Oh no, Snow
@PainsOnSlate (21845)
Canada
May 9, 2016 6:17am CST
Running away from home is always an adventure.
We headed NORTH for a get away (what were we thinking).
We were thinking of fishing, touring some history, walking down memory lane as we visit places we loved when we were younger. We were thinking of good food, good fun sightseeing and hiking.
What we got was rain, wind, cold winds out of the north. If you look at the photo you can see there is still snow on Blue Mountain, a ski hill we skied on years ago.
Our first hike on one of the trails in this area yesterday was blustery and the trails were flooded in spots due to snow melt and rain.
We are on the shore of Lake Huron, in an area called the "The Georgian Bay".
It will get warmer today, I just know it will but it doesn't matter if it does or doesn't, we're going to enjoy it.
Thankfully we packed warm clothes.
Note to self, in the future head south in May and head north in June....
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
10 May 16
I did bring layers. When living in the north you learn how to stay warm.. Although that wind off the bay was damn cold.
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@miniam (9151)
• Bern, Switzerland
10 May 16
@PainsOnSlate
Just dont go getting yourself sick out there
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
10 May 16
The first day was cold, so far the rest have been cool but not miserable...
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
10 May 16
A buddy of my hubby drove up and met him at 5am at timmies and they fished for about 7 hours ( he said they walked at least 10 miles up two rivers, and didn't get a bite...) it is getting warmer and I will go with him probably tomorrow and just enjoy Mother Nature while he hopes to catch dinner.
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@garymarsh6 (24025)
• United Kingdom
11 May 16
That is a good idea. I hope you are enjoying yourself. Have fun and I hope it warms up a bit for you!
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@garymarsh6 (24025)
• United Kingdom
11 May 16
@PainsOnSlate Great and I hope it stays that way for you!
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
11 May 16
It has warmed up and it's delightful now. Thanks!
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
10 May 16
I just saw your photo and discussion about skiing, and know what is here, it's like night and day in mountain speak...here we are a few hours north but it certainly is different from Niagara.
@paigea (36143)
• Canada
10 May 16
@PainsOnSlate The mountain weather is very changeable even more so than the rest of Alberta
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
9 May 16
II'm Sure today will be nicer I can see the sun rising now.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
10 May 16
Don't you read the weather forecast before you plan your getaways? Or did you depend on it? (lol)
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
11 May 16
@PainsOnSlate This mother nature I say is doing that to every one. Quite a bully if you ask me (lol)
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
10 May 16
We made the reservations a month ago knowing it would be warm, Mother Nature fooled us.
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
10 May 16
That's not going to happen, my next trip will be camping in July and it better be hot...
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@rebelann (117247)
• El Paso, Texas
11 May 16
Oh I'm sure it'll be hot in July @PainsOnSlate .... well for NY anyway, my idea of hot is 100+
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
10 May 16
It is an adventure, just a cold one. We are happily here.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
10 May 16
lol Well not much warmer in the south at least not here but at least we got sun today!!
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@jillybean1222 (6406)
•
11 May 16
something about the cold sounds quite inviting to me today
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
11 May 16
It's not bad, just something we didn't expect...it's spring.
@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
10 May 16
I don't mind the cold if I have the right clothes. I didn't bring my snow suit...
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
13 May 16
Buuuuuuurrrrr, it was cold the first two days and the last few were watt and wonderful.
@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
11 May 16
It has frosted every night but the days have turned out to be beautiful.
@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
11 May 16
That is what we found but we have enjoyed the week anyway.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
9 May 16
bless y'all's hearts. no doubt that t'weren't what'cha were goin' fer, but know that'cher gonna do what'cha can to enjoy yerselves anyhow. yepperz, south'n may, north'n june sounds a brilliant plan.
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
11 May 16
It has warmed and we are enjoying our adventure.
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@antonbunot (11146)
• Calgary, Alberta
9 May 16
Well, here in Calgary it is warm and sunny now! But Fort McMurray is still burning!
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
11 May 16
I see it on the news daily, that fire is a nasty one. It finally warmed up here in Collingwood so it's been delightful. Hope it stays that way.
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
9 May 16
That is a striking view.
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
10 May 16
We saw even better views from the top of the mountain today, stayed tuned for the photo when I get back to my computer...
