This is to show that a winter in Canada on my side of the country can be pretty nice. No snow...a balmy 42 deg F. That is shorts and T shirt weather.Welcome.

"The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions."

Tedz, this is Christmas day from my front deck, I'm just south of the Canadian border from Doug... Tonight, though, I saw a huge bolt of lightning hit the water, that was wild!!!!! Then it hailed for about an hour...

So that is where the other end of the rainbow ended up. Nice.

"The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions."

I felt it was a very nice Christmas present from Mother Nature!!! Glad the other end was there for you... ;)

I think the gold was on my side.That is about as I saw it for the gold highlights in sky.

"The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions."

Actually I peeked behind that tree and the end was just glowing on the water, I've never seen the end so closely before... ;)

Wicked!!! Oooh oooh, did any of you see the lepricaun??? Neat shots from the both of you, thanks for sharing. #:O)

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
____________________

Andreas

Mystic Pic

That's beautiful :) And no snow eh? I'll send you a bucket or two :p It's freezing here today, but beautiful in it's own way. Great shots :D

"Keep smiling, it makes people wonder what you're up to."

People in FL would be bundled up in parkas, gloves and scarves in 42 degree weather, lol. Seriously, two beautiful shots...glad you are having mild temps up there right now.

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations

I am impressed Doug...I thought it would be at least Pantyhose Weather...and...You too Akemi...I will now ration My *snuggly hugz* Here is My local Beach yesterday....the kind Folk of Foxton are helping find My False Teeth that were lost in the Sand... no luck though....but...I do now have New Contact Lens and someone elses Engagement Ring. *salute* ...all the best!

You're a funny guy Brian! =] Interesting photo, what are they REALLY doing?

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations

Ya Brian, what are they looking for??? So close together too??

Ok...ok...ok..... this is Waitarere Beach....near Foxton....and...once a Year Authorities cordon off the Beach for a Day beforehand while they bury tonnes of Prizes in the Sand. Then about 10.00.a.m. the next morning, they let the whole Community loose and People go hard out until dark....trying to find the goodies. There is a "Special Enclosure" for wee tiny Tots ...it is much easier....though they got quite cross that I also joined in. So there....the "Big Dig"....Cheers!

Mystery solved -- THANKS! =o]

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations

how wonderful to see such a rainbow on Christmas day! :] grabs a shovel hey.. wait for me!! ;]

Now this is so cool!! I think it's a brilliant idea! It must be so much fun to dig in the sand to find goodies!!!