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Cold Again – CFFC

Dan Antion
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Cee is on a break, so she just let her CFFC Challenges from last week run again. The CFFC challenge was/is:

“Anything that makes you feel cold”

Last week, I mined the archive for pictures that made me feel cold. Many of you agreed. Since the past two mornings have started with me walking with the temperature at 20°f (-7°c), I thought I could snap some new cold images. I hope you agree.

Veterans Park under a healthy layer of frost
“Good morning. It’s kinda cold out here. I could use some fuel for the old boiler.”
I had to kneel down for this. The ground was cold.
Snowblower pointed out. Testing the headlight.
We are looking at the end of autumn
Sammy and Smokey are cold. It’s 20°f (-7°c)
Linus’s pumpkin patch. We cut the pumpkins in half and they’ve been eaten
Heavy frost on the log racks
The birdbath is frozen. The snow stake is so I don’t hit it with the snowblower.
Cow – munching
These guys got a late start, but heading south
This guy is trying to hide in the tall grass
No shadow for this guy
Puddle in the park
Blue Jay in bare tree
At half staff in honor of Rosalyn Carter

75 responses to “Cold Again – CFFC”

  1. Miriam Hurdle Avatar
    Miriam Hurdle

    It’s cold here also but not as cold. I love your squirrels, Dan.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Miriam. You’re in the same climate with Cee. We tend to run a little colder in the winter over here.

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      1. Miriam Hurdle Avatar
        Miriam Hurdle

        You’re welcome, Dan. Cee is 23 miles south of where we are. We have frost. No snow yet.

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  2. Oddment Avatar
    Oddment

    We got a jolt of winter yesterday, and these pictures fit in nicely. We’d best get used to it, yes? That’s an impressive shot of the blue jay; I can’t imagine one of those sitting still for a portrait — you must have promised him a peanut. I love the image of the curving road in late autumn.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That might be one of the blue jays that visits our yard – I wasn’t very far from home. I don’t toss peanuts onto other people’s property. Squirrels and blue jays do not understand. That curving road is the one from which you can now see the railroad bridge. Look for that photo later this week.

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      1. Oddment Avatar
        Oddment

        Oh, yes, I can believe the jays and the squirrels don’t like it much that you won’t throw peanuts wherever they want you to. You’d think by now they’d know. I like that road even better now that I know it leads to that view of the trestle! I will certainly be looking for that!

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          It’s one of the few roads that runs along the river where you can actually see the water. It’s not the safest road, or the most well maintained, but I take it now and then just for the view.

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  3. Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread Avatar
    Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

    Same temps here, and thanks for the reminder that I need to put my snow stakes out. Happy Monday!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Get t5hem in before the ground freezes, Judy (I missed that cut-off once).

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  4. Ginger Salvatore Avatar
    Ginger Salvatore

    Yessireebob, those pictures look cold! It’s the same here. Sammy and Smokey and the rest of the beggars are no fools….they’re right there waiting for their peanuts!

    Frost covered grass and leaves that crunch when walked on….no mistaking that winter is just around the corner.

    I’m surprised not to see a little head poking out of the woodpile!

    Love the “puddle” and that’s a magnificent shot of the bluejay.

    Old Glory, rain or shine, snow or heat, half staff, always flying proud. Ginger

    Sent from my iPad

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Ginger. We haven’t see “whack-a-mole” yet, but I’m guessing she’s getting ready to set up housekeeping. I think it’s too hot in there during the summer.

      The frost gave way to rain yesterday, but I think we’re in for plenty of frost this week.

      I hope you have a great week.

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  5. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    The sky is vivid blue behind the jay. Nice cold photos!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Jennie. Blue skies seem better on cold days.

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      1. Jennie Avatar
        Jennie

        They do! Best to you, Dan.

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  6. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
    Liz Gauffreau

    I can’t get over how fat Sammy is! Our squirrels aren’t nearly that plump. Must be their peanut-free diet. ;)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      These guys are constantly foraging in the yard, in addition to begging at the door. I think they prefer bulking up to storage, although there are some skinny ones who bury some of the peanuts.

