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Too, Too ColdPosted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 13 January 2009 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio. The Forecast has predicted lows anywhere from Minus 30 to Minus 40...I seek refuge...I need a warm place for me and my 3 cats, and constant supply of coffee...Anyone? Please?
Comments (63)
amy from Nanaimo, BC, CanadaCome on over, Lorraine! It may be foggy here but it's nice and warm... well, at least it's above 0. GORGEOUS image!! The light is sublime! 13 Jan 2009 5:04am @amy: Haaaaa finally I'm IN YEAY!!!!!!Thanks a lot, Amy :) Bookfool from Mississippi, United StatesMississippi. We're dropping down to the 20s, at night, but during the daytime we're going for our walks in a light jacket and shirt. I wrapped mine around my waist, about 15 minutes in. 13 Jan 2009 5:32am @Bookfool: Sounds pretty reasonable lol ;) Bookfool from Mississippi, United StatesI meant you need to come visit, Rainy. Your cats will not get along with mine, but I can hide her. We'll plunk you on the futon. 13 Jan 2009 5:33am @Bookfool: Oh I can so plunk, I plunk very well, my cats too, bless you Booky ;) lol Jean-François from LES ISSAMBRES, France***************** mais tellement beau et il y a une sensualité dans cette photo indéfinissable ********************************* 13 Jan 2009 5:41am @Jean-François: Merci beaucoup Jf :) http://chezsiam.aminus.com from Chiangrai, ThailandTrès beau Lorraine , je resterais bien sur ce blanc pour contempler ce beau paysage de charme. Tous mes voeux 2009...Famille... Amitiés 13 Jan 2009 5:59am @http://chezsiam.aminus.com: Bonjour Siam, merci beaucoup et ton nouveau chez toi est tres bien.... Suzanne from Huntington Bch, CA, United StatesGorgeous image, Lorraine. The glowing sunlight makes the scene seem almost warm. High was upper 80s here in SoCal. Seriously, I wish you'd send some of that cold, stormy weather down south...we really need the precipitation. 13 Jan 2009 6:28am @Suzanne: You got it Suzanne....Precipitation>>>to Huntington Beach, NOW! arlene from United StatesToo too cold, but oh how beautiful. That said, we've got room for you down here in Northern California where a cold day might be in the 40's or 50's and minus temperatures do not occur. 13 Jan 2009 7:14am @arlene: On my way....you don't mind my 3 cats do you? and My Nuttella ...;) @standley: Merci beaucoup Richard ;) Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New ZealandOh , my lovely...if only I could magic you over to NZ for a few weeks...warm you up by lots of beach walks a bbqs! Warm thoughs coming your way my friend:-) Wicked shot btw! 13 Jan 2009 8:10am @Linerberry: Wouldn't that be something, I could teleport right there with my 3 cats, you're a sweetie lol DaveB from Exeter, United KingdomWicked lighting in this one Lorraine, and great framing aswel. I presume those temperatures are Farenheit, not celcius? Either way, too cold to go outside! :) 13 Jan 2009 8:25am @DaveB: Celcius not Farenheit, Minus 40 farenheit, man, I'd be dead..lol thanks alot Dave :) Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greecethe foto is great, I hope that the call for help is poetic lisence, is it? 13 Jan 2009 8:47am @Dimitrios: Well put and of course lol @Hans: The brighter, the colder...thanks alot Hans :) Andrew Gould from Sydney, AustraliaThis looks beautiful, Lorraine. A stunning scene with fabulous colours and silhouettes. You'd better keep rugged up with the cats! 13 Jan 2009 10:49am @Andrew Gould: Indeed we'll cuddle until spring lol thanks a lot Andrew :) Craig from Vacaville, California, United StatesTemps hit 79F here yesterday. We've got an old barn out back and it rents for cheap! LOL :0) 13 Jan 2009 10:52am @Craig: Oh My cats would love that, how kind, thanks a lot Craig LOL António Pires from Lisbon, PortugalAt least the cold didn't freeze your capacity of taking wonderful photos. 