Here they call this a skiff of snow, I call it beautiful in any amount.
Apparently it’s a regional phrase, you might not have heard it before.
A real honest to goodness Western Canada colloquialism.
That makes you a honorary Canadian.
eh….
Happy Sunday.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
We use the term skiff of snow. I do believe the word skiff originated in Scotland. We had a skiff of snow a couple of weeks ago, and we are waiting for more to arrive.
ReplyDeleteI don't believe we have named our snow but I love this name...we have had our skiff as well...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. I always think snowfall are beautiful , if I don't have to go out in them. lol. Here, in Iowa, we use the term "skiff of snow", too.
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A skiff eh? Never heard of it. The photos are so calming and beautiful. Happy Sunday!!
ReplyDeleteSeveral other blog friends are getting snow today. Lovely pics, Jen.
ReplyDeleteSkiff....sounds so pretty. I can't wait to hear what you are going to call it when you get a dump of snow lol.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if the snow we got yesterday would have qualified as a skiff, but it was the fluffiest stuff I've ever seen.
ReplyDeleteWe use the phrase "a skiff of snow" in Wyoming too.
ReplyDeleteJen girl we actually call it a "skiff" here too in eastern Ontario .. and we actually called it that when I lived in Nova Scotia .. so I'm giggling here thinking I have broken your regional placement of the funny description .. can we talk "beans on toast" not being only a British meal? hehehehe
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PS Gorgeous photo girl !
Skiffs exist in Wyoming, too.
ReplyDeleteWe get skiffs of snow, but those little skiffs add up rather quickly into heaps... just ask my shovel! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to remember that word...skiff, if and when we have snow! Your pictures are just beautiful!
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Jane
a skiff of snow would be the perfect portion for me, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI've not heard that word either, but can't wait till we get our own skiff here in Virginia!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your Sunday!
It’s an honor Jen. Thank you. On a sad note Flower Lady Lorraine’s husband passed this morning. I believe you exchange comments on your blogs and thought you might not know. Beautiful pictures today. A skiff, eh . . .
ReplyDeleteWe call it a skiff of snow here in the Maritimes too Jen! :) Beautiful photos. I also enjoyed your previous post with the gift tags. Sweet.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of the term Skiff of snow! We don't have much in the line of skiffs in Oklahoma! ha
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos.
Judy
We say "skiff" too, and we were hoping for that amount this week end, but no such luck. Your photos do the snow honor.
ReplyDeleteIt sure looks pretty. You're going to have lots of photo ops this winter! The snow photos would make such beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteHmmmm....I think I call that a tease of snow. ;)
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
Your photos are lovely to look at.
ReplyDeleteI love your skiff of snow, Jen. I would love to have some snow. Nothing but rain here the last few days. UGH!!!
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Laura
We don't get a skiff of snow, but we do get sprinklings and dustings. And then we get walloped with blizzards.
ReplyDeleteReally? had no idea that was a western thing. I'm going to have to mention it to people here and see if they've ever heard of it.
ReplyDeleteeh.. we say skiff of snow here in Minnesota:)
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