Move-In Day

I felt bad for the movers, having to haul the big lorry and the smaller moving truck full of stuff into the huge two story house... so I did my bit to make it easier by clearing the front walk. 

The only problem was the snow shovel was packed, and the ones the people had left Jen had decided they didn't need (and the people who collected most of their left stuff took away last night).  Smart call, sis.  So I had to use a broom.  Not easy. 

I hope those movers appreciated it. 

Sledding

Down the wee hill across the field beyond the car park... it would have been great, if it hadn't been 7*.

Winter Wonderland

We drove out to East Aurora to get Little People (or, 'old people', as Miss Moo calls them) at the Fisher-Price factory outlet store... but the drive was the better part. 

Frozen Falls

'Nuff said.  The bottom literally was frozen. 

Niagara at Night

My first view.  Frozen falls.  Bitter cold, but gorgeous. 

McBrrrr

We're stuck in the hotel.  And it's getting way too small, with three adults and two wild kids... so we hit the PlayPlace.  Which is where I spotted these icicles.  Yes, it's cold here. 

Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!

Although I must say, I'm glad to not have to be out in it.  It's flippin' freezing out there!

St. Nicholas in the Snow

I snapped this whilst oot and aboot, finishing up some Christmas shopping.  Beautiful. 

Sparkles

I like the sparkly snow. 

Sunday Sunrise

I'm being more diligent about getting to church, now that the days of my time here are short... the sun behind St. Andrews and the clouds made it worth walking in the cold and snow this morning. 

Especially Dangerous After Drinking...

I spent the evening with Lynch in BoD, which, of course, included enjoying wine and such.  I had enough to be a bit tipsy, which made walking down the completely frozen path a little more dangerous than usual.  I didn't fall, but I did laugh at myself quite a few times.  I ended up on the soggy grass more than once, because I figured muddy boots was better than a busted bum. 

Lowering Sky

The photo doesn't really do it justice, but the sky was impressive today.  As was the traffic, which made me very happy to be walking. 

Back-Garden Angel

I have been dying to do this for weeks now, and I finally did it tonight.  I figured doing it just before I went upstairs for the night would be better than going around with wet and cold jeans all day.  The snow has been so thick, I didn't have far to fall. 

Treachery!

Aberdeen is silly.  They salt the pavements (sidewalks), which causes the snow to melt, leaving standing water, which then freezes into ice.  It's horrible to then try to walk on.  Especially on side streets like the Spital.

If Only The Tree Had Been There...

Through a series of misunderstandings and mishaps, the McGarrys, Lynch and I gathered on campus to see the tree lighting.  However, there was no tree (due to snow and date mishaps).  And it was very, very cold.  So this is us, enjoying the... um... time together.  Or something like that. 

Sunset Strip

I hung out with Kristianna this afternoon, and dropped by the flat where she was staying on Froghall, off Spital.  This was the gorgeous view on the way. 

King Street

What a mess!  And yet, it's lovely.  Nearly home, here...

Snowy Surgery

My GP's office, with the pretty redundant warning in the window...

Let It Snow?

Today is Thanksgiving.  And there is a ton of snow on the ground! It's pretty well been snowing off and on since Monday, but this is getting ridiculous.  It's too dang early for this much snow... and they say it's going to keep up for at least a week.  Where am I?! 

Honestly, though, if it's going to be cold, I'd rather it snow.  So as long as I don't have to be out in it, I'm quite happy. 

Thanks, McGarrys, for Thanksgiving hosting! 

Party Night!

Brian and Steph threw a party tonight at their place, for Brian's students to get together-- and to celebrate my passing and being done!  I found out yesterday that my corrections are sustained and I get to actually graduate at the ceremony, so I have good reason to party!  There were several couples there, three of whom I'd only met once or not at all;  it was nice to meet and chat and hang out, but the best part was once those with wee ones went home and left the Brocks and the Prathers and I.  Good times with good friends, indeed!

I walked home in the wet and chill, but I didn't feel it.  Partly because of the warm fellowship I'd shared, and partly because I'd had two large glasses of wine, two drams of nice whisky, and a glass of champagne on one plate of delicious food.  I was feeling darn good, and I deserved it!  It was pretty, though, with the lights shining on the wet roads.  At least I thought so.  ;)