13 Jan 2009 10:53am @António Pires: Not yet lol thanks a lot Antonio, you're very kind :) Rui from Leiria, PortugalWOW Beautiful, stunning light. Magnificent composition. Doesn't seem so cold. It's a "warm" photo". 13 Jan 2009 11:30am @Rui: Thanks for the lovely compliment Rui :) @Kathy: Thanks a lot Kathy, I GOT THE SOCKS, SO WARM, SO HAPPY, You're an ANGEL X @GJC: Thanks a lot GJC :) Helma from Tehran, IranHi lorraine :) 13 Jan 2009 12:05pm @Helma: I appreciate that Helma, thanks very much :) Michael Skorulski from Cigel, SlovakiaBeautiful streaks and reflections. A gorgeous image, Lorraine. 13 Jan 2009 12:11pm @Michael Skorulski: Thanks very much Michael, I hope you have a pleasant few days off :) marianne from Toulouse, from France, Francej'arrive avec le chocolat chaud, le café, les croissants .............. 13 Jan 2009 12:13pm @marianne: Merci beaucoup Marianne, une idee geniale ;) lorraine from CanadaHI GUYS, i JUST CAN'T SEEM TO CHANGE MY ACCOUNT E-MAIL, SO IT LOOKS LIKE I'LL NEVER BE ABLE TO POST AGAIN...RIGHT NOW I AM BEYOND FRUSTRATED SO i DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO...ARRRRRGHHH i AM SCREAMING INSIDE...BUT i THINK i CAN STILL VISIT YOU AS AN ANONYMOUS VISITOR...i'M RESISTING THROWING MY LAPTOP THROUGH THE WINDOW, ONE CAUSE IT WOULD TOOO COLD AND 2 BECAUSE MY CAT IS LYING THERE ...:( 13 Jan 2009 12:26pm @lorraine: Quit whinning, we're back on ;) Cheryl from Texas, United Stateswe have a spot for you here! no snow, now minus temps! This imagage is beautiful, taken at just the right time, great tones 13 Jan 2009 12:32pm @Cheryl: Ahhh thank you I've never been to Texas, Imagine that, can I have a comboy hat for me and my three cats lol you're a sweetie Roman from Thunder Bay, CanadaI guess we're in the same boat ... so take me with you !!! I can't stand it any more, this winter gets under my skin, this morning I woke up to -39 with windchill.. cheers and keep warm 13 Jan 2009 12:39pm @Roman: Awful isn't it...I tell you, geesh I received some hot socks though very toasty, cover up and cuddle the kittens ! bluechameleon from Vancouver, CanadaIf you can stand the rain and the fog (5 degrees here) you are welcome to seek refuge here. No warm furry pets on this end, just a cute chameleon ;) 13 Jan 2009 1:57pm @bluechameleon: Not bad weather swweeite, not bad at all lol thanks a lot ;) Shrig from Washington, D.C., United StatesI live in DC with 2 other girls and a cat. You're more then welcome to crash down here with me if you'd like. PPS. I wouldn't call this Too Too Cold. It's the wrong title. I would call it Too Too Beautiful. :) I wasn't able to post a photo last night. The site kept reporting an error. So I feel the same way. 13 Jan 2009 2:37pm @Shrig: You are an angel...lol thanks so much! @Daniel: You're not kidding, thanks for the visit :) k@ from Paris, FranceCome right now IN - I prepared some hot tea for you & your cats (they love tea, sure !), in Paris it's waaaaarm, (we came back from negative temperatures this morning)... I let the key over the door in case I'm dancing in the street with my camera - make Urself at home ;o) 13 Jan 2009 3:02pm @k@: Sounds perfect, it's ok I can bring coffee with me, lol go nuts ;) Jeff from Pembroke Dock, United KingdomYou are very welcome to my snuggle blanket Lorraine,and Pat makes a comforting cup of hot chocolate with rum..Get your jet ski's out girl,and set your sat nav for Wales. ;>)) 13 Jan 2009 3:03pm @Jeff: Well now Pat sounds perfect mm rum in hot chocolate, I was thinking brandy, but rum...mmm I like the possibilities lol thanks so much :) Lorraine from CanadaME AGAIN....OK I can't do anything about loading new photos...and I can't send a help message to AM3 'cause it's not working...so let's leave it to faith... 