Ice with that ...?

On this beautiful bright and warm (in places) day, it was off for a wander on Crescent Beach and George Island. Like most other areas of the country this winter, we too are in the midst of our own period of never ending cold temperatures. This has resulted in an attractive array of ice shapes and build-up with the incoming tide.

Frozen Ponds

Encouraged by this morning’s bright and wonderful conditions, I drove to Green Bay for a hike along the shore. With the tide low and the sun providing a comfortable warmth, I wandered to Beartrap Cove, which for the locals is just a hop, skip and jump from Broad Cove off Hwy 331.

Along the shore just behind the numerous little beaches and rocks are a series of fresh water ponds, which due to our recent cold weather are all frozen.

On the way back to Green Bay I stopped for a break at a nice little sun trap to watch the incoming tide splash over some rocks.

A fine day, but probably not for everyone ….

I suppose influenced by my early years in Scotland, today's weather of drizzle, dampness and heavy mist was perfect for a beach wander and hike on the islands. I am sure different weather conditions, brings out a variety of preferences to motivate people to visit a beach or wander coastal rocks, for me any weather is perfect, but my favourite is a fine day like today …..

It reminded me of a similar outing back in March 2017, see “Some may say it's a dreich day” ~ 

https://southshoretidewatch.blogspot.com/2017/03/some-may-say-its-dreich-day-but.html

Thunderously rolling in ...

Another perfect beach wandering afternoon in bright clear conditions. As the waves were thunderously rolling in, you could barely notice the tide was retreating from its peak.

Ready for Action ……

Incredibly this is now our third winter in the South Shore and we are finding it somewhat different from the first two.

Generally I have found the South Shore winters to be significantly milder and definitely more pleasant than anything I survived during almost three decades in Ontario.

So far this year, there has been a noticeable difference in that there has been no serious accumulation of snow, only a couple of light dustings. This means the wellies, the snow shovels along with the beautifully polished and freshly oiled snow blower are sitting patiently and ready for action.

It is interesting living here on the South Shore and listening to the national media talk about winters on the east coast. Frequently during this time of the year, it is not uncommon to hear on the national news very excited newscasters talk about major whiteouts, blustery conditions, and major snow storms, downed power lines resulting from ice storms and other horrific weather related problems in the “Maritimes”. This is normally backed up my video clips of buses sliding down streets, waves battering snow covered structures, snowbanks higher than houses and cars arse up and nose down in ditches. During such times, I will look out the window and cheerily note that the latest “east coast” weather has once again missed Pleasantville or in fact the South Shore or even Nova Scotia ….

To those who persistently seem not to know, should really know what the enlightened know ~ the Maritimes or if preferred the east coast is made up of four provinces, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. It is a fact, the weather within any one province at any one time can be significantly different from that in another.

Meanwhile, I am and they are ~ Ready for Action ….