I left sunny Florida to return to a storm that had dumped at least 20 cm of snow on Ottawa. While I didn't want to see the snow I have to admit it was pretty. The streets were very hazardous for drivers & walking was a challenge. I sometimes hit snow up to my knees!




As if the storm wasn't enough the Ottawa City Transit went on strike! This created a nightmare for commuters. It wasn't unusual to hear reports of people taking over 3 hours to get to work! Fortunately I don't rely on the bus to get to work so snow or sun it's about a 20 minute walk for me.

I have some appointments that I was concerned I'd have to cancel due to the strike. Taxis will not allow pre-booking & the wait is very long, if you can even get through to one on the phone. My friend Kawal came to my rescue & gave me the use of his car. Thank you so much! I was a little worried about taking his car with the weather & the fact that it is a standard shift. It's been a while since I drove one of those but...I had no problems at all & had forgotten how much fun it is to drive a standard! Only one issue, I couldn't find the gas cap to fill it up & he wouldn't tell me where it was. I WILL find it next time, I just won't look in the usual places for it.

Tonight is our units big Christmas party. I won't be attending as I have to work. Well somebody has to. I am told that one of the staff & her husband prepare a feast for those of us who don't get to attend the party. I'm looking forward to that, seems I will have a better meal than the party goers as they only get appetizers!

Hope all is well with you!

Take care & keep smiling!