Canadian Winters

here is just one more cat

 

You could also take a vacation to the north and don't forget the
Hot Chocolate. We have the marshmellows.
Tuesday should be a good day to call in to work sick cold. Brrrrrrrrr.

 

Hmmmm, since we are talking about Canadian Winters does that mean that those are two "Cool Cats" pictured above, those certainly are not two "Hot Dogs". Oooooooo, sorry about that, couldn't resist.

Acadia

 

I love San Diego and have spent much time over winter there. This is the first year we are actually home but I really do not mind it as the West Coast is not that severe. Mind you I would rather be in San Diego right now ... luv that place. Last year we housesat for a month in New Zealand ... rent was free gratis and a car thrown in too boot!! Can you beat that?? Weather was perfect, golf was cheap.

 

My brother in law is from michigan and it gets cold there also. A few years ago he was transfered to the admirals staff at the san diego naval station. Really easy work, but what he really liked was that san diego has the most even mean yearly temperature. Approx. 77 degrees average yearly temp. I used to enjoy driving down to visit him and my sister because where I lived in the Ojai valley gets really really hot. In case you are wondering Ojai is a chumash indian name the means the nest. I had the privelage of knowing the three last remaining chumash indians on the face of the earth. There is now only one still alive.

 

So now I know how the name Ojai was derived. . Was curious about it when we once drove through.

 

Those who live in the South are blessed! (especially now)

But...

Even though Winter has its drawbacks, the landscapes can be beautiful.



Uguel

 

I should have put the prononuation To Ojai in my last reply. It is ( O-hi) It doesn't look like it but thats it.

 

Yes it is beautiful ... we see it when we drive over the high mountain passes. When the sun shines on the frosted branches of trees, it is a sight to behold. We have also been caught in a total whiteout storm .... Not much fun being caught in one of them on a high mountainous road [like 5700 ft. high] when one cannot see more than a few feet ahead. We sure get happy to be down to Sea level where there is no snow. The Skiers are happy to have snow, especially at Whistler Mountain. There are 3 ski mountains just outside of Vancouver and skiers often, when the sun shines & it is mild, will take off their jackets and sunbathe... I think they are nutz!! Snow is beautiful but I prefer it high on the mountains and not in my back yard.

 

You are right! I can handle snow well enough but not the very low temperatures we have had. It has been bitterly cold and we have lots of problems with starting the car.


Cu!


Uguel

 

You might have to get a reindeer sled to get around until spring

 

I'm making reservations now!!!


Uguel

 

It kind of looks like fun if you could come in when you started to freeze up solid

 

It's been snowing steadily for the last couple of days and we ae not even supposed to get snow in our neck of the woods ... this is how I feel ....

 

I understand you !

And this is how we unwind.....

 

And here in southwest oklahoma we were hoping to get a little snow,and that is what we got. If you looked real hard you could could see it in the air for about an hour.

 

If you are looking for snow, have *I* got a *deal* for *YOU*

All of the snow you want, free for the taking. I will even provide the shovel!


Uguel

 

You might be wasting your time Uguel. I tried to give some ice away a couple of days ago. No takers.

 

Hey bj!

I didn't know you had "snow" in your area until I read reply 11!
ANW, Canadian snow is the best!






Uguel

 

Granted. It is colder. Brrrrrrrrrr

 

There is no yellow snow included in there is there. And how much snow do you think I would need to build a ski run.

 

Bj - Is this why your little hut is so clear of icicles Someone here said their water pipes were frozen in their house so watch out if you have to resort to this .... Oh dear, I hope this isn't too risque ... ouch if I get my fingers spanked!

 

Well, not unless you really want some. My dogs are good at making it. We had some super skiing on the 25th. 1/4 inch solid ice on everything.

 

Now I don't want that much snow, or that much cold.

 

Fortunately, mine is inside. I make sure my pipes don't freeze. When I was a kid, my Grandparents had an outhouse. Ahh, such fond memories, except in the winter of course. Take my word for it. It did feel like you were going to freeze to the seat. There was no way you would want to stay out there long enough to read a paper. For anyone who has never experienced this, it will give you a new appreciation for what the term "being in a big hurry" is all about.