Icicles

A recent Arctic front brought sub-normal temperatures this past week with -10c showing on the outdoor thermometer. We had about 2.5 inches of snow yesterday but the warming trend is on, and it is raining now. I couldn't resist the picture of icicles on a rock bluff, with what I think on the left is honey-suckle vine leaves already sprouting in hopes of spring.

Smoke - The Crossword Kitty

Some cats are lap cats, some cats are not. This cat likes crosswords, or perhaps just the lap.

Window Kitties

A week or so ago I took the kitties to Tina the groomer and had there chest and underbellies shaved. This is the 2nd year I have done this as they get wet from rain and snow in the winter and they get bad mats that I can't get out. By doing this now, they don't get a chance to mat underneath. The down side is I think they might get a bit cold so they both spend more time indoors. It is very unusual for them to share the bedroom window without a battle for the sill. I don't mind them being in the house more, especially now that we have a marauding wolf hybrid on the island stalking and eating small dogs and cats. I will be glad when they trap it.

Last Night's Sunset

I caught this shot at the last minute. I wish I would have realized the sun was going down earlier as it would have been a good evening to whip down to the beach for sunset shots. Always in search you know, for that great photo. This isn't it.. but it was a nice night. Very cold. Minus 3.

Spring Must be on the Way - Pussy-Willows are budding!

As I walked out the back today, in the sunshine, I couldn't help notice that the weeping pussy-willow was full of pussy-buds. Spring must be just around the corner now and I can hardly wait. There will be so much to do in the garden this year, rearranging and making changes. In the meantime, I can enjoy watching the willow bud out.