For those living in a world of white

The ground is white, our trees are white, our sky is white - yes, we are in the middle of a spring snow storm and the Winter Storm Warning is still in effect. We should be used to this, but it doesn't make it any more pleasant, ha. So glad I went out for urgent groceries yesterday afternoon. So, here's a splash of colour for all of you who are once again living in a world of white. At least it's only -2C today, and not -22C or -32C, which is definitely something to be thankful for. I think these are orchids, but I'm not sure. Suspect they could be Spathoglottis plicata. Photographed at the Calgary Zoo Conservatory on 8th July 2010. Drive carefully, everyone!

To my youngest daughter, Rachel - ha, ha, ha, I guess the Winter Snow Storm warning that came into effect yesterday was NOT an April Fool's joke, like you'd hoped. Enjoy the fun of going to work today. No sympathy for you at all, not after the April Fool's joke you fooled me with!!!

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