Not that much. Certainly not on Monday. An alleged billionaire started a new job, a second attempt at a position he has held before but mostly failed at. Maybe he’ll do better this time? I’m not sure he really wants it, since he keeps going on about Canada, something about wanting to join? I can understand that, as it’s pretty great here for all sorts of reasons. Maybe he can apply for citizenship after he’s finished/washed up once more? Don’t tell him – he’ll pout – but I doubt he’d get the warmest welcome…
Speaking of warm – what’s so great about the True North that causes the tangerine hued chap to cast covetous eyes on it? Could it be our wonderful winter? Maybe! We certainly have real winter at last – woo-hoo! Cue a Scout-like jump for joy – the end photo this week, one of our favourites!
Last Monday was quite cold, the sort of day that could frighten a wannabe strongman, send him scurrying indoors. (It takes more than a bit of chill to keep a real Canadian from heading out, so if he’s so keen to be a part of Canada, he’s going to have to toughen up…)
Anyway, enough of avaricious/needy populists, wherever they might be lurking. On to more pleasant things. We enjoyed our Monday excursion into the woods, the first properly cold day of the year. Other than pausing for a photograph or two, we kept perfectly warm by keeping moving. It helped that the sun was out, with the winds fairly calm, so we could concentrate on admiring a sparkling white and blue day.
The cold snap, or real winter, has stuck around and promises to be with us through the weekend and beyond. The windchills will diminish enough to make xc skiing a comfortable prospect – I like the cold, but didn’t want to let winter scour a layer of skin from my face as would have happened if we’d tried to ski this week. I’d end up looking like I’d had work done, some sort of weird face peel requiring orange makeup to plaster over the cracks. I don’t know about you, but I can’t quite imagine the necessary vanity to attempt that failed strongman look… Perhaps I could ski later today, another cold one, see what happens? Nah, we’ll stick to hiking speed for now, and embrace the bracing conditions.
A big thank you to Jet for reminding me of the woo-hoo feeling winter can provide – it’s more than a simple distraction from what’s (not) going on more widely in the world – it’s actually the real stuff, the everyday delight that is there when I look for it, right where we are, right now. Shall we say it one more time? Why not – woo-hoo!
Thanks for reading, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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I just got a call in the middle of my comment. Enjoyed the trail pics and the leap. You have inspired me to go out for a winter walk.Don’t think that guy can come here(convicted felon). He he.
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I hope your winter walk went well!
A convicted felon – oh well…(hehehe)
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I just got a call in the middle of my comment. Enjoyed the trail pics and the leap. You have inspired me to go out for a winter walk.Don’t think that guy can come here(convicted felon). He he.
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I just got a call in the middle of my comment. Enjoyed the trail pics and the leap. You have inspired me to go out for a winter walk.Don’t think that guy can come here(convicted felon). He he.
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Love that final woo-hoo shot of Scout!!! Winter looks fabulous in Canada and he is certainly obsessed with you guys. I’ve started watching the news again and can’t believe what I’m seeing. I’ve been in the hospital most of the month, my cancer turned into an aggressive form that required aggressive treatment. Hopefully things are finally beginning to improve. Hope things are going well with the political changes over in your neck of the woods and that everything is going well with you and Mrs. PC.🙂
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So good to hear from you – figured you were having a tough go of it this past little while and we’re hoping things have improved for you – sounds like you’re getting good care.
The political world is as disappointing/bemusing/frustrating as ever. It’s naive of me I know, but whatever has happened to simple kindness? Oh well…
Yup, Scout keeps us on our toes, and she’s always ready for an outdoor adventure, in all weathers. Lots of snow to come this week, so we’re happy bunnies. Or snow hares. I hope Harper is behaving?!
Look at Everton making an actual interesting managerial change and winning a game! Let’s see if they can scrape together the points…
I hope your weekend goes well.
Take care!
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At times like this I can wish New York belonged to Canada. I’m pretty much at a loss for words right now, the whole political & social scene is crazier than ever. Thank the gods, we have winter trails to explore & appreciate for a taste of real life if we want it. And thanks, also, for these chilled but warm reflections from the northern woods!
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Crazy, crazy times indeed… I keep thinking “so this is the bottom of the barrel, can’t scrape any lower” but nope, there’s always more…
Back to the wintry and happier trails!
Stay sane!
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