We are nearing the end of the longest, coldest spell since 1996. Our daily highs this week have been -5 to -12 with lows in the -30 to -40 range with wind. Schools have been canceled or delayed starts throughout the area. We are really looking forward to the warm, sunny days of summer.
With the exception of this week the winter has been great. We are in the midst of remodeling Cardinal, Breakers and Seaspray. All are going great. Cardinal is all torn apart. It will have new windows, paneling, siding, kitchen, bathroom, roof and deck. The deck is large enough that we may even put a swing on it. We are just getting started Breakers and Sea Spray. They will both have new windows, siding, decks and partial paneling. This will make a nice accompanyment to the new kitchens and baths from just a couple years ago.
We have also spent a great deal of time working with the Ashawa Ski Club this winter. We have been rebuilding a very old cross country ski trail which begins across from our driveway. The XC trail is several miles in length. It was widened and smoothed by bulldozer and trimmed and finished by hand by volunteers using saws and hand tools. The trail is wide enough for a classic track and a skate lane. Both are groomed and ready for use.
