On our trip to Paris several years ago, this was the best view of the Eiffel Tower we had -- looking out of my wife's cousin's apartment window. We did get a better view of other iconic Paris landmarks.

Gazania, I wish I could have done that at one time. I think it would be way cool. Jasdip, that is cool. It looks like a woodland scene. Nicole, thanks for the feeling of warmth. I needed that. LOL We don't have this ice right now. This was from a few years ago. It's actually really cold, but sunny today.

Cedar Creek Covered Bridge Town of Cedarburg, WI Lattice Truss Construction This bridge is framed with 3 x 10 inch pine planks secured with 2 inch diameter hardwood pins - No bolts or spikes. Retired in 1961. It is the last historic covered bridge in WI. There are a few more bridges, but these are modern and built for private enterprise or tourist attraction.

When I saw the pic of the white dog playing in the snow, it reminded me of a series of pictures indicating the snow the Canadians get used to that one of the old guys that meet for coffee at one church brought to pass around last Thursday, to put a smile or two on our faces. And we had it cold, about 15 degrees F. over the weekend, with snow and wind to push it around. When I looked out the bathroom window one morning, lots of snowflakes were going by, with their line of travel being just slightly below horizontal at their point of departure than it was at their entry point. Figured it'd be a good day to stay inside. ole joyfuelled ... with gratitude for, if not actually "fuelled" by ... furnace oil