Sunny Winter Day

Wow, what a day it was today. This past week has seen record sub-zero temperatures dipping to almost -15c on Thursday, the coldest day. This morning the arctic air was moving on, and we had a beautiful sunny day, about 2c. It was energizing. Jake and I went for an early walk, and hiked up a steep vertical deer path I spotted off the trail we were on, and from there we went for an amble along the shore line.

Once home I had a chance to get out in the garden for the first time this week, in daylight, and found that many of the spring bulbs we planted last fall are already popping up. Spring is definitely coming!

The sunshine inspired both Chris and I to get out and do some tidying up around the property and Chris lit a bonfire. I love bonfires!

We raked up leaf litter and cut back dead grasses and much of last year's garden detritus and burned it all afternoon; about 10 wheel barrows full. I didn't want it to end.

The pond is frozen. I tried to break some of the ice up, but it seems to be frozen down at least 4 or 5 inches so it was too tough to crack. It will have to thaw on its own. The fish are still visible, but definitely slow moving with this cold snap.