Sunday 17 March 2024

Saturday Photo: End of Winter, Sad Rink


 Visited some young friends this week.  Their Dad had made a rink in their front yard which only got a little use this winter because it wasn't nearly as cold as it should be.

And this, it appears, is the end of the rink for this year.  A little ice left, true, but you need rain boots instead of skatkes.  The neighborhood squirrels have discovered it, too.  I saw one perched on the edge, leaning over to get a drink one afternoon.

Saturday 9 March 2024

Saturday Photo: Snowdrops--Is This the New Normal?


 This photo was taken in April 2008 when we still had snow on the ground.  The snowdrops this year are already up--March 9!--and the snow cover is long gone.

I'm afraid this is the new normal...  Climate change is upon us.

Sunday 3 March 2024

Saturday Photo: Ice, Open Water and Red-winged Blackbirds


 You can't see them, but we definitely heard them.  Red-winged Blackbirds were buzzing and calling this morning at the Parc des Rapides de Lachine. 

Usually they arrive the third week in March, but obviously they got the word that things will be a little different this year and came north to check out their nesting ground.

Climate change!

Saturday 24 February 2024

Saturday Photo: Blue and Sunny Skies!


 Haven't had many sunny days this winter, but today was one!  Hoorah!

Saturday 17 February 2024

Saturday Photo: Skating at Parc Outremont


It's been a hard winter here  for people who like winter sports.  There has been some snow but the temperature has gone up and down and the outdoor ice rinks have suffered.   This weekend looks like it will be one where folks can have some fun.
 

Saturday 10 February 2024

Saturday Photo: Waiting for the End of Winter


 The snow is melting fast, even though it's not even the middle of February.  But some folks have everything ready for sunny days and barbecues.

Saturday 27 January 2024

Saturday Photo: Lanewalker in the City


 Lots of alleys in Montreal don't get plowed, and so during the winter they take on the appearance of country lanes.  Good for walking, good for thinking that you're far away from the hustle and bustle of city life.