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W is for Winter, originally uploaded by Denim.

...but not for long. SSSSSSpring is coming.

So then it's top of the mid-day Monday to you on this bright Saint Patrick's Day. It's feeling like a lucky day here at Blog Guelph and to share that vibe, I have 13 diverse, artful, pure Guelph photos for you to soak in while you're sucking on your green beer.

We've endured a record breaking, shovel bending, bruiser of a winter in our stretch of Canada this year. AND yes I know that more snow is inevitable and I'm fully able to see the enormous piles of the white stuff everywhere but - BUT - there is a lovely warmth to the sun as we slide toward this weeks Vernal Equinox.

Spring IS in the air.

On that note - please fully enjoy today's selection of stunning images. Leave comments, click on the photographs, get inspired, check out the ads, tell someone about Blog Guelph and come back tomorrow for more good stuff by the talent that live in and around our town.

Sue Richards

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, originally uploaded by Mr. Mikey Mike.

This is not news for anyone in Guelph and vicinity but for those readers from away - we got another massive dump of snow on Saturday.

It's insane really. Record setting even. Certainly back breaking.

Okay - so - despite featuring nine primarily white photo images in today's series, I have four fresh green, think spring, Guelph links for you to visit.

If you're into doing an interesting, home conservation survey, visit Get With The Gig. (their ad is second from the top on the left) They're offering some terrific prizes for participating in their community based survey.

The lead photograph for this March Break Monday is from Mr. Mikey Mike - a new face on our good old blog. Please click his pic.

Sue Richards

Best viewed with your head resting on a pillow - all that 'springing forward one hour silliness' has left us all a little sleep deprived.

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sucker punch, originally uploaded by blairware.

Please allow the "GEM of Today" to serve as a reminder that clocks spring forward one happy hour this weekend.

We need more sun please. Way more sun.

Sue Richards

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Lonely Goalie #1, originally uploaded by peterkelly.

Terrific Tuesday to yah!

So then - in an attempt to focus on something other than the butt clenching cold, I thought I'd provide a public service to our many loyal viewers.

I know that Valentine's Day is an over commercialized, way to emotionally charged event that causes untold heartbreak and disappointment for many. However, I happen to believe that love - in it's many forms - is well worth celebrating.

To stimulate such a celebration, today's series of six images offer examples of love in the way only Blog Guelph can.

Plus here's my humble suggestion. Instead of waiting until February 14th like the rest of the Hallmark induced masses, why not stand out and strike up your love song today.

I'm about to detonate the Love Bomb boys and girls - three, two, one.......

Love
Love
Love

Sue Richards

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Helpppppp Meeeeeeeeee!!!!!, originally uploaded by cool-baby.

~SR~

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Snow Day #6, originally uploaded by Monkey Hunter.

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Canadian Winter, originally uploaded by peterkelly.

As we head into our third month of winter some of the troops are rallying with seasonal activities that truly define the notion of Canadian.

Take this scene captured by Peter Kelly for example.

Rockwood Conservation area, located about 8 kms due east of Guelph is stunning in every season. But throw a shinny rink in the middle of the tree and rock lined lake and steady the temperature just below 0C, and you've got the makings of magic.

Yes, we got another big dump of snow on Friday - the pretty, clinging variety that makes for photographic fun yet managed to pretty much shut the city down.

So without further ado - today's series is dedicated to the white stuff and all its glory. Best viewed with hot chocolate and cake.

BTW: Rain is in the forecast for tomorrow.

Sue Richards

Please click on the photos if you'd like to see more examples of each photographer's work.

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Snow Caterpillar, originally uploaded by ARebbs.

Attention Guelph Photo Buffs.....

The Guelph Photography Club is dedicated to helping beginners and intermediate photographers improve their skills through regular get-togethers, general discussion and field trips.

*NEXT MEETING: Thursday, January 31st, 2008
The Albion Hotel, at 8:00 pm.
Come on out!!

