Where Are You SPRING?

Story this morning in the newspaper ...

Spring ... where are you?

                

It is still 31 days until Winter is officially over!

I am hoping it happens sooner. 

This year has been an unusual winter here in the area of Southwestern Ontario that is sometimes referred to as the "Banana Belt" because of it's more temperate weather than the surrounding areas.

It is nothing like the "Banana Belt" of Josephine Baker fame.

I don't have any photos of the actual belt, but it is on display when you tour Chateau des Milandes in the Dordogne region of France.

For more info about the Chateau and Josephine Baker ... check out my other blog 

Http://Postcardsfromthelot.blogsot.ca

                         

                       

But not this year ... winter has treated us as harshly as the rest of the country, with frigid below freezing temperatures and so much snow! Normally, we would have had several thaws by now which would eliminate some of the piles of snow and ice!

It is beautifully bright and sunny this morning but still cold ... with warmer temperatures and meltdowns promised for later this week!

                   

I am hoping for some spring like weather to arrive soon to coax  the spring bulbs to bloom adding splashes of colour here and there.

Have a wonderful day!

Spring in My Step!

Wednesday night there were thunderstorms and rain which washed away the snow.

Thursday morning, the temperatures were milder which gave me a boost to go for a walk ... actually it was Monsieur Honey who pushed me out the door, not literally but with the use of lots of encouraging words. 

It was a great morning to go walking on my own and the milder temperatures put a "spring in my step". I was in need of some exercise for my body, mind and soul!

The sun so much wanted to be the star today and did come out a couple times during my walk.

 

See, doesn't it look like an early Spring day with the remnants of last year's leaves and debris along the trail.

My French walking buddy, Madame M. has been walking between nine and eleven kilometers every day for the past week.

If I am going to keep up with her on our planned walk to Compostella next year, I need to pick up the pace. 

I will also have to take advantage of the days with better weather.

I walked at a good clip and covered (7) seven kilo-meters.

Do you think I will be able to walk (10) ten kilo-meters atleast three times a week by the end of January? 

I have the intention to walk everyday if possible...