
Spring storms, or squalls, can be dramatic and fast moving.

Sometimes they deliver rain, sometimes snow, sometimes just odd white fluffy stuff.




And then they’re gone.

Spring storms, or squalls, can be dramatic and fast moving.

Sometimes they deliver rain, sometimes snow, sometimes just odd white fluffy stuff.




And then they’re gone.

The white carpet is being rolled out for winter’s arrival.

We’re ready.
Fingers were freezing, video camera was jittery, global warming was not evident, but the US National Toboggan Championships event was lots of fun.
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The opening act for the Winter Olympics was held last weekend at the Camden Snow Bowl in Camden, Maine.

The 20th Annual US National Toboggan Championships glorified the spectacle of winter sports, but required a certain attitude.

It was a little bit Mardi Gras.

And a little bit fierce competition.

With a whoopie pie thrown in to boot.

The pageantry was awe inspiring.

Security was tight.

And the right equipment provided the edge to win.


Team spirit was everywhere, but here are the - – - -> winners.
(Will post more soon.)

The northern winter sun sits decidedly low on the horizon.

And paints long, dark, dramatic, shadows on the snow.

Who says winter lacks excitement?