The ice storm last weekend was spectacular! Not here of course, we experienced a slight drizzle of ice that had little effect. We know about the incredible ice storm only because we drove through the aftermath on our trip down to the little house in the city. On Christmas Eve Day we headed out in… Continue reading There and Back Again
Merry Christmas!
Peace and Joy to you on this Christmas Morning! From our house to yours. Greetings! Wishing you all a peaceful day full of comfort and joy! We made it! We drove to the little house on Christmas Eve day, yesterday. The ice storm provided us with fairytale beautiful scenery, it sparkled and shone! The power… Continue reading Merry Christmas!
Scuppered Again
Friday, December 20, 2013 When we arrived home from the little house in the city on December 3rd, I had no idea it was going take until last night, December 19th, to get out into the world again! Last night everything was a go. The roads were passable, it was not snowing, no freezing rain… Continue reading Scuppered Again
The Drama Queen
Tuesday, December 17, 2013 We slept soundly as the house slowly cooled, nested in a sea of cold white, under the bright moon. Attila arose early to fire the heater, and by the time I arose there was a circle of warmth where I could sit and sip my morning coffee. Attila also brought in… Continue reading The Drama Queen
Cold Snap
The roads were bad yesterday, Sunday, preventing us from attending a family get together. I would have loved to have been there, but circumstances were beyond anyone’s control. The temperature this morning was -26C. A midday firing of the masonry heater is required. The sun in shining, which adds some cheer to the day. This… Continue reading Cold Snap