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Monday 5 March 2018

The break

Could it be? Are these the first signs of the spring thaw that will release the harbour from its winter blankets of ice and snow? Will the strengthening sun, offering its twelve hours of light now, be enough to offset the colder temperatures at night? Will the harbour soon break free again, released from its winter prison?




We pondered these questions as my husband and I walked along the shoreline this past week. Close to shore, there is open water in several areas now. Short days ago, the shoreline was frozen solid, exhibiting footprints of adventurous humans and animals, such as foxes. 




Now only the fool hardy would attempt to traverse anywhere along this shoreline, as slush is obvious in places. It is a hopeful sign to us who have felt trapped for months, prisoners to the gray light and bitter cold. 




We are waiting for the sun to release us now, sentence over for this year. Time to make plans for the days of light!

Besides, the geese are back!

30 comments:

DJan said...

Yay! Another winter is beginning to recede and leave us with the first signs of spring. And welcome back, geese. :-)

Anvilcloud said...

Most of our days now are slightly above 0 and our nights slightly below. This is good sap weather.

Joanne Noragon said...

Looks hopeful from here,too.

Debbie said...

oh i think it is coming, surely it is coming. but for now, we will be satisfied with these beautiful snow/winter images!!

Celia said...

The light returns.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

That's an assuring sight Marie! Spring will be with you before you know it.. can you believe I am looking forward to winter, but you would mock what we call winter for sure ☺

Rhodesia said...

I hope that winter is on its way out, time for warmer days me thinks!! Have a fab week Diane

William Kendall said...

The ice is showing signs of weakness here, including open spots. Though on one of our rivers, crews actually get that started by blasting the ice.

Jenn said...

Soon enough it looks like! I feel like we have all be in a frozen prison lol!

Elephant's Child said...

Glorious images. On this side of the pond there are signs that summer is releasing her stranglehold.

Down by the sea said...

After having the snow here, I can really appreciate how cold and long your winters are and how you both still manage to get out so much to observe it. Sarah x

Bill said...

I think you're right, it could be the break we all are looking for. Beautiful photos, Marie!

Debra She Who Seeks said...

If the geese are back, it MUST be Spring!

Stewart M said...

We get large flocks of white parrots here in the autumn - and they are here, which it means it MUST be spring for you soon!

Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

Barb said...

Looks like the thaw is upon you! Good Luck for an early spring.

Marie Smith said...

It would be wonderful if it were spring but two snowfalls are in the forecast fro the rest of the week, Jan.

Marie Smith said...

About the same here, AC. Snow coming though.

Marie Smith said...

That’s great, Joanne.

Marie Smith said...

More snow on the way, Debbie!

Marie Smith said...

Yay! None too soon, either!

Marie Smith said...

I cannot imagine winter as you know it, PDP.

Marie Smith said...

Can’t wait, Diane.

Marie Smith said...

I’ve never heard of blasting here, William.

Marie Smith said...

That’s how I feel, Jenn.

Marie Smith said...

I wish you cooler days, EC.

Marie Smith said...

I imagine the recent snow had a huge impact in your area, Sarah.

Marie Smith said...

Snow in the forecast, Bill. Ugh.

Marie Smith said...

I know!

Marie Smith said...

More snow forecast, Stewart.

Marie Smith said...

We can hope but more snow coming, Barb.