The past week was a busy one and there’s lots to share. My husband and I only made it to the boardwalk twice last week. The bitter cold and high winds made it too cold for extended time outside so the treadmill and the stationary bike had to suffice.
We lost the power for 2 1/2 hours on a particularly cold day as I shared last week. There was a problem at the sub-station which serves Summerside and the western portion of Prince Edward Island. The issue is not yet repaired and we have lived with the threat of rolling blackouts if islanders could not conserve power. The blackouts haven’t been necessary as of yet. The hope is the sub-station will be back in service soon.
One sunny day we drove to Cape Egmont, just west of Summerside in the Evangeline region of the province. It was good to be out and about though the side roads weren’t in great shape. We didn’t have snow shoes with us so we couldn’t visit the sea stack which usually draws us to the area. We could see the lighthouse from the nearby wharf however.
The photo below shows the wharf area as we see it from the lighthouse every summer.
On this occasion however, we were at wharf level where the wharf is heavily laden with pans of ice.
This ice was thrown up by the high seas before the ice froze solid along the shoreline of the Northumberland Strait.
Some of the pieces are quite big and one can imagine the damage to the wharf under that weight.
We also noticed undulatus clouds overhead.
These wave clouds which we haven’t seen in recent memory, are formed when air is forced upwards and cools.
They added another element to the photos. Nature puts on incredible shows if we but take the time to notice.
Daisy, our daughter’s golden retriever was home on her blanket on the couch one night recently while the television was on. A program about wolves came on and Daisy left the couch for the ottoman in front of the tv and gave it her full attention for the duration of the program. She likes nature programs as much as her humans do.
Finally, there is a movement in this country to buy Canadian rather than imported goods from the U.S. This is in response to the threat of tariffs which are looming early next month. I have done some research and have discovered the difference between Product of Canada and Made in Canada labels on products. We support this movement and are buying local as much as possible. We will buy products from other countries, such as Mexico, too.
Furthermore, there are a number of Canadians who are cancelling their vacations to the U.S. this year. Some who own vacation homes in the U.S. are planning to sell them as well.
Our national anthem says, “True patriot love in all of us command.” In my lifetime, I have never seen such expressions of patriotism from Canadians. Besides, doing something feels better than just waiting for the worst to happen.
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Love that photo of Daisy watching her relatives on TV! I'm buying Canadian as much as I can too. Mexican blueberries are delicious! And I know people who are cancelling all their US trips and who will be vacationing in Newfoundland instead!
Great for Canadian tourism! It is good to see Canadian provinces benefit from this threat!
Not that I’d had a chance to travel, but I would have happily eschewed travel to the US ever since the COVID fiasco. We will pay more to avoid US products, and we shall do it regardless.
It's good to know what you're buying. And if Canadian goods and tourism benefit, that's a good thing coming out of a bad thing, tariffs. T doesn't really understand what they are anyway. Seems to think the seller pays them or something.
Oh but those are cold, cold photos. Except the dog and the TV and that one is really cute and funny.
I needed this today before I forge out to attack the snow.
Love your photos of the frozen waves and the lighthouse.
These are difficult times we live in , no matter where we live.
Buying local and for small business works for me too.
That's about as political as I will get but I do understand.
Sue
All Daisy was missing was a bowl of treats as she watched the program. :) Glad to hear what the Canadians are doing to push back little donny.
Love Daisy's pose! And your own knowledge of cloud types! Huge chunks of ice, I'd be surprised if the dock wasn't damaged. We are buying Canadian of course too, but I must admit that I'm getting a little worried about Trump's attitude to democracy and the rule of law. I think the world is in for trouble.
I do too, FG.
Great Wintery photos! I haven't made it to a larger body of water in the Winter to try capturing all the larger/different/colored ice formations. We are very cold here as well. No walks for us, dogs legs freeze up just going potty outside.
Daisy is a treasure!! Super cute that she actively watches nature shows. They capture our dogs attention, but only watch for a short time.
I live very near the Canadian border (20 miles) and feel happy that I have access to the country. Mine is going to hell in a handbasket. Sigh.
I am in awe of nature's winter power. Thank you for sharing these incredible [for me] scenes. The intensity of Daisy's TV viewing, is quite something to see.
Look like Daisy enjoying her show.
Wow those photos of ice and snow are amazing. We are sweltering in a long hot humid summer here, so I'd love a bit of snow :)
cheers
sherry
The ice moving on the tide is a powerful force.
I never knew that dogs watch TV. Daisy sure looked focused on that program. The vast white expanse of snow is beautiful but I'm sure very cold.
Such a winter!
Please boycott America. We will always love each other, but never tyranny.
I have noticed quite a few red maple leaf stickers arriving on grocery store shelves recently, indicating Canadian goods. And lots of Maple Leaf flags flying too. Perhaps it's the only good thing that Trump has done.... bring Canadians together in unity against a tyrant.
