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We’re Still Cold — CFFC

Dan Antion
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One week after returning from a short trip, and I forgot Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge. I normally schedule this post on Sunday evening. Oops. Let’s see what she gave us:

This week our topic is Things that are Cold. Please feel free to use either new or archived photos for this challenge.

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge

I’m going to break through the ice forming over the archive this morning and see what I can find.

Black squirrel
“Good morning. It’s pretty cold. I’m hoping for breakfast”
Flag
Standing proud in the cold
Just watching them makes me cold
Nice cold outline
“I’ve been foraging, but my nose is cold. Can I have a peanut?”
Maddie ignored the cold but loved the wind.
Birds eating on ground
“They put out a nice spread here.”
Water drops
Ice from the freezing rain is melting
hedges crushed under snow
On the left is/was a very nice row of hedges
I like how the ice formed in the shape of a leaf
Snow bunny
This bunny lives under our porch. She/he comes out to eat, but hides here.
We’re starting to see the sun behind the flag in the morning

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81 responses to “We’re Still Cold — CFFC”

  1. Rivergirl Avatar
    Rivergirl

    Snow bunnies and snow covered squirrel are not going to like this week. We’re supposed to get a foot. It’s crazy…

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Yikes – a foot of snow in April. Good luck. We’re looking at a week of rain.

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      1. Rivergirl Avatar
        Rivergirl

        We had so little all winter I don’t really mind…

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  2. GP Avatar
    GP

    Love the photos, Dan. It’s good to see Maddie again. The sun coming up behind the flag is great!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks GP. It’s hard not finding Maddie in the archives. I have a gazilion pictures of her.

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      1. GP Avatar
        GP

        Just as she will be in our hearts.

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          ❤

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  3. cordeliasmom2012 Avatar
    cordeliasmom2012

    That bunny under the porch looks cold, poor thing. I find it interesting that Maddie doesn’t mind the wind – Puppy Cody is ok with cold, but freaks out whenever it’s windy.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      She was the strangest dog, CM. She would stand in the wind and sniff, all while we were hoping she’d pee.

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  4. Ginger Salvatore Avatar
    Ginger Salvatore

    It’s dang cold here too, but at least not below freezing at night.

    Great gallery for the prompt. Love the frosted edges on the leaf and the ducks in the freezing water.

    Sweet Maddie in her warm coat with her feathers flying in the wind, and the squirrel with a snow-covered nose are precious. Always love seeing Maddie.

    I see the Antion Diner is packed as usual!

    Beautiful shot of Old Glory in the morning sun.

    Happy Monday Dan!

    Ginger🦋

    Sent from my iPad

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Antion’s Diner is open for business as usual, Ginger 😉 I walked this morning, still wearing a knit hat, gloves and a winter coat. The toll collectors were waiting for me when I returned.

      I still miss walking with Maddie. We never had a dog that liked windy days as much as she did.

      It looks like a cold and wet week ahead for us. The squirrels were busy stocking up on peanuts. I guess they know what’s coming.

      I hope you have a nice week. Stay warm and dry if you can.

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  5. Avatar
    Anonymous

    Hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend, Dan. And I hope we both can start warming up to higher temps. We were spoiled with above normal temps in February, but March wasn’t quite as nice. We have been getting rain, though, something we need more than the bunnies who have been chomping on the tulip greens and whatever else they can find.

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    1. bikerchick57 Avatar
      bikerchick57

      Well, this is Mary J, not Anonymous. I really dislike WP on the phone.

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    2. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      We had a very nice weekend, Mary, I hope you did, too. We have some tulips that are growing, and some that look like they were put into a salad.

      WP is flipping more and more people into the anonymous bucket these days.

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      1. bikerchick57 Avatar
        bikerchick57

        Yeah, a friend wanted to reply to my last post via his phone and said WP wouldn’t let him. Why do some apps and platforms like WP make navigating and commenting so difficult? No need to respond, don’t think there’s an answer.

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  6. Kim Smyth Avatar
    Kim Smyth

    Just looking at your pictures makes me cold!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It was cold while I was walking this morning, but at least it was not windy.

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  7. lois Avatar
    lois

    Snow Smokey is so cute! Our weather is all over the place. Up to about 80 today and tomorrow and then we have a cold snap–in the 40’s overnight.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      “A cold snap–in the 40’s ???” After Tuesday, our highs are going to be in the 40s.

