Snow Day Trip to the Zoo

12 Feb

Over the last 9 days, depending on one’s location, Chicagoans have received over 18 inches of snow. So what exactly does that look like on our deck?

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And at Lincoln Park Zoo?

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Surprisingly, not too many people decided to venture out.

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But we did find some hearty souls enjoying the afternoon.

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And scores and scores of icicles.

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As we reached home, the sun began to erase the clouds,

and paint the sky a beautiful blue,

reminding us once again, in the words of “Hal” Borland,

No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.

Lucky for us on both counts!

Ciao,
Judy

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10 Responses to “Snow Day Trip to the Zoo”

jeanfromcalifornia February 12, 2018 at 4:05 PM #

You have a lovely deck. It must be a joy in warmer weather.

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- blogginginitaly February 12, 2018 at 9:54 PM #
  
  Thanks, it is. And basil and geraniums flourish in the western sun!
  
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Emily Ragsdale February 12, 2018 at 5:01 PM #

Love that quote!!!

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- blogginginitaly February 12, 2018 at 9:55 PM #
  
  Me too. And only 36 more days till spring arrives!
  
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Royce Larsen February 12, 2018 at 6:13 PM #

As usual superb
You can even make Chicago
Seem like a destination
Thank you

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- blogginginitaly February 12, 2018 at 9:56 PM #
  
  I’m assuming you mean also a “winter” destination 🙂
  
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stellalucentellc February 13, 2018 at 3:50 AM #

Yup. My neighborhood looks like this too. Quite beautiful, actually! Love your photos.

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- blogginginitaly February 13, 2018 at 8:29 AM #
  
  Grazie!
  
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Victoria Smith February 27, 2018 at 9:46 AM #

Reminds me of when we lived directly across from LP Zoo gates! So you know, it’s snowing in Cortona, too. Not much accumulation, but ferocious winds. See you in the spring…. Ciao, bella!!

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- blogginginitaly February 27, 2018 at 10:45 AM #
  
  Yes, I heard about the snow and have seen photos. I know how ferocious those winds can be. Hang in there and see you when it’s a bit warmer!
  
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