Nearing the end of pre going to woks swims in the Dartmouth lakes. Water here was 17 this morning. Lake Charles was 20c on Sunday

still water on Lake Charles, Dartmouth, for this mornings swim. water 21. air less

In 1943 in Halifax and Canada sugar was rationed. However an extra ration of sugar was released for those with Rhubarb patches. The coupon expired at the end of may. That seems early for peak rhubarb season

Dropped in to see Wentworth falls earlier today. Lots of water, no blackflies … even if there were … it always a nice stop.

a few of the images are printed to banner size and in December hang in the Archives lobby. it is not known how soon after the explosion the pictures were taken but the snow is gone and they show normal life returning amid the destruction

The Parrsboro shore is definitely worth a drive. The road to Cap D’Or is a challenging ride, twisty, hilly, muddy, eroded and it makes most dirt roads seem palatial. But the reward at the end is great

Fog and sun have arrived in Lower East Pubnico to start their day.

Morning bike and swim. The water in Albro Lake was at 24 C this morning. This seems warm for lake water in Dartmouth at this stag of the season. I wonder how long the bacterial count will be in the recommended zone….

For swim of the year in Lake Banook air 10 water 20 feels great

Caught the Halifax Public Gardens open green houses yesterday. Have to remember this for next year

Went to see Met’s Carmen at Cineplex. Carmen is crushed by a baseball bat swung by Don Jose to end her life, her relationship with someone else and the opera. Great music, production (set in near to current time period), musical actors and performers but troubling story for today’s times.

The stillness of the picture does not reflect the chill of a gusty wind over Baie Verte. If it wasn’t frozen I would probably have been drenched by surf