(Don't Eat the) Yellow Snow


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLIppgE45wM Don't Eat the Yellow Snow - Frank Zappa


As the temperature reaches the single digits and we have received more snow I have been trying to get the boys outside to do some fun (frozen) activities. We started with sledding, and we are still getting the hang of it. I think we might need to have two (or more). Gracen loves just being pulled around while he sits in the sled. It got me to thinking that we should look for a place that does sleigh rides.

 I was thinking just the other day that we need to research how to make a snowman because our snow has been too powdery / dry but I'm sure with a spray bottle or something we could do it.

I noticed on my last trip to the park to go sledding that there were little patches of yellow snow near the entrance. I understand that people let their dog pee on the round all the time and I just don't see it but... come on man! What really makes me audibly sigh is when people don't pick up their dog turds.

I got a great deal on some cross country skis, boots, poles (set) for $75. There is a new park nearby that has an ice skating rink and I'm going to look into renting skates for Gracen. James already has some hockey skates.

We are hoping to make a trip out of town soon to see the Northern Lights, it's hard to see them even when they are especially strong because of all of the city light / light pollution. It's supposed to snow again on Wednesday which I always enjoy but Lorrie seems to bemoan. The picture is of a giant icicle forming off the corner of the house.

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