Yumi and I enjoyed a sunny, snowy walk around Deer Lake.
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Rain After Weeks of Snow Poses Fresh Challenges
Our gutters are overflowing here in SE Burnaby, BC, as a steady rain kicks in after weeks of snow.
Checking out the issue, I discovered that the gutters and downspouts on the shady side of our home are plugged solid with ice.
So today’s morning workout was to dig a trench away from the worst spot, drop a board in to help with deflection, and chip away at the gutter with a hatchet — a task I soon discovered was futile. Will simply have to redirect the flow away from the foundation as best as possible and wait for the downspouts to clear.
I suppose I could try pouring boiling water down, but that would take a loooong time : – ).
Just checked the weather and it’s supposed to reach around 8 C today, so hopefully it’ll melt soon.
UPDATE: Going on the principle of nothing ventured nothing gained, I just spent ten minutes boiling ~4 liters of water and pouring it into the gutter near the downspout, and it does seem to have helped a bit.
Celebrating Burnaby Enviro Strategy Steering Committee
Dinner and certificates tonight for folks who served on the City of Burnaby’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy Steering Committee. It was a great team!
Snowy Byrne Creek Miniatures
I can’t get enough of snowy Byrne Creek Ravine Park in SE Burnaby.
Byrne Creek Ravine Treeline Gleams in the Sun
All these shots taken from our balcony this afternoon.
Snowy Byrne Creek Walk in SE Burnaby
It was a snowy Byrne Creek ravine walk today in SE Burnaby, BC. Lots of snow on the ground, more falling, and more in the forecast.
Yumi Rockin’ South Slope, Slope
A $5 sled from the Salvation Army Thrift Store provides a ton of fun on a rare snow day in south Burnaby, BC.
Look at that core!
More core!
Snow angels to finish the outing
Updated Snowy View From Our Balcony
So far we’ve had 11 cm of snow accumulate on our balcony in SE Burnaby since it began falling again yesterday morning. I know that’s not much compared to many other places, but it’s unusual for our neck of the woods.
Snow donut ready for balcony picnic
Careful on the Byrne Creek ravine trails — those trees look awfully heavy with snow
Snow Returns to Burnaby
We’re into another round of snow here in SE Burnaby, BC.
Foyer Display Updated for Setsubun
Yumi has the foyer display set up for Setsubun — you can see the Oni, or Demon, cowering at the sight of a box of roasted soy beans, knowing they will be thrown at him to drive him away… : -)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Setsubun
