The Great Snow-Dusting of 2014

So… all this week we were inundated with news about a giant snowstorm coming our way which was expected to bring an end to the world as we know it, and quite possibly, usher in the apocalypse. At one point, it was predicted we could get as much as 5 inches of the white stuff on the ground (and for southeastern North Carolina, that was a MAJOR amount of snow). Being someone who actually L-O-V-E-S snow (probably because living where I do, we hardly ever see much of it), I relished the idea and was waiting with baited breath for the big event to finally get here.

Well, after much hoopla and fanfare, all we seemed to get out of the deal was a sheet of ice with a dusting of the white stuff on the top. While it wasn’t the apocalypse, and no four horsemen have been seen riding around town bringing death and destruction with them, I did enjoy going out this morning taking pictures of what we did receive. So without further adieu, here are my pictures of what I’m calling “The Great Snow-Dusting of 2014.”

Offerings to the Great Pumpkin 2013

I’ve always loved Halloween, and since it’s now October, I figured it was time to kick off the Halloween festivities. One of my favorite things of the season is carving jack-o-lanterns. Even as a child I’ve enjoyed it. Since I’ve recently discovered foam pumpkins in the last few years and the art of “shading” instead of cutting completely through a pumpkin, I’ve been trying out this new technique.

Thanks to the guys over at http://www.stoneykins.com, I’ve been able to get a bit more creative than I would have done on my own. There are hundreds and hundreds of pumpkin patterns over there, and some of the best people on the forum to bounce ideas off you’ve ever “met.” If you’re looking for something different to do with your pumpkins this year, that’s definitely the place to look! Some of the patterns you see here are from that sight. So here’s my offerings for this year:

“Jack the Ripper”
(What Anglophile like myself couldn’t start the season off without a good, English scare?)

“K-9” from the 1970’s era “Doctor Who”
(Probably too obscure for most, but if you were/are a fan of the old Doctor Who, you might recognize this little fellow.)

“Barnabas Collins” from the gothic soap opera, “Dark Shadows”
(Love this old show, and I’ve recenlty started rewatching the old episodes.)

“Kermit the Frog”
(Since my mother LOVES Kermit the Frog for some unknown reason, I thought I’d make this one and give it to her.)

Duran Duran’s “Rio” album cover
(Since I’m such a die-hard Duran Duran fan, I decided to try my hand at carving their most recognized album cover to date on a pumpkin. Not my best work, but it was fun!)

Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”
(This took longer than all the others, but I think it turned out rather well.)

Daily Post: Bittersweet Memories

This is a quilt my Grandmothers sister, “Aunt Jannie,” had made years ago. After her death, her daughter gave it to me as a memento. She was an amazing lady, and I miss her daily. I have it hanging in my living room above my sofa.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Escape