The idea of abusing the throttle on a motorcycle is probably why Kim loathes the idea of me riding a motorcycle. It’s given me pause as well. Doesn’t matter anymore. I’ve become a committed scooter rider. The Vespa does everything I need. Not wasting my time anymore thinking of motorcycles.

That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

I need some flight time. Getting antsy to ride again.

Lily presents some fine looks. But she is a tough model. Doesn’t stay still long and a real challenge for the point and shoot camera.

Getting out some but not as much as I like or should.

Hope things are going well down your way!

Junior was there but I don’t always come up with a photo worth posting. So he misses his chance at celebrity.

Cold here too. Miserably so due to my desire to be warm. Oh well. Warm weather will return some day.

Kim is still struggling. I’ll have to gather my thoughts before saying more.

The G15 is a solid camera. Most of what I post on the blog was made with it or in years past one of its predecessors. Fitting in a coat pocket is just one of it’s charms!

Whatever you decide to do photographically — stay warm!

It takes a little longer in the cold, but eventually the sense of flying arrives and I’m having fun. Until then, teeth gritting and mumbling…

Oh man, things were so different in my 20s and 30s. Being stupid was one of them. Why else would I backpack in winter. Sleep on the ground without a tent at 9F. And carry a 50 pound pack — beer is heavy.

With the conditions you described leaving the scooter at home was probably a fine idea. The glove liners are a good idea too. I used to have two thin poly liners that were nice. The left one is lost. Need to get some new ones.

Stay warm.

I am sensitive to the notion of 5am thinking. It’s the best time for me but I can’t always show up for it — guests or not.

Cold is unique to each of us. Doesn’t really matter what someone else thinks. Just me. Cold is powerful in my life. Can prevent me from doing a lot of stuff…

The changeable weather pattern of southern Ontario
weather is well in hand.

Extremely cold (-30C) for two weeks then overnight
a complete reversal to +12C for two very wet days which
melted most of the ice and snow. Today Friday January 12/18
the weather outside has done a complete reversal;
rapidly falling outside temperatures, freezing rain
almost a sleet and treacherous driving conditions.

Very glad to be able to stay inside!

Keep thinking about your dear wife’s medical status;
you were expecting a report n the new year.

Thanks to you Steve, had purchased a used
(from KEH)Canon G15;
have spent considerable time learning what the
camera is able to accomplish. As with anything mixing
electronics and mechanical forces daunting yet
strangely satisfying. And it will fit in a large coat
or jacket pocket with ease.

Just need to get out there and make some photos.
First extreme cold, then warm and wet, now the
cold (not as extreme, yet) has returned.
One of these days, one of these days…

No doubt Boalsburg is having similar conditions