Just a week ago or so I was hearing talk about an impending snow storm that is to occur sometime during the second half of this month. I think that the idea may have originated in a Farmer’s Almanac but I’m not sure.

Now, it’s not completely unusual for Roanoke to receive snow during this time of year. But, when the temperatures are in the 40s (or much higher as the case has been lately) than that makes the notion of snow falling about as close to impossible as could be.

However, the past few days I haven’t heard anymore talk about snow. And with the official first day of Spring right around the corner it seems increasingly unlikely that Roanoke will get anymore snow this season.

The white stuff didn’t really bother me too much this year. While shoveling my driveway after the 2nd big snow storm, I kept reminding myself that in just a matter of months we would be back in the 70s, 80s, and 90s again. And then when that time comes I would be replacing the snow shovel with a lawn mower. I suppose that’s just the cycle of things.

Here are a few things I’m looking forward to in the warmer weeks ahead:

Visiting the greenways more often

I haven’t been down to a Roanoke greenway in a while but I’m looking forward to going for some greenway bicycling in just a few weeks. Throughout the colder months I usually manage to go for a ride around the neighborhood at least once a week or so, but I much prefer the greenways.

Festival in the Park

As soon as it starts getting warmer I begin to think about the annual event of Festival in the Park in downtown Roanoke. I consider it a great way to spend time with family and friends over Memorial Day weekend. Shopping at vendor stands and other activities during the day and great concerts at night.

Venturing downtown during lunch more often

I work in the downtown Roanoke area. And during the colder months I tend to bring my own lunch partly to save money but primarily because I don’t feel as inclined to venture out in the cold. As the temperatures warm up I plan to eat out a little bit more often, as well as take a mid-day walk around downtown or Elmwood Park at least a couple times a week.

These are just a few things that come to my mind today and I’m sure that I’ll be writing more about them in the weeks to come.

Are you in the mood or mode for Spring?