I was thinking the ice will cause damage to the wharf. What an incredible amount of ice!
Daisy really liked the program. I'm sure it was as much fun to watch her as the show.
We've got our flag back, from those who took it during the Pandemic and the threats of tariffs and annexation have really shown the country is stronger than the divide. I do plan to buy Canadian, or other countries to send a message. However, after being away during the brutal winter weather, I will likely continue to spend part of the winter away. The park I'm in is 75% Canadian, all snowbirds. There are units for sale here, but none have come on the market since I've arrived. There have been a few murmurs but thus far no one is seriously considering selling. They are all waiting to see what happens in the next year.
So much snow!! Here on the island we have 1 cm snow, well its gone by the week. Amazing pictures from you :)
Love from Titti
Proud Canada - hold on tight!
I'd love to see a winter like this! We lost our power for a while recently, but the cause was sires caused by very high temperatures.
I do not envy you your southern neighbour.
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Beautiful winter photos, I love the lighthouse.
Cute photo of Daisy watching the nature program.
I am not happy with the decisions our current leaders are making and I totally support Canadians, you should do what is best for you and your country. Shop local. Take care, have a wonderful day!
Wow.. those photos are incredible.
It is wonderful to hear the people of Canada are coming together..
your images today are incredible!! i took my time...spending extra time with each one so i didn't miss anything!! i happen to love snow and i love clouds but don't really know anything about the formations i see, just that they are pretty. it is good to read and educate yourself about what is happening here in the US, and what you can do. because yes, doing something feels a whole lot better than doing nothing!!
Hello Marie :)
How incredible that the force of the winter wind and waves caused he wharf to be transformed and covered into blocks of ice. I love the picture of Daisy watching TV. I buy local products, and support small shops.
You show beautiful nature photos, the power of water, the power of nature can be felt particularly strongly... Caution is advised.
The clouds combined with the ice are spectacular.
Kind regards from Viola
p.s. keep my fingers crossed that there won't be a power outage.
Looks extremly cold like Alaska or something how do you survive?I am freezing in 12colds😲Looks like you are out and about still enjoying every day.The dog is soo cute💖
I can totally understand the struggle of trying to stay active with such cold weather, but it’s nice that you and your husband were able to get out to Cape Egmont, even if the roads weren’t ideal. The photos of the icy wharf and those undulatus clouds are stunning! Nature really does put on a show when we take a moment to look. I also love the story of Daisy, the golden retriever, being so captivated by the wolves on TV. Too cute! Your insight into the "Buy Canadian" movement is really interesting as well. It’s great that you’re supporting local during uncertain times.
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The ice piling up on the wharf is truly impressive. Such force! The photo with the triangle of ice and the clouds is really lovely.
I'm so glad to see Canadians pulling together. We're buying nothing from the USA which sometimes means going without something, but it's worth it. I fear that the world is changing in unwelcome ways, and very quickly.
I love how Daisy watches TV. Those snowy images are very cool to look at. I'm not from Canada (though I see you out my back window). We have a lot of Canadians that shop here. And I buy a lot of stuff from Canada as well. I don't know what will happen at my local Aldi where a good amount of stuff comes from Canada. I'm sorry to see it go. I'm happy to see more and more countries though, buying local. Even local as in a store with a door in town vs Amazon Wastelands.
All that snow, do you have flooding when it all melts, love the way Daisy is watching the television.
Stewart,
I am with you, fellow Melbournian.
We have cousins in New York and I offered them a room in the back of our house, if they felt they needed to get out of Dodge!
Hels
Art and Architecture, mainly
Chris, when the snow melts gradually, we don’t have flooding. We sometimes have mild spurts when rain and snow melting causes flooding since there is so much water so quickly. We haven’t had such a mild spell this year.
Your snow pictures are beautiful! It always amazes me that you go out and about with that much snow. That much snow would shut everything down here.
Daisy looks so cute watching the nature show. Howard used to love watching nature shows about big cats. It's so cute to see them appear to recognize something of themselves in their distant relatives.
I am so happy to see Canada doing such a great job about pushing back on the tariffs and the rest of the Tangerine Turd's nonsense. As an American who is deeply concerned about where our country is headed, it's heartening to see other countries working against what's happening.
Miriam and I avoid all products made in the USA, and will modify recipes if need be, or decide on something else. We have not travelled to the US since 2012 and have no intention of ever doing so again.
Aw, bless Daisy! That snow is really something. I cannot imagine living with that.
Oh Marie all of your photos are absolutely wonderful. Your winters must be amazing. I adore the lighthouse. It is truly a lovely sight. Daisy watching tv had me smiling - our Kelsey often watches tv shows with us too. Don't you wonder what is going on in their minds?? Have a lovely week.
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