Winter Wonderland

You know how people from many different climes will say regarding the weather...if you don't like it just wait 20 minutes it will change. I know I heard it in Manitoba and it definitely holds true in the mountains.

 

 (our road - Hoodikoff) Yesterday

Today

Last night we got about 10 cm of glorious white snow. Its actually not so bad since it was sunny and plus 3 today. The kids were excited and they hauled out the crazy carpets at the school for sliding at recess.

I drove in the "storm" last night as I went to the Threads Guild to Gab and Jab. We made Pine needle wreaths. Not sure it was worth the frightening drive but I survived. And I have a pine needle wreath to show for it........well, almost.....

I still have to stitch my 14 feet!! of braided pine needles to the wreath form. The threads Guild is an awesome group of ladies who meet regularly to share ideas and projects, mostly fabric related, but pine needles and basket weaving are also a highly coveted skill to have and share.

Today we passed our framing inspection (yippee) and now we can insulate and drywall. Yesterday we were still working on siding but due to the snow it may have to take a back seat for a while. I'm sure this snow is not completely here to stay. There is rain in the forecast for later in the week. 

It sure is beautiful for now.

The School has a downhill ski program during January. The kids go skiing for six consecutive Fridays. They bus there in the morning and are home by the end of the school day. They are looking forward to that, as is Terry who has a sudden urge to be a parent volunteer, first time in ten years.

Tomorrow is a town day. Its interesting actually, because I (and I think I can speak for Terr as well in this regard) I have no great desire to go. We need to pick up some essentials and also some building supplies, so it is a necessary trip, but I think as the magic of the Slocan Valley takes hold, town trips become further and farther between. 

I believe as time goes by we will source our needs from the valley and the trips to Nelson will become even more infrequent. Today we found out that friends of ours are getting laying hens come spring so we will get eggs from them. One necessity we need to pick up tomorrow...guitar strings. Nik has destrung (not sure if that's a word) three guitars. His playing seems to have reached another level. He is taking lessons again and it is interesting watching him become excited as he learns new things.

Happy snow dog

Off to school.

Julian has signed up as an Earth Ranger and is funraising to Bring Back the Wild. This was totally his own initiative. Here is a link to Save the Woodland Caribou at JULIANS page. Close the donation page to see his  progress so far.

Well that's it for now. Have a great day and may the odds be ever in your favor.