Skywatch Friday: Winter!

 Anyone who knows me knows how much I hate winter especially the cold, wet stuff.


I will admit, however, that it is really beautiful.  I can say that now that we're old retired folks who don't have anywhere to go when the roads are snow packed and icy.


Colorado is still in the midst of a pretty severe drought.  We needs lots more of the white stuff on the ground.  (Secretly I'm counting down the days until summer.)

Happy Skywatch Friday!

Comments

Spare Parts and Pics said…
Oh wow, these are gorgeous photos! You may not love winter, but you sure photograph it well!
January 14, 2021 at 3:50 PM
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Just keep that nasty old white stuff in Colorado.
January 14, 2021 at 4:26 PM
Jim said…
Beautiful winter shots.
January 14, 2021 at 5:17 PM
Small City Scenes said…
Beautiful wintery shots. I'm sure you need the moisture when it melts
MB
January 14, 2021 at 5:57 PM
Pisi Prkl said…
Looks nice but is not always a pleasure to live with.
January 14, 2021 at 6:14 PM
Light and Voices said…
Greetings and Salutations! Ellen, I secretly count the days until Spring too.
January 15, 2021 at 4:06 PM
Klara said…
yes, looks gorgeous but can complicate life.
January 16, 2021 at 3:01 PM
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