CHRISTMAS NIGHT, NORTHERN LIGHTS

Our second Christmas dinner of 2012 broke a lot of nutrition rules, so of course it was really yummy from tender capon to homemade apple dumpling. All preceded by Pat's shrimp with secret cocktail sauce, etc., etc. It's payback time this morning on the treadmill...

On the drive home we detoured through the 25th annual Festival of Northern Lights in Owen Sound. It's a community decoration event that has grown to brighten the spirits of locals including us walking along the river in the cold. There are the expected Christmas themes such as Rudolph, Santa on a Harley, the 12 Days of Christmas, and presents under the tree. But since the lights will be on into January, it's the more timeless displays that stand out. Hockey players, wise old owls, migrating geese and small aircraft are common sights here. But can you spot the salmon leaping up the waterfall? How about the Olympic curler? Best in show for me ---  the Canadian flag and the wish "To Your Good Health"!