A Week Of Snow....

10 January - the week has been an endless 'dumping' of snow. 7am on Monday morning it was announce on the BFBS morning radio show that school was closed due to the roads being inaccessible, at this point Fraser punched the air and shouted 'yesss'. So with a slow start to the day we eventually made it across to the gym (trudging through thigh high snow on the kids, at one point it was easier for them to crawl than walk) in order for me to do a Zumba fitness class whilst Tegan and Fraser ran round the gym with friends. Later that day we went out again to play on the massive snow pile at the edge of Porton Place, this is a cul-de-sac and the snow plough drives round the circle and leaves all the snow in one large pile at the end, perfect for sledging. Sam kindly then fed all the children tea and before I knew it the none school day had suddenly disappeared, not so bad.

Tuesday 3 of us made a quick dash out of the village in order to buy in provisions as it was reported that it would snow for the remainder of the week and there really is only so much you can buy in the Canex, it is not famous for its fresh produce or range of goods (however it can be very handy at times). So we called into Costco and not only came out with food but also 7 boxes of snorkel, masks and flippers, Spring coats, swimming costumes, sledges and an inversion table.

That night the Icemen played the Chieftans. It was also the decision making night for who had grown the best mustache in the Icemen team. Most of the team members had taken up the challenge and grown some either very hideous caterpillars or some 'barley there' ones. Some of us Icemen wives donned mustaches whilst watching the game. The winner was announce in the pub later that night - 'sexy' Dave won with not only a very large caterpillar but also handlebars up his face. Thank goodness Wednesday morning Chris was freshly shaven and looking good again.

Wednesday and the remainder of the week the snow returned each day gently covering the village deeper and deeper. Walking Jinx has become more of a work out as it can be hard work walking through the snow, then again at -27degree Jinx isn't too keen to go out for very long.

The weekend started around midday for me with lunch at Noo's followed by an afternoon in Sam's hottub with a small bar to hand in the snow. We all then continued the motion with the guys coming round and us all pulling together supper for the kids and adults. The night followed on with Wii Dance and Wii Sing - brilliant fun. Saturday Tegan went round the village with the Girl Guides collecting recycling whilst Fraser went to his ice skating lesson. Chris and I then went to do the Saturday shinney - always good exercise. That evening whilst I relaxed on the sofa watching Eclipse Chris attending a leaving dinner in Medicine Hat. Sunday was a quiet day with a family trip to the swimming pool to test out the new snorkel & mask.
So with the snow falling frequently and lots of shovelling of snow to keep our path and driveway clear January is passing by quickly. The village is also packed with deer wondering around. The deer are becoming very confident and happy to come right up to the houses to get food. It is a wonderful sight as you get up in the morning to see the deer sitting at the front of our house quite happily snuggled into the snow. Along with the deer with have the 'hard as nails' rabbits, they litter the cul-de-sac quite happy hopping along.