Survival Trumps Art by lauriehiggins

Survival Trumps Art

When I heard we were in for a blizzard, I pictured all kinds of wonderful photo opportunities. Turns out that feeding and keeping seven people safe took over. Thank goodness, we are campers. We cooked a giant pork butt in this cast iron Dutch oven right in the fireplace and had a candlelight feast of pulled pork, homemade baked beans and cole slaw. I was so busy cooking and washing dishes that I never actually got a good photo of the snow.
But you got a great photo of the fire in your fireplace. I like the old world feel this gives off.
February 12th, 2013  
Glad you are warm by the hearth. Must have been a great meal
February 12th, 2013  
Well this sounds like a great way to get through the storm. Great shot as well
February 12th, 2013  
Beautiful as the snow might have been, this is probably the better image for remembering what the storm meant to you and your family. A photo worthy of the story!
February 12th, 2013  
How much fun! Some people complained about losing power. But you created some wonderful memories for your family, some great food and this excellent photograph! Well done!
February 12th, 2013  
Well Laurie, it sounds like it was a pretty good trade off.
February 12th, 2013  
Looks very comfortable.
February 12th, 2013  
awesome. looks so nice and cozy! We have a pellet stove insert in our fireplace which is useless in an emergency-we froze....but power is back on as of yesterday morning. I am happy to hear you fared much better!
February 12th, 2013  
Cozy! Snow can be beautiful but cold, this makes me want to sit and stay a spell.
February 12th, 2013  
fav. because it is a nice piece of nostalgia put to use in the real world.
February 12th, 2013  
There's always tomorrow for the snow picture. Actually, I've seen plenty of snow! Your cozy, warm picture is way better!
February 12th, 2013  
I love the way this turned out! You guys are awesome.
February 12th, 2013  
ditto what shirley said. sounds like you more than made the best of it. it's a night all 7 will remember for the rest of their lives. awesome shot to boot!
February 12th, 2013  
How awesome is that! Glad you're all safe and warm and well-fed!
February 13th, 2013  
I like it!
February 15th, 2013  
sounds wonderful! This looks like the place to be in a blizzard
February 16th, 2013  
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