Wednesday Storm

My massage therapist had a cancellation, which I snapped up. I realized I hadn't been there in a year! 

 We had fair warning. We expected a storm, winds, and a flash freeze. I headed home to hunker down.

The storm approached: lightning, winds, rain. The lake effect snow coming in behind was amazing. 

The lightning map was confirming what we were hearing!

Feb 28 storm from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

We hunkered down to watch TV, hearing the wind outside. I was watching the thermometer. I was fascinated in the change: 

Temperature drop Wednesday

• 2:30 p.m.    16℃
• 3:00            14
• 4:15              9
• 4:25              8
• 4:38              7 
• 4:48              6
• 5:00              5
• 5;15              4
• 5:32              3  
• 5:45              2
• 6:08              1
• 6:45              0
• 7:11              -1
• 7:55              -2
• 8:34              -3

As I watched, the power outages accrued. They worked on it quickly, and the next morning there were about 23,810 without power. 

Alternate spring!

 Tuesday was an amazing day. I opened up the door and let the fresh air in. Might as well enjoy it while it lasts. We were to have a warm day, and then a deep freeze. This morning is is -12℃. after falling very quickly during the afternoon. More on that later.

I was supposed to have a client, but they had to cancel. I spotted a photo of one of my favourite clients, I was with her for 3 years. I used to do her nails for her. We had fun, and I miss her spirit. She wanted bright red nail polish, but some of her kids said it was inappropriate! 

JB suggested we go out for lunch, since I was all dressed.  I like to dress in cheery colours for my clients.

The sky was lovely, the snow cover about half gone.

Down at the marina, the boats are in their coats. The water on top of the ice shows the warmth. 

The geese are flying in small groups. It's a bit early for them, as the water isn't thawed and there is little food. This was a drive-by shooting, from my car window! 

The snow machines sit dejectedly on the bare lawn waiting to be put away for spring.

We thought we'd try Boston Pizza. It was nice and quiet. A patio overlooking a parking lot...maybe not.

The parking lot was interesting.

It is a strange place for this truck to park. We had to drive around them. The woman said it was her husband waiting for her??!!

From there we went to Motts Mills. The roads were muddy in spots.

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The melt water is flowing quickly.

sounds of spring from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

Drive carefully! 

#FrontenacOPP commercial vehicle rollover on Westport Road - Hamlet of Fermoy. No injuries. Roadway closed and detoured for approximately 45 minutes for clean-up and removal of the vehicle. ^rm pic.twitter.com/QOhvoGPZKo

— OPP East Region (@OPP_ER) February 14, 2024

Forest bathing

The week began with me putting out garbage. Next I fed the deer in the snow!

Mon. morn from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

Monday afternoon, Cinnamon and I went walkies in the sunshine. The coyotes have obviously been running through the forest. Their scat is quite furry compared to other critters.

The little dweeb decided he'd explore the frozen wetland. Daisy used to do that! The only problem with this is that there aren't any trees for him to climb in an emergency. I have to keep on being loud.

He wouldn't come! He is a cat. "Dogs have owners, cats have staff." I am loud, and the critters won't come around if they know a human is here. He was safe. I yelled and yelled. Toddling off to find the trailcams, as is his way, he met me up on the driveway once I'd headed for the house.

walkies Feb 25 from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

Ode to winter

We are going to be 16 ℃ today. I thought I'd say farewell to the icicles.

Also, I should say goodbye to the snow. We'll see what happens. It comes, it goes!

A new week begins...

 I begin with vicarious fun! Josephine had a leadership camp at school. Two nights, beginning Friday after afternoon. She attended last year, as well. Imagine her joy when she was able to hold a snake. She adores reptiles.

Now this was my thrill: another shed antler. Right under the big pine tree. A little one, with an interesting groove in the end.

 

Out front, the Dratted Red Squirrels (DRS) are out and about. They are hilarious, roaring after one another in spring glee.

I managed to clean the goldfish tank. Percy is growing fat, methinks. You can tell by the fins that he is a male. Isabelle looked it up when she was here. 

Nutmeg has become interested in him, and sits beside the counter. Percy thought she might feed him 😜 and pressed his mouth to the glass. She leaned over to him, curious, and JB thought it looked as if they were kissing! 

JB was finishing off his curling watching the basement TV. I found a murder mystery on TV: Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Murder in G Major (2023). As I watched the opening, I saw it was based on a book by Alexia Gordon. The star is a lovely young woman, her foil is a ghost, but the setting (Ireland) is amazing, with castles and ruins. It was lovely to watch.

Filmed at: Hollywood Cillín Chaoimhín Knockroe, Black Castle ruin, Corporation Lands, Black Castle ruin, S Quay, Corporation Lands, (Co. Wicklow); Gormanston Castle, Gormanston (Co. Meath), Ireland.

 

This weather is so strange. It was -14 ℃. yesterday morning. This morning it was 1, no, it's up to 2 ℃ with snow on the way. The skating canal had to close after only being open a couple of days.

The wind has been quite strong.

I have to get dressed and put garbage out. I hope it is just snow, not rain! 

In the mornings, the deer gather when I open the garage door thinking I'll feed them.