That Beautiful Deep freeze 2017

The west coast is looking so wonderful and in a deep freeze.  We travelled through the Fraser Valley today and visited some relatives.  I love how the land and vegetation and everything exposed to this arctic flow; was thickly glazed and sparkling with an icy film.

The New Year of 2017, as well marks the celebration of Canada's 150Th. Birthday!

Everyone Happy New Year 2017!!!

Cold Winters Sky of Noyse Lake 2016

The solemn cold winters sky,
Cast off on this still blue day,
Reflections lay down upon the calm mirror,
Which belongs to the watery body of this timid river basin,
Too flow beneath it's murky charms,
Lay the life of that summer wonderland that once thrived,
When our summer seemed to never end,
For that air touched us in it's delicious caress,
And moved all towards the lush land of scenes,
For only that gentle light remains,
This beauty transformed now into a snowy moment,
When only the winter birds rest and wait out that freezing blast.

The Little Campbell River Returns 2016

Mostly throughout the year this little river seems undistinquishable and sometimes could be mistaken for a ditch.  From the higher trails when you look into this flood plain only the cottonwoods, birches, rushes and cattails mark the actual rivers course.  While coming back today from visiting family in Langley there was a sunny break in the weather and we stopped to walk in this lovely park.  Heavy rains had been around for most of the morning and the little Campbell River was swollen and moving beautifully through the valley with the cold blue sky reflecting back before the next rainstorm arrives.