I don’t know about hell (yet), but Albuquerque, and all of New Mexico, froze over (why “over”?) last night. And with it, the bird bath in this photo.
Notice the the peak of ice near the peak of the brick. It almost looks like the water bubbled up just as it froze. I can’t believe the proximity of these peaks is coincidental. Did the brick conduct cold deeper into the water? Did it merely provide a surface to climb? (Though the ice peak is not exactly next to the brick.)
If I were a science writer and didn’t know the answer, I’d know someone who does. mjh
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suspect that the mechanism involves
cappilary flow up through brick while level of bath water declines under frozen surface. wind action will cause preferential freezing on
lee side i think.
I concur with Joe although I have no idea what he said. ;)
Actually, my first thought:
Old man winter has the hiccups.
Hi, Mark… just passin’ through and glad to have found you.
I’ve marked you as a favorite
because, a) I’m a Pisces and I just know these things and b) I like what you have to say.
I’m enjoying the little bit of weather
we’ve had over the last week. The mountains look deliciously drenched with cool whipped toppings and I can hardly wait to get out in
it.
Yet another reason (as if I needed one) to consume more coffee.
:)
Take care,
Natalie