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      1. lois Avatar
        lois

        You’re having a cold snap, too. 😂

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  8. Bruce@WOTC Avatar
    Bruce@WOTC

    I love that leaf outline shot, as well as the leaf ice formation pic. Since I’m a big Fall/Winter person, I usually am drawn in by icy leaf shots. I saw ducks with umbrellas this morning, but at least we’re about 50 degrees.🙂

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Haha – In January, when it’s in the low 20’s and I see ducks slide into the water like it’s nothing, I cringe. I do like winter, but I don’t like being cold.

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  9. Tails Around the Ranch Avatar
    Tails Around the Ranch

    My goodness! Your images really are chilling to look at…and that pile of snow…holy cow! I think I have to say I rather like the 6 inches at a time storms that melt fairly quickly in the subsequent couple of days. Stay warm.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      As long as we get enough to justify using the snowblower instead of a shovel, I’m good. Even the stuff that’s going to melt requires me to at least clear the sidewalk. Town ordinance.

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  10. Author Jan Sikes Avatar
    Author Jan Sikes

    You captured the cold perfectly in these photos, Dan!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Jan. I hope it’s nice and warm where you are.

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  11. circadianreflections Avatar
    circadianreflections

    That leaf in the ice was cool with its icy patterns.

    We’re still cold too. We had snow, hail, and rain Saturday into Sunday. Thankfully by noon yesterday the sun peeked out so we didn’t need to shovel.

    Winter is definitely going out like a lion here.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Yeah, spring is going to have to get tough and kick winter to the curb here. We’ll be stuck in the 30 – 40 range this week, with a bunch of rain coming.

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      1. circadianreflections Avatar
        circadianreflections

        Ours is weird we’re jumping from low’s of 24 to a high tomorrow of 65 it says then back down to a high of 39 by week’s end.
        Spring can be all over the place can’t it. Stay dry and warm!

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          Wow. That’s crazy.

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      2. Author Jan Sikes Avatar
        Author Jan Sikes

        Not bad. In the 70s today but very windy.

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  12. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    All seasons have their perks, but I have to admit, I generally rank Winter at the bottom. Your pics, though, are a nice reminder of some things I like about it. Good round-up, Dan!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Paul. I’m ready for some nice warm days. They aren’t coming this week, but I’m ready.

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  13. Gwen M. Plano Avatar
    Gwen M. Plano

    You’ve some great photos, Dan. Saturday was beautiful here and I even put out some flowers. Then we had an unexpected snowstorm that night. Sunday warmed up but fell back into freezing temps. It’s a wild time of the year! 😊

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I guess that’s what you get for putting out flowers, Gwen ;-) We have a “chance of snow” in the forecast, but I think it’s going to be mostly rain this week. I hope you have a good one.

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  14. Ally Bean Avatar
    Ally Bean

    Yep, you’ve embodied cold with your photos. Will this winter ever end?

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Ally. I don’t know about winter ending. I’m setting out some vitamins for spring. She needs to kick winter to the curb.

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  15. Cee Neuner Avatar
    Cee Neuner

    I definitely would say you are still cold. Terrific photos Dan :D

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Cee – We are still cold here. Waiting for warm spring showers, but…

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  16. Mae Clair Avatar
    Mae Clair

    We have a fire crackling in the hearth as I type this (chilly and damp here), so I’m glad I’m cozy inside after perusing your collection of photos, Dan. 😆

    I really love the one of Smokie (is that Smokie?) with the snow on him!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      We could use a nice warm fire today, Mae. We call all the black squirrels “Smokey” and all the gray ones “Sammy” (that’s a long story). Unless there is something unusual enough to give them individual names. Last year, we had a very small one who remained small. We called him “Baby Smoke” We name some of the birds, too.

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  17. hilarymb Avatar
    hilarymb

    Hi Dan – we’re meant to be wet – but thankfully have had a lovely sunny day … just very glad it’s not your cold! Excellent to see Maddie again … cheers Hilary

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Hilary.

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  18. Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread Avatar
    Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

    I’m glad I didn’t drain the snowblower because it looks like I’ll be using it either Wednesday or Thursday. Here we go again – knock, knock, winter says hello. :-) Thank. you for the Maddie photo and the smile.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thank Judy. Maddie certainly had her moments in the sun.

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  19. Kymber Hawke Avatar
    Kymber Hawke

    Hi, Dan! We’re starting to warm up a little bit. Hope your weather does the same and soon! Loved the photos!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      We’ll be off and on warm and cold this week. Sooner or later, it will flip.