13 Jan 2009 3:08pm @Lorraine: Have some brandy in hot chocolate it'll calm your nevers ;) Lorraine from CanadaYou are such a wonderful community I would LOVE to respond to each of your comment, but I can't sign in anymore...and I can't send messages to ADMIN eitherE...Can anyone contact the ADMinistration on my behalf and tell them I can't sign in!!!! 13 Jan 2009 3:35pm @Lorraine: and more brandy... Daryl from Amagasaki, JapanThat's just crazy... we're looking at a low of 0 Celsius here... 13 Jan 2009 4:04pm @Daryl: Really, well good for you, go take some photos ;) lol dobbino from Cape Town, South AfricaIt's a long way to come - but I'll even throw in a meal or two. We have wonderfully warm weather he at the moment. Might have to put all the wild birds we feed into kennels or something, though..... 13 Jan 2009 4:20pm @dobbino: That's pretty decent, but I'd be very afraid for the bird...so I'll have to go to texas after all ;) Francesc B. from région parisienne, FranceJe me contenterai de regarder ta superbe photo, et je te laisse "ton" froid... ici, c'est enfin le dégel, mais on a eu -10°C en région parisienne... "presque la Sibérie" pour nous !!! :)) 13 Jan 2009 4:54pm @Francesc B.: Eh bien j'espere que ca ne devient pas plus froid pour toi et jolie Greta, merci Franc ;) @Alun Lambert: Thanks a lot Alun ;) @Hans: I know it's freaky!!!! @Lorraine: Not as weird as you taking to yourself ahaha! @Rags: Thanks a lot Rags :) Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, CanadaLovely shot, Lorraine, but try to stay warm. And keep you precious camera warm. 13 Jan 2009 6:03pm @Michael Rawluk: I always do, thanks a lot Michael :) @MJ: Thanks a lot MJ :) @yiannis krikis: Thanks a lot Yiannis :) Viewfinder from Bradenton, United StatesFlorida beckons. I'd be flying south if I were you (and your cats) too. Bella sends warm puppy tail wags, kisses, and smiles. 13 Jan 2009 6:39pm @Viewfinder: Ah well I'm all warmed up now...thanks a lot Vf big xxx to m'lady Bella ; Barbara from Florida, United StatesThe image glows with warmth and beauty very decieving of the actual temperature. What happened to global warming. Magnificent capture. I put a word in to AM3 support for you, hope it helps. I noticed issues yesterday myself and could not get to some AM3 pages. Probably just some growing pains that will be resolved soon. 13 Jan 2009 6:46pm @Barbara: Oh Thank you sweetie, yes I finally get help, you're a darling xxxxx Eleftheria from Athens, GreeceCome to a sunny Greek island! :-) 13 Jan 2009 7:40pm @Eleftheria: Well E. Sweetie, I did and I loved it, thanks so much :) Jasp from Plymouth, United KingdomBrilliant plan !... a world tour of photo bloggers locations.....have laptop will travel... go for it ! 13 Jan 2009 8:11pm @Jasp: That's exactly it! You'er so smart, thanks a lot Rich! @NADINE DERUYCK: Thanks very much Nadine :) Pixim from Nice, FranceNous avons de la place à Nice, à condition que tes chats supportent un autre chat ;) je vous souhaite du courage pour tenir ces températures aussi basses. Mais, je vois que cela ne t'empêche pas de réaliser des photos malgré les conditions les plus dures. Celle-ci est magnifique par le moment du shoot et par la composition Bravo ;) 13 Jan 2009 8:57pm @Pixim: Merci beaucoup Eric, tu es très gentil, moi et mes chats nous te remercieons x lol arlene from United StatesI don't mind your 3 cats, but my 2 kiddies and 1 hubby would mind. Full on board with the nutella thought. 13 Jan 2009 9:28pm @arlene: LOL I was so frustrated yesterday that I had bread and nutella and again, and again lol thanks sweetie ;) @Calusarus: C'est gentil merci beaucoup Frédéric :) Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United StatesCOME ON DOWN ... the door is open and the coffee is on, you'll smell it as soon as you exit I-75! This is a glorious scene, but ohhhhhhhhhhhh, too cold for my old bones! 