The month of December here was just one long cold spell. It can happen that we get a month to 6 weeks of very cold weather with no breaks. Our highs were minus 20 to 22 C. Lows were towards minus 30C. Usually you don't get much snow during a cold spell but we had snow. This was during my recovery from surgery so the poor guy who shovelled my snow had lots of work. He volunteered to shovel my snow and would not take any money for it.
In 1969 we had a major cold spell. In the school I taught in ,there were quite a few rookies and they had old cars. As the cold spell continued, one by one the old cars wouldn't start. I picked up a car load of people and then my car wouldn't start and we were all walking.
So just after Christmas it was very frosty but not hoar frost. So I didn't get the white on these spruce trees but I'll show them to you any way.
So early January things have warmed up. For the last two days our high has been plus 3C. Today, I did a 2 km walk.
Oh Red, I think you'd be lost (and all sweaty) if you didn't live in a cold climate! Interesting story of your progressive car pick ups. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteYour volunteer snow shoveler is one of a kind. Love to hear about these people. I hope you are feeling back to normal after your surgery. Pretty photos!
ReplyDeleteThat sure does sound cold. You are very hardy.
ReplyDeleteWe had a bit of a January thaw, but both the cold and snow are back.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got out for a walk. It's been warm here too which is nice but the sidewalks have turned into ice.
ReplyDeleteI hope the break from that cold continues for a bit, Red!
ReplyDeleteUnending cold is very debilitating.
ReplyDeleteYour 1969 memory made me smile; there’s something wonderfully human about a whole carpool slowly turning into a walking parade.
ReplyDeleteWell, I guess after all of these years you are used to it, Red. I don't think I could live there! Thank goodness for your wonderful neighbor.
ReplyDeleteI'm on blood thinners and I'm always cold but I dress for it and like to walk in it.
ReplyDeleteWeather in December and January can be brutal. We are mild here now 2C for a high today we will take it!
ReplyDeleteWe have not had that kind of cold and I am grateful for that little fact!
ReplyDeleteThe cold weather certainly does separate the good car batteries from the ones just barely doing the job :) And, isn't it amazing how warm 3C feels after a cold spell? You did the right thing and took the time to enjoy it with a good walk.
ReplyDeleteDear Red mention of your very kind neighbour who shovelled your snow during your recovery time made me emotional 🥹 such positivity brightens my day and uplifts my soul
ReplyDeleteI am grateful you could take walk and enjoy the beauty of the season 👍
Good for you! I probably cover a couple km in the forest. My trailcams keep me going.
ReplyDeleteWe have had a long cold spell too, I have been still taking the dog for a walk. Just may be a shorter walk. I am ready for Spring now. Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteWoah! Good for you getting out in the cold.
ReplyDeleteThe first three weeks of December were cold here too.
ReplyDeleteHi Red, I’m noticing that you haven’t replied to comments (so far) in your 6 posts in 2026. Just wondering if this is the new norm for Hiawatha House? John
ReplyDeleteI've always said Canadians are just the nicest people. And I see your snow shoveler is just such a wonderful Canadian. I feel terrible for the nastiness that Trump is displaying to our northern neighbors.
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