Out the Door L
'Ok Guys, you know what to do.'
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 15 March 2008 in Business & Industry.
For my lovely winter-wanna be(s), I suggest you also visit the following site from Martine, because her photos are always right smack into winter, and they ARE excellent, better than mine, I kid you not ;)
http://photomartine.aminus3.com/
Of course, you still have to visit me...
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
A smart idea for the men to do this. One year so many roofs collapsed here because of snow. Your image is crisp and sharp. Excellently done, Lorraine.
15 Mar 2008 5:39am
@Michael Skorulski: Hey Thanks a lot Michael, it was an unexpected gift, 'cause I wasn't out taking photos and I really didn't feel like bringing my camera only to shoot winter again, but again my intuition told me to shut up and bring it ;)
martie from Okinawa, Japan
Lorraine - your photography is wonderful! And this is a good reminder of no matter how nice snow make look and how much fun it might be to play in, it is certainly work to remove!!
15 Mar 2008 5:45am
@martie: You're not kidding m'dear, do you know that municipal laws have now dictated that walking space no longer be cleaned because they've run out of places to push snow, and two lanes have become one and the one line is a big 'good luck'...
Janice Thomson from Courtenay BC, Canada
I can't get over how much snow you guys got! You'll sure enjoy spring when it finally gets there in full force. Great photo mon amie.
15 Mar 2008 6:56am
@Janice Thomson: I will never have looked forward to spring so much lol Thanks Janice :)
@Hans: Thanks a lot Hans ;)
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Wonderful shot, Lorraine! Hopefully the storms are beginning to taper off?
15 Mar 2008 9:43am
@Betty: Thanks Betty, well we had a mini snow storm yesterday, it blew my mind that it didn't storm fo rlong, progress, I call it :)
Scotfot from Kabul, Afghanistan
The guy on the top of the ladder makes this image! Well done!
15 Mar 2008 10:22am
@Scotfot: Always the guy on top...I tell you lol thanks a lot!
@casy: N'est-ce pas? Merci Casy ;)
@Ilnoir: vraiment l'fun...;)
@Daroru: Oh it can be Daroru, you need non-slippery foot wear :)
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Winter wannabe, moi? Not visit? Your site is a hi-light of my day Lorraine. Even when snowbound. Lol. BTW, am so glad you liked the books today.
15 Mar 2008 12:02pm
@Viewfinder: Now that's just so sweet Vf, yes I did love your books, I love all books...and your photo was very homey and warm :)
laughingwolf from Canada
after those three women died from the tons of snow on the roof of the mall, they SHOULD know better than to allow it to accumulate to such levels :(
15 Mar 2008 12:25pm
@laughingwolf: In their defense, the snow removal people have been unbelievably busy, I don't know how they managed to even get half of it done...but you're right too, safety first :)
alex centrella from fresno, United States
i like the guy on top of the ladder, he seems to be the supervisor, you can always tell because they are the ones that dont work.
15 Mar 2008 12:32pm
@alex centrella: Exactly...of course if they worked, then they could hardly supervise. Personally it must be very cold standing still, but hey he gets the big bucks :)
@Ina: Thanks a lot Ina :)
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Are those students from the school doing the shoveling? :D
Great capture again, Lorraine!
15 Mar 2008 1:16pm
@Judy: That would be very smart, wouldn't it? lol thanks a lot Judy!
@Saeed: I appreciate that, thanks Saeed :)
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Who knew there was a need for roof snow removal? I suppose you wouldn't want to be getting a fitting from the golden scissors and have the roof fall in on you! You are always on the lookout for the humor and beauty around you…a very admirable trait, Lorraine. Bravo!
15 Mar 2008 1:35pm
@Ron: LOL I can't take credit for it I almost left my camera at home....love your observation about the golden scissors, ouch that could hurt LOL Thanks always Ron :)
Suzanne Labbé from Granby, Canada
Le nouveau sport national :o))) Well done Lorraine !
15 Mar 2008 1:49pm
@Suzanne Labbé: LOL Allo Suzanne, tu es très drole, merci bien...
nb sais-tu quelle touche donne le 'o' accent circonflexe, je ne le trouve pas
@Ana Lúcia: Thanks a lot Ana L. :)
Martine from Quebec, Canada
Scène qui sera répétée partout au Québec aujourd'hui!
Merci pour tous ces bons commentaires et surtout celui d'aujourd'hui Lorraine!
15 Mar 2008 3:59pm
@Martine: Martine, merci beaucoup et n'est ce pas...tu mérites ces éloges :)
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
I'm glad that's not me up there! Neat shot!
15 Mar 2008 4:20pm
@Craig: Ditto! Thanks Craig :)
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Firstly... one guy's working and the rest are..??? LOL Secondly... most happy to see that some are shovelling their roofs. That swack you guys got.. still can't believe it.
15 Mar 2008 8:07pm
@amy: lol thanks Amy you make me smile, it was one hell of a swack!!!
@adlibitumphotos: Merci beaucoup Pascal :) ils étaient dur à manquer lol
MJ from Delaware, United States
great framing.... and wonderful composition... is this roof top driving!!!!
15 Mar 2008 8:54pm
@MJ: lol I'm beginning to think anything's possible this winter, thanks MJ ;)
@standley: Merci beaucoup Richard :)
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
I hope your storms have finished for the winter.
16 Mar 2008 2:03am
@Michael Rawluk: Not yet Michael...eventually, I'm assuming it must, right? Please? ;)
e. from New York, NY, United States
Oh my I hope they didn't fall off. :( Great capture!
16 Mar 2008 4:08am
@e.: Oh me too, I would have been sorry to miss that! KIDDING ;) thanks a lot e. lol
yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece
you catch a nice scene - very nice atmosphere
16 Mar 2008 7:56am
@yiannis krikis: Thanks a lot Yiannis, I appreciate that :)
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
De l'humour dans cette photo, il doit en falloir pour passer les longs et durs hiver canadien !!! Bien vu.
16 Mar 2008 5:54pm
drphoto from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
What an unusual scene! I need to listen to your intuition and take my camera out more =D)
Dan
17 Mar 2008 4:57am
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Good for them!!! Leave the pints, do some aerobics on the roof!
17 Mar 2008 6:38am
[terrorkitten] from Bath, United Kingdom
This looks like a fun thing to do! Do they get to push it on to passers by?
19 Mar 2008 12:14pm
@[terrorkitten]: lol That would have been funny, photo-worthy for sure, thanks Phil :)
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