13 Jan 2009 10:53pm @Judy: You're my kind of gal ...;) Observing from West Cheshire, United KingdomWonderful Winter scene Lorranie, excellent framing, and the glow is beautiful. NB: I didn't get any grapes from you when I was sick.... :( oh well, minus 30C is payback he he. 13 Jan 2009 11:11pm @Observing: Thanks Mikey, I sent you affection isn't that enough....and where would I find grapes in this weather, I'd never pay you back with Minus 30c, geesh!!! Ronnie 2¢ from London, United KingdomLove how that glow seeps into the entire scene . . rather like that wicked chill, I imagine ! And now, for some reason, I desperately need a coffee . . 14 Jan 2009 12:12am @Ronnie 2¢: Thanks a lot Ronnie, ah COFFEE, a life saver ;) vu@granby Gilles Martineau from Granby, Québec, CanadaTa photo avec ce ciel orangé, est annonciatrice de froid extrême. 14 Jan 2009 1:48am @vu@granby Gilles Martineau: Tout à fait Gilles, reste bien au chaud et merci beaucoup! tyan from Singapore, Singaporehere here here! I will gladly have you and your cats at my place,its windy here but its only about 24-25deg c at its coldest, and instant coffee,if you dont mind!LOL minus 30-40?!I think i will freeze to death! Can keep my frozen meat in the open over your side! 14 Jan 2009 2:15am @tyan: Can I teleport for just one month, 'cause your heat is way too much for me lol but righ now, it would be a Godsent...lol you're so sweet ;) Nina from Hamburg, GermanyYou are welcome, naturally with the cats, coffee is enough here - it's not warm here, but even not sooo cold... when will you come? 14 Jan 2009 2:20am @Nina: I'm teleporting as we speak, no wait I'm at Judy's or is is Tyan's mmmoh no right now I"m in Texas, but it's a little too hot for me, so I'm coming over, sounds like you've got the perfect weather, get the coffee going... Walter from Watkinsville, United StatesWow that's too cold for me. I get cold at 40 above! Here's to firewood and hot cider. 14 Jan 2009 2:59am @Walter: Firewood and hot cider...you're brilliant! Except I don't have a fireplace, but there's always apple cider, which I adore, great idea, thanks Walter:) Lesley from Lincoln, United StatesYou don't want to come here! The wind's howling at 45 mph and the temp is dropping. We'll be below zero by noon. Not sure what the windchill will be, but it won't be nice. I'll have a whiskey for ya. Stay warm! 14 Jan 2009 11:36am @Lesley: Wow that's almost Tropical lol thanks a lot Les, stay warm too ;) @Bro: Just me and my camera, that's it! I'm going back inside, I'll come out again in the Spring, brrrrr, thanks bro! JJ from Jersey City, United StatesGorgeous capture, love the color sin the Sky, I was dreading the cold spell here but will stop dreading it and just be thankful were not getting temps as bad as your getting there 15 Jan 2009 1:56am @JJ: Be very Thankful and stay warm, thanks a lot JJ :) Janice Thomson from CanadaWay too cold for these bones - come on up here Lorraine - coffee is on and Bugsey will love the kitty kats. 15 Jan 2009 4:13am @Janice Thomson: I'm there in spirit, and it's much warmer than my body lol thanks a lot, will Bugsey cuddle? Scotfot from Kabul, AfghanistanWonderful landscape - magnificent colours! Scotch is the answer to the cold, preferably one of the Islay malts :-) 15 Jan 2009 10:38pm Japanalia from Yokohama, JapanYes.....miserable neverending winter, but.......to get this magnificent image... I think it is worth enduring the misery and more! 23 Jan 2009 10:53am Magda from Vancouver, Canada;) I don't miss this kind of cold! It looks cold and I can imagine how you feel! We used to live in Ontario and I remember the feel of -40 with the -68 windchill factor. Keep warm! Only 3 more months of this and you will see summer! (grin) I don't remember much of spring in this climate. It goes from winter to summer within few weeks.... 24 Jan 2009 11:00pm |
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