The snow has continued sporadically so we have included a couple of shots of the John Deere with its highly competent operator in action.
Bev is trying to introduce the dogs to the snow and ice but at this stage they are staying inside by choice. We went to the expense of buying them boots but both the dogs and Ross rejected them out of hand. We got a refund.
As most of you know we love the barby and have been suffering withdrawal, so despite the fact that the locals call it a seasonal activity (with some justification) we decided to fight the trend and christen the new BBQ ($150 at Wal*Mart). As you can see below it required some spadework but the result was worth it.
The wait to achieve operating temperature in this climate is considerable hence the backboard to reduce windchill.
And if you dare lift the lid whilst cooking, the temperature drop is instantaneous. As you can see there is still a little spadework to be done.
Obviously we are on a winter outdoor cooking learning curve but to date the results have been more than acceptable. The quality of the beef here is magnificent and reasonably priced even for steaks like rib-eye.
Uni continues to be great fun and is far more flexible in delivery mode than at home. It also comes with health insurance, diverse lecturing styles (all lecturers are called professor here), Tim Horten's coffee shops and free broardband for all students. This shot is from the upper area looking down to UNB, downtown and the St John River.
Our genuine sympathy and condolences to all in the bush fire areas and obviously to all who have friends and realtives in the areas. The fires continue to make prime time here.
Cheers Ross and Bev
That barbeque would only be good for very rare steaks.
ReplyDeleteLove following your settling in adventures and the great photos that capture it all. By the time we get there in June the barbie should be well & truly broken in!
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