2016
After weeks of anticipation and much posturing by the forecasters,
our first major winter storm began late morning last Friday and continued
until dark on Saturday, leaving Ramsay under about 20" of powdery snow!
We were fortunate not to lose power--particularly during the high winds
on Saturday night-- and despite some necessary grumbling from our
four-legged residents. everyone is well-fed and safe!
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| Farm House Lane midway through the storm! |
The morning after....
Most of the following pictures reveal the extensive
drifting caused by the high winds overnight!
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| Carriage Turn-Around under 3'+ of snow |
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| Looking west along the Boxwood Garden walkway under 3'-4' of snow |
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This part of the driveway was cleared the day before!
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| Mudroom entrance sidewalk |
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| North Portico walkway under 3' of snow |
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North Portico steps
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| East porch by the fish pond |
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| Looking toward the Parterre Garden from the north lawn, from 1' depth sloping to 5' depth |
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| The Parterre Garden..... |
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| ...brick wall is.... |
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| ....under 5' of snow! |
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| Parterre Garden Interior - West End |
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| Parterre Garden Interior - East End |
