Stratford Daily Photo is Ready

We woke up to EVEN MORE SNOW this morning, so our big task for the day was to get the driveway cleared out so that the friends we've invited for dinner tonight will have a place to park their cars.

I am so grateful to the neighbour who came by with his snowblower for the last, deepest part of the driveway.  Because lifting a shovelful of heavy, wet snow up over your head repeatedly, while a great workout, is just not much fun.

But it's now pouring with rain, so the weather's sorted.  I just have to do a bit of cleaning, table-setting, helping with cooking....

Oh, yeah!  We're all set!

Wishing a very happy Christmas to those of you who celebrate. 

I'm taking a few days off, but I'll be back January 1 for Theme Day.

 

Snow Day

No photographic tricks - that pile of snow really is taller than my husband!

Ludicrous Amounts of Snow

This could be the first time since 1971 that the entire country will have a white Christmas.  And, while, yes, it's a little exciting to think about, DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH SNOW THAT IS??!!!??!??

And, given the mountains of snow that are growing all over town (with more to come!) I'd like to suggest that we take this one as a given and start working on something even more noteworthy.

Like, how 'bout next year for Christmas, the entire country can have a job?

 

Stratford-Perth Archives

 

Right next to the courthouse is this lovely building - the Stratford-Perth Archives.  Beyond that is the jail.

Blizzard!

Can I let you in on a little secret?

Most Canadians (with the possible exception of winter sport enthusiasts) HATE winter.

I know, our reputation says otherwise, but truly.  Hate it.

Perth County Courthouse

Standing on the steps of the Stratford Public Library - there's a cluster of great old architecture right around here.

Sirkel Foods

A bright, friendly place to have a yummy lunch.

Stratford Public Library

One of my favourite places on earth (we're talking serious book habit...).

I'm Being Ignored by a Squirrel

We've had a thaw over the last couple of days.  The squirrels are out and hunting for food.

Zip In Market

Stratford is dotted with these little corner stores.  Most of them have been turned into homes.  The Zip In Market is still open for business.

The Neighbours Are Ready, Too

None of the other houses on the block have any lights.  Maybe they're thinking, "What's the point?  It's all been done..."

Bradshaws is Ready

Bradshaws sells great kitchen gadgets.  They also sell lots of other things for the home, but my husband is a chef, so we tend to make a beeline for the back of the store.

This picture is a little blurry because it was really cold when I took it.  It's hard to manoeuvre a camera while wearing mittens. 

But there was no way I was taking them off!

Moonlight

As I was leaving work tonight, I looked up and saw this. 

Which was nice, because prior to that it had been snowing.  And snowing.  And snowing. 

In fact, that was why I was called in to work.  The man who was scheduled to be there couldn't get out of his driveway for all the snow.

Sputnik is Ready

Christmas decorations are appearing all through town.  Sputnik has theirs.

Mid-Winter Thaw

When the sun shines and the temperature's above freezing, the laundry gets hung outside!

Dashboard Diva

Here's a pooch who knows how to get comfortable!

Circles/Spheres

It's theme day for City Daily Photo blogs; Circles/Spheres. 

If only I had thought to actually sign up!  Note to self: Do better.