We haven’t seen Sheila out for walks in a while, but once a Shore Thing, always a Shore Thing! Happy birthday to her on Wednesday!
There is freezing rain in the forecast for Saturday morning, not the best conditions. Is it PASS or PATH? If the forecast improves, let’s dress for the weather and meet at L@8. If not, for those interested in the PATH, we can meet at Loblaw’s at 8 and carpool to downtown, then back to Tim’s for the usual.
Last march in March.
When we walk this weekend, it will be our first official Spring Saturday outing. Perhaps not as nice as Wednesday but above freezing and sunny. L@8 as usual.
This will be a short one, but with ample good news: snow is melting! That means safer walking conditions. Let’s capitalize on that this Saturday. Maybe a Spit walk if it’s not too windy? Weather is promising, about 6ºC and low probability of rain. L@8, then Roll Up the Rim after (on until March 23).
With rain and milder temperatures, are snowdrops coming our way soon? If not, at least another Bake-off episode from the same location, Welford Park Estate in Berkshire, UK.
With days mostly above freezing and rain, it looks like the paths and roads may be okay this Saturday. There is call for a bit of snow today (Thursday), but with luck, it will melt off and a sunny Friday will dry things up. L@8 and perhaps we may even see the springtime return of snowbirds. Just in time for Roll Up the Rim!
This Saturday’s challenge will be finding a walking surface that isn’t too slushy. Suggestions welcome. Perhaps the Boardwalk/MG Trail will work and we can check out the Winter Stations. L@8.
Based on the forecast, it seems Saturday will be a challenge if the predicted snowfall stays on the ground and isn’t plowed away. Let’s adjust distance accordingly. Looking forward to seeing all the L@8ers after a month away!
Ruth sent along this link to a Consumer Report for ice cleats. Granted it is US centric but the info may still be useful as it’s likely most of these are made elsewhere than the USA and sold through Canadian retailers (such as Canadian Tire), for those who are concerned about the geopolitical aspect. That said, a quick search brought up this company that makes their own. Rip’s Cleats are manufactured in Dawson Creek, B.C. They are actually built by local seniors, retirees and stay at home families.
Big bold wishes to Lou-Ann on Sunday, and Dawn on Friday!
While we travelers enjoy high teens, Toronto walkers can enjoy a crisp -3°C with cloud cover on Saturday. L@8.
Next post will be from home. Can’t wait!?
Best wishes to Barbara B. who celebrates on Thursday. 🥳🎉🎂
Spanish pigeons are not shy.
Saturday looks promising, cold but sunny. And daylight is getting longer. L@8 is the place and time. We will probably just be settling into Seville when you head out.
It appears the rain in Spain is mostly in the plain. Here in sunny Barcelona, we are happy to enjoy 17°C for the next few days at least. As I write this, that’s 30° warmer than what is being endured in Toronto. OMG!
For Saturday, expect somewhat “warmer” conditions, still cold, but not as bitter as when this post is being written. Please share any pics you have with me so we can compare and contrast.
This is the first of the remote posts. Temperatures in Lisbon are much milder than Toronto, sunny and about 12° to 14° C during the day. Below is our view from the mini-terrace. More details and photos on the group WhatsApp.
Saturday is calling (should we pick up?) for snow, temperature about 1°C. L@8 for a trudge of your choosing. Sounds appealing! Still, always feels good when it’s done.
We are the Shore Things 