Sheilajeanne

Last winter was really mild in S. Ontario, with very little snow. This winter is making up for it. We've been down below 0 F a couple of times (-18 C) and there's been no shortage of snow, either. We've been luckier than some areas which have been blasted with unbelievable amounts of lake-effect snow. Bracebridge and Gravenhurst have been particularly hard hit. This picture was taken a few weeks ago in Gravenhurst. The man is 6' 3" tall, and they picked him to go out and look after the animals in the barn, because he was the tallest person! Power was out in many areas for several days, and many people were trapped in their homes without heat or light. Those who had snowmobiles went around checking on their neighbours, and some had to be evacuated to warming centers. Muskoka paramedics were prepared:

Sup, it was Fred, not me. I use a thick piece of belly leather to punch into after a plastic cutting board damaged my stitching irons. When stitching, the only thing I use wax for is beeswax to keep fake sinew thread from separating.

We appreciate all your hard work, Johanna! Will let you know if I spot any problems.