… arrived!
It’s still very soggy – you can’t have all that rain and then dry out quickly – but it was so nice to see a little sun.
We’re supposed to get some more tomorrow – wow! – sun two days in a row!
I plan to enjoy it as much as I can, especially that I’m beginning to feel better, too.
Happy Thursday.
We have a lot more rain coming our way in the form of another water-logged front and while out walking it was clear to me that it was on its way. The occasional breeze ruffled the lake’s surface but it was otherwise very calm and smooth with the blue-grey overcast gathering quickly.
There are lots of warnings about heavy rainfalls with the possibility of landslides in the mountains, so I think I’m just going to stick around here where it might be soggy but it’s 12C (53.6F) and as long as I have rain gear I’m fine.
The ducks don’t mind this at all, though. Bring on the rain, they quack!
For them, rain is a terrifically good thing and they can’t understand why we humans would like things to be a little drier.
Nevertheless, wherever you are, I hope you have a very duckie Monday, rain or not.
We finally had a break in clouds and a little sun!
I understand that this is not for long; we will be back to our regularly scheduled monsoon-like conditions very soon.
But while it’s here, I’m definitely going to enjoy it!
Happy Sunday.
The almost continuous rain that we have been getting – although nothing like the inundation that the coast is presently experiencing – stopped for a bit during my afternoon ramble which made picture collecting a bit easier. Here’s a bit of what I saw.
A backlit pine cone …
… some very calm water highlighted by the merest hint of sky-pink as the blue hour settled in …
… and some lovely water reflections of both the sky and the city lights …
… while in the meantime the rhododendron buds await spring.
Happy Saturday.
We have been experiencing a lot of this …
… fortunately punctuated by a bit of this …
… with shards of orangey-gold still to be found here and there …
… or even the gift of a little rosy red …
… and a dash of leafy medley …
… before time and wind sweep them all away.
It’s December in the northern hemisphere.
Happy Wednesday.
After a very nasty-weather day with glacial wind and wet snow that later turned into rain …
… the clearing and calming started …
… which lead to these beautiful reflections.
Happy Saturday.
Although we are still escaping the snow here at the valley floor, the mountains around us have lots.
This looks like it could be mist or fog but it’s actually rain that at higher elevations is snow.
Given the time of year we don’t have a lot of colour but there’s still a bit here and there.
This cotoneaster with its red berries is a welcome sight; a nice break in the grey.
Despite the low ceiling, it wasn’t particularly cold and there was no wind. We had about 10C (50F) so it was important to wear something waterproof with a good sweater or fleece underneath.
I also found some matador roses blooming in a protected area. Their bright red provided a lovely visual lift, too.
Although there are still a few colours round and about, it has definitely, definitely morphed into winter. I think it’s time for hot chocolate.
Happy Wednesday.
After 25 cm (9.8 inches) of rain recently fell on us, we had a beautifully sunny day.
For a change of scene I had a ramble at Skaha Lake, which is at the south end of the city.
It was 10C (50F) and windless, so walking conditions were pretty nice.
I encountered a group a students with their teacher who were happily enjoying a weenie roast on the beach after they had completed a hike. They were having a great time.
It was wonderful to have a break from the rain and I enjoyed every second.
Happy Saturday.
First we had this …
… which gave us a very early start to evening darkness. With this sort of weather, it was good to be at home with a hot chocolate!
These very dark clouds dropped a terrific amount of rain which in the mountains fell as snow.
But then we got some of this …
… which lead to being able to see the snow on the mountains. And that’s exactly where it belongs. The skiers are happy but we’re equally happy with 10C (50F) and snowless environs!
Happy Tuesday.
A very windy, very rainy storm passed through the valley and brought a heavy, dark, moisture-laden overcast. After storming all day, it started to clear toward late afternoon.
Those heavy clouds broke up, the wind dropped off and the sun shone.
Orphan clouds hung about for a bit, but they didn’t last long …
… and there was enough of the day left to give us a pretty sunset.
Here it is from one angle …
… and from another.
Happy Sunday.
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