Use those instead!
Does anyone think I’m going to get to use my snowshoes*, here in Illinois, this year?
I’m feeling a bit pouty about the prospects (in case you cannot tell). There is a snowshoe 5K at the end of the month that I would love to do, but I am not going to sign up for it if there is no dang snow! Sigh.
I suppose I should use these for a different outdoor activity, instead? It is cold enough!
A few of the forest preserves here have outdoor ice skating rinks that I’d really like to check out!
I know it is odd to be wishing for snow. And I bet it will come at the worst time – when I need to get on a flight out of town, or have a road race (without snowshoes)… but (and I’ve said this before) the lack of snow really messed with me last year! For some reason, spring is a really challenging time of year for me, mood-wise, and I didn’t like being forced in to it so early. We may have to travel somewhere to play in the snow this year…
Does anyone else care if we get any substantial snow this year? (or I am crazy?!)
*On actual snow, not posing for photos
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You look so cute in these photos! I am definitely praying for snow too – but mostly because I will get a snow day and time off work 🙂
Aww, thanks 🙂
Ha ha ha. Even if we get snow I won’t get work off, but I like looking at it. I hope we get some so you get a snow day 😉
You are NOT odd! I WANT SOME SNOW!!! It’s the thing that makes the winter pretty and the kids happy. And I miss it. Wah.
My friends and I have been trying to go snowshoeing in January for 3 years!! No luck! I am with you.
We dont have a ton of snow, but we have way more than last year! I alternate between loving it when I am out skiing and snowshoeing and hating it when I am trying to get in a long run and I have to run in the middle of the road because there are no sidewalks or shoulders.
I must say that it is harder to get runs in with all that snow!
I want snow too! And I know my kids want some too. We all got snowshoes for Christmas and watching the forcast makes me think we aren’t going to get to use them unless we take a long northerly drive. It’s bumming me out 🙁
I own ice skates, too! We should go to the rink at Rosemont, it looks like fun.
I want snow!!!! A snow shoe 5K sounds like a fun event, and I love love love skating. I need to look up those outdoor rinks you mention. Growing up they froze a few parks in town and we would spend hours skating.
Where do you live? The places I am referring to are in Lake County 🙂
I am in Oak Park.
I know that people in Colorado (all of my in-laws) are praying for more snow – so, you’re definitely not alone!
I like snow for the holidays. Now that
The holidays are done I am happy
As a clam we don’t have snow. It’s early yet so you may get your wish!
Ooh, I love ice skating! I didn’t know about any other rinks around here besides Millennium Park and Wrigley Field. I used to go skating at the parks back in Ohio all the time when I was a kid.
And I’m not a huge fan of winter by any means, but I wish we had at least one good snow storm this year. It is fun and pretty 🙂
Ok I have to admit that I’m pretty bummed of the lack of snow around these parts this year. I’m sure I’m not the only one who think it’s all a little odd. And yes, I’m secretly worried that this is some freak result of global warming! Ugh…
Yes. I have that same worry!
We so very, very rarely get snow… I would LOVE to get one big one someday! We got 7 inches two or three years ago, and that’s the biggest one I’ve ever seen. We rarely get more than just enough to dust the rooftops here!
I vote yes on snow!
I’ll go with you!!!!
I so want some snow too!! We were supposed to get some big snow earlier this week and it totally missed us! All three of us were so disappointed!!! WE WANT SNOW DANG IT!!!!
a snowshoe 5k eh?? I’d be finishing up the day AFTER i think. hahahha
I went snowshoeing when I was really young…it ended up in frustration and tears. it was HARD for me!!
To this date, the snowshoe 5K in 2011 is still the hardest race I have ever done!
We need snow for sure! I think you might be referencing the Frozen Zuchini Snowshoe….I registered last year for it and there wasn’t enough snow so it was a crusty ice/snow trail run— definitely was a bummer. I skipped it this year.
Yep, that is the one! They had snow in 2011 and I was bummed I wasn’t in town last year to do it, but then not so much when there was no snow!
sorry girlfriend, I’m grateful for the lack of snow. though I will admit that a snowshoe 5k sounds like fun 🙂
My vote? Crazy! Still think it’s a pain, not like it was though.
I am right there with you with the lack of snow, it just feels like something is missing!!! I love being at home when the snow is falling outside, and I like snow in general. It’s the yucky brown and black (or yellow!) slush that I don’t like dealing with, LOL.
Totally agree with you on the thought that the snow, when it does come, will probably come at the very worst time (e.g. in June). I am seriously starting to wonder if there’s ever been a year where the Chicagoland area didn’t get any snow at all for an entire winter season!?!?!?
Seattle usually gets some snow but all of it has fallen farther up. Boo! I want to go snowshoeing.
Yeah I have had my snowshoes for two years and haven’t been able to use it since we had a really mild winter last year. This week is supposed to be super cold and snowy so we will see!
Ooo! I hope you get to use them! 🙂
Harrison was just saying that if we don’t get a cold winter this year, he will forget what a real Midwestern winter should feel like. I think he’ll feel cheated, but I don’t mind the warm-ish weather. It’s a lot nicer when I have to wait for the bus. 🙂
LOL! Maybe Harrison is thinking you guys will be somewhere warmer next year? 😉
The light in the 2nd photo is perfect with the angelic look on your face.
Ha ha ha! If only you could see the outtakes from that shot 😉
I would love to try snow shoeing but it does not look like we will have the chance. I am so torn. I love not having to communte in the snow but wouldn’t mind 1 weekend of snow here. I know some suburbs have had a few inches but we have been pretty snow free!
I’m glad I was able to get in some skiing and see some snow in AZ otherwise I’d forget what winter is supposed to look like!
I have mixed emotions about snow here. I’d love to get some (and possibly get some time off work or unscheduled telework days) but I hate that it often means my husband has to stay overnight at work since he is essential.