Tag Archives: weather

Throwback Thursday – #tbt – Puddle Jumping (April 2013)

Our old house used to get a huge lake in front of it once all the snow melted.  At least it gave us a good spot to go puddle jumping…

Video of Multi-Vehicle Pileup in Pennsylvania (and My Most Scary Winter Drives)

This happened on Interstate 81 in Pennsylvania today pic.twitter.com/ONUUGOdtrH — ?_ Imposter_? (@Imposter_Edits) March 28, 2022 This video clip is insane (and sad – apparently five people died as a result of this multi-car pile-up in Pennsylvania when a snow squall blew in suddenly.) Growing up in Saskatchewan, I’ve had my share of scary winter […]

We Have A Lot of Snow This Year!

I always had this sneaking suspicion that my memories of massively high snowbanks as a kid was influenced by the fact that I was, well, a kid, at the time and therefore, a medium-sized snowbank would’ve seemed like a mountain. Although a lot rarer than I remember as a kid, this year’s accumulated snowfall (and […]

Saturday Snap – Not Sure Who’s Enjoying The Giant Snow Hill In Our Backyard More…

…these guys or the kids:  

Saturday Snap – This snow fort is 1970s approved…

…but not so sure it’s 2020s approved! 😉 Getting an inspection from mom.. Snack packs at the ready (hot chocolate to come later!)…

Saturday Snap – Why Does Our Fence Lean Inward?

When we bought our house a couple years ago, we noticed a slight inward lean to the fence. I didn’t think anything of it but after a couple winters, I realise it’s probably because *all the snow* from the green space behind our house (note the grass showing in patches further out!) likes to blow […]

The People’s Calendar: When Does Each Season Start?

Interesting survey about the different markers – natural, manmade, etc. – that people use to connote the change of seasons. For me, I know the “official” dates for season changes but my (very limited) list probably goes like this… Spring – whenever snow is almost fully melted Summer – when school’s out at end of […]

Svalbard: The Northernmost Town on Earth

After our blizzard this week, I thought this video was fitting.  Reminds me that things could also be a bit more bleak! 😉

First Snow of the Year (2021 Edition)

Always nice when the snow holds off until mid-November.  Makes winter feel just a bit shorter…

Saturday Snap – Hanging Out at the Playground