Winter Sky Views of Rural Texas

Winter Creeping in....

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This is the best time of the year in Texas. I love this part of the year because of the salubrious weather the region enjoys. Four months a year two after winter and two before Texans enjoy the best weather of the year. The remaining time it is either too hot or too cold to enjoy the great outdoors of this vast sprawling state.

Every year winter would start with a few days of incessant rain, but this year it has not been so. We got a day's rain about 10 days ago but since then it has been dry as ever. Perhaps the drought has not yet gone out of Texas. I wonder how the actual winter would be. Will we snowed indoors like last year when black ice dominated the roadways for seven days consecutively leading to numerous crashes and accidents. Or will it be the winter as usual with one day's snow fall and very little ice formation. I sure am hoping for the latter. I don't mind the rain, in fact I'd be happy if we received more rain, which would help recharge the aquifers that got depleted during the drought, but ice... no I am better off without it.

Winter Blast in Dallas

North Texas area is experiencing its second winter blizzard right now. All schools and government offices remain closed and roads are slick as if someone poured slippery grease all over. Texans with their big trucks are unusually driving at a slow speed of 20-30 mph clutching at their car steering wheels. My college closed its campuses and canceled all classes so I am stuck at home blogging and studying.

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Snowed Out in Dallas

Cars covered by snow, slippery roads, sparse traffic, closed schools, and offices... characterized the past five days of snow in North Texas area. I have been pretty much home bound all these days. Hopefully it will clear up a little tomorrow so I can get to work.

Snow in Texas

Texas is more famous for its 100 degree summers than for its freezing winters. Since the past three years that I have been here there have been a few days in winter when it freezes over and sometimes it snows also. This year too there was some snow couple of days ago. I took some pictures of the snow after three days and here they are for you to see.

Photo n text from blackberry

It's raining in Dallas. This kind of rain marks the end of summer and the arrival of fall which leads to the freezing dry cold of winter.

This morning as I drove to class I captured some sights on my handheld's camera. Rian soaked roads, some public display artworks and trivia associated with Dallas area.

Snow Continues to endure!!!

Snow fall that started on Thursday stopped by mid night the same day, but because there was no sunlight on Friday the snow didn't melt too much. Even today we can see snow lingering on cars, trees, and lawns are pretty much covered by a carpet of snow. The change in weather has been quite sudden and rapid because we had a bright and sunny day on Wednesday. Driving proved challenging yesterday, unfortunately it seems like the local governments are not equipped to handle snow on the streets. I didn't see any large trucks clearing the snow from streets.
Anyway here are some more pictures of snow.

Driving through mild snow

The whole day it has been snowing and the forecast says that it would be snow storm like conditions till midnight. Early part of the evening I decided to go out and take some pictures of snow and how the city's landscape had been transformed by this natural phenomenon. The sidewalks, lawns, trees, hedges, and vehicles were all covered by varying amounts of snow that added an surreal white glow. While most motorists drove with caution there were some maniacs on the road who seemed to think that driving fast in the snow is the norm. I wonder when these maniacs will learn that driving is about reaching the destination safely and not speeding in the snow and alarming other motorists!!!
Here are some pictures of the snow capped sidewalks and roadways.

Snow Storm in DFW

Coinciding with the blizzard like conditions in the east coast, the south and west are also experiencing snow fall. I woke up in the morning to see everything coated with a layer of snow. Cars, trees, sidewalks, etc were all pained white thanks to the snow fall of the night. I just stepped out on the patio and shot these pictures of the roadway in front of the house.

Fall Views of DFW

The bone chilling winds are blowing the already weakened clorophyll-shorn leaves off and the trees are starting to become empty wooden frames. Some days are sunny and bright but one can't step out and enjoy the sun light because the cold winds make it a virtual refrigerator. I hate the summer's searing heat but at least one can go out and do something... now the cold is frustrating because it imprisons us to centrally heated homes and cars.
Anyway here are some views of the fall in DFW area.

Enjoy Ski Vacations in Vermont

One doesn't need an excuse to travel to an exotic location such as Vermont. But when there is a happy coincidence of luxury hotels, adventure opportunities, and holidays can we resist taking our loved ones and heading out for a Family Vacation? I am quite certain that a majority of us would jump at such an opportunity and head straight to Vermont to enjoy downhill snowboarding, skiing, biking, fine dining, and basically a great time for the entire family.

Well for those who have not tied the knot, Vermont can be one of the most memorable destination for romantic getaways with that special person. Think about it, where else can you get a hotel which is over 100 years old and offers luxury suites, comfortable guest rooms, year-round outdoor pool, specialty shops, fine dining restaurants, game room, afternoon tea, and much more at a highly affordable price. Wouldn't that be a fantastic place to impress that special someone in your life even in this tough economic times?

For those who are young or young at heart and restlessly seeking adventure and the rush of adrenaline that only high speed sports like downhill skiing and snowboarding can give, Vermont Hotels offer numerous packages. There are opportunities for cross country skiing and snowshoeing, snowmobiling, sleigh rides, sledding, and even sled dog tours. What more could one ask for? Of course after you are tired and aching from these activities there are world class spas where trained therapists will massage your pains away. Just pack your bags and head to Vermont for a gala time.