It was a fitful night, filled mostly with sleep, sleep interrupted frequently by the howl of the wind, and visits to the loo. When morning light arrived, it found me snuggled under my eiderdown, gazing out the window at the tortured trees, as the wind ripped across the landscape. It was -5C outside the window… Continue reading Shut In
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Always a Day Away
St. Patrick’s Day, March 17 This morning: -27C (which is 16.6F); it speaks for itself. It is 11:32 a.m., and I am still wearing heavy foot gear, sweater and down vest, and a toque; and I am chilled and my hands are stiff with the cold. I wore the toque to bed last night, and… Continue reading Always a Day Away
Ice Pellet Storm
Big ice pellet storm on the way. Thank goodness I took the car in for servicing earlier this week! Here it is April 10, and we are still struggling with weather that prevents travel, due to bad road conditions. Harumphhhhhh! Since there is a high risk of power loss, we spent some time this morning… Continue reading Ice Pellet Storm