Christmas Eve turned out to be such a nice day with some sunshine and 5 degree Celcius temperatures so we decided to take a walk down at the Marina to get some fresh air.
This resident bald eagle was standing watch on top of one of the sailboat masts.
There was even one brave kayaker (brave or foolhardy, not sure) out - way too cold for us to kayak. If you ended up in the water you would have hypothermia in no time. There is snow on the mountains above our valley, and our ski hill which is only 30 minutes away has opened with 120 centimeter base. Hard to believe there is that much snow up there as we have not had any snow at all, but lots of frosty days this winter so far.
We had a very nice Christmas full of lots of treats, presents and loads of food. I feel a bit strange now though - really ready to move on to a new year. Traditionally I pack up Christmas decorations on January 1 but this year I really wanted to do it sooner - but hubby begged me to keep them up so they will stay up until Thursday. I don't know what 2015 will bring - it is difficult to plan anything right now so we will just take one day at a time.
Glad you had a good Christmas. We here in Idaho did too. Looking forward to the up coming New Year.
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Cheers and happy new years!
DeleteI'm very jealous that you're so close to skiing! We keep trying to figure out a way to get on the slopes without driving 4+ hours or flying. No luck!
ReplyDeleteThe funny part is - we don't ski! I like the fact that if we ever miss the snow (unlikely) we can just drive to it in wintertime :)
DeleteThat bald eagle is magnificent! The weather looks gorgeous. x
ReplyDeleteNow that it has stopped raining we have been blessed with many sunny days.
DeleteOne day at a time. Yup. That's the way we're doing it to. Hard to make long term plans anymore. All we can do is keep moving forward. Love the eagle photo!!!!!
ReplyDeleteExactly - one foot in front of the other. Thanks!
DeleteHappy New Year!
ReplyDeleteTo you too!
DeleteI love to see pictures of bald eagles. They are so majestic!
ReplyDeleteThey chatter too - I now know what an eagle sounds like when it is talking to its mates. I love how the feathers on the back of his head look in the shadow - thanks!
DeleteBeautiful Eagle, stunning x
ReplyDeleteThanks Julee - Happy new years!
DeleteThe view is breathtaking! You are a lucky lady to be able to see this. Here is Quebec all the boats are dry docked for the winter.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I see an up close bald eagle!
You need to come visit - we see them almost every day by the estuary or even flying overtop my home. We are so lucky to live where we live but do need to get to Quebec one day - preferably summertime :)
DeleteGlad to hear that you had a wonderful Christmas and that the weather has been good. Love the shot of the bald eagle.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Happy New Year and all the best for 2015.
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I love the bald eagles here. Only seen more in Alaska - we are blessed by seeing them almost every day. Happy new years to you too!
DeleteAlthough I prefer much warmer temps, this is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFor Canada this is as warm as you can get in winter :) but I am with you, one day I would like tropical winters.
DeleteI'm sure that you will have a wonderful 2015! A lot has changed for you but everything has worked out really well and I'm sure that that will carry on!
ReplyDeleteYou too! Your bills will go down a bit now that one kid is paying for herself :) May 2015 bring you lots of relaxation - you deserve it!
DeleteHappy New Years from across the strait. I love my Christmas decorations, even though my display is a small one. I will take ours down when we get back from our Southern California trip. I have to be honest, we love the lights so much they get to stay up all year long. The ones at the cabin are solar powered, which helps us save one our cabin power supply. - Margy
ReplyDeleteWe got some great solar lights to light the area by our hottub - so powerful! I need to get some powerful string lights for outside now too. Happy New Years to you too Margy!
DeleteHappy new year :) I agree, hard to plan too much ahead. I'm taking it much slower and easier this year.
ReplyDeleteOne day at a time. Hopefully that will give us both some peace :)
DeleteI was ready to take down my decorations on Boxing Day but gritted my teeth and left them. However by 7am this morning I had gathered them all on the dining room table and plan to bring up the bins later this morning and put them away. When Christmas is done it's done and I want to move on. Whatever 2015 brings us it's sure to be interesting - can't wait to see what your year is like!!
ReplyDeleteI think in past years were were away for a bit so only saw them for a couple of weeks. This year as we were home the whole time I was ready to see them go. Next year I think I will hold off on decorating later if we stay home the whole month. I hope 2015 brings us both happiness, and exciting adventures!
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