Beating the Winter Blechs.

This just about sums it up for me.

The weather report this morning called for another six weeks of wintery weather. Blech. My pal Katrina loves winter, but I think, by they end of this, even she will have had enough, already!

The important thing is to try to keep busy. Iain has been getting more and more cabin fever, especially because of his non-employed status. Having no one to talk to except cats and online message buddies all day is driving him bonkers.

Last Saturday, though, we had the chance to visit with friends in Ottawa, and it was a nice diversion. Kim and Tim have great kids and are wonderful hosts. Tim cooked up a multi-course meal - while we all sat and watched him and Iain do all the work.

Iain taste-tests the fruity soup (apple, melon, pear - it was delicious). Tim was in fine form as chef.

Margaret listens in and checks out a photo album.

Kim samples a bite and something tickles Emily's funny bone.

We spent the night with Sheila, and she treated us to a nice brunch at Milestones the next day. We also dragged Iain through Ikea (he made every effort to be patient) before heading home.