Evening on the dock

Another look at the beautiful scenery of the Kwartha Lakes. Too bad I didn't have a chance to get back there this winter. Since we had more snow this year, I bet it was even better!

Fishing huts

Ice fishing and ATVing are big winter passtimes up here in the cold north. You actually need a fishing license for ice fishing, even though most people throw their catches back. So instead of fishing myself, I watched others fish. It's quite the scientific pursuit and many of those huts are really decked out inside. These shots were taken last February in the Kawartha Lakes, but since we're getting more snow - it might as well be now! Hope your week is off to a less snowy start.

Action!

Happy Friday everyone! Hope you've got an action-packed weekend planned. We had a short warm spell in Toronto this past week, but it's turned cold again. Maybe an indoor driving range is in order? Have fun!

Halftime show

I went to a Raptors basketball game this past weekend. It was a great game with lots of action which the Raptors won by a slim margin in the last minutes! But I always love seeing the dancers work it during the halftime and commercial breaks and let me tell you, those Raptor girls can move! For more red, take a look at Ruby Tuesday.

Chilly canoes

A lot of the snow melted this weekend, so spring might actually be around the corner, even in Canada! Maybe it's a good time to start digging out the canoes and other spring/summer items. I actually caught this scene last year near the Kawartha Lakes. Hope your Monday is off to a good start, my company moved office locations so it should be an interesting first day in our new building for me. For more bright colors to keep you cheered head to Mellow Yellow Monday.

Walls of snow

Another look at last week's snowfall. As you can see, the snow plow pushes the white stuff into a big wall, sometimes making it hard to get out of your own home! Hope you've got a great weekend planned. I'm hoping mine will not include any snow. For more fences, visit Friday Fences.

Where to go?

A look at the old directional signs in the Wychwood Barns. I like the way they've preserved some of the old details of this rail barn. It's a neat place to visit and I'm glad the space has found a new use! For more signs, visit Signs, Signs.

Barren branches

A close-up on some of the snow that accumulated on one of my lilac trees last week. It does not appear that spring is on its way to Toronto! Hope you are having a warm Monday morning.

March theme day: Cafe chairs

The set of George Stromboulopoulos is not exactly a cafe, but his bright red chairs are recognizable to Canadians. George is a well-known interviewer of celebrities and public figures. He really has a great sense of humor and knows how to draw people out. I went for a taping of his show a few months back and really enjoyed it. If I had more time, I'd love to get back for another taping.

Hope your March is off to a good start - we're one step closer to spring! For more cafe chairs from around the world, take a look here.

Touch of color

This is what I woke up to this morning, more snow! And since it's not that cold (+1c), it's fat, heavy, wet snow - the kind that is really hard to shovel. Luckily I can work from home, so I just had to clean up the porch while my husband did the driveway. But if I had to go out, I'd consider taking a cab too!

Signs of quarantine

Sorry I still have to keep to the archives. I really needed to rest this past weekend and didn't get out to shoot. This sign comes to you from one of the many design shops in The Junction. This particular shop  was participating in the Toronto Design Festival that was held a few weeks ago. I'm not sure what it all means, but I liked this display. For more signs, visit Signs, Signs.

Nothing to see here

Another look at Niagara Falls in the cold. The icicles on this viewer gave me a laugh. Hope it also brings a smile to your face this Monday morning!

 
The winner of the drawing for the bright green cap is fellow Ontario blogger EG Camera Girl!I hope the hat will help keep her warm on her many photographic adventures. Thanks to all who participated and of course to all my readers for your friendship and continued encouragement. Here's to making my last year in Toronto a memorable one!

Reflecting on meat and cheese

I took this reflective shot at the St. Lawrence Market downtown. There was a meat locker with windows directly across from a cheese mongers shop. I really like the way this shot turned out, even if it's not in perfect focus. Hope you enjoy it too! For more reflections, head to Weekend Reflections.

   

It's the last day to submit your entry for the seed stitch hat! If you'd like to win it, just leave a comment before February 24th. I'll draw someone's name from the comments. If you're not interested in being part of the draw, just mention that and I'll keep your name out. 

Bench of tribute

If you're brave enough to sit here in this chilly weather, you can honor some of the fallen heroes of Niagara Falls. I like the simplicity of this war memorial. For a look at other skies from around the world, take a look at Skywatch.

In celebration of two years in Toronto, I knitted a seed stitch hat. If you'd like to win it, just leave a comment before February 24th. I'll draw someone's name from the comments. If you're not interested in being part of the draw, just mention that and I'll keep your name out. 

Strange scene

A funny juxtaposition at Niagara Falls. I don't know why, but dinosaurs and snow just don't go together for me, but it makes for a nice shot, especially in black and white. 

In celebration of two years in Toronto, I knitted a seed stitch hat. If you'd like to win it, just leave a comment before February 24th. I'll draw someone's name from the comments. If you're not interested in being part of the draw, just mention that and I'll keep your name out.