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July 22, 2015 I'm going to start today to record on a daily basis whatever happens to strike my fancy. So, it is a very cool breezy day. I just posted 5 short book reviews to The Monthly Reading Challenge. I'm suppose to put away some winter wood today from the woodpile outside but I'm playing hookey from work to write so starting this blog will get done. I'm having a daily fight with a flock of English Sparrows that are trying to take over my barn. They are making a terrible mess so they have to go. I have destroyed several nests so far they don't leave but they get out of the barn when I am around. I'm just starting the fight so I guess I don't know how far I have to go to discourage them. I'm trying not to spread myself to thin on WDC because I find so many things that are interesting here and I am trying to work on a new story. I really enjoy sitting at my desk with a cup of tea and reading blogs on WDC. |
Quebec Winter Carnaval:  I was especially interested in the Bonnehomme Carnaval. That is the name of the mascot for the winter fun. It is a mysterious figure. It was born in 1954. Stands 7 feet tall. The joyful figure wears a large smile. It has 400 pounds of snow packed in it's figure. I'm sure it avoids thaws. The dark colored buttons down its snowy white body contrast to the whiteness of the figure. There is a red Santa type hat on it's head called a toque. The plaid sash is a cultural motive. It was originated with the Metis Culture and later was used by the French colonists. It is woven and can be used as for warmth and decoration. http://www.kikino.org/metis-culture/the-sash.php They give the key to the city to Bonnehomme Carnaval at the start of the first day. There is some mystery surrounding the figure because it appears a few weeks before the celebration and then disappears to parts unknown until the next celebration. I recommend muck boots because they keep out all kinds of cold. They are designed for easy treading in the deep snow. The insulation in the boots can be depended on for warm feet. I think riding down a steep hill on a tube sled would be fun but, after the last three days I guess I would be happy sitting by a window with a hot pot of tea and some warm robust foods. Just watching others parade, shop and ride snow machines would seem fun as long as I was warm. Maybe I can drink hot cocoa with Prosperous Snow Globe and watch parades as they pass by. I also recommend wool hats. ![Merit Badge in Point of View
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