I don't see that every day!

I'd gone to the city greenhouse yesterday, the first Sunday of their annual open house, to soak up some much needed colour and warmth.


When I was heading home, I could see a military plane circling around overhead. Since we have a base here, and there's a larger one just west of us, I assumed it was a training exercise of some sort. Not an uncommon event.


However, what was uncommon for me to see was two jumpers parachuting out of the plane!


Even at a full 40x zoom, that was the best snapshot I could get, being so far away. I presume their landing target was somewhere on the base...not out on frozen Lake Ontario!

The plane continued to circle for quite some time, but I didn't see anyone else jump. Maybe all but the last two had done so while I was enjoying the flowers!

Anyway, it was an interesting sight, as I was standing in the cold, waiting for my bus!

Now we're bracing for another snowstorm tomorrow, with snowfall amounts expected in the 25 - 35 cm range. That's 10 - 14 inches. I'll be digging for days. Send the Saint Bernard and don't forget the flask, make it a good rye, please.

Peace.

Comments

Rian said…
Oh, Kim... please try to stay warm. I can't send a Saint Bernard with a flask, but sending you a virtual roaring fire and a hot coffee, tea, or chocolate!
doodz....tell yur mom ta forgetz de flask N get out ther N get EWE sum food abullz !!! ya could
be stuck with out foodz for 17 minitz......faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

K

AWESOME snapshots !! :) ♥♥
Kea said…
I'll take the virtual roaring fire and hot beverage! :-)
Kea said…
No fear of the boys running out of food, even for 17 minutes, they're well stocked. Better than I am! :-)
SuziQCat said…
What a cool thing to see! How nice that you have a city green house to visit when it is so cold out. I think I'd be there every weekend!
Kea said…
They open only for 5 consecutive Sundays at this time of year, it's not a regular thing!
Maebeme said…
That was definitely an interesting sight. I can't imagine though how cold it would have been up that high....I just know it would have been cold.

Yuck, more snow??? Hopefully the forecast is wrong or maybe you can just tunnel your way out until spring?

Love the photos from the greenhouse. Makes me wonder if our city greenhouse is open. It would be a wonderful place to spend a cold afternoon.

Stay warm, dry and safe!
Katie Isabella said…
That appears to be a cargo plane but I could sure be wrong. Nonetheless...what a fun thing to get to see!
Linda said…
Stay safe during the storm.
that IS interesting and you don't see THAT everyday! Those flowers are lovely and much needed! OMG you are waiting for 10-14 inches? Please be careful!!! We are expecting ice but not a lot of snow. Kisses to the boys!
Wow! I have never seen a "live" parachute jump. Very cool! I just noticed the weather forecast...another storm! Egads. I'm off this week and Emily has an appointment. If things are as bad as they say I may have to reschedule her visit. I hope you stay warm, safe and sound. Give the boys an ear scritch from me :)
PS-the flowers are beautiful. What a great idea to soakup some color!
Kea said…
Someone posted on Twitter that it was a Hercules, so yes, military transport/cargo. Presumably from CFB Trenton, and doing training.
Kea said…
I certainly will do my best!
Kea said…
Yes, our snow is supposed to start around 10 AM, so going to work will be fine. It'll be the getting home that's dicey!

Every city should do a limited open house in winter -- lol. We need it!
Kea said…
Ice is worse! You guys stay safe!
Kea said…
Good luck with Emily's appointment, I hope you don't have to reschedule, such a pain in the patootie to have to do that. Enjoy your staycation and stay safe!
meowmeowmans said…
Yikes. They actually parachuted out of the plane in that cold weather? Sorry to hear you're in for another storm, Kim. Glad you can visit the greenhouse to get a color fix! :)

Hugs to you, Nicki and Derry!