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November 13, 2003
Snow
We had a wave of heavy rain, wind and lightning last night. This morning I wake up to discover plenty of wind but rain replaced by snow. Waterloo, Ontario is uphill of Toronto so it tends to be heavier snowfall here than the warmer city huddled by the lake. I shall find out this afternoon but first I have to get from this house to the university with inappropriate footwear.
And then... That's "footware" isn't it. I do wear shoes, etc. on my feet so that must be it. The power kept cutting in and out at the house so I removed myself to the office before my morning Flea-edit. The power keeps cutting in and out here too and rumour has it the bus service is down in which ca...
Ok, now there is an example. The power just blinked in and out. There was a rumour going around at the coffee place that the University was closed today. An impromptu Flea-dance was performed on the spot but joy was turned to despond once I called the switchboard who laughed at me for my wishful thinking. In all seriousness, my lectures use a web-component (including a sweet 12' screen, digital projection set-up) and this cannot be relied upon if the power is not there. Also, every time the power cuts out I am reminded this office has no windows. Good thing I can move around in the dark with some facility.
Posted by Ghost of a flea at November 13, 2003 07:12 AM
Comments
Oh, not only can you fly like Neo and get Revolutions on IMAX, you can also see in the dark! I'm going to have to start compiling a list of known "Flea-powers."
Enjoy the snow. We probably won't get any down in VA until Feb, and it'll be gone in two days.
Posted by: Ian at November 15, 2003 01:43 AM
"Known Flea-powers"... I like the sound of that. I like rather more the idea of snow for a day or two and then none. I saw snow precisely twice in the four years I lived in England and enjoyed it both times. Otherwise, I cannot say I missed it much. I am not looking forward to winter with any particular enthusiasm. The only saving grace is that southern Ontario is much better than growing up with the slush of Ottawa. It does not get down to minus fifty (yes, that's Celcius) quite so often in Toronto).
Posted by: Nicholas Packwood at November 17, 2003 08:28 PM