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Happy New Year

Myself, Mom and dad at 2020.Polar swim.

This Holiday has been very busy. Lots of visits with family and friends and not necessarily a lot of work getting done. Now that the new year has arrived, I intend to be a little more regular at posting. That is not a New years resolution because apparently, they aren't cool anymore.

A tradition that is relatively new to our house is the annual Polar bear swim at Port Morien. It's been five years since I was home for the New Year. It may seem crazy to some, but my father and I like to take the dip in the frigid north Atlantic on the first day of the year. Mother keeps saying she just likes to be the spotter but I think she should be getting in the water too. Maybe in 2021. The first time we participated, I seem to recall -10 C and windchill. The years since have seemed much more manageable.


I didn’t stay in too long.

I find the 30 mins leading up to the getting in the water is worse than the water itself.

The foods of the island play a significant role in my visits back to Cape Breton. I have to take in all the Pizzas, Chinese food and Greasy spoons that I love while I am here for it to feel complete. I must admit I have indulged this year. Happy New year all.