Taking a hike to get coffee during a morning stretch this week from my job at the Liverpool Public Library, I decided to take the route two blocks past Nichols, the way so familiar to me during lunch time in the warmer months.
What would Onondaga Lake look like with the stretch of brrrrr, I wondered?
Snowy entrance.
A block out from Onondaga Lake Park, I set my cup of Paul de Lima butterscotch toffee down to the side and pulled my iPhone 6s out from my pocket.
Road to somewhere.
Yes, snowy left and right.
Bank on it.
A plow had pushed the snow as far as it could go on Tulip Street.
There is no there there.
The park itself looked closed tight. Lights on the Lake had shut for the season on Sunday. The arches remained on the path, but there were no walkers or workers in sight.
No lines wet.
Fishermen were not dangling any lines near the empty marina.
Snow and ice taking hold.
Around the berths, water was giving way to more solid material.
Not being a veteran of the Village of Liverpool quite yet, I’m intrigued about how thick things will get further into January, when February arrives, come March. Yes, there will be temperature ups and downs.
Vast wasteland.
For now, though, the place might as well be the moon.
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More to come as the winter progresses.
Have you ventured near any frozen bodies of water lately? Would you go out on the ice or just look, and why? Which is your favorite photo, and why?
Mark Bialczak 
The lakes around here won’t ever freeze…the lonely bench is cool
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You are lucky to have it that way, jdawg.
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Maybe but the bugs never die…never
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That part isn’t too pleasant!
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Agree with the bench scene as being so beautiful (But it’s almost 80 F here, so snow and ice is considered differently) Glad you got out and around. Staying indoors would drive me nuts – stay warm!
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I can’t not go out every now and again, Phil, though right this second I am suffering through serious 80F envy.
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I loved the photo “There is no-one there”. I think moments like that are more beautiful when you witness them alone. I saw my first snow while visiting my Canadian family last Christmas, and it was one of the loveliest things I have ever seen. Thanks for the beautiful pictures!
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I’m glad you came along quietly, philcycle. 🙂
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it’s so stark and pretty there right now. no, i wouldn’t venture onto the ice, but i would sure take a look and take pics like you did )
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I think the shore is safest, Beth. 😮
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Thanks for braving the cold to take these photos. Beautiful.
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Any time to share the scenes with my London friend, Rachel. 🙂
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Our snow never arrived. Abi was so hoping for a day off from school 😦
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Teens love snow days world-wide, Rachel. 🙂
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I like the Vast Wasteland photo the best. It really shows the cold and stillness of the lake.
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It does feel desolate looking out that way, Kathryn Grace!
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Glad you like it, Luiz.
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Thanks for showing me around your new ‘hood Mark! ❤
Diana xo
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Glad to escort you, Diana! 🙂
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Gorgeous photos! I love winter scenes. If it doesn’t rain, perhaps I will take a walk with my tablet today, although Herkimer does not offer the gorgeous lakeside views of Liverpool. Sometimes there is a brook…
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I hope you got your good Herkimer walk in yesterday, Cynthia. We walked Ellie B around our Galeville neighborhood. Thanks for your kind words!
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Our crazy pooch, Spunky, made it almost all the way around the block for the first time in weeks. That was as far as we went, though. But warm(ish) weather is predicted for later this week, so I do not despair.
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Hooray for the pluck of Spunky, Cynthia. Our dogs keep us honest even in winter!
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BURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. Snow shoes warm cloths and snow tyres!
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You have the right winter list, Willow!
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Yes because I don’t want to be cold!!
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