Day Two Hundred and Fifty Four - Marshmallow Slippers

Dear all,

Today was an odd day and like a knight in shining armor, Darren rescued me from my malaise and whisked me off for an afternoon of [early for me/D] Christmas shopping in, the local metropolis, Barrie.

We went for our [obligatory] Mucho Burrito and did a quick swoop around two of my favorite stores, Curries Art Supplies (https://www.currys.com/default.htm) and Costco http://www.costco.ca.

Despite picking up a tube of Cadmium Red, some walnut oil, a bag of Cashew Clusters (These are surprisingly good and unbelievably addictive, but probably not all that good for you if eaten in bulk)

and some awesome Blue LED Christmas lights *grin*, the highlight of the evening was a trip to Mark's Work Wear House.

Now, I am not known for my appreciation of seasonally-appropriate clothing. Today was particularly poignant when Darren caught me outside, collecting wood, bare feet and wearing a sarong. So I was marched off to Mark's Work Wear House with a view to finding some warm winter clothing that would help me wade through 3 ft high snow banks without perishing and being lost without trace. http://www2.marks.com

As you can see, we were quite successful. Darren couldn't resist the fur aviator hat stating that they were 'the best hats in the world'. I concur having worn the hat. That hat is a cold-free zone.

Darren also treated me to a pair of 'fleece slippers' which are so comfortable, they feel like you are slipping your feet into a toasted marshmallow. I am now unable to take them off. He also { I am spoiled} bought me a pair of pig skin work gloves, guaranteed to survive the winter, fend of oil/ water/ yuk and maintain homeostasis within the hand. I applaud whole heartily!

Anyway, my new gloves were certainly put to the test this evening as I very earnestly decided to dig my car out of the snow to prepare for the early morning drive up to the Pretty River Valley. Not so easy in a force 10, minus 12 to dig your car out of 4 ft of snow... but I made good progress and didn't even think about the cold on my hands due to the gloves. Ooo and I borrowed Darren's new hat *hee hee*

We are catching up with you all in Britain... Here comes the snow!!!