What is cold?
I had a little difficulty getting my car to start today, but start it did, in spite of the -29 C and -44 C with the wind chill factor. For my American readers that would translate to -20 F and -43 F. Now, is that cold? Tomorrow will be the first day of winter; it will be much warmer with the day’s high temperature going to -8 C, 16 F.
Winter is a short season for those who like to ski. Many Canadians do extend their skiing season by heading to the Rocky Mountains, either in Canada or the U.S. This reminds me that a Canadian, Thomas Grandi won the Ski World Cup for the men’s giant slalom, in Italy. This was the first time that a Canadian has won this event in the 38 years’ history of giant slalom event.
The ski season started three weeks ago; not soon enough for some! All my family members have been skiers. Two children are now snow boarding instructors, which gives them a break from college and university studies. When I was an avid skier, there was no snow boarding. I remember how anxious we used to be to have enough snow for skiing and how much we wanted to have an extended spring skiing season. Those were the days; so many good memories of happy days on the hills!
One week from now Christmas Day 2004 will history and many of our youth will have a couple of weeks for winter sports activities. Then, the spring break comes so the students can further indulge in winter activities. I believe that many students work hard at their studies and play hard when they have the opportunity. We never had it so good!
What is cold? That depends on how you live the winter months. There are many opportunities to enjoy the cold weather, be it on the slopes, on cross-county skis, on skates to be used on the many indoor and outdoor rinks or skating on the longest ice rink in the world, the frozen Rideau River, here in Ottawa.
What are cold days but days to enjoy nature and healthy out-door activities. Canadians and many Americans are fortunate to have such days!
Winter is a short season for those who like to ski. Many Canadians do extend their skiing season by heading to the Rocky Mountains, either in Canada or the U.S. This reminds me that a Canadian, Thomas Grandi won the Ski World Cup for the men’s giant slalom, in Italy. This was the first time that a Canadian has won this event in the 38 years’ history of giant slalom event.
The ski season started three weeks ago; not soon enough for some! All my family members have been skiers. Two children are now snow boarding instructors, which gives them a break from college and university studies. When I was an avid skier, there was no snow boarding. I remember how anxious we used to be to have enough snow for skiing and how much we wanted to have an extended spring skiing season. Those were the days; so many good memories of happy days on the hills!
One week from now Christmas Day 2004 will history and many of our youth will have a couple of weeks for winter sports activities. Then, the spring break comes so the students can further indulge in winter activities. I believe that many students work hard at their studies and play hard when they have the opportunity. We never had it so good!
What is cold? That depends on how you live the winter months. There are many opportunities to enjoy the cold weather, be it on the slopes, on cross-county skis, on skates to be used on the many indoor and outdoor rinks or skating on the longest ice rink in the world, the frozen Rideau River, here in Ottawa.
What are cold days but days to enjoy nature and healthy out-door activities. Canadians and many Americans are fortunate to have such days!
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