Winter ready

Winter clothing has been in use for a few weeks now. However the early winter gloves aren’t quite doing the job. It is time for the fleece lined leather mitts as fingers need the body heat afforded by mittens. Late autumn isn’t only on the calendar.

Last week, we had cold temperatures, high winds and rain again. It was our second week with Daisy, the golden retriever grand-dog and we walked the Confederation Trail between the raindrops again, only missing one day due to pouring rain.

As always, Daisy was doing zoomies along the trail, making the most of her freedom. Jumping, 

and high speed running were her favourites 

but a good stick never went astray either.

Once, a noise under leaves along the trail led to a digging session in the soil below the area.

After Daisy went home on the weekend, we returned to the boardwalk after more than a week away. Trees are bare now but rose bushes still have colour and rose hips which will be food for birds, squirrels, hares, foxes and coyotes over the winter.

The flock of ducks in the salt marsh is fewer in number but some still call the marsh home, at least until the water freezes.

Along the Rotary Trail, most trees are bare with a few exceptions. 

The exposed trunks are more noticeable now and a dragon appeared among the trees. 

We will walk the trails until snow makes them impassible.

Have a great week!