Oddities Observed On Outings #3 Tiny Snowman

On By stuartakenIn Author, Creative Writer, opinion, Photography

Cute, isn’t it? This tiny snowman was placed atop an old railway sign that still exists alongside a path that now runs along the space once taken up by the railway lines.
I was taken with the patience that must have been present in the creator to make such a small, delicate figure out of snow. Made us both smile as we passed by on our daily walk in January 2021.

For the intro to this series, which explains the premise, please click here to take you to the first post in the series

5 thoughts on “Oddities Observed On Outings #3 Tiny Snowman”

  1. Thanks, Lynette. And, yes, the word I was seeking was ‘cairns’. I’ve just started writing my new novel, so I’ll get to the links later. But thanks for sending them.

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  2. One explanation is that the rock piles – is the word you’re trying to remember “cairns” ? – were meant to be trail markers in the manner inukshuks (they are common in northern Canada and eventually became popular in the south). Here’s an article about them; it’s meant for kids but does a nice job of explaining inukshuks. https://www.cbc.ca/kids/articles/do-you-know-what-an-inukshuk-is

    I also spotted this article which you might also find interesting. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/cairns-rock-stacking-national-parks

    Cheers.

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  3. I love finding these little bits of cute nature-art. We have spotted stacks of rocks or little twig figures while walking or hiking. Very cute and brings a smile to your day.
    Just so that you know Stuart, the link above isn’t working. Cheers.

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    1. Ah, yes. Those stacks of rocks are a common feature on walks here in the UK, they even have a name, which I can’t currently recall (that’s just one problem of living a long time!). In fact, there’ll be a couple of such piles in this series.
      Re the link, thanks for the info, but it’s working for me. I’ll see if it works for Valerie, as there’s always the possibility WordPress recognises me and that makes a difference!

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      1. I sent a response with a couple of links but I’m not sure if you got it or not, so I’m trying again.

        One explanation is the inukshuks that are commonly found in northern Canada and that have now become popular in the south. Here’s a piece about them. It’s meant for kids but works well. https://www.cbc.ca/kids/articles/do-you-know-what-an-inukshuk-is

        You also might find this article of interest: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/cairns-rock-stacking-national-parks

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