Well, its almost like spring time is here. But I have lived in New England long enough to know not to get excited. It is the last week of January, and March is usually the “snowiest” month of the year. So, no need to get all excited yet.
With the 40 degree temps, also came the rain. And boy did it rain. Luckily, I live on the very top of a hill, so there is no concern, but those in the low lands, like Weston’s and Sherman Hill’s farms, not so lucky.
For those of you that know the area, these * were from yesterday morning:
Heading west on River Road right after Weston’s Farm.
Same location
These signs are normally about 4 feet tall.
Same spot
Looking South on the Saco. Those pillars are usually 20 feet out of water.
More pillars
Looking east across the bridge toward Weston’s Farm. Usually about 25 feet of space below the bridge before you get to water.
Weston’s Beach parking lot.
View from the bridge.
The one thing that the rain and warmth has done that really effects me, is it has ruined the snow. Sure, I don’t wish there was any, but it is that awkward in between time, where the snow is too crappy to ski, bike, or snow shoe, but there is still snow on the ground, so no single track to be had. Ohh well, what can ya do??
On a side note about the back, every day things are getting a little better. Today, I took a quick spin around our warehouse, about 30 seconds worth of being on the bike and the back felt fine. It was when I tried to get off the bike and stand up that I had the problem. I am figuring that I will stay off the bike until the weekend and see how it goes then. I can say, that without being able to do anything, ride, hike, run, ski, anything, I am pretty bored with my time.
* All photos used were taken by Derrek Schlottmann.
