Not to be outdone by last night's festivities and fireworks around the globe, Mother Nature has arranged its own show for the first day of 2007.

While the crystalisation of the trees is not nearly as spectacular as it was in the Henniker Ice Storm of 1998 (see photo) it is still quite something!

The temperatures are expected to jump quickly back up to the mid 40's today and this icing will all soon be a memory.

However, before the chilling rain ends, it is obvious we are likely to lose power.   Already, it has faltered a few times.   As the trees bend more and more under the weight of the frozen rain, some will give way...   onto the electrical lines.   Warm winter weather is upon us.

Comically, while the world is iced over, the temptation to hit the road is strong for some.   Mostly men.   Gotta test the truck.   See if 4 Wheel Drive is up to the weather.   See what the conditions are like.   Check out the center of town.   All that.   Me, I'm going to enjoy the limited view from the warmth of the house, snuggle up with a good book, and enjoy the first holiday of 2007.

Hello 2007!