It’s been really cold for November, with temperatures below zero and high winds making it feel in the -20s Celsius. I’ve watched the harbour for days now, expecting it to freeze, though it would be earlier than usual. Saturday morning, as I drove past the harbour, it was filled with slushy ice.
Friday night, it wasn’t. The night had been bitterly cold and as people began their walk along the boardwalk Saturday morning, they spoke of the early return of the ice. Too soon was the common sentiment.
The wind was high as I took some photos, making it difficult to keep the camera steady with uncovered hands. Aim and click, quickly!
“The harbour’s slushy. Won’t be long now and she’ll be caught over,” I said to my husband when I returned home. He understood the Newfoundland phrase perfectly. He too has been watching the harbour for the formation of ice.
Burrrr...
Note: In true Newfoundland vernacular, caught is pronounced cot.
It seems to me that summer was very short even though very hot. I will never get use to the cold!! Lovely photos. Keep warm. Cheers Diane
ReplyDeleteHello, it looks cold but beautiful. I like the lighthouse. Have a happy day and a great new week ahead!
ReplyDeleteBrrrrrrr, is right! Stay warm this winter. It looks like it might be a long one.
ReplyDeleteI pronounce "caught" as "cot" too -- it never occurred to me there's any other way?
ReplyDeleteCold indeed! It's been much the same here.
ReplyDeleteI like the sentiment of the expression. Expecting it, but mentally unprepared for "cot" to actually happen.
ReplyDeleteBrrrrr …
ReplyDeleteI loved all of your photographs though :)
All the best Jan
It is a totally alien scene to me - but very, very beautiful. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteStay warm, stay safe.
Make sure to bundle up :) Your photos definitely illustrate the coldness of the harbour. Stay warm and have a cuppa of nice hot tea. :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks cold and wintry. I love that picture of the slushy ice (next to last). :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's been raining here for a day or two, but it didn't take away all of the snow, and there's more coming tonight.
ReplyDeleteBRRRRRR … it chills me just to look at your pictures but it is so beautiful too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteoh that is so cold, you are brave to be out and about!!! get yourself a pair of fingerless mitts, they are wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteit does look beautiful, with the frozen patches!!!
It's warm here. I remember it this warm in the past. They promise rain tho. I don't really believe it.
ReplyDeleteIt is too soon... and it is not even winter yet!!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully crisp shots Marie, as crisp as the weather was cold 😊
ReplyDeleteOhh looks so cold but sooo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank your for sharing the pretty lighthouse. You know I like it very much don't you?
Have a good weekend.
That is so cold for November!!! I'm impressed that you venture out to take pictures.
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