Did I mention the snow?

 I was all excited to have a warm, sunny day so I headed out for a cup of coffee
and started picking up branches and things in the yard.

 Imagine my surprise when I discovered that the back gate was still frozen in 2 inches of ice! I guess that's a good excuse to head back into the house for another cup of coffee.

Here's a long shot going into the backyard which of course is one of those places I can't go just yet. So close, but so far away...