Happy New Year

I didn't want to single out Ford in my final blog post of the year but I found this photo rather fitting. I spotted the truck on a walk around the neighborhood this morning. Let me give the shot a title: "Is the World's Economy in a deep freeze"? I certainly hope it is not as bad as what we have heard in the press for the past three to four months. I guess gas prices have come down so owners of trucks like this one may just be smiling again.

Let me wrap up 2008 with a wish to everyone I know (whether you drive a truck or not) for a Happy and prosperous 2009.

Southern Cross at Silver Star Mountain

I just completed a shoot at Silver Star Mountain today. I did interior photos this summer for owners Peter and Leigh Geddes and today I wrapped it up with a series of exterior photos. I was extremely lucky as the the sun came out just long enough to get photos from a few different angles and using a couple of lenses.

The Southern Cross is a beautiful Victorian Style Vacation Home at Silver Star Mountain. Is features 3 bedrooms, large kitchen, great ski in, ski out access and an outdoor hot tub.

Email Peter and Leigh if you are interested in booking this wonderful spot for your next ski trip to Silver Star. lpjdgeddes@bigfoot.com

Skiing Finally

Today we made it out for our first ski... finally. We simply ran out of excuses and took a break from our busy lives and headed up to have a look around at Silver Star first. Silver Star has it's busiest days of the year between Christmas and New Years and judging by the parking lots, today was no different. After the recent cold snap it seemed as if the whole city of Vernon had decided that today was the day to hit the slopes. Conditions are ideal with human temperatures and lots of snow. 

We were cross country skiing today so we headed over to Sovereign Lake and strapped on the skis for an easy first ski of the year. It was great to feel the skis glide on the perfectly groomed trails. I got a pair of fancy new Swix poles for Christmas and I can proudly report that they do a great job. Now we just need to get the guy who pushes these poles in shape. 

Merry Christmas - God Jul

If you happen to stumble upon my blog here is my chance to wish you a Merry Christmas. It is still cold here in BC and we have given up on the driveway for a couple of days. We are very fortunate and probably take it bit for granted that we can spend this Christmas Eve inside in a cozy warm house. The presents are under the tree. Candles are lit everywhere and the roast is the oven. In moments like this I count my blessings and hope all my friends and family are having the best of times over the holidays.

Thanks Chris

Chris. I don't think I ever thank you enough for helping out with our sidewalk. When it dumps like it did today seeing you come up the sidewalk with your snow blower has everyone cheering with joy.