Like many in Southern Ontario we have been hit with a huge ice storm. I admit I am a little in awe at the breathtaking scenery. After making a scramble to the store for Pet Safe Ice Melt we grabbed the cameras and headed out. Definitely a little tricky to maneuver across the glazed sidewalks and slick icy fields but so worth it! The amazing glistening scenery does come with a stiff price - so much damage to many trees in our neighbourhood. In our own yard, I am really worried our birch tree is going to snap right in half. The poor squirrel appears to have been literally frozen out of his home.
We are lucky though, some 350,000 in Southern Ontario (40,000 in Toronto) have been without power for 2 days. Many they are saying will not get reconnected for another 72 hrs. Tonight we are waiting to see if the anticipated wind storm will follow.
So far one local hospital had to evacuate, many area gas stations are without gas, ice melt everywhere is sold out, but hey - Ho Ho Ho - the mall is still going strong with shoppers!
Kodee and Becky are not complaining though. Sticks big and small EVERYWHERE.
Enjoy the medley of photos.
Above all - stay safe.
~ Merry Christmas ~
2 comments:
Ah, now this is the way to have an ice storm!!! You got some wonderful images!! I love the icicles on the play structure!!! Fortunately, Ottawa got mostly snow, with a bit of freezing rain on top, so it is not bad here...
What wonderful photographs! The ice is amazing!
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