Merry Christmas!!!

I just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! I hope you have a safe and happy Christmas!

Dog Sledding

I went dog sledding the other night. So much fun. Check out the pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/Kimsfirstalbum/DogSleddingDecember2008##

ROFL...

Just read Andre's Twitter..."Boy it's cold out"?!!!?? I just checked - it's -4 in Vancouver! Wow, you must be freezing. I bet you don't go outside in that weather without a jacket even to grab the laundry. Oh, did I mention it's -33 here?! That's not a typo. There really are two threes there. I went outside a few minutes ago to see if there were any clouds in the sky and I didn't wear a jacket. I think I might be becoming a northerner. Hope the weather warms up for you southerners ;)

It's already been a year...

It's been a yeaar since I moved WAAAAYYYY up north to Yellowknife. And it's been an interesting year. I flew back to Vancouver 4 times and drove down to Edmonton once. I've experienced weather that I would not have been able to truly fathom coming from a mild climate like Vancouver. I really didn't enjoy the dip below -40 last week or the problems I'm currently having with my car, but it's been an overall good experience.

I learned a new game this year - broomball. No, it's not played with brooms, but I'm sure it started out with brooms instead of sticks. Whenever we actually get spectators perhaps I'll be able to post some pics.

Although I've had one visitor - she lives in Resolute Bay so it doesn't really count - I've yet to see any southern folks up this way. It makes for an interesting road trip. I wouldn't want to come here in the winter either, except the Northern Lights and dog sledding are real treats during the colder times. I'm going dog sledding in a couple weeks.

So, that is my one year in Yellowknife update. Oh, and I'm going to Cuba in January!! Yippeee! Somewhere warm!!!

Thanks Everyone!!

Thanks for all the great comments!! I think you all rock too!!! I was actually going into my blo today to answer Laura's question and then saw I had a ton of comments. I thought - wow, this Magic Bullet thing has really caught on!

Anyway, I really haven't used my new appliance much. I actually wanted it partly so I wouldn't have to chop onions anymore. Well, it's not made to chop onions. It was more like and onion puree. It comes with a recipe book so once I've tried a few of those items I'll let you know more.

Blending all sort of tastey treats

I got a Magic Bullet!!! You all know what that is...we've ALL seen the infomercial with the people sitting around the kitchen while 2 people tell you how amazing this little blender thing is. Oh, and of clourse there's the lady smoking a cigarette with ashes about 2 inches long at the end. I finally caved and was sucked in. Years of that infomercial have sucked me in. Perhaps it's time to turn off the tv and hide the Canadian Tire flyer.

Tree

Tanya wanted me to post a picture of my tree once it was done. I took a picture, but it looks WAAAAYYY different in the dark.
Yeah, that's right, it's blocking the door to the balcony. I don't think I'll be going out there for a few months so it'll be ok. :)

String this...

To Say I'm a LITTLE bit frustrated is an understatement. I just got back from Wal-mart and a few other stops in town and I still don't have enough lights for my tree. I like LOTS of lights on my tree. Now I have to make the decision: go back out in the -30 weather (-39 with wind chill), or take off all the lights and try to redo the whole tree.

I already took off my long johns. Argh!! I think braving the cold is what I will do. Isn't Christmas GREAT?!!??!!!