Wowsers… Feb 2-5th, 2024 was something special! Maybe best proclaimed “Snowmageddon ‘24”, Eastern Nova Scotia was slammed with 80+ cms (nearly 3 ft) of snow over a span of 72 hrs. Resulting was a near complete shut down of service due to the overwhelming struggle to get from Point A to B. Lots of time outside, clearing our space (as well as neighbors) in anticipation of plows opening up routes in and around Antigonish. Hero of the day was no other than “Big Red”, our stalwart Honda Snowblower, whose absence surely would have meant hours (maybe days) at the handle of the shovel inching towards blacktop! She deserves a service this spring without doubt. 👍
Between snow removal excursions, and making best use of the shut down days that presented themselves, we dug into planning for March Break. It was “Viva Las Vegas”… baby! 🎲🎲🎲 Itinerary building, and the confirmation of transportation, attraction & accommodation requirements, found me much more enthused about our destination. In the end we hope to assemble something pretty special, and are betting the gamble will pay 💰off!
The other preoccupation was a determined effort to set foot on the camp doorstep. A winter ice supply run is the most effective method for moving cargo. Trek #1 was an epic fail (although we had an awesome snowshoe in the woods) as we were halted quickly at lake’s edge, when my ski pole poked through the ice I was standing on 😳! Trek #2, however, was “golden”! We managed 4 complete loads over ice with the help of snowshoes and sled. We encountered the most snow I can recall in recent memory, making for an excellent Heritage Day long weekend filled with chores and exercise. Worth the wait!
Then, everything in all directions! While I kept up with the shovelling and managed another weekend sojourn to Camp Lumsden, Janie and Eileen were in Victoria, BC where Janie was attending a conference with NSTU Trustee colleagues. Lots of prep required for that kind of time away from school so she was flat out! Meanwhile, the weather in Eastern NS continued to be ugly, with conditions that included snow, rain, sleet, huge winds and even “flash freeze” conditions. Add to that a little work on taxes and you’ve got a pretty “full” month! Good for the soul though… with lots of activity!