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      1. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
        Liz Gauffreau

        :D

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  7. Rivergirl Avatar
    Rivergirl

    You seem to be having colder weather than us. We’ve seen a few frosts but no ice. Love that you have a chunky squirrel mail delivery.. so cute.
    ❤️

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      He might be offended by “chunky” but…

      I seem to remember us having colder weather than you guys last year. Maybe I need to put an arrow on the roof, pointing to Maine.

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      1. Rivergirl Avatar
        Rivergirl

        That’s okay. But thanks for the thought…

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  8. Dale Avatar
    Dale

    We had a few cold days at the end of last week and should expect just a couple mornings under freezing temps this week. I’ll take it while it lasts because it’s just a question of time!
    Lovely images.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I’m sure it won’t take long to get you to freezing (and below).

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      1. Dale Avatar
        Dale

        Oh, we’ve hit the below freezing points (and will a couple times this week) but I’ll still enjoy the break for now :)

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  9. circadianreflections Avatar
    circadianreflections

    It’s 13 degrees F here right now. I won’t be making my trip to the mailbox for hours yet. Brrrr!
    I saw an Elephant munching, your Blue Jay looked more like a Golden Jay in that lovely light and perspective, and the squirrel on the railing looks so fat and fluffy with its winter coat.
    Stay warm and have a great week.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      You can have this record, every time, Deborah :-) At 13f, I don’t go for my walk.

      I was thinking about an elephant. I wasn’t sure it was heavy enough. I had to look up Golden Jay (then I had to refine that to ‘bird’ because I didn’t know Golden Jay was a thing). I’ve never seen one of those around here, that I know of. They are beautiful. Sammy thanks you for attributing his fat and fluffy look to his winter coat ;-)

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      1. circadianreflections Avatar
        circadianreflections

        I don’t think the Golden Jaybird is here in the States, but it’s pretty one too.

        LOL! It’s just winter weight! 😂🐿

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  10. John Hric Avatar
    John Hric

    Tradition has it that when the leaf does not see its shadow one must hibernate until Groundhogs Day… Happy Monday.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Haha – I like that tradition, John.

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  11. lois Avatar
    lois

    Our temp this morning was 44–feels like 37–so cold for Florida, but not like you get–twenty degrees already?! Way too cold for this former cold-weather gal.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      You’ve let your blood get to thin, Lois. Maybe vacation back in The Garden State this winter.

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      1. lois Avatar
        lois

        Dan–you are so funny. Yes, that’ll happen…😆

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  12. John W. Howell Avatar
    John W. Howell

    Cold for sure

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      20f is generally the lower limit for my walks, John. That was because we felt the sidewalk was too cold for the dogs’ feet. I’ll have to see if I stay inside during all the cold snaps.

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      1. John W. Howell Avatar
        John W. Howell

        Get on a pair of LL Beans and go for it.

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          I can do that :-)

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          1. John W. Howell Avatar
            John W. Howell

            😁

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  13. quiall Avatar
    quiall

    Your temperatures are a little colder than ours but your pictures definitely made me shiver! I’m just gonna go sit in front of my fireplace now and have a cup of tea. Burr

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Our temperatures will be all over the map this week, Pam, but we know they are heading lower as we move into December. Enjoy that fire and that tea.

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  14. Rebecca Budd Avatar
    Rebecca Budd

    You have captured the essence of cold. BRRRR….

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Rebecca. I know you understand what cold feels like, and I think these photos remind us of those feelings.

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      1. Rebecca Budd Avatar
        Rebecca Budd

        I sometimes miss the bitter cold of winter that I experienced in Northern Manitoba. To feel the sunshine through minus 40 C is an unforgettable experience. But, I love Vancouver and the mild winters.

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          Vancouver is a beautiful city, Rebecca. I hope to visit again at some point.

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  15. GP Avatar
    GP

    I usually have to use the AC to feel cold, but you changed that here, Dan!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Sorry to send that chill, GP. But that is was Cee asked for.

