The week started out with what was—for Maine in March—an astonishing temperature. It’s been a long time since it was that warm outside. Probably not since last September or October. However, since I don’t record the temperature on a daily basis, I’m not really sure.
In our backyard, there was the story of the incredible shrinking snow.
But, wait. This is March in Maine. Winter was not quite done with us, and we had a nice little snowstorm that left us with about three inches.
After so many years of living in Maine, we took the snow in stride. And while the temp never reached 70° again, the snow didn’t stick around.
By Sunday, when it was time for Snow-Gauge Clif to do his thing, here’s what the backyard looked like.
While the front yard has more snow, there’s been a definite reduction. And, look! Despite the March snowstorm, the driveway is nearly clear.
With temps in the 40s, we decided that once Snow-Gauge Clif had dispatched his duties, we would cap off this fine day with a trip to Fielder’s Choice for an ice cream.
On the way, we saw a sap bucket, a sure sign of spring.
This inspired me to get a maple sundae—maple walnut ice cream drizzled with maple syrup. No, it was not too sweet. As a matter of fact, I don’t remember ever having a dessert that was too sweet, and the sundae was good to the last bite.
What will next week bring, I wonder. I’m not sure about the weather. Unfortunately, a wind storm is predicted. But also something festive at the end of the week.
Stay tuned.
Notes From the Hinterland 
That sundae sounds splendid, Laurie! I want one, too 🙂
I, too, am awaiting this storm; high winds, t-storms, and tornado warnings are not my cuppa! I’ve battened down the hatches and am praying all my trees stay upright. Clif has certainly had an easy snow-gauge task so far this year!
Fingers crossed that the worst of the bad weather misses you!
May be the last time we see the snow gauge this season? A celebratory ice cream perhaps?
I think we at least will have another week. Time will tell. And there might be another sundae slipped in this week, but for a different reason. 😉
Oh, yummy sundae. And I do love the idea of Snow-Gauge Clif. Let’s hope he’s done for the season and will be able to begin his tulip-counting responsibilites very soon!
Even though it is raining, I think our shady front will still have some snow on Sunday. We shall see!
That sundae looks delicious. I haven’t had maple walnut ice cream in years, but it’s a favorite. A blogger in Maryland shared a video of her power-washing and decorating her summer gazebo, then shared a video of snow falling the next day. I hear a large storm is about the hit. I hope your power stays on.
There have been quite the storms around the country. Our fingers are crossed that our power stays on.
Maple walnut was my mother’s favorite flavor, and I like it a lot, too.
I’m holding good thoughts.
Hurrah for Maple anything! I now put it in my coffee instead of sugar. Yum!
I am so done with winter. ;-( Being a Massachus-ian, I guess I’m just not nearly as hearty as you Mainers.
Maple syrup is the best! How I love it.
You are just enough south of us so that your March expectations can be higher than ours.
I love the syrup bucket on a venerable old tree! That is a good sign of spring!
The weather continues to oscillate here, and we are headed back into some warmer weather with 70s in the forecast. A bit warm for March, even here.
It has such a look, doesn’t it? I was thinking of using the photo for a card, even it’s a little plain.
Hope your weather doesn’t oscillate too much.
It was 73 dgrees as of 1:00 PM.
A sap bucket already? That is a good sign! Yay.
A very sweet sight. 😉
The ice cream looks great. I could go for some.
Mighty fine!
The yo-yo weather of March, complete with gusty winds! Mud season = maple season and that is just fine with me. Your sundae looks yummy!
Maple season brings a sweet touch to March. The sundae was delicious!
It’s good to have a clear driveway. Just the feeling you can get out if you need to…or if you want some ice cream.
Righto! I never know when I am going to have an ice cream attack. 🙂
I love the sap bucket Laurie and the clear driveway, what a change in the weather! 🧡 xxx
It seems like it happened with the snap of fingers.
I haven’t seen a maple-syrup bucket in Mass. yet this year, but I’m looking. Not even seeing our old reliable skunk cabbage yet.
Soon, I bet!
Born in Europe, resident in Australia, had never seen a sap bucket like that on a photo – glad to learn and realize that means spring for you folk! Enjoy your ice cream 🙂 !
The things we learn from our blogging friends. You are witnessing the beginnings of maple syrup.
Love the stuff but think most of ours comes from Canada! And one of the main reasons I wander around the world is to learn (quite selfishly 🙂 ! ) sitting in my study chair!
Same! I have learned so much from my blogging friends, including new words such as “chuffed” and “drop scones.”
Maple walnut…one of the finest combinations. I’m now holding out for next week’s choice and the reason for it!
Deliciousness! Soon, all will be revealed.
You must be pleased to have a reduction in snow with the prospect of the new growth of spring around the corner. We are still sweltering in the heat, although autumn is already making its presence felt with fallen leaves and the appearance of seed pods.
It is good to see the snow melt even if it does seem as though it’s disappearing too fast. Hope autumn brings some relief.
Good weather for an ice cream
A little chilly, but that doesn’t stop Mainers in March. 😉
Love the sound of that ice cream – maple syrup is divine. And I share your assertion that “I don’t remember ever having a dessert that was too sweet”.
I knew that anyone with a sweet tooth would understand. So glad to read you are one of them. And I was just waiting for someone to write, “Maple walnut ice cream with maple syrup sounds too sweet.” Thought I would forestall that right away. 😉
Yes, it’s wonderful that even the new snow is melting away, and of course it’s good to see Snow Gauge Clif, but maple walnut ice cream? I’ve never heard of such a thing, and can only imagine what it must be like drizzled with maple syrup. On the other hand, we do have black walnut ice cream available. Not everyone enjoys black walnuts, but my formerly midwestern self sure does!
Maple walnut ice cream is very common in Maine, and it is available commercially in grocery stores. Deliciousness! But, like most Mainers, I am crazy about all things maple. Bred in the bones. 😉 I have never had (or seen) black walnuts, but I sure would be willing to give the ice cream a try.
You’re getting there!
Maple walnut ice cream was my mom’s absolute favorite!
It was my mother’s favorite, too!
Perhaps the good Canadian (and Vermont) genes!
So good to see you’ve found the grass! Here our multiple feet of snow are gone. One day of warmth was a lovely tease.
Snow is going here, too! It poured yesterday, which took a lot of the snow away.
I am looking forward to my first ice cream of the year!
Always a treat to look forward to!
Such changeable weather … I wonder if your plants get confused!!!
I was just having a conversation with a friend about having ice cream in cold weather. I just assumed everyone loved it!!! Maple walnut ice cream with a generous drizzle of maple … and all those nuts on top…. yum!
It was delicious! For the most part, our plants are pretty hardy.