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We've Got a Blow Going and It Isn't Stopping for A While!

By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Real Estate Agent with Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 REB.0759001

January 12, 2011 03:51 AM

We've Got a Blow Going and It Isn't Stopping for A While!

The snow started at just about 10 PM last night with just the faintest of flurries, but we had been warned that is was going to last for a while. At 7 AM this morning we were into a white out situation. A white out is just so much snow so quickly that that's all that can be seen.

So at 11 AM I opened the front door to take a look at the yard, and it's all white.

So let's take a look out the side door at the neighbor's house to see what it looks like that way. Yep, it's white there as well, and I also can't see my driveway.

I wanted to open the doors to the deck but the snow would have dropped into the house, and there is still an 8" step up to those doors.

So let's take a peek into the back yard. Yep, that's white as well as that looks to be a strong 12" deep pile on top of the rail that's sheltered from the wind. Now somebody tell me that spring is just around the corner, so I can feel better, at least before I get out there to do some shoveling. And it's only Jan 12 and we have a while to go before that rodent in PA tells us how much more winter we might get.

We are in Central CT in Northern New Haven county, which is not the snow belt for our state. I'll bet Andrea has to get to the second story windows to take a photo.

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Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Ed... I hope it keeps snowing straight through to tomorrow. We need more snow... make up for all the years we got NOTHING!!!.

I'm house bound anyway, so it doesn't make any difference to me.

Jan 12, 2011 03:53 AM

Joetta Fort

The DiGiorgio Group - Arvada, CO

Independent Broker, Homes Denver to Boulder

We always get our heaviest snows when we're approaching spring, so I'll tell you - "Yes, spring is coming!" When we get that much snow my husband shovels off the roof. Is that a common practice in your area?

Jan 12, 2011 03:55 AM

Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Ed,.,.it's a good day to blog....

Jan 12, 2011 04:02 AM

Donna Bosze

Realty Executives Top Producers - Chesapeake, VA

Ask Me Why I'm Different!

Oh my.....it is HARD to sell real estate these days with the weather doing THAT. Know the feeling...we got 14 inches in Tidewater Christmas Day weekend.

Jan 12, 2011 04:03 AM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Valerie, I know your snow bound, but easeup on those meds. Let it stop today and maybe we'll get a fresh coat next week.

Joetta, some people do shovel their roofs, I don't, as we have a high pitch and it tends to flow down before it can become a problem.

Barbara, it's a good day to catch up on a lot of stuff, like a mid afternoon nap.

Jan 12, 2011 04:06 AM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Donna, that's a lot of snow for your area. You also got an excessive amount of snow last winter as well

Jan 12, 2011 04:07 AM

Kathleen Cooper

Kathleen Cooper, Sposato Realty Group - Worcester, MA

Sposato Realty Group - Broker Owner

We've got the same thing going on here! Had to drive home in it last night when it all started and the wind was the worst part. Made the visibility next to nothing. Stay warm!

Jan 12, 2011 04:52 AM

Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner

Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA

Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

Oh wow....I really can't imagine how the weather does affect your ability to work. It's sunny and 75 degrees outside and we are expecting upper 80s this weekend. Come on out....

Jan 12, 2011 04:54 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

At least you'll have an excuse for not being able to find your errant golf balls now!

Jan 12, 2011 05:11 AM

Cinnamon Wright

Wilmington Real Estate 4U 910.547.1446 - Wrightsville Beach, NC

Assistant to Tish Lloyd

Makes our little storm look like a dusting! Stay warm and safe!

Jan 12, 2011 05:53 AM

Andrea Swiedler

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT

Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Ed, the snow is all finished up over here, now the real fun begins....Looks like you got enough snow to last an entire season, I know we have!

Now off to get some more photos. Too bad we only have one shovel and hubby is using it to dig the cars out. I would help but.....

Jan 12, 2011 06:24 AM

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Ed..i have been thinking of both you and Andrea ..We didn't get hit that hard here just 4" but enough for the schools to close and enough for me to start my annoucement cards ..

Helpfulhannah

Jan 12, 2011 09:30 AM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Kathleen, it's so early in the season and we've already had a winter's worth of snow.

Karen, you poor girl you, please make sure to wear your sun screen

Craig, I went by a driving range yesterday that stays open all year round. Can't imagine walking out there to pick up them errant shots

Cinnamon it is ugly but so warm inside

Andrea I believe the unofficial amount in our area is 18". I've already gone through one shovel.

Hannah, I appreciate your thinking of me, but shoveling along side me would be so much more appreciated.

Jan 12, 2011 09:55 AM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Now THAT'S A LOT OF SNOW! Stay warm and enjoy the quiet Ed!

Jan 12, 2011 10:02 AM

Kenneth Cole

Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com... - Staten Island, NY

NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Ed; I think the rodent in Staten Island will see his shadow next month and we'll have 6 more weeks of winter. Sorry.

Jan 12, 2011 10:46 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Ed, that is the way my deck looks, we got about 24".

I am ready for Spring!!!

Jan 12, 2011 11:50 AM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Wanda, it is very quiet, my wife left yesterday after work to spend the night with her daughter and Raphael.

Ken, I feel tht that might be true but nothing I want to hear when my back is sore from all the shoveling

George, the snow on my deck from both storms is well over 3 feet

Jan 12, 2011 12:21 PM

Gloria Todor

Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA

& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Gosh Ed, That is a lot of snow. We got 8 inches and it was easy to shovel luckily, a light snow.

Any kids in your neighborhood come around looking to make some money shoveling?

Hot chocolate weather!
Gloria

Jan 12, 2011 02:04 PM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Ed, your photos are just beautiful! And they bring back chilly memories of this time last year! Stay warm.

Jan 13, 2011 10:40 AM

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