Snow is falling, the wind is howling, trees are cracking, and I'm shocked we still have power. Last night we got about 5" of accumulated snow over the course of about seven hours. Today we've had that much again in half that time. The wind is really violent and there is little visibility.
FH and I have agreed that our usual plan of shoveling as snow falls just isn't going to work this time. We're staying inside until tomorrow sometime. He's been home all afternoon, working via the desktop computer. The plan for tomorrow is the same.
For anyone interested in statistics the current rate of snowfall is approximately 1-3" per hour and the temperature is 22F (-6C) with a wind chill of 6F (-14C). The wind is blowing at 30 mph. We can expect anywhere from 13" to 19" of snow before the storm is over.
While FH is working I've been playing with minis. I'm laying slate tiles on the porch. I've never done this before, so I'm not too sure I'm happy with it. Time will tell though.
I'm using the same method that Casey used for one of her
current projects. Follow the link over to her place if you would like details. I'm using larger "pieces of slate" though. Every slate porch I've ever seen has large slate slabs instead of small ones. Plus it makes the work go a bit faster.
While I'm at it, here's last night's progress on "Rose Cuttings." I should finish the small rose and the buds tonight. I might even get back to the stems and leaves.
I'm going to go back to work on the porch. Hopefully the slate will be finished tonight. I also need to put up the remaining interior trim. It's painted and should be dry by now. Tomorrow I will finish up any final details on slate and then start the stonework along the base. I should see about making some steps too.
I hope everyone in this line of storms stays safe and warm!
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