Ten Degrees Too Early

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November 14, 2014

I am always excited to ride in the first snow but wasn’t expecting it for another month.

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Snow falls before leaves
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Snow falls before leaves

I am always excited to ride in the first snow but wasn’t expecting it for another month.

First snow
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First snow
Vacancy
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Vacancy
Why it’s only a skiff
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Why it’s only a skiff
Day two
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Day two

I told the kids not to expect a snow day. I was wrong.

A lot more snow today
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A lot more snow today
Proof of life
Proof of life
From my office
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From my office

It is still piling up.

Narnia
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Narnia

Bike paths are quick to disappear when it snows. I’ve transitioned to slower sidewalk riding.

Snow at the end of day two
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Snow at the end of day two

Skiers made a mess of my trail. Rude. Almost impossible to ride now.

Day three
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Day three

Instead of the usual quick melt we’ve gone straight to a deep freeze, keeping our record November snowfall around a bit longer.

A bit nippy
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A bit nippy

I love the fire mist, cold be damned.

Goose brigade
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Goose brigade
Hoar frost
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Hoar frost

I have to wade through snow in dress shoes for a backlit frost picture so you’d better love it.

Fellow crazy person
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Fellow crazy person

“I need to prove I’m not the only crazy one,” I say as he passes.

“These conditions are terrible,” he answers.

“Oh, but it’s beautiful,” I call after him.

Burning bush
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Burning bush
At least there’s a path again
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At least there’s a path again

I am glad the ski ruts have been smoothed out.

Day four
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Day four
White beach
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White beach
Fog and a bridge
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Fog and a bridge
Winter-Autumn
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Winter-Autumn

Wautumn? I’m not sure what to call this season. I hope we get a chance to rake up our leaves.

Float the river
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Float the river
No rope swingers
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No rope swingers
Face the day
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Face the day

It sure is great to ride this way each day.

Day five
Day five

Bumpy ice: not my favorite thing but no less the best way to get to work.