January 29, 2011 started out crisp and cold with temperatures at -27C and windchills up to -35C. I spotted an old fire truck parked in a driveway and had to stop and get some shots. I would like to dedicate this series to the men and women of the fire services around the world who put their lives on the line daily to ensure our safety.
Mike & Judy (Ladybug), this series is dedicated to both of you!
Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.
Benjamin Franklin
I don't think of myself as a role model. I do try to live in a compassionate, considerate and positive way. The only advice I can offer is to find what you love to do, find the joy in it, and express yourself through your passion.
~Barry Williams
@Gérard Beullac: Thank you very much Gerard! ;-)
@Veronique: Merci beaucoup Véronique! Oui, ce sont des hommes et des femmes dévoués qui mettent leur vie en danger chaque jour pour assurer que nous sommes sûrs... ;-)
@Phil David Morris 2011: Thank you very much Phil! Yes, it was a delightful surprise! Hope you enjoy the series...... ;-)
@Tomek: Thank you very much Tomek! ;-))
@Sam: Thank you very much Sam! ;-)
@Oleg: Thank you very much Oleg! These conditions are actually quite normal for us. It is often said that our weather here is 9 months of winter and 3 months when the skating is not so good!! ;-))
@Stephen: Thank you very much Stephen! ;-)
@Shaahin Bahremand: Thank you very much Shaahin! ;-)
@vaFA: Thank you very much vaFa and welcome to my blog! Please come back and visit soon! ;-)
@Lalena: Thank you very much Lalena! ;-)
@Jason Politte: Thank you very much Jason! ;-)
@k@: Merci beaucoup Karine! C'était certainement un régal gelé! ;-))
@Viewfinder: Thank you very much Glenn! Hope you enjoy it..... ;-)
@Ralph Jones: Thank you very much Ralph! Unfortunately it is one of the realities of living in the northern part of our continent. Hopefully this will also highlight some of the hardships these brave men and women face in doing their jobs...... ;-)
@PATRICK: Thank you very much Patrick! You are most kind! ;-)
@Judy aka L@dybug: Thank you very much Judy! My one great hope is that I do it justice! I am in you and Mike's gentle hands... ;-))
@Adela Fonts: Thank you very much Adela! ;-)
@Tamara: Thank you very much Tamara! ;-)
@dean musgrove: Thank you very much Dean! Yes, I delayed the posting of this series to give some of my southern viewers a bit of a cooling off..... ;-))
@Judy aka L@dybug: Thank you very much Judy! You are too kind indeed! If there are any images you would like to include in your book or would like to see from those I did not post, please let me know.... ;-)
@DowsherVision: Thank you very much DowsherVision! ;-)
@El pare: Thank you very much Manel! Quite the contrary, as you will see freezing temperatures create a whole new set of problems that they have to deal with...... ;-)
@DULCIE: Thank you very much Dulcie! I have purposely delayed posting this series to enhance the cooling value of the posts..... ;-))
@Candais: Thank you very much Candais! I agree totally as it seems like just yesterday we were up to our hips in it!!! I have delayed the posting of this series to increse the shock value of the events..... ;-)
@john4jack: Thank you very much Jack! ;-)
@Hiro: Thank you very much Hiro! I am glad you appreciate my timing! ;-)
@Steve Rice: Thank you very much Steve! I hope you enjoy the rest of the series..... ;-)
@Elaine Hancock: Thank you very much Elaine! You will get a hint tomorrow... ;-)
@vaFA: Thank you very much vaFA! It is good to meet you also! ;-))
@Japanalia: LOL....thank you very much Gabriela! ;-)
@tataray: Merci beaucoup Raymonde! Oui, ces hommes et ces femmes sont trop souvent oubliés jusqu'à ce que leurs services sont requis! ;-)
@klausz: Thank you very much Klaus! Yes, in those days there was pride in their workmanship and things were built to last...... ;-)
@Photographs by M.E.: Thank you very much Maria! ;-)
@Denny Jump Photo: Thank you very much Denny! ;-)