On And Off

They have been refusing to go outside, such delicate little creatures. That would be fine except for the fifteen minute spurt of uncontrolled energy when they start bouncing off the walls. It is better when that gets dissipated out there.

Well it was sunny and warmish this afternoon. I encouraged them to risk it. Very carefully following in my foot prints so as not to get their paws too deep in the snow, they ventured off the porch.

Jumping from rock to rock was another solution.

A couple of some what sunny days will end with more snow tonight. There will be a short break on Saturday and then right back to snow again on Sunday. There won't be much of a chance for a full melt in between.

'Jelena' continues to bloom on and off as the sunny days permit. I have been quite impressed with the Witch hazels staying power.

'Diane' is bit by bit, one sunny day at a time, getting closer to full bloom.

On the snow off days I head to town and try to get a little work done. Depending on location and elevation, there are gardens with no snow in them at all.

Things are different on my side of the county closer to the Tennessee border snow belt.

'Arnold's Promise' waits, loaded with buds.

When the sun is on and the snow is off, 'Jelena' blooms in the barren time.