Weather

Apparently I didn't get the memo that there would be snow and crazy cold wind happening today. Downtown gets a little crazy with the wind like tunnel thing happening.

Anyway I am so done with winter already...want nothing but warmth and sunshine from tomorrow forward. Just so you know.

It's Cold

I'm getting ready for work and the Edmonton temp. is -23c. Just last week we were hovering around 0. I hate this roller coaster ride...it's much too extreme and hard on my body.

Waiting not so patiently for Spring and the warmth of the sun on my face. *sigh*

Baby, it's cold outside

Well from the weather we had been having in November to this is quite a shock to the system. -32c is a bit chilly even for the most seasoned veteran! When I look out the window this morning it even LOOKS cold. Brrr...I think this may be another stay inside and keep warm day.

PS: It's warming up. Now up to -30c. Almost balmy. *s*

It's Snowing, It's Blowing

It's finally winter. Blah

Longest Day Of The Year

June 20th marks the Summer Solstice. These occur twice a year when the tilt of the Earth's axis is most oriented towards or away from the sun causing the Sun to reach its northernmost and southernmost extremes. Hence the Summer and Winter Solstice. In Ancient Egypt, summer solstice was the most important day of the year. The sun was at its highest and the Nile River was beginning to rise. All I know is that you can pretty much roller blade in the park past 10pm! Anytime one can do that...it's a thing of beauty!

Winter is highly over-rated

Now don't get me wrong I do love the snow. I am a true and proud Canadian in so many ways. Today however is April 21st and I didn't want to wake to a blizzard happening! How foolish I was when I ventured out this morning on a 4 block walk to do some testing for a Government job. Where was my toque? Where were my boots and mitts? Where the HECK did all this snow, wind and ice come from??? Well, I did manage to survive my little trek but the tips of my ears were none to happy. After my testing I went home and grabbed my car to go to work. Another adventure on the icy Edmonton roads. Why is it there is always ONE driver that just goes like a bat out of hell? Weaving in and out of traffic like it were the middle of summer on dry pavement? I don't get it. So ya, here's to Old Man Winter. Please go away. I am so done with you till next year.

Merry Christmas in April

What a thing to wake up to this morning!!! Who ever put this order in I am not at all pleased. Don't get me wrong. I love that we have four seasons but I thought we were done with winter. I was getting used to the dirty streets and the tons of litter strewn about. *sigh*