My first snow...and it was just like I'd always imagined
Although every other person in and around London has done this already, I cannot resist.
The weather report claimed it would snow on Tuesday night....Now, I never believe 'em because they always get my little hopes up, and there's nothing more pathetic than a half naked Californian crying on her English window sill because thar ain't no darn snow...
Last night I dreamt of snow flakes the size of volleyballs.
And by gawd, it snowed!!!
When Iain said, "It snowed last night" I thought he meant like "pretend snow" and I would wake up to little bits of nasty, gray slush on the ground.
But, no.
I leaped up from our bed when I saw this out our bedroom window:
"OH MY GOD, THERE'S SNOOOOOOOW!!!!!"
And then I danced around the apartment in my knickers, squealing, "GET THE CAMERA!! GET THE CAMMERA!"
I was a tourist, reborn. It was SNOWING, Y'ALL!
I've never lived anywhere it actually SNOWS.
There's rumors of more snow tonight. I plan on being up at the crack of dawn, to run outside in my earmuffs and scarf, sniffing the fresh "snow smell" like a crazed bloodhound....except I guess that would make me a snow hound.
But you know what I mean, right? That weird snow smell? Iain says he can't smell it...but snow does have a smell....
The weather report claimed it would snow on Tuesday night....Now, I never believe 'em because they always get my little hopes up, and there's nothing more pathetic than a half naked Californian crying on her English window sill because thar ain't no darn snow...
Last night I dreamt of snow flakes the size of volleyballs.
And by gawd, it snowed!!!
When Iain said, "It snowed last night" I thought he meant like "pretend snow" and I would wake up to little bits of nasty, gray slush on the ground.
But, no.
I leaped up from our bed when I saw this out our bedroom window:
"OH MY GOD, THERE'S SNOOOOOOOW!!!!!"
And then I danced around the apartment in my knickers, squealing, "GET THE CAMERA!! GET THE CAMMERA!"
I was a tourist, reborn. It was SNOWING, Y'ALL!
I've never lived anywhere it actually SNOWS.
There's rumors of more snow tonight. I plan on being up at the crack of dawn, to run outside in my earmuffs and scarf, sniffing the fresh "snow smell" like a crazed bloodhound....except I guess that would make me a snow hound.
But you know what I mean, right? That weird snow smell? Iain says he can't smell it...but snow does have a smell....
Comments
I'm so jealous!
hee hee YAY! that it snowed for you!
My English friend sent me pics I don't know how many years ago when they got about a foot of snow. Maybe it was 6 inches, but it was more than we were getting so it was pretty funny to see. It should snow more in England, it's very becoming for the scenery! :)
I like the one of the Thames. i was gonna be like---your apartment does NOT overlook the Thames! (cause I know it would be like 3 million pounds a month)
Beautiful. I've only been to London once, and it was in July. It's even prettier with snow.
One thing I really miss about the five years I lived in Seattle is the once a year snow (which came on like a mofo this year, apparently). It was rare enough to be exciting and not annoying.
I saw some other Lo-Voxers post about the snow and thought, "where the hell is CupCate's post?" So glad you did one!
I can't believe you never experienced snow in NoCal but am happy to hear that you finally got a sample and reacting completely appropriately... nature's fun miracles (as opposed to earthquakes & tornadoes and the like) should always be appreciated!
Did you ever see "Harold & Maude"? (if not, rent it now!) One of my fav scenes is Harold using Maude's Odorifics (??) machine, with the New York cartridge, and the last smell he describes is "mmmm..... snow."
If more falls tonight, make a snow angel for me in the morning!!
I love your glee!
May you feel that way about many things...and always.
Thanks for the grin...and the reminder to stay giddy.
Thanks for the scent-based reminder about the film. I realized I didn't own it yet so I just went and bought it ($9.98 + $1.40 s/h on overstock.com - in case anyone else is looking).
CupCate, I know you would love Harold & Maude! And, maybe like me, want to learn to play the banjo every time you see it!
Miss you.
