canadian springtime

[theresa p]

well, today was what would have been the first day of our reservation at gamble rogers state recreation area, near daytona beach, in florida.
unfortunately, we had had to cancel. so, instead, we were there in spirit this afternoon! dennis took the blower out into our backyard and blew us out a campfire site. only about 18 inches of snow on the ground so it was quite easy. there was no sand or surf....but the sun was shining and the sky was clear and brilliantly blue. -3C. positively balmy!
there was spring in the air. and some steamy hot tea in our mugs.
cheers, everyone!

[Lil M.]

That's the spirit!
We got about 5 inches of heavy wet stuff last night and today here in Minnesota. Looks more like Christmas now than it did at Christmas.
Oh well, like you say, spring is in the air...or on the calendar...soon.
Take care,

[Des Nolan]

And there was no problem with mosquitoes and other creepy-crawlies, right?

Des & Diane

[Karen L W]

Sorry to hear you had to cancel your trip south. Spring must be in the air! Went to the neighbours on Friday night to cook some hamburgers over the fire and watch the northern lights. Sunday got the snowblower out and blew out my firepit for a weiner roast the next night. Life is Good!

Karen

[theresa p]

yeah, karen! life IS good. just wish we'd get to see the northern lights here.....it's on my bucket list.

[Alf S.]

Hi: theresa p...To see the northern lights here all you have to do is come down south and look back!!!
I remember your fire pit...but I don't remember it being snow white???
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie

[Scouter Dave]

Sheilagh's Brush.....

April 1st. and I have to go get the snow blower out now.....

D.

[Rick Mooyman]

Wow snow blowing on April Fools day. It is 6C here in Winnipeg heading for 19C today, might have to head to the beach today.

[Scouter Dave]

It's stopped snowing, Temp is going up to 1 degree {C} so I might go fishing. The ice should still be safe.
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And the snowblower has not been put up for the summer....

Originally Posted by Rick Mooyman

Wow snow blowing on April Fools day. It is 6C here in Winnipeg heading for 19C today, might have to head to the beach today.

[Reid Larsen]

Even tho we set records in the rainfall dept this March in the great northwet we have seen lots of 50's(f) in temperature. I guess I don't feel quite so bad about the weather now-thanks.

[Victor Benz]

Just got 20 cm (about 8 inches) last 18 hours here, west of Edmonton. Got the snowblower out to deal with it, but since it is 10 deg C (about 50 deg F), it was down to about an inch of hard crusted slush by the time I finished. What a spring!

Vic

[theresa p]

hi dave----sheilagh's brush---ol' st. patrick has a mean way of celebrating the start of spring in newfoundland and labrador!


and rick---it IS true--manitoba has only 2 seasons...winter and bug season..i mean, summer. enjoy the beach!!

[Scouter Dave]

We take it as it comes. More freezing rain on the way. We call it a glitter storm. Beautiful when the morning sun turns the trees into sparkling curtains of silver. It's over a month away but rain and snow on the two-four weekend are usually expected.

the ides (c)

snow falling to a seasonal melt
morning warmth lost in an afternoon drop to the norm
boots standing ready in the back hall
mitts and scarves waiting in pockets and sleeves
it is winter
it is spring
is it not?
enough is enough
it is time
I need a walk on a friendly beach

[theresa p]

dave----that pefectly sums up our springtime! calling for snow tonight...brrr....i had sooo hoped we were all done with it! oh well....