Of Sleds and Toboggans 2

So we headed out to Canadian Tire today and got ourselves a sleigh.

Look at it, pretty sleek isn't it.





Ain't exactly the Rolls Royce of sleds but it'll do
By the way it is called, Snow Runner.



Sadly, all the snow is melting right now. Weather Canada predicts that the next few days would be pretty warm for this time of the year. A high of 5 and low of 0 C. Pretty unusual for beginning of Winter season. So guess, we'll have to wait awhile before we let Snow Runner for a test drive. But the change of weather is good though as we'll be heading to Cape Breton next week. Hopefully, it'll be good enough for us to go to Cabot's Trail too.

Apart from the sleigh we also got ourselves board games and a deck of cards.

Of Sleds and Toboggans

Ok, I can't wait. Just need to get a sled or two and test out the snow hill behind our apartment complex.



Guess the best place for us to get and where there's alot of choices is from Canadiantire. Here's the directory. Which should we go for?
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/5/SportsRec/WinterSports/SledsToboggans.jsp

Snow

So, we went over to the public library today to borrow some magazines and books. This was the day after our night caroling while it snowed. Thankfully it did not rain so, the snow that covered Halifax were still fine (just your ice cendol but even finer).

With our boots strapped and winter jackets zipped to our neck, we joyfully walked to the bus stop. It wasn't that bad since the snow was about 5-10 cm thick most of the places. Guess when there's heavier snow, you won't have to worry about the slippery spots, although I'd still be cautious as one of our friends nearly slipped when crossing the road last night. Its only where there's no snow to cover roads or side walks that there's a potential for it to be slippery.

I took some shots and a short clip of the surrounding as we just exited our apartment. I did it very quickly cause I didn't want my hand to freeze. So do excuse the quality.









Here's a shot from our apartment itself.

Going to Be White After All

Seems like it's going to be a white X'mas after all. Even when we're still strapped with our last remaining project (due next Monday) we managed to find the time to hang out with a uni mates who invited us over to caroling session which is kind of a tradition here (sorry, no photos, fingers were too cold).

Despite the being introduced to new people we've not seen before, we braved the cold weather and headed out to the streets of Halifax (well only 1 street) and sang along.

It was a great experience, especially when it decided to snow and snow it really did. As we were trying to sing the lyrics from the piece of paper each of us had, one could see the snow as they gathered on the paper. Wasn't that thick but thick enough to really feel the magical snowy sensation. Its simply amazing and indescribable. Places like the snow city in Singapore science center or even Bukit Cahaya's 4 season's house can't come close to the real thing.

We truely enjoyed ourselves. Hopefully, we'll bring the camera next time and take a good shot to share.

Snowy Weekend

Its getting a bit more frequent for the coming weeks ahead. Infact why shouldn't it be. After all X'mas just round the corner and that's how the folks like it to be - a white snowy x'mas. But for now its slushy and cold. Yup slushy because winter's snow here is usually mixed with rain. Notice, Sunday's snow that comes after Saturday's rain. Remember 7 eleven's slurply? Especially when you've been drinking one for an hour or so and there's not much of actual ice left at the end. That's what you get when you mix snow with a rain. And you call that "slushy". Snow would be nice without the slush-i-ness. Oh well, wait and see, I hope we could go out and enjoy it a fair bit on Sunday. Probably built a snow-man. But, who am I kidding, with exam and project due, a good 5 minutes of the outdoor would probably do - and then its back inside and right straight to the books.

Snow Snow Snow...

Its in the news. Nova Scotia's finally witness its first snow fall of the season 1st hand today and that made it into local news already

See CBC's, Wintry weather hits Nova Scotia


or ChronicleHerald's N.S. gets blast of wintry weather

1st Snow Flake

The first snow flake has fallen.
This is the first time we're actually witnessing it (although as of now we haven't gone out yet to touch it first hand).



We can't say we're that eager too because the wind is "crazy" strong - gusting at a high of 110 km/h.
That's almost double that on normal days (without snow). So for now, we're content of just watching it from inside.
Guess until about 2 hours from now when we have no choice but to head for class - then we'll know.

Weather report says it'll be as thick as 15 cm...

False Alarm

There was a fine print on yesterday's prediction of wet snow. They said either rain or flurry. Guess the former happened and not the later.

Chances of Snow

Finally, or I would say, I spoke too soon. Weather report says that there's chances for flurries in Halifax tonight and tomorrow. Damn... and I haven't gotten my winter shoes yet.

Too Early For Snow

Damn. Central Canada (areas like Winnipeg, Saskatchewan, and Alberta)  experienced some short flurries this Thanksgiving weekend, something which shouldn't have happen. But if it did, end of Oct would have been the normal. This year, it came a little too early.



All the more reason now to quickly get our water proof shoes incase Nova Scotia experiences flurries too. I am not sure if there's any history of flurries happening here but we'll be keeping tabs with the news and folks here to be prepared.