Dear Mother Nature,
We are writing to let you know that we have come to the conclusion that you are better off without us [we are breaking up with you!] No let’s not call it being dumped [that’s what you did to us last night, look at all the snow].
Really, this was a hard decision and we have put a lot of thought into it before deciding to make this difficult move. We know that once you get over us, [and yourself, what were you thinking?] life will be better for both of us.
No, we are not dumping you, we are exploring our options, and giving you a chance to discover new people [those who will put up with your tantrums].
Maybe it was your running around, [read all the rain] and your unpredictable moods, [snow in the middle of November, and you are wondering why we dumped you?]
It’s barely after Halloween, and we all know that around this part of the world we don’t get snow until January, and then only a small scattering of the white stuff.
We just feel that the situation has changed, we’ve grown, we are no longer the same person that loved you before. And you, well let’s just say the La Nina mannerisms that you are parading around make you a bit of a diva.
And we really need simple things in our life now.
Like sunny, warm weather.
What? Who’s being sarcastic? This is a benign breakup, and we hear there’s a really hot climate just over the border.
We wish you only the best, we will always hold a spot in our heart for you, and think of you fondly.
Love, White Rock
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
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Oh, lucky you! Wish it were here ... love that stuff. You captured that kitty beautifully, great pic.
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TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon
Congratulations. Frist blog of the season with dead flowers and snow....
ReplyDeleteI heard about this from a friend who lives in Victoria. She is NOT impressed either. LOL. We're not all that sympathetic here on the best coast, of course.
ReplyDeleteCute post Jen, I know it seems to have just snuck up huh? Too early for this stuff!
ReplyDeleteThat poor sunflower! Talk about frost on the pumpkin! I would welcome a little snow down here in sunny Central Florida. When it's warm outside just doesn't feel like fall, much less Thanksgiving. We have our dinner outside and it's great when the weather cooperates, sunny skies and cool breeze. That's what I'm hoping for on Thursday! Happy Thanksgiving to you!
ReplyDeleteOh no Jen. Nasty old white stuff. Yuck! Poor kitty looks like its not impressed either. I am so not ready for it either but it will come regardless. It just looks so out of place with the pumpkins and the poor sunflower. Stay warm and dry.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you got a little more than frost on the old pumpkin.
ReplyDeleteBreaking up is hard to do. It's not me it's you. No wait, that was supposed to be the other way around wasn't it?
You make a sopping wet, hanging sunflower look beautiful.
Funny ! I guess this is going to be a mean winter
ReplyDeleteYikes, snow for you. I don't want any yet. The sunflower photo is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteNow where do I start? Marydon, you are the lucky ones, we don't do snow here in White Rock, although it is kind of pretty. We usually win the last to get snow contests.
ReplyDeleteJodi, you saw me email, and I am sure you know that we are not impressed either.
Oh Melisa, wayyyyyy to early. Take it back, please!
Hocking Hills, yes warm and dry is good. And no poor kitty was not impressed, neither was his neighbor kitty that stole his spot.
Lori, thank you for the sunflower comment, I see beauty in them also. Apparently some other Bloggers don't. LOL.
Patsy, mean, you betcha.
Crafty, how come we have it, and not you?
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
It's was an amazing dump! My very very old lilac tree came down and I'm not sure it will recover. And yesterday I was at UBC farma nd wish I had my camera to snap all teh pumpkins covered in snow.
ReplyDeleteWe woke up to a Winter Wonderland this morning. This is our third snow since October 27. Each time it has melted within a day... then became warm and sunny and delightful again. Reason tells me that will end all to soon... the warm and sunny part. (sigh)
ReplyDeleteOMG Jen .. I had to come see for myself about the "dumping" . I bet Bootsie isn't impressed either ? hehehe .. oh well, it will melt , right ? .. it is COLD here but the temp is shooting up to 12 and rain is coming then the COLD is back .. sounds rather menopausal to me ? wink wink
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It sure is pretty, Jen! But you can keep it, thank you very much. (Sorry!)
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We've been getting some flakes here too (well more than the ones I usually live with that is...) None sticking so far but we're hoping!
ReplyDeleteAnd btw...first time I've ever heard Mother Nature called a 'dive'...very, very good analogy for her now a days! Kim
And that would be 'diva' not 'dive'...ughh.
ReplyDeleteI love how gingerly cats walk through the snow. And before you stray too far from your loving relationship with Nature, remember that the grass is not necessarily greener on the other side of the border, given our own Seattle snowfall today. LOL
ReplyDeleteI love snow! I love winter- it gives you a new appreciation of spring and green, living things when you're not looking at them everyday- at least for me. That is one reason I moved from Portland OR to Redmond OR- sun and snow with sun, cold winters- I love when spring comes now more than ever!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you Jen,
Tessa
Ha ! You got snow! So sorry..well not really..perhaps it will put you in a Christmas mood:) We have a little snow here..not much..I am sure more will come. Enjoy:)
ReplyDeleteI love the photo of Bootsie in the snow Jen - and the other two as well, but Bootsie just looks SO like our Ceefer cat :)
ReplyDeleteIt's horrible here today - grey and very wet (and we've got decorators in the house, so the house is cold!), but we're forcast snow by the end of the week......but I love snow! :D
I enjoyed reading your creative prose on the early snowfall in our area. I, too, was taken aback until a friend from the prairies wrote that she would have sent me her sympathies but she woke to a minus 28 windchill. :)
ReplyDeleteSurprised to see you have snow already. A portent perhaps of things to come? Best wishes, from still dry in southern Ontario.
ReplyDeleteBootsie's a brave soul venturing out into all that white stuff. Celine won't even cross the threshold onto our well protected balcony.
ReplyDeleteI'm freezing right now. It's so cold inside, my nose is cold and I'm having a hard time typing. I feel like Bob Cratchett. :oÞ
LOL! We've had lots of snow - with more storms on the way... The only thing to do is enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are just wonderful - as usual!
We definitely got a bigger dump of snow today here in Victoria, way too soon. I'm just not ready for this yet...but it has put me into a baking mood. I hope we are not going to have this sort of weather all winter. Give me rain instead please!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering how you were coping down there with all that SNOW:)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...that was hilarious, Jen...I'm sitting here having a great laugh to myself! It's just a brilliant concept...a Dear Jane letter to Mother Nature..I love it. But I'm afraid it's not working...word has it the Lower Mainland is due for another snowfall tomorrow...more icy roads ahead.!
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the Finn Slough pictures. It's just in behind Steveston and well worth a trip with your camera. I'd advise waiting for a warmer day though...we went again last weekend and the wind off the water was so cold, I could hardly feel my fingers to get any shots!
Love your photos Jen. Sorry about the early snow this year. We are still warm with light rain showers.
ReplyDeleteVery droll! Now I know what my cousins are experiencing - they live in White Rock.
ReplyDeleteWonderful 'first snowfall' shots, Jen. I just posted mine, almost a month after yours. We've been a bit slow to get the white stuff this year--but I'm not complaining about that;-) You have probably received much more of the white-stuff by now. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas;-)
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