i stitched 2 pics together in this "blue sky -white field", photo ... notice the tracks? they are ones made by snowmobilers ... who are out in full force - enjoying this break from the extreme cold!
and check out this little plane with it's skiis! it was parked at the town docks ... i don't know where the pilot went to ... maybe for lunch at one of the river side restaurants?
the fishermen were out in full force too ... there are quite a few ice shacks on the river ... they have little stoves in them ... and holes in the floors to access the ice ... they park the shacks out on the ice until March ... all they need to do is re-drill the holes in the ice (it freezes back up quite quickly!) and enjoy fishing in any type of weather!
except for the brisk wind, it was a lovely little walk ... these are the days one has to take advantage of ... I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read and all the friends I want to see. ~John Burroughs
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Neat day for you!! I am off to Illinois in the morning very early. My mother had to take my dad to the hospital today. If you would remember to pray for them.Dale and Jeri..Thanks so much.
Sandy
Those are great pictures - what a beautiful sky. It is even warmer there than by me. We were at about 32 degrees today but it's supposed to be warmer tomorrow with rain. Glad you had a nice day.
what beautiful pictures.. you have such a lovely place to walk... however if the ice is thick enough to stay frozen all winter... I'm thinking it is too cold for me!!!
you walk in it... and just send me the pictures!!!
{{Hugs}}
Mimi
Isn't it amazing how warm 32 degrees can feel after a spell of REALLY cold weather? The pictures are beautiful - thanks for taking us along on your walk!
That sky is so beautiful in the first picture! I'm glad it warmed(?) up enough for you to go for a walk. Pretty pictures, as usual ~
Good piece of work. My its cold out there. My sis an dfamily live in NB and they too are snowed in
Just stopping by today to let you know you were on my heart. Hope you are doing well...keep warm. I find my bones hurt during all this cold weather!
love & hugs,
Vicki
great pictures...I remember ice fishing from my days in Michigan...
Deby
What a beautiful post! I've enjoyed seeing your part of the world time after time. The little plane with the skies is really unique! Did you ever watch the 'Avonlea' series ..a follow up of Anne of Green Gables? They have one episode where Jasper Dale goes ice fishing with his bro.in law...I love those videos. We are having a warm-up in weather for a few days too. It is great except I just got over a nasty head-cold, had a 'normal' week and am coming down with a virus that my better half has. Some times a girl just can't win...for long..smile.
I received this email from a friend and loved it's message so much I wanted to share it. Jackie
The Concert
When the house lights dimmed and the concert
was about to begin, the mother returned to
her seat and discovered that the child was missing
Suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights
focused on the impressive Steinway on stage.
In horror, the mother saw her little
boy sitting at the keyboard, innocently picking out
"Twinkle,Twinkle Little Star."
At that moment, the great piano master made his entrance, quickly moved to the piano, and
whispered in the boy's ear,
"Don't quit.""Keep playing."
Then, leaning over, Paderewski reached
down with his left hand and began filling
in a bass part. Soon his right arm reached
around to the other side of the child,
and he added a running obbligato.
Together, the old master and the young novice
transformed what could have been a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience.
The audience was so mesmerized that they couldn't recall what else the great master played.
Only the classic,
" Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."
Perhaps that's the way it is with God.
What we can accomplish on
our own is hardly noteworthy.
We try our best, but the results aren't always
graceful flowing music. However, with the
hand of the Master, our life's
work can truly be beautiful.
The next time you set out to accomplish great feats,
listen carefully. You may hear the voice of the
Master, whispering in your ear,
"Don't quit." "Keep playing."
May you feel His arms around you and
know that His hands are there, helping you
turn your feeble attempts into true masterpieces.
Remember, God doesn't seem to
call the equipped, rather, He equips the 'called.'
Life is more accurately measured by the lives you touch
than by the things you acquire.
May God bless you and be with you always!
and always remember, "Don't quit. Keep playing!"
Just came by to visit! Hope all is well. The sun is shining so brightly here today. I am feeling much better than yesterday. Another day of being a couch potato..and I should be back to normal. blessings to you...
your flag picture looks as though it was sufficiently windy on your walk!
Brrr ... about the same here ... but colder. We're expecting more snow tonight ... stay warm
Sandy ... praying ...
mari ... back to the deep freeze we went ... would you believe the overnigh temps, with windchill, were -47C!!!
mimi ... it is lovely, yet so bitterly cold at times! and the ice is so deep that the cars drive on it as well!
pat ... we are all dressed up like mummies here!!! only eyes peeping out, cause it's so cold!
cathy ... i loved the blue of the sky too!
amrita ... i hear the maritimes really got tons of snow!
vicki ... yes, leo can forecast weather too - with his aches & pains!
Deby ... they have some fancy ice shacks - we had one too, years back - but just the basic stove, wooden seats and 3 holes ... !
maggie ann ... glad you are feeling better!!! colds are no fun ... :o( ... blessings on ya!
anon ... thank you for that ...
mrs.mac ... i'll try - you too!
Great pics! I'm glad you went for a walk. I was getting a tad bit concerned with the ratio of "goodies" being consumed and exercising. *wink* :)
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