Dec 23rd 2009

The guys removing the towering wall of snow from our streets in preparation for the next Big One!

Look Ma! NO SNOW!

Then Dec 24th

I must apologize here. The Fire Department puts on a Santa Clause treat at the Town Christmas Tree on Christmas Eve and I was not up on it in time to take pictures.  From out my window I did see our fire guys drive their trucks old and new down Green Street waving to everyone in preparation for the celebration.  By the time I got my camera turned on they were gone. 

Next year I’ll be in attendance. This Town Rocks on Holidays!

How ever I was laying on my bed watching  TAPS (Ghost Hunters) marathon when I looked up and saw these beautiful ice cycles on the building across the street.  They weren’t moving too fast so I was able to get my camera turned on and capture them in time.

Christmas…

It was the best I have had in many years. Somehow being in snow country enhances the Christmas experience, and the people of Silverton are so into it that you can’t help but be jolly, feeling the spirit. Christmas Eve was spent with friends at San Juan Grill.  Had the most succulent duck ever, and some amazing cocktails. The treat though of the night was the in house made eggnog! Yummm….  After dinner Heather, Cindy and Claudia and I all went to the local Catholic Mass. It was quaint and a nice old tradition that Heather and I use to partake in when she was growing up.  It was a good way to bring in Christmas.

Christmas day was spent at Heathers house. Malcolm had to work so Heather and I played board and video games most of the day. Had some great home made pork and beans. Probably the best pork and beans Ive ever had. Of course that’s no surprise since Heather was the cook.  Around 3-ish in the afternoon we headed off to Cindy and Bill’s (Malcolm’s parents) house  to watch “It’s a Wonderful Life” (Jimmy Stewart classic), drink some hot cider and wait for Malcolm to get home from work to open presents.  The kids as usual made out like bandits. I think the favorites for them were the sewing machine Bill and Cindy got for Heather and the boot warmer/airdryer they got for Malcolm.  The kids got me several things one of which was a large chunk of the money needed to buy my Xbox. That’s on the agenda for right away. Probably just order it online next week. Can’t wait. It will be my stereo system, my dvd player and I can play online and video games from time to time too. An all-in-one unit. Also I’m getting my snowshoes!!!  Yes next week I’m ordering them too. I cant wait to go out and tromp around on our many groomed trails that surround Silverton.

After opening presents we sat down to quiche and all you can eat finger food. It was a tough  decision between which was best the quiche or the cranberry salsa. Oh-my-goodness, both were delicious.

Well after dinner we all departed and the 2009 Christmas festivities were drew to a close.

Another thing I want to share is how wonderfully celebrated this 2009 Christmas was across the country by folks I have met online.  Twitter all-a-tweet, and Facebook bubbling over  with Yuletide joy and sharing.  Christmas this year seemed to be blessed with joy and love.  Even those struggling with their what-ever’s seemed to beam with “Light” this Christmas season. It was good to see and be part of.

Dec 26th, 2009

I woke this morning with that oh my – lull after the storm feeling.  Took my Christmas stuff down and spent some time this morning out and about town. Had a leisurely breakfast and took pictures for your enjoyment.

This is the alley at the back side of the building I live in. Several business – retail, restaurant, apts, hotels, and the bank all reside within this block long 150 year old building.

Check this out!!!

I have tons more  pictures of ice formations from right out my back door. Well sorta I don’t have a back door because I live upstairs on the other side of the building.  We all share this winter wonderland back yard.  Sometimes exploring down little out-of-the-way alleys really pays off.