Sunday, January 3, 2010

HOME REMEDY FOR CABIN FEVER


Drive up the hill.

(If you encounter a snowplow, do not attempt to pass it, even if it is going slow. Probably should not take pictures either.)

Go to your favorite cross-country ski location. Put on skis.

Follow the ski track to the river.

Watch the swans and ducks for a while.

Laugh at the young swans feeding

in concert

with a duck as counterpoint.

Go over the river and through the woods.

Return to the parking lot, enjoy.
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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    I'll pass on the skis, but I love the photos of the swans and ducks!!

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  2. painted fish studioJanuary 3, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    what a perfect remedy for cabin fever! we've got below zero temps, and it has been a challenge fighting cabin fever here.

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  3. ELIZABETHJanuary 3, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Almost, just almost makes me want to head outside into the nippy air. Although we still don't have any snow, just nippy-ness

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  4. Linda SueJanuary 3, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    Have a little bit of snow oveer there...I skied once...I snowshoed once...I am not a very good Norwegian...Your swans are delightful, I wonder if they taste swanny?

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  5. fifiJanuary 3, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    I am SO coming to your house!

    But i wish I had paid more attention in cross country lesssons. I can manage though, I promise...

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  6. AnairamJanuary 3, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    Oh, man, oh, man!! I know people complain about the cold, but I would not mind swopping the weather here (hot, muggy, windy) for just a few days in real snow... and skiing! Oh, my! (PS I took my first swim of the year yesterday at our local beach. Well, swim is not really the right word. I stand for about half an hour at knee-depth, getting up the courage, then I quickly wade in to thigh-high, shriek, plunge down to cover my shoulders, shriek again, and then stumble out. Not exactly the world's bravest bunny. Yep, maybe I must forget about the skiing part of my fantasy above.

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  7. Woman in a WindowJanuary 3, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    Yes and yes! It was cold here today and with wind chill but i couldn't help myself. Scarf and hat and the bits and I walked and walked...straight out of town...came back a couple hours later. Can't let winter keep you indoors. It is gorgeous.

    I hope you're holidays were full of love. I don't say thank you enough to you - for your insights and your comments. You always let me know someone is listening.

    Much love in the new year!
    xo
    erin

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  8. kendaleeJanuary 3, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    Oh this looks like fun! COLD but fun! You know how I love that fluffy stuff but I've never experienced it like that.

    Right now I'm inclined to stay in and even endure a bit of cabin fever but that's only 'cause I'd rather not have to go back to work... yurgh! I'm sure it'll be fine once I'm out there though :)

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2010 at 5:35 AM

    Hm.............looking pretty cold by you, Leenie!

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  10. DayPhotoJanuary 4, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    Oh, yes! And I have cabin fever...already. Only 8-10 more weeks to go!

    Linda
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com

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  11. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallJanuary 5, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    Hello:

    glad to see so many elegant photos of snow, you look cool out there.

    I have about 15 Snow Haiku written in my blog, if interested, please feel free to visit

    http://www.jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com

    happy 2010.

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  12. JanieJanuary 7, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    Looks like a fun outing. When you live in a cold climate, might as well learn to enjoy the snowy trails. Pretty photos of the swans.

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