surviving another south dakota winter

[fizzgig]

life is as messy as ever but i still get some good pics from time to time





another three or so months and i can go far afield again!

[dem4decades]

1. Beautiful. But i don't know if i could do it.

[fizzgig]

2. i think i'm as far north as i can be and still survive winter

it's my second winter up here and i'd forgotten (or blocked out) that february meant weeks of waking up to a real feel of -25. i'm pretty resilient until this time of year and then i just start crying and whining.

[Rorey]

4. Crying and whining and shivering

I grew up in North Dakota and can't bear the thought of spending any part of winter there. I've been in Colorado for a LONG time now. It does get cold here, but it's nothing like it was up there. I went back for a visit in January once and I honestly think my bones froze for the entire week I was there. I mean, I could never get warm.

It just wasn't where I was meant to be. I'm *home* now.

[fizzgig]

5. i'm a colorado native

i don't know what kills me more: the ass biting cold or the fact that i can go a week without seeing anything in the sky but clouds.

[elleng]

3. HEY FIZZ!!!

[fizzgig]

6. my friend!!!!

[Wellstone ruled]

7. Aw Geez,grew up in North Western Wisconsin

remember many a morning of -25 to-52 below. That cold bugger was Xmas morning 1962 . Traveled eastern SoDak for many a year,the only thing that slows the wind down are the state tree of North Dakota the Telephone pole. Oh btw,notice you are about to tie the record of Snow fall in again. 1968-69 winter with 177 inches. That one was a real ugly winter. Especially along the Ridge,

[GeoWilliam750]

10. There is not only the state tree to block the wind, but also the state plant...

Also known as a double strand of barbed wire (sometimes by the feel of the wind, you can tell if it is a single strand)

[Wellstone ruled]

12. The North Pole is on the

other side of that double strand.

[Adsos Letter]

8. I really like these.

I especially like the second one. What a beautifully composed photo. It feels like I could step right into that scene, and the color is gorgeous.

And hi! Great to see you posting!

[KY_EnviroGuy]

9. Nice serene shots. Thanks!

Hell, my feet don't thaw out 'till spring here in north-central Kentucky..... ......

[GeoWilliam750]

11. Beautiful photos

It is amazing how beautiful the stark barrenness can be

And yes, it is also amazing how the wind goes right through you

[mnhtnbb]

13. Boy, it looks COLD in those shots!

Nice to see you post, fizzgig!