Day 21 and the end of freeze-up

I wrote this for facebook on Friday::

Well folks, it's almost over. My new friend, Guy, dropped off his cute 3 year old son with me this morning to go check out the ice. He walked across and ascertained that it would in fact be safe to take a skidoo across-and so they did. Now, that doesn't mean that I'll be crossing real soon. Give me another week, okay? But Scott is much braver than me and I think he'll walk across today or tomorrow (and I asked him to bring me a slurpee!).

So, I don't know if I'll log anything else unless something especially exciting happens. For those of you that are interested in the happenings in the north I'll still post an occasional note and you can always keep an eye on our blog.

Hope you've found my freeze-up experience somewhat entertaining despite no dog emergencies (only half true, we opened the first aid kit for the first time last night for an ear infection), no broken bones, and no -40 temps. We did however, have a plane crash and some chopper deliveries, so there was some excitement. Not to forget the wonderful parties and the opportunity to get to know my neighbours better. All in all I would have to say that I've really enjoyed these past three weeks of isolation and I can't wait to do it again in the spring for break-up.

Love you all. See you on the other side

Todays Update:

Guy, wonderful guy that he is, decided later on Friday, to surprise me by picking up Scott and bringing him home to me on his skidoo.  Isn't that just the nicest thing?  So I've had my honey home all weekend!!!  It's been really great except that I am feeling crappy like I'm getting a cold (one of the boys I had over to play was sick).  Yesterday someone groomed a good path across the ice for skidoos and Scott got our skidoo started up for the first time this year.  He is currently in town to pick up groceries and stuff except he forgot his wallet.  I will probably wait a few more days before I cross myself.  I'm a chicken, I admit.  The neighbours also came by last night to pick up Keno and bring him to town side.  So I would say that freeze-up is officially over.  I'm sad but next comes break up in April!!!  Can't wait for that. 

11:59 - Sunday, November 18, 2007 - post comment