It seems winter has caught up with us. Not a lot of snow, but it is coming. The temperatures have cooled down. Yesterday it was minus 19. Cold enough.
Lisa and I have been busy with our various jobs and with family. We are old enough to know how important it is to make time for the people we love, especially our grandkids, Cooper and Scarlett.
Winter is my favourite time of year. The air feels good. The snow is fresh, plainly cleansing the mountains and valley bottom. The streams run strong depositing icicles on the low hanging branches. And not least of all, the slippers, covers and fireplace all feel good after a day outside. That’s the old man in me talking.
Palliser Pass 
Jim R
Good focus on that handsome grouse. I agree about making time for loved ones. How thick is the ice in that video? It was nice and smooth.
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underswansea
The ice was about three inches. Great skating before the snow flies. Not as safe as it could be, but worth the chance. My father always said to focus on grouse, but back then it was down a gun barrel.
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mountaincoward
The grouse photo is fantastic – what a beautiful bird. I’ve only ever seen 2 otters – both together in the evening playing at the edge of Loch Ness.
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underswansea
Are you sure that wasn’t the Loch Ness monster frolicking on the shore?
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mountaincoward
nope – no humps! 😉
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underswansea
Ha ha!
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daisyfrancis27047900a9
It is very good
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Julie@frogpondfarm
Hey Bob …nice video, love the sounds of the skates on the ice! I can’t imagine -19 … way too cold for me!
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underswansea
A frozen lake is a magical place to be, being on skates is a bonus. Take care. I hope those spuds are just about ready.
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Julie@frogpondfarm
They are and they are brilliant!
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