As I noted on Northern Perspectives, Toronto is starting to resemble the cities of China, in this case Shenzen.

Where did these cold temperatures come from???? If this doesn't stop, I'm going back to California!

Since nobody else is posting pictures of the ice receding from the lake, allow me. I wonder if I can get book deal?

There was only one of these guys left to guard the steeple. Downsizing?

Can anyone tell me what time it was in Kemptville? It seemed like time was warped for most of the weekend. This might explain the on ice performance....or it could have been the lack of good margaritas.

I played my second round of golf at the Steele Canyon course outside San Diego hosted by my buddy Rod and his golfing bagmen. After scaring the hell out fo them for a few holes, the dramatic elevation changes got the better of my 'winter' game. Still, a wonderful afternoon and a perfect reason to demand a rematch in the future.

Lesia and Jean enjoy the wine in Laguna Beach under the glow of the propane heaters.

We drove on to warm sunny California and spent a couple of days with Jean's friend Lesia in Laguna Niguel. Dinner was overlooking the beach, the steak was as good as any I've ever eaten, the wine, exquisite and the friendship superb.