I continue to learn more every day about Canada and its winter temperatures. Weather reports are very detailed and updated regularly.
The range went from a balmy 4C in Vancouver to a perishingly cold -20, REAL FEEL according to all the weather reports was -28C !!! some even said " Very Cold".
The road web cams are amazing, and updates before you travel are very useful.
Then there is the Pine Pass Facebook page, where followers write in, give the updates and states of areas along the highway. Moose, deer, timber spilt, man and his dog missing, And the best " I'm driving to ???,Do you need anything picked up or taken? Real outback generosity.
Some images of the web cams. Powder King skifield access road
From the vicarious travel, I understand that 4 layers of real winter clothing, fleece lined long boots, and air activated hand warmers ( that last the whole day in your gloves) are the norm, when working outdoors for many long hours, and " a whole new respect for those who work in these conditions all the time " was a comment.
Meantime back home, a dear friend Jenny Benton has a huge sorrow, as Robin passed away suddenly at the end of November. His memorial service has been held in Levin. Sympathy and caring thoughts from so many have been sent .
The panels are still in their original condition, I'm waiting till 2025 to tackle them and find patterns to do them justice. I have read that a non stick needle is a great help.
Quotation of the day from Khalil Gibran
" When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight"
Greetings from Jean
