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Just look at what those naughty March leprechauns brought as a surprise overnight!! Now some of you might be saying....yeah, so. Well, it's March for pitys sake! And it's not even supposed to snow here in Portland, Oregon.....at all! I have shivering palm trees in the back yard! Just two days ago it was 64 degrees! This is just NUTS. It's awfully pretty though, isn't it?
Dilu, Kassity, Shantell, Winney? Did the leprechauns bring you this pretty present too?
Warm, white, fluffy snow filled hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Apple Dumpling DesignsYep...not that much....but we got snow here too!!! What the heck is up with that?
Update: It's now just raining and turning to ugly slush 
Posts: 1,277Your pictures are really pretty. I wouldn't mind if it snowed again here! 
Posts: 3,177Oh My Good Lord!!!! How absolutely beautiful Aleta 
We NEVER have any decent snowfall here in Blighty - you lucky lucky thing!
Penny :hug:
Well, it's still snowing here! We probably have three inches or so. The neighbor kids are having the time of their lives out there! I should go outside and make a snow angel! It's been years and years since I've been in snow deep enough to make a snow angel. What a splendid plan!
Going out in the snow.... 
Warmest hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Apple Dumpling DesignsDon't be hogging ALL the snow...send some my way...I wanna make snow angels too!!! Ours is almost gone!!! 
Pandy Potter BearsSpeak for yourself Penny! We had quite a bit of snow here last week. I'm in the centre of England, we don't get as much as we used to but have had a bit more this year. I used to love wizzing down the hills on a metal tea tray. We had snow last Friday which has not happened in March for a long time.
Budd Bears BoutiqueWe do not always get snow in the winter on average maybe a couple of time. We just received a dusting of snow last night and is snowing this morning. It is pretting but this weekend we thought spring was here.
wish we were getting the snow instead of this cold rain today.
Newcastle, OntarioYour pictures are beautiful, Aleta. I don't think there is anything nicer than freshly fallen snow. I'll trade you -we woke up to freezing rain and the trees are covered in ice. We had an ice storm a few years ago and we were without power for 11 days - never want to go there again.
Hugs,
Brenda
Bine-TeddiesBeautiful, but i'm one of those going 'so what?' 
We have 14 inches (35 cm) of snow and tonight we expect minus 20-25 C (whatever that's in Fahrenheit), which is really cold and not common in Stockholm.
Stay warm everybody. :hug:
I know it's rather silly to you, Sabine. I guess it's just something special to me because we don't normally get snow here. Let alone snow on palm trees! And, it's still snowing!!
Shantell,
I would gladly send you some more snow! Have you heard the weather forecast? My husband heard it's going to keep snowing until Saturday!!!! Egad!!!
Warmest hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Bine-TeddiesOh, I love fresh snow too. Just by now I'm really tired of it. This winter doesn't seem to end ever.
:hug: :hug:
bears by beesley TMWow Aleta!! Absolutely beautiful. We had next to no snow until late January which is quite odd for Northern Alberta Canada. Now I think it has not to do with the leprechauns but that your eyes were fuzzy thismorning from being TIPSY last night! 
Many Hugs Louise
Posts: 1,277hahahaha 
Past Time BearsOoooooh - those are beautiful snow photos, Aleta - but - March is no time for snow, for goodness' sake! I love my spring because it starts early. I have flowers blooming, trees putting out leaves, and 70 degree weather. Aaaaahhhhh!
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Snow in PORTLAND???? But it never snows in PORTLAND.... Mt Hood, yes, the Cascades yes, but Portland??? Enjoy it while you've got it, and be sure to stay off the streets. I can guarantee no one will remember how to drive on the stuffs...
Oh SueAnn, 
I'm so jealous. I was thinking spring was here just the other day. But alas, (sigh) no. My daffodils are nearly done blooming and the pink flowered trees were just popping with color before this snow hit. This was quite a shock. AND, we're supposed to get four more inches tonight. It's just the craziest weather! I have to admit though, we do live WAY above sea level.....around 800 ft.+ So, while the low lands are getting a skiff of snow, we're getting dumped on here in the hills. It sure is pretty though.
Debbie,
You must be familiar with Portland....knowing of Mt. Hood. Yes, this is just the craziest thing. Portland getting snow is like Seattle getting snow. It's just so rare.....especially in March. I'm telling you, I really think it was the leprechauns!!
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Apple Dumpling DesignsWow...Aleta...where in Portland are you? You PM me if you'd like. I'm not quite that high and this area seems to be in some kind of warm weather pocket. It can be snowing all around us and we'll have a dusting.
I love the snow...as long as I don't have to go anywhere. It's been snowing on and off all day but not really sticking...too wet. However, it will be slicker than snot tomorrow when it freezes tonight. YUCK!!!
Posts: 8,574Ahhhh Aleta
Were drowning in the stuff down here too.....I love it in December, January and February....but it seems to me that March is simply pushing the envelope a wee bit too far!!!!
We are expecting 2 more feet tonight through tomarrow.
Sheesh.
However the hubs was home and he kept the fire going in the wood stove so it was lovely in the house, watching through the windows.....
sigh....
keep your powder dry up there hon....
dilu
Hi Shantell,
We live WAY up in the East Hills of Portland.....off 205 in Happy Valley. It's called Mt. Something Or Other. Geez. My brain has turned to snowflakes! It's not exactly what I would call a mountain.....more like a GINORMOUS hill.....but we're around 800+ft. above sea level so I'd say we are up in the air a bit.
You're right about being slick tomorrow! Wheeeeee!
Where in the Willamette Valley are you? Just a couple of weekends ago we took a drive down to Eugene and Springfield. There is the neatest store in Springfield. It's called Auntie ????......oh shucks.....that escapes me too. Maybe you know of it. They serve lunch and coffee and yummy, yummy treats and they have retail and antique things piled way up to the ceiling. I've never seen anything quite like it! I loved it!! I wish it wasn't such a ding dang drive though. Then again, it's probably a good thing it's a ways away.....I'd spend too much money there!
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Posts: 3,540Aleta I used to live about 2 hours away from you, in Lincoln City on the beach. My father in law used to live in Portland too. When we had Indoor Jungle in Lincoln City, we used to drive in to pick up supplies and fish practically every week. We moved back to the Midwest in Nov, 2003 I still miss the beach, and the West Coast
Stay safe out there gals :pray:
Posts: 3,540 Aleta I think you live on Mt Tabor...
BEAR ME SHOOTKAALETA, DO YOU LIVE IN VLADIVOSTOK TOO???????????
I hate this week! 
Snowing snowing................................... 
last year we had snow in April... Hope it will not happens this year. :pray: :pray:
julia :hug: seems like no Easter for us...just another CHRISTMAS TIME!!!!
Hi Dilu,
March IS pushing the envelope! I'm so very ready for some warm spring weather. I'm ready for full on pink and white blossoms from the cherry and pear trees and seeing the beautiful tulips blossom. (sigh) As has already been established on another thread long ago....I'm not really long on patience. HURRY UP AND GET HERE SPRING!!!
Stay toasty, Dilu! We'll all be able to dig out in a couple of days....I hope!
Warmest hugs, :hug:
Aleta
