Sunday, January 29, 2023

Another Winter Setback

Someone has begun a new photo group on Facebook for townies. We met last week for coffee, and we were due to meet up yesterday at the Mill of Kintail for a shared photowalk.

But it is winter.

Sue and I arose at 6 and set out at 7:30 for the 8 o'clock meetup. After few minutes we turned back, for the roads were snow-covered. Of course, we could have made it, but our general policy is to not make an unnecessary trip under those conditions,  I turned around.

We were treated to quite a sunrise, so Sue took these from the car.



I knew that we would miss the best of the light by the time we got there, but we headed to the pond anyway. Unfortunately, I was right about missing the best of the light, but one clicks the shutter anyway. First my photo and then Sue's.



We picked up coffee and a breakfast sandwich, and headed to the parking lot by the river.


Sue got a picture, but whatever light there was soon faded, so we drove home to finish our coffee.


We did make the most after our disappointment, and there will be other opportunities to get together with the group.

19 comments:

Marie Smith said...

We would have turned back on that road too, AC. You made the most of the expedition though!

Marcia said...

Have you shared photos of the Mill of Kintail before? If not something for us to look forward to one day when it's not winter and snowing.

You captured a lovely sunrise but that old adage was in play "red in the morning, sailors take warning."

Boud said...

I think your sunrise pictures are unbeatable. So it was worth the try. I'm with you these days on choosing my driving weather! Ice, no, snow, no, rain, no..

DJan said...

Beautiful shots, and a wise decision indeed. There's always next week, eh?

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

The sunrise photos were beautiful, but those roads would have me reconsidering as well. Glad you both did get some shots and coffee and breakfast as well.

Jenn Jilks said...

Good for you for trying, and turning back. There is no need to take risks these days! Besides, fun sunrise photos.

Barbara Rogers said...

I've canceled more meetings than attended lately...though not for snow! You all are definitely smart, and now I want to get drive-through breakfast!

RedPat said...

You got some great shots anyway. I would have turned around too.

Margaret said...

I don't put myself at unnecessary risk or in too much stress, so I agree with your decision, plus you got some gorgeous shots anyway. The snow with the sunrise--wow!

Celia said...

Gorgeous sunrise. I'd turn back too these days. Not worth the hassle.

William Kendall said...

Spectacular dawn!

Red said...

You did the right thing by turning back and going home.

Joanne Noragon said...

Leave the bad roads behind. Every time.

peppylady (Dora) said...

I still believe Spring will come.
Coffee is on and stay safe

DrumMajor said...

Wise decision with a lovely sunrise! Linda in Kansas

Jeanie said...

You still did your photo thing -- just together instead of meeting up! And that sky was worth it -- beautiful with the snow.

roentare said...

Still a wonderful way to celebrate life watching the sunset together with nice beverages

Granny Sue said...

Smart move! And you certainly made the most of your outing. Stunning photos, AC!

Kay said...

That is definitely a grand sunrise. And you got Tim Horton's too. That sounds like a lot of fun. No Tim Horton's in the U.S. yet, I guess.