Another guest post by Chris…
The first day of spring is upon us in just a few days, but I am seeing the early signs all over our beloved region:
- Robins and woodpeckers, rabbits and squirrels. (Oh, My!)
Tiny buds peaking out of the ground
A six year old on her scooter in shirt sleeves
Somebody shredding at Blue in shorts (or shirtless) saw both!
Spring coats
Pastel coloured clothes
Absence of boots
Sweaters.
Green beer.
Partially constructed homes.
Lighter nights, darker mornings.
Lineups at the carwash.
More sun block in the aisles of Loblaw and Shoppers
Hats and bonnets
The first sandal sighting (yup and they encased BARE feet)
More pink lips than red ones
More homes on the MLS system
Rakes outside instead of shovels
GRASS, and of course, it’s dreaded sibling MISSING GRASS– where the plough went by a little too closely
Whitecaps on the lake
Rushing river water
The early morning crack and creak of ice breaking up on Georgian Bay
Blue skies (without a minus 40 degree temperature)
Walker, Hikers, Bike Riders
A lineup walking along the trail to Craigleith
A lineup at the lifties station at Blue for spring skiing March breakers.
A Havanese puppy’s hair blowing in the spring breeze after 2 hours of grooming (because her owner doesn’t have to worry about snow balls matting her hair now that the weather is warmer!)
Wellies (wellington or rain boots) Billy Connolly sang a wonderful song about them. (If it was-nay for yer Wellies…)
Espadrille shoes
Motorcyclers, bicyclers
Summer tires
Flooding – on streets
Finding remnants of the Christmas tree under the melting snow
Record number of building permits being issued
People laughing louder
Displays appearing outside of the stores
Patio Tables
Daffodil heads popping up
The sound of little chickadees in the bushes, waking up at 4:30 a.m.
What are signs of spring in your region?
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