We woke up really late on Wednesday, probably because there was total silence as Job had been tucked deep into a thick quilt of snow.
Normally the first we know of an overnight snowfall is the sound of the mini snow plough swooshing slowly down the road, but this has taken everyone by surprise and the snow was knee deep throughout the village and still falling.
Then the powercuts began, the first one lasting almost exactly 24 hours. This is when you realise that those preparations made while the sun was still shining were well worthwhile. Nothing to do but curl up with a good book by candlelight. I love reading but the novelty does wear off after a couple of days.
The snow kept falling and the power supply came and went erratically, sometimes coming back on just as we had lit all the candles, sometimes staying off for hours.
The roofs of the village developed huge crests of snow perched precariously over the pavements and the wind sculpted the snow on the church roof into an angel..........
The roads were blocked by falling trees and one of our neighbours had a call to inform him that his chalet in another village now has a huge tree through the roof.
This is a lovely place to be whatever the weather, older people are checked on to make sure they have warmth and food and those who did venture out came for hot chocolate and cakes. Lots of time spent reminiscing about 'the old days' and predicting a very had and long Winter. I hope they are wrong.
I did venture out yesterday and couldn't believe the amount of fallen trees, many on the main road, the emergency services have worked their socks off clearing them, but there are more overhanging the road precariously . The forests look as if a tornado has blasted its way through.
Well worth the risk though, I came home with armfuls of monogrammed napkins and other lovely textiles to list. All I need now is a constant supply of electricity.
Then the powercuts began, the first one lasting almost exactly 24 hours. This is when you realise that those preparations made while the sun was still shining were well worthwhile. Nothing to do but curl up with a good book by candlelight. I love reading but the novelty does wear off after a couple of days.
The snow kept falling and the power supply came and went erratically, sometimes coming back on just as we had lit all the candles, sometimes staying off for hours.
The roofs of the village developed huge crests of snow perched precariously over the pavements and the wind sculpted the snow on the church roof into an angel..........
This is a lovely place to be whatever the weather, older people are checked on to make sure they have warmth and food and those who did venture out came for hot chocolate and cakes. Lots of time spent reminiscing about 'the old days' and predicting a very had and long Winter. I hope they are wrong.
I did venture out yesterday and couldn't believe the amount of fallen trees, many on the main road, the emergency services have worked their socks off clearing them, but there are more overhanging the road precariously . The forests look as if a tornado has blasted its way through.
Well worth the risk though, I came home with armfuls of monogrammed napkins and other lovely textiles to list. All I need now is a constant supply of electricity.
Cynthia, I so agree a little snow would not be a deterrent when it comes to an armful of French linen, although your pics show more than a "little snow".
ReplyDeleteWe are experiencing the exact opposite, hot days with lots of sunshine. It seems summer has come early and with a vengeance.
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ReplyDeleteBest wishes LuvL
Your gorgeous grandson must be thriving in the sunshine!
ReplyDeleteI was really saddened to hear that during the height of the recent snowstorm an engineer died as he battled to reconnect the power supply that travels through the mountain forests for long distances. One of his colleagues is still in a coma while another was severely burned. I will never moan about power cuts again, I would much rather spend a couple more days without electricity.
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