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  20. Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com Avatar
    Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com

    I love the leaf outlined with frost… but that squirrel with the icy nose is adorable.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      The squirrel was hard to resist.

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  21. Oddment Avatar
    Oddment

    We don’t have to look far for cold here this week. They speak of snow. I wish they were April-Fooling, but they’re probably not. Your winter leaves here are gorgeous, but that snow-nosed squirrel is just a con. He knows exactly how he looks and is probably wondering if maybe it’s worth TWO peanuts. Ducks on ice will make me shiver every time. Forgetting a bit of routine is a sure sign that a short trip was a great getaway.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Haha – I think you’re right about that squirrel. He probably picked up some snow and packed it on his nose. They always get a peanut tossed to them, and then we throw out a handful that they can return to. I like your explanation as to why I forgot. I hope it warms up for both of us soon.

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  22. John W. Howell Avatar
    John W. Howell

    That squirrel with snow on his nose is the best shot. Good ones, Dan

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks John. He is a cutie.

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      1. John W. Howell Avatar
        John W. Howell

        😊

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  23. memadtwo Avatar
    memadtwo

    Those squirrels always warm my heart. It is cold today! They deserve another peanut! (K)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      They thank you (and they did get extras).

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  24. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
    Liz Gauffreau

    I love the foraging squirrel! He knows which side his bread is buttered on (so to speak).

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      He does, Liz. Nothing like knocking on the door.

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  25. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    Great job on the prompt, Dan. More cold on the way this week, I think you’ll miss the snow.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I hope so, Jennie.

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  26. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    We have some snow or wintry precip (they’re not sure) on Wednesday and Thursday. Oh joy, especially when we were close to 70 degrees a few days in February. Smoky with his snowy nose describes “cold” perfectly. Our squirrels are starting to lose their chubby physiques.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Ours have slimmed down a bit, too. I hope our wet week arrives in the form of rain, but I’ll take whatever we get. It won’t be long until we’re hiding from the heat.

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      1. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        It is raining very hard here now, but I think the volatile weather later tonight will stop at the state line and not come to SE Michigan. I do hate when we seem to bypass Spring and land in Summer’s heat and humidity.

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          It’s been raining here since 6:00 pm

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          1. Linda Schaub Avatar
            Linda Schaub

            This wacky weather is not the weather you or I grew up with.

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            1. Dan Antion Avatar
              Dan Antion

              It is not. It’s not even the weather I grew accustomed to in Connecticut.

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            2. Linda Schaub Avatar
              Linda Schaub

              A fellow blogger in her mid 60s moved to North Carolina in 2023 after living in Connecticut her entire life. She loved the snow and had written how the last few years were so different from the Connecticut Winters she was accustomed to while growing up, remembering heavy snow blanketing her area, trudging through the woods in high boots, but not any longer.

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            3. Dan Antion Avatar
              Dan Antion

              No. We haven’t had multiple 6″ or more snowfalls in any one year for the past several years, and we haven’t had any really big drops. I remember in the mid-90s, the ground having snow cover from Christmas Eve through early April.

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            4. Linda Schaub Avatar
              Linda Schaub

              I grew up in Oakville, Ontario and it was the same for us too. We lived on a crescent and my dad had a VW Beetle and it was often covered over, looking like an igloo when he went to go to work in the morning.

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  27. Avatar
    Anonymous

    Definitely not cold here, but we did get a day of rain Easter Sunday. Does that count? I enjoyed the winter photos and, of course, the Maddie sighting.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That counts!

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  28. I. J. Khanewala Avatar
    I. J. Khanewala

    Looks pretty cold. Late snap?

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Yes, but I never trust March to really usher in spring, and we have had snow in April on more than one occasion.

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  29. dweezer19 Avatar
    dweezer19

    I love that ice edged leaf! Those poor little frosted critters though. So glad to be back in the land of constant 70-80. 😉

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      You are lucky to have those temps, Cheryl.

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      1. dweezer19 Avatar
        dweezer19

        And we know it..

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  30. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    HI Dan, the colours in the icy pond picture are spectacular.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I’m glad you like that, Robbie.

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      1. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
        robertawrites235681907

        ❄️🫧

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  31. Kirt D Tisdale Avatar
    Kirt D Tisdale

    You succeeded in sharing a Brrrrr feeling!! Great pics!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Kirt.

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