Monday, February 19th was Family Day in Saskatchewan. I’m not exactly clear if this was a Canada wide holiday, but it really didn’t matter as it gave me a chance to spend some time with my children. A couple months ago, I had made arrangements for them to be in Canada at this time, as it also agreed with their time off from school for Louisiana’s Mardi G
The warnings were issued, and there was nothing left to do other than wait for it to arrive. Environment Canada said we should expect blizzard conditions starting Tuesday night, but a quick look outside showed nothing happening in the way of winter weather.. After work, I drove home to get ready to go to the Saskatoon Amateur Radio Club meeting. After a quick bite
Its been a cold November in central Saskatchewan this year...at least for me that is. Lots of people I work with tell me that its really more like late December weather than November weather....but this is nothing yet they tell me, just wait. Sigh. I've personally seen -12 F one morning here and more -0 F temperatures than I can count. Whats certain is
I've promised a friend of mine that I would be updating the blog soon with some pictures. I intend to keep that promise but work has been absolutely crazy lately. Going in a 5:30...staying late until about 6:30...its taking its toll. I expected this when I started my new job however, so its not a surprise. If I get a chance this weekend, I'll put up a few pics for
Yesterday was Remembrance Day across Canada…a day set aside in Canada, as a way to remember all those soldiers and civilians that lost their lives in WW1 and WW2. Quite by coincidence, I received and education regarding Remembrance Day, and it al
Its been a few days since I've updated the blog here. In the interim time, I've been researching what options I have regarding high speed internet service out towards Pike Lake. I don't have to tell anyone about dialup...I've suffered with dialup connections for years, having always lived out away from major cities. Pike Lake is no different. Dialup here is better
Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later. The first snow of the year fell Sunday night, October 15th, and continued into Monday morning. Total snowfall was roughly 1 inch, which was just enough to make everything nice and white. Driving was unaffected. I guess this makes winter officially here, even if it is a few weeks earlier than its supposed to b
For all of my friends in Arkansas...brace yourselves! The cold air is on the way. From the National Weather Service... ...COLDEST AIR OF THE SEASON SO FAR SET TO ARRIVE... THE COLDEST AIR OF THE FALL SEASON SO FAR IS POISED TO SPR
I woke up this morning at 4:30 to 27 degrees on the thermometer. After making some coffee, I decided it would be a good time to drive around the countryside and have a look around. Everyone is still asleep here after an early Canadian Thanksgiving celebration yesterday, (For my friends back in the States, it works just like our regular Thanksgiving....lots and lots
We had a few rain showers early Sunday morning across the valley. Just enough to make the roads wet. This morning (October 3rd), it was 29 degrees....the first freeze of the year. It was a perfectly clear night and morning with a LOT of stars visible. I decided to push my old
While I am waiting on photos to upload, I thought I would start typing a bit of text. (I'm on dialup...yes I know...I'm hoping the ISP people will be out to install the radio equipment next week sometime...I'll write about that in the future....) I went for a walk yesterday to the park to see how tree color is moving along. All last week while driving to
Its 43 degrees this morning at Pike Lake....feels like 37. Its the latter part of September. Yesterday in Arkansas, it was 80 and thunderstorms. Down in Louisiana, it was 85. I've been told by the locals here that the first snows typically start around the end of October. I'm not new to snow, but I've never had to deal with it on a long term basis. If we ha
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