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[Mendalla]

Wow. Nasty weather here today. High winds and we actually had blowing snow for a few minutes. Glad we shopped this morning when it was just light showers and wind.

 

[ninj]

Wow. Nasty weather here today. High winds and we actually had blowing snow for a few minutes. Glad we shopped this morning when it was just light showers and wind.

I was just looking at a vid a relative in Ontario posted of that blowing snow...argh.

 

[Mrs.Anteater]

I had seven kids at my door.
Can’t understand how a camping park would allow fire crackers- I would think they could enforce rules pretty easily by throwing people out if they don’t comply.
I am about to get my winter tires put on by junior. The piggies are squeaking for their second feeding of hay ( they haven’t figured out the time change yet).

 

[Mendalla]

Oo, they are so cute. My aunt had one when I was very little. Pierre was the name IIRC. Probably have pics buried in an album somewhere.

 

[Mendalla]

I was just looking at a vid a relative in Ontario posted of that blowing snow...argh.

The snow has mostly stopped but the wind ... wow.

(And glancing at the windows, I see I may have spoken too soon on the snow).

 

[BetteTheRed]

Yes, I've just come back from a walk with the hound, and there are light flakes swirling around, although it's actually bright and sunny here at near dusk.

 

[Mendalla]

although it's actually bright and sunny

We had a bit of sun but it was short-lived and sporadic at best.

 

[ChemGal]

It's really warm here, 17C. I'm not feeling great but I hope I can force myself out a bit to get out while it's this warm out.

 

[KayTheCurler]

We got five trick or treaters - three kids about ten and later two girls about 13. The neighbourhood looked quieter than usual.

I don't get the connection of Halloween and fireworks. I wonder how that tradition got started. Maybe because Halloween is close to Guy Fawkes day and Canadians in general didn't care to celebrate that event?

A FB friend asked what kids shout at Halloween in the different areas of the country. Apparently some say Trick or treat - some say Halloween Apples. In my more recent experience many just stand there holding out their loot bag!

 

[Northwind]

Can’t understand how a camping park would allow fire crackers- I would think they could enforce rules pretty easily by throwing people out if they don’t comply.

I've always been puzzled by fireworks on Halloween here in this province. Today I've learned it is part of celebrating Guy Fawkes day. We were out for a walk today and I suspect that the folks who set off the bear bangers were here just for the weekend.

 

[Northwind]

I've been doing some sewing lately and tried my hand at a table topper today. It was quite simple and the process was enjoyable. My neighbour will help me with the next steps.

 

[KayTheCurler]

Good job Northwind. Remember to show us the finished product.

 

[Mendalla]

Lookin' good, @Northwind. Handicrafts are not really my thing so I tend to be in awe of those who can do them.

Miserable night here. Wind is still strong and now we are getting snow squalls.

 

[BetteTheRed]

Wind is still strong and now we are getting snow squalls.

And it's sticking. Dog is dead happy.

 

[Redbaron]

Ground has also turned white here. At least for now. Maybe 1 cm deep.

 

[ChemGal]

I've always been puzzled by fireworks on Halloween here in this province. Today I've learned it is part of celebrating Guy Fawkes day. We were out for a walk today and I suspect that the folks who set off the bear bangers were here just for the weekend.

Do the fireworks go all week? We did have some this year but it's not common. Covid restrictions and a relatively warm night for this time of year were likely factors. Teens were setting them off more this summer too. It's illegal with how they were doing it

 

[Northwind]

Do the fireworks go all week? We did have some this year but it's not common. Covid restrictions and a relatively warm night for this time of year were likely factors. Teens were setting them off more this summer too. It's illegal with how they were doing it

The fireworks seem to be only on Halloween. This is the first year I've been curious enough to learn why the fireworks.

 

[Redbaron]

No fireworks here at the coffee cart. All is quiet and calming. Enjoy.

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[Lastpointe]

Lovely sunny but cold day here. Snow on the ground. Dog very excited

 

[Mendalla]

Cloudy here but otherwise similar. Back at work (from home) after a rather chaotic October. Had vacation from 2019 that had to be used up (I would usually have burned off most of it with our summer trip but COVID) so ended taking half of October off in fits and starts.