The picture (below) says so many things:
The ice is expanding out into the lake. Lake Ontario will not freeze over, but the ice will creep out quite a way before the Spring thaw.
Our temperatures are unusually low. Typically we are around -5C (23F) now but, with a brisk breeze, we have been in the -15C to -18C range (5F to -0.4F).
Grand-daughters are wonderful. Mine made me that hat many years ago.
Daughters are wonderful. Not only did mine raise a wonderful grand-daughter, she also made me that (very long and super thick) scarf!
You can see Carol’s shadow as she holds her ‘phone to take the pic and … finally …
You can see the shadow made by Ray’s leash which, if you follow to its conclusion, will show you a shadow of our beloved Ray!
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A New Direction Perhaps? 
Good to see you! We got up to 78 degrees today here on the Texas Gulf Coast.NOW you know why we were such wimps about it going down to 14 degrees a week or so ago!
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In the middle of Feb … 78 sounds like heaven! 🙂
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Love that hat!
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So do I Kate, but you know what is scary about it … my grand-daughter made it for me many, many years ago. She is now well into her 20’s! Where does the time go? 🙂
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I know! You haven’t aged a bit! 🙂
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Thanks Kate … and I do believe that. My body reminds me periodically, but what does that know about anything! 🙂
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A picture speaks a thousand words.💜
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It looks cold there, Colin. I love the shadows, sometimes they can tell as much story as the picture itself.
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Hi Ron – We are currently hovering around 12C below our normal for this time of year so … yes … it is cold! As for the shadows? Yes I agree. They can add so much to any picture. 🙂
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You look very snug Colin. Hugs and treats to Ray.
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Hi Di – I was “cooking”, but sometimes it’s difficult to know what to wear, and I’d rather cook than freeze!!! 🙂
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In that weather, definitely! Our snow has all gone and it’s been really mild today. Seems we’re in for a ‘warm spell’. Take care
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Enjoy your warm spell!
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toasty!!
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Stay warm…your temps are warmer than ours though we’re starting to warm up a bit now before the next blast.
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That’s really cold. We reached -14°C this over the weekend but only during the night hours. However, today we have almost the same temperature but plus. Crazy! I hope it is warming up at least a bit soon!
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Nope … not yet, and we had around 9″-10″ of snow during last night. I am currently having a break as I have been shoveling for the past 2-1/2 hours. 🙂
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That’s what I call winter! This winter is so different to the last one. Actually, thank God!
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Stay warm, Colin!
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That is a high priority at the moment Ann! 🙂
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You should be an investigator for the RCMP, given all the clues you found in the picture. Those kind of icy temps sound brutal. Hang on for just a few more months and everything will be alright.
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Those temps are no problem as long as one dresses accordingly, and preferably there is no wind! Add a brisk breeze and things change rather dramatically! Of course having a “Ray” is always motivating, because he wants to go out for a walk whatever the weather! 🙂
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Yes, wind chill is the worst. Cold temps on a calm day can be refreshing. Throw in a chilly breeze, and it’s time to go inside.
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Yup! 🙂
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Great hat and scarf with a lot of love behind them! I remember Melanie talking about the scarf. But even with a.warm hat and a thick scarf I would not want to outside in those temps!! But nice pic, for me to look at from my warm house… under my cozy blanket. 🙂
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