Tag Archives: winter

I Am So Lucky…..

Posted on December 13, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

to live in a place where the sun shines……. even in the middle of winter, and on the shortest days….. I am so lucky to live where I can see mountains in the distance – not too close so they … Continue reading →

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Zimoy – It’s Winter (Again)

Posted on November 27, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

It is finally snowing again – big fluffy flakes floating down. I wonder if this is IT…. and winter has arrived in Yuzhno.

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Ever Changing

Posted on November 11, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

From this – To this. We have hot water heat, generated from a central location.  The boilers were on full blast this morning – And it was melting this afternoon. The ice is treacherous.  Getting out my ice grips.

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Random Thoughts on a Snowy Day

Posted on November 8, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

The thing about having a dog is that you have a friend that is always there for you, patiently waiting for a look or a pat or a friendly word.  Unconditional love. The thing about having a dog is that … Continue reading →

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First Snow Fall

Posted on November 4, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

We woke up November 1st to snow on the ground.  It went away, but was beautiful while it lasted. The clouds were pink across the valley as the sun began to rise. The kids were thrilled to shuffle in the … Continue reading →

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Busy As A Bee

Posted on September 28, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

Although it is the end of September, and a cool, cloudy day, the bees are still out collecting nectar for the long winter ahead.

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The Last Morning Walk in Sakhalin

Posted on March 30, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

for a while. This afternoon, we are being shipped off to Bangkok, Thailand, to apply for new Russian visas. This may sound a bit weird, but I’m not really happy about going to Thailand. I’ve never been there, and I’m … Continue reading →

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Maslenitsa – Goodbye To Winter

Posted on March 20, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

Sunday dawned bright and sunny – a perfect day to say goodbye to winter.  It was just March 17, but that’s the way they do it here…… with great winter fun. As David and I had already walked all over … Continue reading →

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One Frosty Friday

Posted on February 3, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

After a perfectly glorious, sunny day last Thursday, and a night so clear that you could almost reach out and touch the stars, we awoke Friday morning to frost covered ground……. at least, that’s what I thought it was. When Snoopy and I ventured … Continue reading →

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In Training Again

Posted on January 24, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

for the cold.  After enjoying a few days of +8 or so, we are back in the deep freeze here in Sandnes.  That’s around -10C.  Not cold by some standards, but as a young Norwegian lady said today, it’s the … Continue reading →

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