Probably not a good idea to dwell on the weather but some details are worth mentioning. Today, June 17, started with wet snow. I don't think this is typical but not a huge surprise either. Generally, in the past week we've had some sun and some cloud, no high winds, daytime temperatures around 10 above, nighttime often falling below zero, a bit of spitting rain, and this morning a bit of wet snow that is now subsiding. I always need a jacket. Roads are drying out and I've been able to wear my hiking shoes instead of rubber boots some days. (But today will be a rubber boot day as folks are gathering in town to be equipped with rubber gloves and garbage bags for collecting litter around the community.)
Snow continues to be melting in the hills which causes water to rush and gurgle down into the gutters and culverts in town. However this seems to have reached its peak and some temporary culverts have been removed.
Last Sunday morning's walk into the hills was amazing. The sky was clear. Can't remember the temperature exactly but it was a light-jacket day. And we saw a few more tiny flowers and mosses coming to life.
The peak we reached this time had looked a long distance off during our hike a couple of weeks ago. But it was just a good distance for us and the 360 degree view was wonderful. Hope these pictures do it justice.
On a technical note, I am still not able to receive comments to my blog though I've spent lots of time trying to figure out why and what to do about it. I think Google+ might be at the root of it and hope I've deleted it. Other problems exist as well so I hope it isn't too frustrating for readers. I'd love to hear from anyone at mackay_jane@hotmail.com.
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