12-07-2016, 10:35 AM
Good morning, it is -6c and sunny here on the West Coast at 0830HRS. Weather warnings for significant snow and high winds through the weekend and into next week, starting late Thursday. A real winter! Just like when we were kids. 
They are warning of extended power outages and to be prepared. We have lots of gas for the generator and with three gas fireplaces, the house should be nice and warm. Costco run tomorrow to stock up on food.
We had a bit of snow on Monday, they said it was the first snow in exactly 1000 days here, and even back then it was just a dusting. Lot's of rust on the plows to get off. Of course, with not having winter weather here on the coast like the rest of Canada, there are far too many people that have no idea how to deal with it. I remember several years ago we had some new Canadians move in next door and they were using oven mitts to try and clear the driveway. We all went over and had them all shoveled out in no time. On their first trip out they came home with two snow shovels and proper winter attire. They also had winter tires put on the car.
Wife wants my Christmas toy list. PWRS is just a short drive away from our house, so I will go on to their website and click on all the things I would like, and print off copies for all the different members of the family. PWRS are really good at helping people get things I would like. When I help people out with things, instead of buying my a bottle of rum or a case of beer they pop into PWRS and get me something for the layout. I have received things like Rapido passenger coaches for helping out. Not that there is anything wrong with Captain Morgan.
Well, best get on with the day. Bear have you stopped shaking down there yet?
Stay safe and warm all.
Brent
They are warning of extended power outages and to be prepared. We have lots of gas for the generator and with three gas fireplaces, the house should be nice and warm. Costco run tomorrow to stock up on food. We had a bit of snow on Monday, they said it was the first snow in exactly 1000 days here, and even back then it was just a dusting. Lot's of rust on the plows to get off. Of course, with not having winter weather here on the coast like the rest of Canada, there are far too many people that have no idea how to deal with it. I remember several years ago we had some new Canadians move in next door and they were using oven mitts to try and clear the driveway. We all went over and had them all shoveled out in no time. On their first trip out they came home with two snow shovels and proper winter attire. They also had winter tires put on the car.
Wife wants my Christmas toy list. PWRS is just a short drive away from our house, so I will go on to their website and click on all the things I would like, and print off copies for all the different members of the family. PWRS are really good at helping people get things I would like. When I help people out with things, instead of buying my a bottle of rum or a case of beer they pop into PWRS and get me something for the layout. I have received things like Rapido passenger coaches for helping out. Not that there is anything wrong with Captain Morgan.
Well, best get on with the day. Bear have you stopped shaking down there yet?
Stay safe and warm all.
Brent