This is my 2nd winter in Chilliwack after my move from Winnipeg, Manitoba (sometimes called Winterpeg, Man Its cold. It was quite mild here last winter (my first B.C. winter), but I think some of the Manitoba weather has now found me. I can’t complain too much, since there is no snow on the ground and the temperatures are nowhere near what they are in Winterpeg. But, I did not bring much clothing for cold weather. Actually, I just checked and it is -22C in Winnipeg and -4C in Chilliwack. Years ago, I survived Winnipeg winters where the temperatures were down to -40C (not including the wind chill)- so it is obvious that I shouldn’t be complaining.
This morning, under a beautiful blue sky, I decided to head over to the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve. Although most of the water was covered in ice, there was one fair size spot of open water. I don’t think any of the ice was thick enough for people to walk on – although the birds can. I wasn’t about to try it!
Now I am back in my apartment and watching the Hummingbirds coming and going as I am working on this blog post. There are at least 2 and although I did see 2 on the feeder at the same time once (for a few seconds, it is usually a short fight until one flies away. One of the feeders has 3 drinking spots and the other one has 5 drinking spots, but other than the very short truce that one time, they both want full control of the nectar. It actually amazes me that these tiny birds can survive this weather.
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Ouch! Are Canadian beavers allowed to do that much damage? That tree looked like it had a lot to live for!
I am probably going to finish the current trail tomorrow. Did not mean to get ahead, cut back on the step count relative to the amount of shoveling I have been doing! Rain and spring temperatures by the end of the week will wash all of my hard work away. Going from winter watch to flood watch! Never a dull moment in the new normal?!
Hope the hummingbirds, and you, course, are hanging in up there! Cheers, Stumblebum
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LOL Tim – I’m pretty sure that the American Beavers do the same damage to trees as the Canadian Beavers do. They need the trees to build their dams and houses and they also eat the bark from the trees (because they have to eat something)!
The Hummingbirds and I are doing just fine. I’m loving the mild winters here. Hope you’re getting enough exercise by shoveling.
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Have to switch now to filling sandbags as temps head to 66 rainy degrees almost 19 Celsius!) on Friday! I could use a rest, but you’ll just run right past me if I do!
I think we’ve covered all the trails that Ryan has hiked with the placid Karolina. Lots and lots of trails I haven’t done, but I confess I’ve gotten used to leaving a trail of inanity for others to comment upon, gawk at, or just pass by, heads shaking! Are these city jaunts any good?
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I’ve walked all the trails and some of them 2 or more times over the years. I enjoy the longer walks – since I don’t have to move onto another trail after a few weeks. I’m hoping Ryan is working on a new one, but have no idea when a new one will be available. Let me know where you decide to go and I’ll decide if I want to follow you or go my own way for awhile.
For someone who has no idea what we are talking about – Walking4Fun is a one man walking machine. He walks trails all over the world and takes photos as he goes. Once he gets back home again, he sets it all up with photos and interesting information that he provides along with the photos. Then we get to walk wherever we are, but use our steps to walk Ryan’s trail. You measure your stride to keep track of the distance you walk. Actually, if you have a FitBit and you have set this distance in your stride, the app will just transfer it onto Ryan’s site. If you decide to join, please let me know 🙂
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