Jan. 8: Snow Removal

 

Yesterday I got held up behind a snow removal operation on Kilborn Ave.

While I admit to initially being irritated, I instead took out my camera and began snapping photos,

 through my dirty windshield.

It is easy to post shots of mounds of pristine snow, and blue sky,

but here is the reality of snow in the city!

 

Jan.7; French Macaroons

 

For Christmas, Megan gave me a 'sleeve' of authentic French Macaroons.

They were lovingly made by her  friend, Carrie Bradley, a Paris-trained pastry chef.

Carrie will shortly be opening a Patisserie in Wakefield, called LA TOQUE,

on Riverside.

Did I mention delicious!!!

Jan. 6; In Memory of Lara

 

 

Lara Vaarre (left) and Nancy Davis are lovely young friends from Cascades dragon boat team.

Lara passed away on Dec. 26, after a spirited fight with cancer.

Today, we celebrated her all-too-short life, with champagne and strawberry short cake.

Lara packed more living into her 42 years, than most of us do in a life time.

She was a generous, caring, funny, spirited, adventurous woman;

a paddler, SCUBA diver, a chocolatier and a friend. I will miss her.

The team photo shows Lara, front and centre, and myself, behind and left of Lara.

 

Jan. 5: Arnprior Swim Meet

 

This morning there was a 'fun' swim meet in Arnprior.

The Ottawa Y Masters had 20 people participating.

Here we all are after the racing was over.

Next stop? Lunch!!!

Thanks to coaches Eric (far left) and Alan (Top tallest).

Jan 4. Trail Closed

Many of the Gatineau Park trails are closed due to destruction from the recent snow storms.

This is the entrance to Trail #11, at the top of Kyber Pass, just off Ridge Road.

It is hard to imagine that there ever was a trail there to start with!

It will take many hours of NCC work to clear these side trails.

However, I am gratefiul for spectacular skiing on Ridge Road!

Jan. 3: Snowshoeing with John & Tanya

Two years ago, our friend, John, built this cabin at the back of his land near Mallorytown.

From the house to the cabin is a half hour walk. John has a Real Man Cave there!

Today we showshoed to the cabin for Tanya's Split Pea Soup, bread,cheese and fun!

Thanks!

Jan. 2: Skiing

 

 

A day like today deserves more that one photo!

Top - the spectacular scenery.

Middle - Odile, Judy, Carolyn, Linda, and Baby Amelia in the Pulk.

Bottom - three generations of skiers: Carolyn, Amelia (6 months) and Gramma Linda.