so, about the snow…
it came down again today…
it started about 4 pm and was still coming down after 7…

really, enough…
29 Tuesday Mar 2022
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27 Sunday Mar 2022
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today, we had one hot tub mid-day and a final one is planned for just before bed…
laundry was done and bags were packed…

a favourite meal was ordered and enjoyed…

we visited, napped, and ate chocolate…

things are lined up at the door for the very early morning trip to the airport…
it was a wonderful time and I enjoyed every single minute;-)…
26 Saturday Mar 2022
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we’ve been out in the hot tub every night since my daughter arrived for this short vacation… I have been enjoying the company…

it has been great as I hadn’t been in it for quite a while… the deep snow had kept me from opening it up…
today has been quiet as she headed out to visit with friends and is spending the night away…

I must say that time in the hot tub before bed really improves my sleep, so I am going to go out on my own tonight, lol…
24 Thursday Mar 2022
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another good day with my guest…
started it off with a smoothie, cashews, tea and the last of my Calgary bonbons…

had a hot tub and put chairs on the deck in anticipation of warmer weather and more melting snow…
got a new external drive hooked up remotely, and the various computers networked, thanks to my computer geek in Ottawa…
had a bit of a rest while my guest was out for a few hours with a friend…
and then we had dinner with the oldest grandson…

it was delicious…
on our way out for an end of day hot tub;-)…
21 Monday Mar 2022
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the snow has been melting slowly and quickly, if that makes any sense…
when I look at pictures from a week ago and today it is more visible, so I can see how much has melted…

I went out and shovelled a bit to clear the sidewalks and some of the driveway…

there is still a lot to melt…
19 Saturday Mar 2022
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what a delightful day…
I opened the patio door without any blockage from snow… yay… and left it open for most of the day… still going to be a while before I can sit out there…

the sun was shining, the birds were singing and the snow was melting…
added chemicals to the hot tub, which I haven’t done for ages as it has been so cold, the tub had been covered in snow, and there was no space for the covers to opens…

every time I went out to add the chemicals, I kicked some of the snow on the path so it could melt…
it is looking good…
18 Friday Mar 2022
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I was surprised this morning when I looked out the window and spotted the hoarfrost on the trees…

it is such a gift of nature and looks so delicate (apparently like feathers)… I spent some time researching the difference between rime ice and hoarfrost, once I came across the term, lol… still not a hundred percent sure I understand…
hoarfrost always reminds me of my last drive with my beloved… he drove me around the Park and a few neighbourhoods so that I could take pictures of the beautiful designs that morning…

it was just a few days before his death…

but now, the sight of hoarfrost on the trees reminds me of wonderful times together;-)… I truly am blessed…
15 Tuesday Mar 2022
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had a fun few minutes this morning as I watched this red squirrel…
some of the snow has melted away and the squirrels have uncovered the sunflower seeds…
every now and then this one would stick its head under the snow and bring up a snack…

I checked whenever I was in the kitchen, but missed any more sightings, lol…
14 Monday Mar 2022
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a few fun surprises today…
when I looked out the window first thing this morning the sky seemed fluffy as it was filled with cute little clouds…

a bit later, as I was walking around the living and dining rooms, I spotted this tiny morning glory;-)…

and the purple hyacinths have started to scent the air… I get the lovely perfume as I walk into the kitchen or living room…

all very lovely as it was overcast and not very energizing…
and it snowed again, sigh…
12 Saturday Mar 2022
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