The ice storm caused a lot of problems including many power outages. We had our generator running during the first outage but later we had another that lasted all night during which time we just put on as many layers as we could and went to bed.
. We went for a walk this morning to see what damage the storm had done in the park and were appalled to see many trees broken down from the sheer weight of the ice.
Hard as it is to believe the tiny Hummingbird that hangs around all winter is still alive. A neighbour has a feeder with a light bulb hanging right beside to keep the sugar water from freezing and I think that without that nourishment the little bird wouldn't survive the icy temperatures we have had.
My DIL took these first two photos and the last two I found on the internet. The devastation to the trees in the last picture is like what we saw in the park this morning. Our old Lilac bush which is probably close to 20 ft. has bent over completely and hopefully won't actually break. So far not much ice has melted but hopefully temperatures will rise soon.
Granny Marigold
Wow! That is a bad storm. I hope it all melts away soon. X Chy
ReplyDeleteHorrible isn't it. We have been without power since lunchtime Friday. A massive tree is perched across our driveway. We were trapped for a while but with the help of a chainsaw are now able to drive under it. There will be pictures when we get our power and internet back. My 'Anna' visits daily, and I took that exact picture today. The ice is pretty but dangerous
ReplyDeleteoh bless your heart. We have had ice storms like this and the clean up is tiresome! Hope that little hummer makes it through!
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Wishing you a safe and blessed new year!
Poor sweet little hummingbird. Glad he had a place to feed. What an ice storm! Hope it warms up enough there to melt some and hope your lilac bush (tree) doesn't break.
ReplyDeleteWow! We have been having some freezing rain and slick roads but not anything like that. I am assuming that your power is back on or you couldn't be posting . . . but then again if you post on your phone or tablet, I guess that you could. Here's wishing you NO MORE POWER OUTS this winter. Stay warm sweet friend and Happy New Year!
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Oh my you really have ice. Stay safe! We are super cold here -33F this morning. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteAnd to you G.M. ... ice storms are not pleasant :/
ReplyDeleteDuring our last severe ice storm, I heard trees cracking and snapping and crashing all night long. I called it the night of the screaming trees. And then there were weeks of clean up.
ReplyDeleteOh what an awful storm! Those poor trees. I'm glad the hummingbird survived it. May it all melt away soon!
ReplyDeleteYour power is back on, I hope! So sorry for the ice storm. They sure can do a lot of damage. Prayers for heat and warmth for all of you!
ReplyDeleteGoodness you've had a bad time of it weatherwise! Here it is just frigidly cold making us all want to hole up indoors, happy that we don't have to venture out although some parts of our area were without hydro too in -40C windchills. Glad to hear that your little hummer survived! Hopefully you don't have to venture out on the icy conditions (maybe it will be melting by now?) What a way to end the year!
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best,
Ellabie
Oh wow! That looks like quite an ice storm! It always hurts seeing trees weighed down with ice and getting damaged.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea any hummingbirds would stick around during winter. Hope it survives.
Happy New Year!
That looks like quite the storm, hope the damage to the trees is limited and that they can recover. Best wishes for 2018.
ReplyDeleteOur power was on before bed time both nights, thankfully. It looks like the trees (or what's left of them) are still iced over today... you might have to get out in your yard with a blow dryer and a long, long extension cord!!
ReplyDelete- Sheila :)
Oh, my!! I'm so sorry about the trees. Love that photo of the hummingbird. I hope you are still managing to stay warm. It's good to have those extra blankets around!!
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