My swimming is something I miss and forego when spending summers in the north. Now mind you other northern bloggers have reported some polar dips, even in Arctic Bay, but I have not been a participant this year. However,  this week I have had the opportunity to get into an outdoor pool while visiting family in the Toronto area. ..the weather has been in the mid 20s and although the backyard pool is only about 65oF and taking away one's breath,
it has been very refreshing.

Taking a week off from some of the stresses in Edmonton and advantage of some seat sales, have been here since late Tuesday. Air Canada has great movies and music but food is purchased and even pillows cost....one of the reasons if  given a choice, will fly the northern routes as you get fed well and can bring your kennels. Dysis for the week is in her daycare in Edmonton and I have been walking my brother's elderly beagal Chelsea, who tends to eat everything in site including toilet paper and book bindings, so inside doors have to be closed.
There has not been a heavy frost as Alberta has already experienced so flowers remain colorful and lush as these backyard vines.