Yikes, I haven't blogged in a while. The story of the last four weeks has been laying low because of the high covid numbers. Deb and I were planning a one week trip to Canmore from November 14-21, but the roads were poor and the covid situation made travel unappealing. The news in point form is as follows:
1. I can't remember getting this much snow since I moved to Silverwood Heights back in 1982. Fortunately, I installed my winter tires with metal studs on the Thursday before the snowstorm and I bought a snowblower on kijiji the Saturday of the snowy weekend. The snowblower had only been used once and I am pleased to report the snowblower can really chuck the snow. My dear neighbours have been very kind over the last few years clearing my snow when I travel. For a change, I had the privilege of clearing their driveway after the huge snowfall.
2. On Thursday, I baby-sat the Luv Bug. We had lots of fun building a fort out of cardboard boxes in the basement. She is a busy little girl. There is no down time when I am babysitting her. She moves the kitchen helper stool that I built for her birthday into the pantry and hauls out food items at a rapid rate. Of course, she has her grandpa wrapped around her little fingers and her grandpa enjoys every minute of the time spent with her.
3. Today, I drove to Eb's Trails north of Duck Lake to cross country ski. The last time I had skied the trails was over 30 years ago. I know the early snow this year has made for a multitude of problems, but the silver lining is the snow has provided me a great recreational opportunity during a winter when it doesn't like I'll be traveling far.
4. I have been addicted to walking the rabbit trail by the river on days when I have not been skiing. The trail begins near the end of Adilman Drive and meanders through the bush by the river all the way to the new bridge. Walking the rabbit trail usually takes me just over one hour. I am very fortunate to have such a beautiful trail so close to my home. Walking through the trees is good for my soul. With the fresh fallen snow, the trail looks like a postcard. Absolutely beautiful!
5. The girls are doing well in spite of the challenges posed by the corona virus. Fortunately, there have not been any positive cases in the schools where they teach.
6. I have been busy making birdhouses and doing other simple woodworking projects. During the last week, I built a workbench in the laundry room. I do all my cutting in garage then I bring the material to the indoor workbench for assembly, painting, and other final touches. My next project is to try my hand at making handmade wooden spoons. I have purchased a spokeshave and a gouge chisel. I am looking forward to making wooden spoons out of various types of wood. Another project I have on the to do list is making Christmas wreaths out of cedar and pine branches from my front yard. This will be my way of making use of the unruly branches from the pine tree and the cedar hedge that is infringing upon my back gate.
This Christmas is likely going to be a quiet Christmas for everyone. I feel incredibly blessed to have my family close by. They are the people that matter the most to me, of course. However, I am also thankful for extended family and the good friends who support me in many ways. Furthermore, I am thankful for Deb. Although we have not been able to get together often, we usually have a FaceTime morning coffee at 9:00 am each day. Sometimes, that's the only conversation I have in my day. I cannot complain. I have a wonderful home and good health. Each day, I write three things in my Book of Thankfulness and I never run out of reasons for being thankful. My life is good.
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