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Miss You Summer, originally uploaded by photocbear.

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Have a safe and Happy New Year, originally uploaded by lio2006.

Two Oh Oh Eight and

Guelph's Festival of Snow deepens.

As my girlfriend Tessa exclaimed on N.Y.E. - IT'S SNOWING IT'S SNOWING IT'S SNOWING!

And today - the sun shines~

Please accept this cheerful three pic start to this newest of years dear Blog Guelphers. May your hearth be warm, your larder full and your heart overflowing with love and kindness.

Sue Richards

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still moving, originally uploaded by deathtothehorror.

Jingle bells,
winter fell,
all throughout the night.

So much snow
our city slowed
and the people hid from sight.

Brrr!

Snow plows roamed
the buried streets
and tried to clear the mess.

Our aching backs
from digging out
made Sunday free of rest!

Sliding round the town,
On our useless summer tires,
Gordon hills a rink.
Grange a glacier.

Shopping must get done,
Santa's on his way,
What fun is this untimely storm
Where is global warming today?

Eh?

Sue Richards

PS. Click the pics for more of the white stuff.

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Blowin' Your Blues Away, originally uploaded by 1Freek.

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pause, originally uploaded by downtownlynn.

Mother Nature flung her foliage to the ground as she marched off the stage. Old Man Winter howled with pleasure.

And so it goes....

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The Death of Winter, originally uploaded by JohnnyBallgame.

Fellow Guelphites!

Today we are gathered together to bid farewell to a season. A season that some love and others loath. A season that comes every year despite our denial or surprise.

Yes dear friends, Old Man Winter is within a week of his best before date.

Sue Richards

RIP Frosty by Mr. Johnny Ballgame.

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Snow Form I, originally uploaded by gdnarch.

Thanks to Gdnarch for capturing this voluptuous and soon to be gone Guelph landscape.

Sue Richards

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Shadow Angel, originally uploaded by Sue Richards.

You just never know....

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winter_calm, originally uploaded by The Miller Middleton Family.

Yes. Despite a late start, we're currently up to our neck in winter.

Thanks to the Miller Middleton Family for sharing their Buddha's experience.

Sue Richards

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office girl view 2 - today, originally uploaded by downtown_lynn.

Downtown Lynn offers her office view of downtown Guelph.

Sue Richards

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* 955, originally uploaded by dezsö.

Guelph grinds to a halt.

Except for Dezso and his trusty camera that is.

Sue Richards

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* 953, originally uploaded by dezsö.

This classic Dezso flavoured image has the vibe of some remote northern local - when in fact it's our lovely Speed River.

Sue Richards

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snow covered sign, originally uploaded by edeva_art.

Today's series should get you through the weekend quite nicely.

We've got a bit of song, political pontification, smooth dancin' and a photographic essay of Mother Nature's date with Old Man Winter.

Have a jolly weekend.

Sue Richards

PS: Do check out Edeva Art's beautiful blog too.

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So Guelph!, originally uploaded by Joseph & Sam's Mom.

I doubt very much if this coating of snow stopped the rider. Guelph bikers are hardcore.

Sue Richards

Thanks to Joseph and Sam's Mom for being quick with the camera.

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Guelph Lake Ice Fishing 2, originally uploaded by sundog22.

I spent much of my youth sitting in my dad's fish hut out on Georgian Bay, trying to be quiet - waiting for a fish to strike.

There's a zen like quality to the dark cave of a fish hut. Should you be interested in having the experience, the huts on Guelph Lake can be rented through the Guelph Lake Conservation Authority. Click here for details.

Sue Richards

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harbinger of spring, originally uploaded by randysutherland.

Today's 4 post series includes a new Guelph video, comic strip and a chance to buy some exceptional, independent music.

Besides being a beautiful city, the intense concentration of creativity would be why I love Guelph.

Sue Richards

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winters icy grasp, originally uploaded by stingrayz08.

It's minus 17C today in Guelph.

Sue Richards

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