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| A recent outing up Donnelly Dome |
Although winter is hanging on strong (it’s still frequently
below zero in the evening and morning), it seems that we are in the last few
weeks of its brawny grasp. The
daytime temperatures are now consistently hovering around freezing or
above. We also have 14 solid hours
of daylight! The depths of winter
are fading from our memories. From this point on, there should be no
more:
-frozen, square tires on our cars
-frozen everything inside our cars- batteries, steering
wheel, stick shift, brake pedal, etc
-frozen toilets and showers
-frozen floor in our cabin (in which our shoes are literally
stuck to the floor in the morning)
-extremely high electricity and oil bills
This makes me very happy (understatement).
Rather than actually being called spring, the season that is
approaching us is referred to as Break-Up season. It occurs when the ice on the rivers begins to break apart,
changing from solid to liquid. It
is also marked by the melting of the snow that has been on the ground since the
beginning of October.
In my own
mind, I feel that there is a double meaning to the term “break-up” season. I envision the term as also referring
to me ending a tumultuous and semi-painful relationship with Winter. It’s been a long seven months and
although Winter and I shared many good times together, it is evident that we
both need a break from each other’s company, meaning it’s time to go our
separate ways. I don’t envision myself shedding any
tears over our break-up. I eagerly
look forward to dating Summer once again.
Winter wasn’t all pain and sorrow, though. Winter was also beautiful with powdery,
sparkling white snow, gliding ski tracks, dancing Northern Lights in the sky,
and a peaceful silence that encompassed the land . As we kiss Winter goodbye, here’s a look back at some fond
memories we shared:
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| Cross country skiing through the powder, straight from our front door |
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| Lots of caribou sightings in Donnelly Flats |
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