Chilly

The temperature fell from -8.5°C at dawn to -9.5°C. The sun kissed the treetops; at this time of year there isn't enough snow to brighten the understory, so the chiaroscuro is pronounced. All dogs proceeded to enjoy themselves in their own way. On the way back, I was facing almost directly into the sun by the "tulip" tree. Overnight, we received several more inches of snow, and the morning was rather somber but very pretty, with all the trees re-iced again. The prediction is for a green Christmas day with temperatures reaching 10°C--we'll see! So far, the November snow has shown some staying power. A few more sunny days would have clearer the

The "Tulip Tree"

thin coating of snow completely, but it has been cloudy much of the time. It has also been damp, which has given the slight cold considerable punch--brrrrr.