Was proud of myself that I actually took a couple good photos for once. Iain's usually the photographer, and I'm the "art director", lol. I can spot good shots, just don't have the mad skills to actually take the photo!
I can totally see how blizzards and 6 feet of snow would get really old, really fast. The snow yesterday was gone by 2pm. No shovelling required :)
I have seen snow before. (which probably makes me an even bigger loser for acting like a 3 year old yesteday, lol) I've been to Lake Tahoe numerous times, and Oregon when it was snowing...
But it never snowed in Sacramento!
There was something about waking up in my own home, and seeing everything, and all the scenery that I stare at on a daily basis with a white layer of snow. All the trees, the river, all the sidewalks I've walked on..And the entire world just looked different for a few hours. It was really, really refreshing.
It was really weird not having to drive 2 or 6 hours to see snow, and having it just be inches away from me all day long....
LeendaDLL-
Will have to see that movie! If you can knowingly pick out my kitchen/apron/christmas ornaments without ever *meeting* me I'm sure you're spot on that I would like the movie!.
Mariaelaina-
Months DO smell :) I think October smells the best....
I am so jealous! We had a dusting a couple of days ago but it melted in 5 minutes flat! :(
We have a huge hill at the back of ours too and I am desperate to take my boys sledging!
When I was a kid I grew up in a small farming village called Kingsley which was on fairly high ground in the middle of North England (Staffordshire). When the snow came down.. WOW... it really came down. The electricty would normally be off for long periods too.
One year my mum was away for a day and we got quickly snowed in. We were old enough to look after ourselves so rather than attempt anything silly she stayed with friends and me and my sister settled in. Three days in the power was still of and all the roads were now completely impassible. Not even the farmers could get the roads cleared.
We were quite lucky in that we had a gas oven (rather than electric), and the local shop's freezers had been off for 3 days... so ... can you guess? Yep.. word got out that free pipping hot food was pouring out of our house.. and even at theat young age I remember a lovely feeling of community that's sadly lost now.
It's almost impossible to imagine being cut off (power & roads) for more than a few hours in 2007!
Right.. back to work for me :-)
That's such a wonderful story!!! Thanks for sharing :) I know, I can't remember the last time I lost power...Especially due to the weather!
Jan-
The air definitely smells different when it's about to snow. I stuck my head out the window before I went to bed that night and was like "Hmmm...maybe...."
Idiologue-
I love that story. It's just the simple things, isn't it?
JodiPodi-
That's weird! I thought you guys would have gotten more snow than us! Sledding sounds like so much fun, I haven't done that in ages!
I can just picture you dancing around your flat in all your happiness. You make me smile.
Maybe you could come help me while I try and walk on all of the ice and snow we have around here...heheheh!! It has been quite warm and tonight it will all freeze and become a giant skating rink...yeah! Next time I slip and fall...I am sueing someone...guaranteed.
Enjoy your first taste of snow...I will envy all of the days spent in California.
I can also remember a train trip just after the snow, too. The countryside looked just beautiful. The world was m-a-g-i-c - everything became pure and enchanted all of a sudden. I could not stop looking at my window. Time just stopped and I all I wanted was to be there, quiet observing...
Thanks!
I miss the snow and the passing of the seasons now that I am back here.
City snow smells metallic and salty
Country snow smells like clean sheets
Early snow smells different from spring snow.
Granular, heavy snow smells like wet dog
Light, dry, fluffy snow smells like paper
We've lived with heaps of snow all our lives, but the first big snowfall is always exciting. By February it's getting pretty old, though.
Where I live, April, when all that goddamn snow starts to melt and turns everything sodden and muddy, smells like fish.
We were in the north of Scotland a couple of winters ago and they got about 10 cm. We thought it was hilarious how everything just shuts down for such a paltry amount. Nobody has snow tires and there aren't enough snowplows to clean the roads in a timely manner.
On the day I was born, my home city of Montreal got buried under almost three feet of snow. It was epic. My dad had to borrow his friend's snowmobile to get to the hospital. Now that's a snowstorm!