I am, however, calling “ uncle”! As a kid, that was never a thing for our age group. But apparently it was what you shouted when someone was physically assaulting you on the playground and you gave up and had enough.
I’m calling uncle on the snow. Dear lord stop snowing!! This is insane. Our lake effect snow out here in rural Ontario is so constant that there have been over twenty bus cancellation days ( not due to snow on the roads, but due to the fact that snowploughs simply couldn’t keep up and clear roads quickly enough) and the banks are so high on either side of the road that when the wind picks up, there are white outs where you’re not really sure what side of the road you’re on.
Here are some terrible pictures taken through glass door panes and screens. I put more bird food out because I felt so sorry for the little guys!
Imagine being a pioneer in conditions like that. Time to break out the snowshoes and beaverskin coat.
ReplyDeleteI am now wearing an old pair of snow pants to go out to the chicken coop as it’s too deep to get through.
DeleteYuck! All that snow is more than I can tolerate too.
ReplyDeleteTo answer your questions, I lucked out in finding this place through a friend who stayed here previously. The park I'm in does not permit the advertising of rentals so it is all word of mouth. The price was $750 US per month which is very low compared to most places. Yuma is further south and a little more difficult to get to - one can fly in to Phoenix as I did, or Palm Springs, which is actually more convenient. It's a smaller airport and apparently, it is easy to get a rental car from there.
I do know that costs are higher in other places as my friends were renting in Apache Junction, outside of Phoenix, and paid $1850 USD per month.
There is a FB group, Arizona Snowbirds vacation rentals AZ https://www.facebook.com/groups/320592808743600
that has lots of advertisements for units in Phoenix, Mesa, etc.
Fresh fruit and produce, are definitely lower in cost than in Canada, and meat and snack items are higher. Eggs are more than $6 USD a dozen. It's hit and miss on other items, though I watched for sales on the Flipp app.
I've really enjoyed being here, although it gets quite windy and dusty, we've only had one or two days of clouds. One thing I would mention is it does get chilly overnight, more than I realized, but it warms up nicely during the day.
Good luck, planning your winter get-away, wherever you decide to visit!
Thank you so much for your answer!! Yes, that’s an amazing price and good for you with the word of mouth ! I wonder if it would be a little warmer if you go in February instead of January?? I did know that eggs are more expensive ( hens were culled due to possible bird flu). Funny, I looked up the price at an Ontario inn that we stayed at after we were married so many years ago and it was about $750 a night!! Crazy! ( and you got a whole month for that!).
ReplyDeleteAre you warm enough inside the house? And do you have enough supplies inside the house so you don't have to go shopping?
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, yes, we are warm and snug and totally fine. We are just done with this snow. When it is day after day after day it starts to get to you.
DeleteReally weird, the last few years we have not gotten as much snow as we did it the early 70's here on the prairies, but this year it has been a constant bit here and a bit more there. What we have been contending with is bone chilling temperatures and this week some areas will be facing -50C with the windchills overnight.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
We have had some pretty cold spells but not like the prairies! I guess it’s a toss up- snow up to your eye balls or too cold to start your vehicle!
DeleteBe safe and warm.
ReplyDeleteYou have certainly been dumped on this year! It's been quite a winter.
ReplyDeleteCompared to our relatively mild winter last year, yes!
DeleteIt's 1976 all over again, when we were throwing the snow up over our heads to clear the drive, which was down to one lane.
ReplyDeleteI remember a wicked blizzard in the 70’s. Don’t recall what year it was, though.
DeleteThank goodness your house is snug and warm. But that's an incredible amount of snow. You sure need a bit of warmth outside to melt it and give you freedom!!
ReplyDeleteMelting won’t happen for another month or two but just no more accumulation would be appreciated. :)
Deletewhat a mountain of snow you have had! Grew up in snow, in Illinois. Now, I visit the mtns to see it, appreciate it, and drive home.
ReplyDeleteI would imagine Illinois was similar to us?
DeleteLast year we had very little snow in Michigan. This year, it doesn't seem to stop. Rick is thrilled. I am so done! You probably have way more than we do -- more north and lake and all. But I'll join you in crying uncle!
ReplyDeleteYes, same with us, Jeanie. Last winter was mild. You are welcome to join the uncle cry!
DeleteSorry Jenn. More is falling now....
ReplyDeleteWe are lucky that we are at a point in our lives where we don't have to go anywhere unless we want to. We are snug and toasty warm in our little log house. I love, love winter and all its cold and snow.
I do love all your reports of animal tracks and animal sightings you get! That does make for a lovely winter season.
DeleteIsn't Ontario getting another big storm this weekend?
ReplyDeleteYes, yes we are. But this time it’s more in the GTA ( greater Toronto area) so it’s more serious ( haha).
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