Our thoughts are with family and friends this totally turned upside down holiday season - and most of 2020. All at a distance and all of you coping with the challenges of staying safe and sane and yet finding some joy and peace in creating new traditions.
For the first time in several years, INTREPID II remains on her own in dry storage; as far as we know, the wind and rains of this past hurricane and tropical storm season did not cause any damage. We are having a West Coast Christmas far from the sunny south. Right on queue the Winter Solstice delivered fat flakes of moisture laden snow, which took some time, but settled over the ground and trees. This morning (22nd) the sun appeared and sparkled over the icy scene - lovely. However, when it came time to rescue our car to run a few errands, it took both of us with snow scrapers to loosen the icy covering, even with the defrosters running. Reminders of many Alberta winters came to mind.
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| Winter wonderland West Coast style |
It has been a treat to find all our stored decorations and tree and enjoy putting them in place. With our much needed woodstove burning brightly, tree lights glowing and Christmas cards on the mantle, we have a cozy spot to enjoy our 'just us' social isolation. Tomorrow is provisioning day - we have our menu and will see what is available for both Christmas Eve and Day - and leftovers of course. We have no shortage of books, music and videos to entertain us - and expect Santa may bring a few additions.
Our wishes for all are to continue staying healthy and safe, secure and sane. May 2021 be so much better and deliver those much needed vaccines to ensure we are not going through these same challenges next December!
