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Yeah, I was kidding when I said it'd snow soon. I really didn't want you to take me seriously, and now that it's cold and rainy, I am actually getting worried.

Normally I'm all for the snow, but I have been really enjoying this warm - but not too warm - weather, and I would appreciate it if it continued. The front garden promises to be very pleasant to work in this year, and now that it's actually growing, I'd rather it didn't get thumped with a few feet of snow.

So...yeah. I'm glad we had this talk, and, y'know, no hard feelings, right?

Or not. Actually, in this kind of storm it's really better to be at home rather than driving. Yeah, I know it's May, but this is Alberta! We don't believe in normal weather, we consider snow in May, June, July and August to be perfectly acceptable. Hell, this makes it two winter storm warnings inside of a week! I just hope this one doesn't end with us trapped inside the house like the last one.

The job continues to be pretty cool, even though I've been flip-flopping between the road and the yard like a freakin' yo-yo. Last week I was on the night road spareboard, this week I'm set up on a yard job. Yeesh. But I did manage to go out on a west trip Saturday night, so that worked out beautifully. Had a great trip out, nearly ran over a bear at Banff, and made it into Field at seven in the morning. You know, the usual. (Hah!) We'd made it out of Alyth just ahead of the Mountaineer - the passenger train - and when we rolled through Banff, the passengers were starting to gather at the station. I still find it incredibly amusing to be zipping through on the big freight trains, and have all these tourists pointing at the engine and taking pictures. I felt like sticking my hand out the window, and waving like the Queen.

...Man, I'm glad I don't have to work for the next few days. It is one nasty storm out there.

Well, it has been ridiculously hot for the past couple of days, (30C plus, just about every day), but relief is on the way!

...So to speak, anyway. Apparently there's a tornado watch on for the Calgary region, and I can hear thunder as I type (and it's raining, just a little. Yay!). Instead of 35C, though, it's about 20C, with a very nice breeze. So I'm happy. I just wish the parents had left the camera here, though, because the sky is nothing short of spectacular at the moment.


Speaking of the parents, they're still on Ontario, and will remain there until the 24th. I have to say, it's kind of neat not having them around, although it did take a few days to adjust to. Especially at night... And amusingly enough, we now do the various chores not because we're told to, (except by the sister), but because, well, the house looks gross if we don't. ...Man. I wonder if that's what the parents feel like all the time.


I saw the latest Harry Potter movie when it opened on Wednesday, and it wasn't that bad. In fact, as much as I hate to say it about any movie, it was better than the book. Although really, that's not hard, at least with that book. As with any movie, it was much improved by going to see it with a) friends who were willing and ready to spork, and b) a fandom-y (read: dirty) mind. Thus, the best part of the movie came when Snape dragged Harry off to the dungeon for hawt Snarry lovin' lessons in Occlumency, and he tossed off a line about 'penetration...of the mind', or something along those lines. I have to say, it gets a little awkward when you and a friend are the only ones laughing in a crowded theatre.

As for the book, I've rounded up a friend, my brother, and a friend of his, and we're heading off to the nearest Chapters on Friday night, where we're going to mingle with the Harry Potter fen. And a friend of mine who works there is going to get me the book with a massive discount. So that's awesome.

It's raining, which is more than a little odd. I mean, it's May, and sure, normally you'd expect that sort of spring weather. But...this is Cochrane. We don't get normal spring weather. Ever. And hell, this is more rain than we usually get in a month.

It's somewhat unnerving, to tell the truth. I think I'd feel better if it snowed or something.

...Also, Fuzzy has decided that my arm is his new chewtoy. Makes typing a little difficult, that's for sure.


ETA: ...I...never mind about the rain. It's snowing. WhattheHELL, Cochrane?

There's a video clip of Stuart McLean on YouTube, which makes me exceedingly happy for a variety of reasons. Mostly, because he's an amazing radio host, and seeing him live is even better. And the way he uses his words is just amazing...





( Cut for kitty related stuff, and because I'm a hockey goon... )

I love living here in southwestern Alberta, I really do. I love the view, which is amazing. I love the fact that we can have snow in July and then wear shorts on Christmas Day. And then have another three feet of snow in May.

It's just that I really don't like being able to predict sudden pressure changes with these friggin' MIGRAINES. A Chinook wind is a wonderful thing, especially in the middle of the winter. The headaches that accompany them...are not. Wonderful things, that is. I'm just glad I had painkillers...

On the upside, they're predicting snow for tomorrow afternoon! Woo-hoo!