Thursday, February 20, 2014

Storming Tuesday

Happy Birthday wishes going out to my baby sister Joanne out there on the West coast this morning. It was so nice seeing her and Bruce again this Christmas. I miss her very much on her birthday, but I probably miss her the most during winter storms. We had such fun waiting out the snow on that large window seat looking out on Back Bay. Coyle Street fun, family memories.

 Here I am walking among the driving snowflakes Tuesday afternoon, just around the corner from One City Center. I had a choice to make, a respite from the weather. My choices were two: a wine bar here on the right or a favorite coffee hangout across the street. Decisions, decisions, decisions. It was around 3:30 PM; I decided on a hot java sitting at a window seat watching the storm go by.
Good choice.
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23 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 20, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    Happy Birthday to Joanne!
    I love winter images, your picture is great!
    Leia

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  2. SharonFebruary 20, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    Falling snow is so beautiful! This is such a pretty picture.

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  3. Stefan JanssonFebruary 20, 2014 at 9:56 AM

    We got some snow last night so Winter has returned to Haninge.Coffee is always a good choice.

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  4. TexWisGirlFebruary 20, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    happy b-day to your sis!

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  5. LoisFebruary 20, 2014 at 10:59 AM

    Same choice I would have made. Hope your sister has a wonderful birthday!

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  6. LBJFebruary 20, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    Thank-you everyone for my BD wishes! I wish I was sitting right next to you BM waiting out the storm. I do LOVE a good snow storm, open the board game please!
    Stay snug.
    joanne-
    XO

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  7. EG CameraGirlFebruary 20, 2014 at 12:51 PM

    Coffee or tea would have been my choice since I would have still had to find my way home. Hope your sister has a wonderful day!

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  8. LowellFebruary 20, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    The java was doubtless the wise decision. It would have been slightly embarrassing to find yourself face down in the snow with a silly grin on your face after drinking too much vino.

    Re your comment: Nugent doesn't winter here so far as I know. But, unfortunately there are a lot of nut jobs (your phrase) who would welcome him in this area.

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    1. RevrunnerFebruary 20, 2014 at 4:15 PM

      Actually, I saw a funny video online of a fellow who was stone sober doing a face plant in a snow drift. Maybe he had a little too much Java. ;-)

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  9. cieldequimperFebruary 20, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    Bon anniversaire to your sister. I'd have been on the other side and enjoyed the fluffy stuff enormously.

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  10. RedPatFebruary 20, 2014 at 2:14 PM

    A beautiful snow shot, Birdman!

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  11. Tanya BreeseFebruary 20, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    happy birthday to your sister! a wine bar sounds fun but i'd probably opt for the coffee too given the time! nice shot!

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  12. Sharon CreechFebruary 20, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    Aw, nice nod to your sis, and nice choice of snow-watching spots. xx

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  13. slimFebruary 20, 2014 at 3:34 PM

    You know how to make the most of an afternoon snowfall. After the java, I would have stopped at Portland Public Library for a good read to bring home for the evening.

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  14. KayFebruary 20, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    Wine can cause a glow but a good cuppa is fast and palpable. Not sure a walk in that snow sounds all that appealing, but you Maine folks are made of sterner stuff.

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  15. Mrs. NortonFebruary 20, 2014 at 8:34 PM

    Happy birthday to my dear, sweet sister-in-law! Glad you're spending your birthday in your typical fun fashion! We miss you and love you!

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  16. JackFebruary 20, 2014 at 9:54 PM

    Happy birthday, Sister! A cuppa would have been the right choice at 3:30. Plenty of time to shift over later.

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  17. RandyFebruary 20, 2014 at 10:05 PM

    Beautiful shot.

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  18. Genie -- Paris and BeyondFebruary 20, 2014 at 11:07 PM

    This is simply beautiful, and your were brave to face the cold. I would have opted for the warm cup as well. (stay warm!)

    Bises,
    Genie

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  19. Yogi♪♪♪February 21, 2014 at 6:51 AM

    I'd of done the coffee also if I was having to drive home in that.

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  20. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 21, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    Excellent choice Birdman, would have done the same myself!

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  21. KateFebruary 21, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    May your sister enjoy many more Natal Days. Java is a good choice, but a hot toddy sounds pretty good too.

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