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      1. GP Avatar
        GP

        Don’t be sorry; after 52 years down here, I welcome a chill!!

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          :-)

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  16. dweezer19 Avatar
    dweezer19

    Since when are there blocks in comments? 😮That squirrel looks about to pop. Brrrrr… bundle up Dan.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I’ve been seeing the blocks in other people’s blogs for about two weeks, Cheryl. I wasn’t sure when they would make their way here, but it’s nothing I’ve done. Some of the squirrels are gathers and some like to bulk up for the winter. We have lots of protection against the cold.

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      1. dweezer19 Avatar
        dweezer19

        I’ve just thought of a new name for our ‘happiness engineers’ .They once were Gumby’s nemesis’. 😉

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          :-)

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  17. Cee Neuner Avatar
    Cee Neuner

    I’m really loving your new images this week. We’ve been in the 20s the past few mornings. So I completely understand why you took some photos :D :D

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It was the perfect challenge to repeat with new photos, Cee. 20s are cold, but I still walk. When I see the teens, I think twice.

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  18. Author Jan Sikes Avatar
    Author Jan Sikes

    More great images, and they succeeded in matching the prompt. Now I feel cold. Glad to see Rosalyn Carter honored.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Jan. Mother Nature decided to make it easy for me to double-down on images that make you feel cold. I feel bad for Jimmy Carter. I’m not sure he’ll know what to do without Rosalyn.

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  19. memadtwo Avatar
    memadtwo

    Those squirrels look like they have plenty of padding to help them deal with the cold! (K)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      The gray squirrel likes to remind us that the camera adds a few ounces, Kerfe ;-)

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      1. memadtwo Avatar
        memadtwo

        Ah yes, I’d forgotten that…

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  20. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    Those squirrels do look cold – good thing they have you helping them out. After a gorgeous Fall and three of four perfect holiday weekend weather days, we got snow followed by freezing rain last night … and so it begins.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      We had a dusting of snow last night. Just enough to remind us that it’s coming. The squirrels in our neighborhood lost almost 10 trees (including several oak trees) this past year. Three houses right around us have gone from having trees to a lifeless green lawn. More than ever, I think we have to help them.

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      1. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        We have four less trees in my neighbor/my yards this Fall and I thought that was bad for them. The squirrels and birds have moved on, but it was rough on them, I’m sure. I feel badly that I’ve not gotten to the Park in three days as we had freezing rain then a snow squall went through – tomorrow’s not looking too good either.

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          After the rain on Monday into Tuesday, we had beggars at every door.

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          1. Linda Schaub Avatar
            Linda Schaub

            I’ve not made it to the Park for three days – my poor pals are wondering what happened, but we had freezing rain Sunday, then snow – the paths are no double slick. Tomorrow for sure.

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            1. Dan Antion Avatar
              Dan Antion

              I’m sure they’ll forgive you. No sense getting hurt.

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  21. Teagan Riordain Geneviene Avatar
    Teagan Riordain Geneviene

    Dan, the road with golden trees is superb. Hugs.

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  22. kzmcb Avatar
    kzmcb

    It looks cold and bleak. Good choices.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks.

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  23. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    The puddle in the park looks especially uninviting.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Our dog, Maddie and our first dog, Mitzi would have loved to walk out on that and break the ice. Mitzi used to smack the ice with her paws until it broke.

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      1. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
        robertawrites235681907

        That is interesting. The ice made her curious. And curiosity only kills cats 🤣😂

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  24. Marsha Avatar
    Marsha

    It’s looking cold there, Dan!

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  25. misifusa Avatar
    misifusa

    I’m feeling frozen now….thanks! :) Off to get a cuppa hot chocolate!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Sorry about those images, but it’s what Cee asked for ;-)

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      1. misifusa Avatar
        misifusa

        I loved them! :) Just teasing you about being cold!! Great photos as always Dan!

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  26. marianallen Avatar
    marianallen

    That blue jay in the bare tree is a breathtaking photo! Brrr–the frozen puddle made me feel cold, for sure.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      So many ways to say “it’s cold outside!”

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