Winter looks like it is finally here (again). We had an early snow storm in October that left about 5cm but it quickly melted. Last night we had a Nor'Easter track up the east coast of USA and the jet stream hits us at the right angle and POW we have snow, about 10-15cms. So I thought "don't be a wimp and use a shovel" . I used the shovel to clear the drive and the deck and now my back aches. Yeah I know I am not as young as a I used to be.... Next time it's the snowblower whatever the depth of snow. I'll try to look cool when using it

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I have been preparing for winter for several weeks now. The wood is all in, and not a moment too soon. I put the last load in and restacked the Pine logs from the tree I cut down a few entries ago and it started snowing  Below is a photo of the finished wood pile in the garage. Now there is some good exercise, moving 256 cubic feet of wood!

Here are couple of photos of snow for you followed by some recent snaps.

Snow on the deck (AGAIN) we love it really  (I wonder when that will wear off?)

Hmm which tree for christmas .... I must get the chain saw sharpened.

Here are some random shots.

Yours truly posing as 'The Thinker' captured by Gemma. I think I was in a daze or doze rather than deep meaningful thoughts.

An atmospheric shot taken by me while walking around the Beaver pond at Mactaquace

The Essentials bin, snow blower, generator (next to snowblower), Union Flag , ash bucket and Jule's summer alloy wheels are stacked waiting for next spring (look above and to the left the union flag, in the poly bags) .

Gemma with her new Hairdo and Camera Nikon D3000.