Here are some snow covered rocks found mid-stream on my way into Portland. Funny about water and ice... they travel wherever they wish. During the Ice Storm of '98 here in Maine, this water was pretty active. After about 5 days of being 'trapped' in our house, because the roads were mostly undriveable, J- and I headed out to find some open stores for a few snacks and such (see doughnuts). Everything was still closed in Gorham and Westbrook, pharmacies, hardware stores, grocery stores even gas stations. Most of the major roads were open so we headed towards the Maine Mall. We got as far as this stream, but were stopped, as ice and water were flowing over the road. Our brief adventure and search for junk food was over. The fire department was turning all vehicles around. It was amazing though to see what the power of water and ice can do to a road, even a normally, peaceful brook like this. We were without power for 9 days. It was a time, that we'll never forget.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Snow Rocks
Here are some snow covered rocks found mid-stream on my way into Portland. Funny about water and ice... they travel wherever they wish. During the Ice Storm of '98 here in Maine, this water was pretty active. After about 5 days of being 'trapped' in our house, because the roads were mostly undriveable, J- and I headed out to find some open stores for a few snacks and such (see doughnuts). Everything was still closed in Gorham and Westbrook, pharmacies, hardware stores, grocery stores even gas stations. Most of the major roads were open so we headed towards the Maine Mall. We got as far as this stream, but were stopped, as ice and water were flowing over the road. Our brief adventure and search for junk food was over. The fire department was turning all vehicles around. It was amazing though to see what the power of water and ice can do to a road, even a normally, peaceful brook like this. We were without power for 9 days. It was a time, that we'll never forget.
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and so unusual for hearty and resourceful mainers to be stopped by anything.
ReplyDeleteun beau paysage hivernal
ReplyDeleteI agree with brattcat. It must have been bad!
ReplyDeleteDespite its destructive powers, water and ice certainly can be attractive, esp in your photo!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very long time to be without power. I'd never forget it either.
ReplyDeleteLove those mounds of white snow . . . and hope this winter is milder than '98!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful shot!
ReplyDeleteNine days without power is a long, LONG time...especially in winter!
ReplyDeletewow, thats quite an adventure. and how dependent are we on electricity!!
ReplyDeleteAlways keep a supply of junk food on hand!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful scene! But 9 days without power is way too long! Hopefully, this winter will not be as severe.
ReplyDeleteNice photograph, Birdman. New Englanders all remember the years of big storms. '69 and '78 were huge where I lived at the time. 2010 was tough for power outages.
ReplyDeleteI could not imagine. Great shot!
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful picture. Your story reminds us how much more powerful nature is than we humans.
ReplyDeleteQuite a beautiful image, really love it!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you!
Cezar
Besides being a fantastic shot, we love the story. It is amazing what ice and water can do. We take it for granted that it will be there for us to use then suddenly it bites back.
ReplyDeleteDarryl and Ruth :)