Snowy tales, flaky news

Street view at 8:00 am 
It started snowing Sunday night. Love to see snow falling. Unlike rainfall, snow flakes fall so gently, dreamily. Sometimes they have a sinister feeling too. What are they trying to cover up?

I got up Monday morning to see a bright light in the balcony at 6 in the morning and for a brief moment considered if the aliens have landed!

Everything was covered under a pristine white blanket of snow. So, what's the French word for snow? I have classes this week and will resort to miming and nodding my head a lot after this long break, which incidentally I do even during normal conversation:-).

We've spent 2 days walking to school and back in the snow. It was fun and a lot of hard work pushing the pram. Especially when I had to do my grocery shopping, a great shoulder workout. And lil G is not so little any more.

Thankfully, lil G has decided she is no longer a baby and so we are leaving the pram behind from tomorrow. And starting for school like 45 minutes early :-) Today the sun has come out and the snow is a-melting. It feels slushy to walk on. Leaving you with some more pictures. How's the weather in your place?

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  1. Aparna16 January 2013 at 15:22

    I had a Xmas postcard once which I treasured for a long long time. One of those old-fashioned ones showing a snowy village scene, reindeers and sleigh-bells and thatched cottages. Your first photo reminds me of that! So dreamy and beautiful...love it!! I can guess it must be hard getting to school, shopping etc.
    The weather here? Much better now. warmer for sure. But they predict rain and fog from tomm...let's see...

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    1. Chatty Wren17 January 2013 at 06:48

      Thanks, here I have to convince lil G that it is indeed morning when we are setting out. Glad you're having a warmer weather there, I would've thought that builders would've installed radiators and wall-heaters in buildings, at least in the modern ones.

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  2. Anonymous16 January 2013 at 16:36

    Its raining here.. I love the day it snows, the fresh snow on the ground like white carpet that feels so soft as you walk but the after days are horrible with slippery glass like pavements...

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    1. Chatty Wren17 January 2013 at 06:50

      Yes, I love snow too, if I don't have to go out in it:)

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  3. Unknown16 January 2013 at 16:50

    I know exactly what you mean! Yesterday, when I woke up (my son woke me up, actually :p ) the sky seemed to be glowing white! Sure enough, there was snow on all the roofs around, the backyard, the streets...it was something! And then it snowed some more. I loved looking at the snowflakes gently drop to ground - beautiful!

    Hey, I'll post those heated discussion links when replying to your comment - just a heads up! :)

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    1. Chatty Wren17 January 2013 at 06:52

      Yes, it is almost mesmerizing, to watch snow fall gently. Thanks, I'll wait for you to put them up!

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  4. Divya16 January 2013 at 22:04

    Mumbai is perennially hot!! It gets a little cold at night but nothing below 16 degrees :( I wish in UK for a vacation - it was chilly there but it did not snow at all :( :( I want to go to a place where there is snowfall NOW!!

    I feel jealous :D :D

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    1. Chatty Wren17 January 2013 at 06:53

      Hey Divya, don't feel jealous, 16 degrees is my ideal temperature. I can understand Mumbai is v. hot, but snow is another extreme.

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  5. Anonymous17 January 2013 at 05:50

    Loved the way you expressed your thoughts about snow fall...
    So do you guys have snow ball fight?
    LOL at the pic
    No snow here in Noida ;) and that as per me is good weather :)

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    1. Chatty Wren17 January 2013 at 06:55

      Thanks ZM, lil G does not like snow much, she was asking me when this winter will get over. Big G made snow balls on the way back home. Heard it's not as cold as it was a few weeks ago Delhi side.

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  6. Anonymous17 January 2013 at 09:29

    Yeah, much better than before...actually it's a ice pleasant weather here as of now...

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    1. Chatty Wren17 January 2013 at 10:08

      Am happy to hear that ZM:) We have a prediction for more snow:(

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  7. Uma17 January 2013 at 10:43

    Loved your weather description and pics..weather here is chilly but its more wind than chill which makes it seem worse. But, of course, I like it :-) and Divya, Mumbai was quite pleasant I should say..at least not hot! :-)

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    1. Chatty Wren18 January 2013 at 11:07

      Thanks Uma! Walking in the snow is my exercise for the day. I love B'lore weather at all times!!

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  8. Anonymous17 January 2013 at 18:00

    I *loovvvveeee* snow. And i was lucky to be in USA during feb a few yrs back and see a snow storm. Will never forget all my life.
    Only drawback-i hate cold weather.go figure!!

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    1. Chatty Wren18 January 2013 at 11:09

      I understand, snow is great when you are inside looking out, then I love snow too. These days, using it as an exercise option, pushing a pram through it is pretty hard work:)

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  9. Anonymous18 January 2013 at 12:08

    Beautiful pics! Snow always fascinates me, but I have never had a chance to experience snowfall in reality. I would love to someday! :)

    The picture on the left - the house covered in snow - in the bottom-most photograph in your post - it is way too beautiful. Looks just like a picture postcard. :)

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  10. Chatty Wren18 January 2013 at 12:33

    Thanks TGND! It's great to experience snow for the first time. I saw it when we visited Shimla:) It's pretty much of an inconvenience practically speaking. But v. romantic and charming when you are in a warm place looking out:)

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