Since it's almost Christmas and still not a flake has fallen I thought I would re-post this little story from a couple years ago. Enjoy your holidays and as the song says I hope there's snow and mistletoe...just enough, not a ton, just some flakes and ground cover.
The week’s snowfall, although forecast to be much more, brought only a measly two inches or so. I’m not complaining by any means. I know a lot of people got a foot or more. Even with this puny amount of snowfall I had an overwhelming desire to build a snowman. I would just have to improvise. I know snowmen in my part of Virginia, even pygmy ones have a life span similar to a fruit fly, but I figured what the heck. I always enjoyed scientific experiments so I figured I would document the life cycle of a Virginia snowman for posterity.
The week’s snowfall, although forecast to be much more, brought only a measly two inches or so. I’m not complaining by any means. I know a lot of people got a foot or more. Even with this puny amount of snowfall I had an overwhelming desire to build a snowman. I would just have to improvise. I know snowmen in my part of Virginia, even pygmy ones have a life span similar to a fruit fly, but I figured what the heck. I always enjoyed scientific experiments so I figured I would document the life cycle of a Virginia snowman for posterity.
9:00 a.m. – I realize there will not be enough snow to build a regular size snow person so I settle on a miniature one.
9:18 a.m. - I look out the window at the snow and calculate where the best spot would be. Since the snow is a bit crusty I decide to wait a few minutes for the snow to get a bit wetter.
10:00 a.m. – I check out the snow and it appears to pack well enough to get to work. After all I only need a small amount. In order to avoid a trip to the Chiropractor, I settle on a bench to start my experiment.
10:05 a. m. – Bonus! I find out that a mini snowman gets created much quicker than the larger kind. I use some peppercorns from my kitchen for his features, wrap a scarf around his neck, and put a doll hat on his head and step back to admire my creation. Darn, he doesn’t come to life so I guess there wasn’t any magic in that hat.
10:10 a.m. – Finished! His day begins.
11:15 a. m. – I go outside to check on my snowman and find he is sitting in a puddle. Oh no, the melting has stated. He looks a bit bedraggled and has lost an eye. Note: Virginia winters are not very kind to snow people.
1:37 p.m. – The end is near. I go outside and discover that he has fallen, and yes, he can’t get up! His hat is upside down and filled with cold water. It is the beginning of the end.
3:00 p.m. – Nothing left but a puddle, a hat, a few peppercorns and a very wet scarf. Farewell, little snowman. I know, I know I won't cry, you will be back again someday!
J
4 comments:
I was telling a friend about this little snowman the other day and then here he is and I'm smiling like I did the first time we met. Have a wonderful Christmas even if it isn't a white one. Hugs
I love this post!!!! Thanks for reposting it Crystal ;o) I do hope you get some snow ;o) Big Hugs and Merry Christmas ;o)
Aww, I hope you get the snow you hope for! We have lots this year so far in the T oronto area.
Awww, cute snowman & cute post. We have more than enough for a big snowman up here in NY--I've already seen enough snow to last me all winter!
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