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By Alyce Wilson


December 21, 2009 - Snowpocalypse Pics

We got a record-setting amount of snowfall in Philadelphia, about 20 inches. Here are some pics I took around town with my doggie on Sunday.

Una and the Snow Bank (Click to enlarge)

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Una is in awe of the very large snow bank: at least two dogs high.

 

Snow Presents (Click to enlarge)

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Just what you wanted for the holidays: snow!
These decorative gifts, a lawn decoration, are piled high with the white stuff.

 

Looking for Baby Jesus (Click to enlarge)

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In this advent scene, piled deep with snow,
it looks like Joseph and Mary are trying to find the Christ child.

 

Snowmobile (Click to enlarge)

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My car, Moondancer, covered in several inches of snow

 

Snowy Street (Click to enlarge)

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A street still covered in snow. Fortunately, ours is clear.

 

Una Gazes Across the Snow (Click to enlarge)

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Una gazes across an expanse of snow,
trying to decide where we can explore next.

 

Una Snow Nose (Click to enlarge)

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Una sports some snow on her nose.

 

Snow Drift (Click to enlarge)

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A snow drift, formed by plowed snow covered by drifting powder

 

Santa's Sleigh Full of Snow (Click to enlarge)

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In this display in front of a church, Santa looks dismayed that his sleigh
is now full of snow, while Blitzen hides his head in the white stuff.

 

Snowy Ferris Wheel (Click to enlarge)

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A Christmas decoration of a Ferris wheel
with stuffed animal passengers
now sports several inches of snow.

 

Snowy Bear (Click to enlarge)

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A bear with a lap full of snow rides the Ferris wheel.

 

Snowy Santa (Click to enlarge)

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This Santa, made of wire, seems to have had a run-in with a snowblower.

 

Ice Trellis (Click to enlarge)

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Ice running down a house with siding creates its own trellis.

 

Frosty the Snowy Snowman (Click to enlarge)

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Frosty the Snowman's magic hat is now covered with snow.

 

Moral:
A white Christmas can make the lawn decorations look silly.

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