Spring Break!

Yup, we’ve been spring breakers, if by that, we are taking a break from spring. Or spring is taking a break – or yet to arrive – in Quebec!

I do like to say how much I like snow, so at the risk of sounding as if he doth protest too much, we’ve had plenty of snow and I doth like it!

Snow? It hath snowed!

We – I – was delighted to see the latest large dump of snow stick around this time. For most of March it has snowed on and off and melted almost as fast as it fell. This made walking in the woods somewhat challenging, with a thin topping of slush over another thin layer of ice, with a large layer of mud lurking underneath. Sounds like a spring break drinks order at a dubious beach bar.

Is the beach this way?

My Dad would have liked that. He used to drink whiskey and coke (yuck), always ordering it in a tall glass, lots of ice. I thought of him enjoying that slushy delight a few times when my foot post holed into the muck. Raised a smile as I wondered if my feet would stay dry…

So no spring break style weather for us, but at least the last round of snow fell through a colder patch. It stuck around on top of ground that was more frozen, making travel into the woods much easier. Hard to say who was happiest, me or Scout? Probably Scout by a nose!

“Not sinking in? I like it!”

If you’re on a spring break, I hope it’s going great for you, whatever the weather. Maybe order yourself a glass of something good? Tall glass, lots of ice?

I got the tall glass part right…

Thanks for reading, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

“Yeah, yeah, yeah – whatever! Let’s go – I think I can hear the sea!”

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I am a would be outdoorsman - that is if I had more time, skills and knowledge. When I can, I love being outdoors, just camping, hiking, snowboarding, xc skiing, snowshoeing, paddling a canoe or trying something new. What I lack in ability, I make up for in enthusiasm and having a go. I'd never really survive for long out there in the wild, but I enjoy pretending I could if I had to...

10 thoughts on “Spring Break!”

  1. Wait a month or two and you will know what season it is. It sure looks pretty on top but underneath could be a rude awakening.It is snowing now here. Just repeat: moisture is good and cuts down on spring fires.Although a fireplace at the bar or home will take the chill off. I just heard that Edmonton is having a beer fest this weekend.

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  2. Scout looks wonderful in the snow and are you sure you haven’t time traveled back to the good old winter days, that’s a lot of snow for spring break!! Our weekend of winter is winding down and should be back to a rainy spring in a few days. Thank god I have a couple of great hockey games to watch tonight, it was exhausting watching all my basketball teams lose!! Enjoy the week!😎

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    1. We saw some sun, then some snow, and later this week, we’ll be getting rain! Spring is almost here…
      No sport for me the past week or two – will have to get ready for Everton related good cheer, haha, for the coming weekend. Hmm.
      I hope your week is going well!

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  3. Spring break, sorta broken, cushioned by that lovely snow you pictured, warmed up by a spirited glass of ale, with a real break from the final taste of winter in the wind… Wow, enjoy your week, Adam.

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    1. And looking to the second half of this week, I don’t think you’re in for much spring sunshine any time soon! A good excuse to find somewhere with a fireplace and decent beer selection?!
      Cheers, Kelly, and stay warm and dry!

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