A hectic week of weird weather, Christmas visits, and a long drive. In Toronto ON, the mild weather brought out tennis players instead of hockey. Heather came up instead of snowmen. Magnolia trees are budding as if it's April. Construction crews are OK with the warmth --- heavy concrete sections are being lifted into that iconic building site in the Beach. But we had a minor disaster in the basement apartment at 2 a.m. on the 23rd. The toilet and other drains backed up leaving a nasty mess. The tenant was very understanding but the landlord is facing a big bill for cleanup and new flooring. Lump of coal from Santa?
Had to take a walk in the foggy air, ironically to clear my head. The geese might be upside down but the citified beavers are normal, chiseling away at nice soft willows. Reminded me of Grey County. And then a Happy Face appeared in a pruned tree limb, like seeing an image of Elvis on a piece of toast! Things are looking up??
Driving back north there's wind, rain, sunshine, sleet, and snow. Christmas lights brightened the mood and there was good cheer visiting family on the 25 and 26. Anybody want some takeaway cookies??
Finally our changeover to travel mode. Went to Kemble to switch vehicles and load up for the winter adventure. Surprise: we could drive up the hill! (No snow, no ice, first time ever in December. Can you say "climate change" boys and girls??) So putting the battery back in and filling the trunk went faster than planned. Balmy drive over the border to Macomb MI to share itineraries with fellow snowbirds (and learned about a happy event coming soon !)
Yesterday was the "push day", driving 12 hours southbound. Mostly springlike, with short sleeves and the lowest gasoline prices in years. But this morning it's pouring rain at Duffy's Motel in Calhoun Georgia GA. Time to post these pictures and get moving again...
Had to take a walk in the foggy air, ironically to clear my head. The geese might be upside down but the citified beavers are normal, chiseling away at nice soft willows. Reminded me of Grey County. And then a Happy Face appeared in a pruned tree limb, like seeing an image of Elvis on a piece of toast! Things are looking up??
Driving back north there's wind, rain, sunshine, sleet, and snow. Christmas lights brightened the mood and there was good cheer visiting family on the 25 and 26. Anybody want some takeaway cookies??
Finally our changeover to travel mode. Went to Kemble to switch vehicles and load up for the winter adventure. Surprise: we could drive up the hill! (No snow, no ice, first time ever in December. Can you say "climate change" boys and girls??) So putting the battery back in and filling the trunk went faster than planned. Balmy drive over the border to Macomb MI to share itineraries with fellow snowbirds (and learned about a happy event coming soon !)
Yesterday was the "push day", driving 12 hours southbound. Mostly springlike, with short sleeves and the lowest gasoline prices in years. But this morning it's pouring rain at Duffy's Motel in Calhoun Georgia GA. Time to post these pictures and get moving again...
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