Rock Cut Ice and Sumac Buds

The heat of the sun is evident in the ice forming on the south facing rock cuts.  I just wish the air would warm up as well.

Sunset Beach Bike

Well, I have to say it - after another day with temperatures less than -25C, I'd like to switch places with the velo rider in the photo.

Snow Smile

While out snowshoeing yesterday in the "back yard," Sunny and I came across this snow smile.  It's pretty neat when snow sags and doesn't fall.

Lake Walk

We went for a 2 1/2 mile walk out on the lake late yesterday afternoon.  Well. I trudged through the deep snow for about 2 1/2 miles, Sunny ran for about 5 miles.  She loves to run.

Not Quite a Man Cave

It's a bit crowded in the workshop - but you do make do with what you have.

Wild Turkeys

Wild turkeys in Eastern Ontario - how many can you see?

Return of the Cold

After a weekend of 3 days in a row of daily 2 hour snowblowing, we're going back in the deep freeze for most of the next few weeks.  I'm not sure which I dislike more - warmer temperatures and lots of snow or clear, sunny fricking freezing weather.

Abandoned Farm

This is an abandoned farm just outside Kemptville, ON.  It doesn't take long for nature to take over from man.

Snowshoeing in the Backyard

It was a great afternoon for Sunny and me to go snowshoeing in the backyard.

Snowshoeing

My grandfather Vic, on the right, with 2 of his brothers all bundled up for some snowshoeing.  I wonder if the temperatue was as cold as it was yesterday.  Nice socks, Grandad.

Sledding

It's that time of year again ... repairing the sled so you can drive it a while to repair it again, repeat.

Snow

It's definitely winter here at the lake.  More snow is expected overnight, and then we will go into a deep freeze for quite a few days with temperatures dipping to -36C at night.

Merry Christmas!

Ice Candles

The Ice Candle "Factory" is back in business.

COLD!

It's difficult to take a picture of cold, but here's an attempt.

Cruisin' in Havana

Cruisin' in a Ford in Havana, Cuba.

East Central Cuba

Here's a "modern" farm vehicle in the east central part of Cuba.

Banyon Tree, Cuba

This picture is for the UC - a Banyon tree in Havana, Cuba.  These are fabulous looking trees.

Ice On

This is just a quick snap with my iPhone of the newly formed ice on Trout Lake.  I'm not too impressed as it's at least 8-10 days earlier than normal, and it's -20C outside and going to get colder.  I know global climate change is a reality, I just thought it meant we would be getting warmer, not colder. 

Three Generations

Grand-daughter, Daughter and Mom.