HERE WE GO AGAIN!

This is neither a Thankful Thursday post nor an April Fool’s joke. This is what is happening right now in SW Virginia. If we weren’t amused last time, you can imagine how we feel this time. The forecast for today was sleet turning to rain. Instead it turned out to be snow turning to sleet turning back to snow, and it just keeps getting heavier and coming down faster. We are now under a Winter Weather Advisory. When is Spring coming?

I’ve never tried adding video to a post, so I apologize that this probably doesn’t work in a way to which you’re accustomed. Click on Snow Day 1 for the first short video. When it concludes, use your browser’s back button to return to this page. You can then click on Snow Day 2 for the second video.

Enjoy or not. As much as I hate the phrase, “It is what it is.”

Snow Day 1

Snow Day 2

 

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April 4, 2013 by Backstory 18

18 Responses

  1. Maxwell, Faraday & Allie says:
    April 6, 2013 at 1:19 am

    Holy moley! We can sure sympathize! (But we’re glad we seem to be out of it now *crossing paws*)

    Reply
  2. The Island Cats says:
    April 5, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    Mother Nature is playing one mean joke!!

    Reply
  3. Colehaus Cats says:
    April 5, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    Nope. Somethings definitely amiss there! Stay toasty and have a good snuggling weekend! Purrs…

    Reply
  4. Timmy Tomcat says:
    April 5, 2013 at 10:22 am

    Well here in PA the sun is TRYING to come out! Still chilly though!
    Sending warm purrs to ya!

    Reply
  5. Whisppy says:
    April 5, 2013 at 4:28 am

    This will probably sound crazy, but we have been having awfully hot and humid weather so your snow looks mighty appealing to us! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Spitty the Kitty says:
    April 5, 2013 at 1:03 am

    Wow–that is totally CRAZY! We, on the other hand, have had the DRIEST January-March EVER. Sun, sun, and more sun (though we had an eesy bit of drizzle today). Go figure!

    Reply
  7. Oui Oui says:
    April 4, 2013 at 11:34 pm

    That is so WRONG! Spring began weeks ago, and we are so ready for it too.

    Reply
  8. Cathy Keisha says:
    April 4, 2013 at 10:22 pm

    OMC! Today was a beautiful day in NJ. It might’ve reached 60 degrees.

    Reply
  9. Glogirly and Katie says:
    April 4, 2013 at 10:18 pm

    That’s just not right.
    Doesn’t that snow know he’s not welcome!?
    ; ) Katie

    Reply
  10. Random Felines says:
    April 4, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    oh that is just WRONG……we are supposed to have nice weather here in o-hi-o this weekend – don’t send that up here…..

    Reply
  11. Caren Gittleman says:
    April 4, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    Are you kidding??? Sleet? Snow!? We are in the 50s in Michigan, please don’t send it our way!

    Reply
  12. LP says:
    April 4, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    Crazypants!

    the critters in the cottage xo

    Reply
  13. Brian says:
    April 4, 2013 at 6:40 pm

    Brrrrrrr humbug! We didn’t get any snow in SC, but it was rainy, windy and 34 degrees! I am gonna look for Summer cause Spring is AWOL!

    Reply
  14. Bernadette says:
    April 4, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    Just think how good spring and summer will be when they finally get here!

    Reply
  15. Penelope says:
    April 4, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    SNOW!!! is a 4 letter (HBO) word at our house!
    Kisses
    Nellie

    Reply
  16. Jobi and Fisher says:
    April 4, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    Hang in there, it has to end sometime! Sending extra purrs.

    Reply
  17. McGuffy Ann Morris says:
    April 4, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    Oh no. Bill was just there. He was in Oklahoma today. I did see the bad traffic pile-up on the VA/NC border last week.
    Be safe; it can’t last much longer.

    Reply
  18. Abby says:
    April 4, 2013 at 5:25 pm

    Oh dear we hope those snowflakes stop soon.
    purrs

    Reply

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YOU
For Fiona

It seems like only yesterday…
You were just a kitten.
When I saw your pleading look,
I was completely smitten.

Now at only six years old,
You are getting ready to leave,
Soon you will have your wings.
I’ve already started to grieve.

You’ve fought hard for the past year,
And I’m not ready to say good-bye.
I can’t imagine you not in my life
I am so sad…today I had to cry.

I am grateful and blessed
For my six years with you.
You’ll live in my heart forever.
You’re one of the best ever Kitties Blue.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2016

YESTERDAY

Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
You are still and always will be loved.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 06/01/2017

ONE YEAR MISSING YOU

One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2017

UNTIL

I miss you each day.
Until we meet in heaven,
The pain will remain.

© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

ONE OF A KIND

I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018

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For Fiona

It seems like only yesterday…
You were just a kitten.
When I saw your pleading look,
I was completely smitten.

Now at only six years old,
You are getting ready to leave,
Soon you will have your wings.
I’ve already started to grieve.

You’ve fought hard for the past year,
And I’m not ready to say good-bye.
I can’t imagine you not in my life
I am so sad…today I had to cry.

I am grateful and blessed
For my six years with you.
You’ll live in my heart forever.
You’re one of the best ever Kitties Blue.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2016

YESTERDAY

Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
You are still and always will be loved.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 06/01/2017

ONE YEAR MISSING YOU

One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2017

UNTIL

I miss you each day.
Until we meet in heaven,
The pain will remain.

© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

ONE OF A KIND

I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018

Kitty Couples

Angels
Allie & Mau
Married: July 23, 2016

Astrid & Sampson
Married: June 23, 2016

Lisbeth & Angel Charles

Noelle & Sawyer

Tyebe & Snap aka Cooper Murphy