Tag Archives: winter weather

Ottawa weather – February 11, 2013

Ottawa weather – February 11, 2013 It’s been an all too familiar scene recently.  Snow is falling once again this morning and the temperature is expected to rise to about +1C by the end of day. Of course, when snow … Continue reading

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Weather, weather, weather!!!

Weather, weather, weather!!! A Jamaican friend of mine once commented on how funny it was to hear Canadians asking what the weather would be like in Jamaica. Except in hurricane season, the response would always be the same, “Today should … Continue reading

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Another trip to Toronto, Ontario

Another trip to Toronto, Ontario We had decided on spending a couple of days in Toronto between Christmas and New Year’s.  Weather is always a consideration at this time of the year so, right on schedule, we had a night … Continue reading

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Winter Wonderland 2011

Winter Wonderland 2011 Winter weather has hit many parts of North America (including New York City) long before November 23rd, 2011 but for us here in Ottawa, November 23rd was the first real day of snowfall. Above freezing temperatures are … Continue reading

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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Heading Home)

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Heading Home) Tough to head home to winter weather and slippery footing after spending a week having fun in the sun, but someone has to do it! “Don’t worry!” “I won’t be long.” “Just a few … Continue reading

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Hiking to Marcy Dam

Hiking to Mt. Marcy Dam When I arrived a the trailhead, it wasn’t snowing. After I went inside to register and pay for parking, I came back out and could barely see my car due a very heavy snowfall that … Continue reading

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Holguin, Cuba

Occidental Grand Playa Turquesa – Holguin Cuba January 21 – 27, 2008 Its my first time to Cuba and the Tropics, so I wasn’t really sure what to expect and I likely spent way more time then necessary in choosing … Continue reading

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