Merry Christmas from the sticks to you! I hope peace, goodwill and plenty come into your life.
After several days of near summer-like weather an arctic front moved through bringing snow squalls and pushing the landscape towards those old, Currier and Ives holiday images. Just before lunch on Christmas Eve and I saw the snow begin to fall and decided to take a quick ride up the mountain to find a suitable image to share. The roads were bare until reaching the point where the pavement is no longer salted and snow gathers quickly.
Fresh falling snow always seems peaceful and calm. An appropriate sense of things for the holidays.
All the presents are gathered and family will arrive soon. It’s a wonderful time of year.
All the presents are gathered and family will arrive soon. It’s a wonderful time of year.
And the kids wait for the arrival of Santa Claus, or in our case, Junior waits for a trove of treats.
Merry Christmas to all and ride safe!
Merry Christmas!
The first photo is wonderful. It conveys joy of winter…
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Richard M: As soon as I saw it was snowing I had to go dashing…
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and I like the first photo as well! Junior looks like he’s expecting lots of treats…..he must be thinking he’s been a good boy.
Steve:
I like the first photo too. I have to see if I have a snow filter in PS. Looks so real
Merry Christmas to you & your family
bob
Riding the Wet Coast
Merry Christmas Steve. Great photos, as usual.
Merry Christmas! Ain’t it fun to ride in snow when the flakes are the size of rodents and you sense traction going to be just fine until you’re safe home?!
We got the cold but none of the snow. I ain’t complaining.
I agree, the snow falling makes one feel peaceful … Merry Christmas to you, your family and Junior too!
Happy Christmas Steve and thankyou for all of your postings, very enjoyable..
Merry Christmas!
Lovely photos…we did not get snow today but I can enjoy being out in it through the magic of your post!
Safe rides…
Charlie6: Junior has most of the family mesmerized and trained to give him treats — Milkbones, Meaty Bones, and rawhide sticks. Upon greeting anyone who comes into the house he tries to steer them to the kitchen and direct their eyes to the treat center.
I’m immune to his ploys…
bobskoot: I’ve not seen a snow filter but I would think one is out there. The snow in these pictures is the real thing, 100 percent natural snow!
Canajun; The snow has come and gone again. Now the world just looks drab and cold. I’ll have to figure out how to deal with that look in the coming days and weeks.
Keith: Riding on the mountain road I could tell the road was getting slippery fast and but felt good because I knew I didn’t have to go far to find clear pavement. A long ride on that kind of road would have been stressful…
VStar Lady: Thanks for the holiday wishes. Same to you and your family!
Deb: Thanks for the kind words. Here’s hoping for many more miles of riding ahead.!
Merry Christmas Steve!
Merry Christmas Steve! Your pictures are always breathtaking and I always look forward to seeing your new posts pop up. I hope your family enjoyed Christmas and the dog had a merry Pupmas!