I live in Edmonton, Canada where the temperature is approximately anywhere from plus 35 to minus 30, sometimes -50 with the windchill. It is home for one of the worlds largest malls, being The West Edmonton Mall. We are also known for our Oilers hockey Team where the famous Wayne Gretzky made his career. We are also known for our festivals that run all year long. I have lived here and have loved it for approximately 20 years and have no plans to move elsewhere. There is no place like home.
that is so cold!!! (to a southern girl like me) You know, I never knew where Wayne played I guess. I can remember a bit of him playing though. beautiful flags
ReplyDeleteChar I am not sure what the rules are, I am glad you talked me into it. Thankyou!
ReplyDeletehey cindy...so glad you are doing this with us !!! and the rules....you know...we really don't have any except to have fun !!
ReplyDeletethe rules are what beth said - not many - just friendship, sharing and challenges. the group is a challenge to take a new shot each week that meets the theme. we will each take a week to pick a theme and play hostess.
ReplyDeletea great way to get to know each other.
Brrrrrr.... I see why you need a big mall...lol. I used to be tough in the cold but my move out west has made me a big wuss!
ReplyDeleteI once lived near Bellingham, Washington...I spent many days in Vancouver and nearby. BEAUTIFUL. simply, divine! Then to Mexico for 2 years, now in Central Texas...life is good.
ReplyDeleteooh i am currently helping a friend look for suitable accommodation in edmonton, as she is moving there for a short term contract. looks like a gorgeous place to live!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds cold in the winter...but I bet it's nice right now.
ReplyDeletewell said... "there is no place like home"
ReplyDeleteLovely view of your city! It takes some hearty blood to withstand those temps! It's probably as thick as molasses in the winter!
ReplyDeleteIt is a great experience to step outside, the freshness on a really cold day is undescribable. Last year we had a friend come from Mexico, He had never seen snow before, he said he never warmed up the whole time he was here and that he had to eat more here to keep warm! Just think skidooing, skiing, hockey, dogsledding, etc...I think we get used to the cold...note to self..someday move to a warmer climate or at least holiday. lol. Glad to meet everyone. Take care.
ReplyDeleteKamana, I am sure your friend will enjoy her stay. If you need any help don't hesitate. Take care.
ReplyDeleteHello fellow Canadian...even though I am an immigrant...originally from UK.
ReplyDeleteCanada is a wonderful country...even though I didn't see any grass for 5 months last winter!
hence my photo!
Char
Gosh, I'm not sure I could take the bitter temps, but it is such a beautiful country, even in winter! Hi there, from a Jersey Girl. :)
ReplyDeleteI wonder how settlers withstood those temperatures...no indoor malls for them! You are right in one thing....there is no place like home!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to meet all of you, this is going to be fun. Take care to all.
ReplyDeleteSounds beautifully cold! I'd love to visit Canada one day.
ReplyDeleteSandra, it is lovely and so so much to do.Niagara Falls is must. I went to get to our provinces out East, nEW Brunseick is supposed to be fabulous, I hoe you one day get the chance to visit. A door is always open here,
ReplyDeletethat's a little chilly for me, but the mall sounds fun!
ReplyDeleteI don't know who was typing but I should have used spell check. Lol, sorry Sandra.
ReplyDeleteHello to another Canandian! Looking forward to "playing" with you during this year of photography.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your winter photos! I miss not getting snow (in Georgia now), but don't think I could handle those temps. Nice to meet you!
ReplyDeleteTraci, when you see our photos of winter, you will pronounce me insane,lol, nice to meet you too. Kate I am looking forward to "playing" too
ReplyDeleteHello to a fellow Canadian. I've not been to Edmonton sin the 60s, but I know people who travel just to go to West Ed! I think it's sad, but what to I know, eh?
ReplyDeleteI meant sad that they only go to visit a shopping mall - I bet they see nothing else of the city.
ReplyDeleteVioletSky, Very few of us Edmontonians go to the mall, it is definately still a tourist attraction. Hello back to a fellow Canadian, there are quite a few of us here!
ReplyDeletehi Cinner~ waving*
ReplyDeletethis is lovely! i want to visit your area someday. and i love me, some hockey!
hugs to you, my dear friend.
smiles*
I can't imagine being that cold! Thanks goodness for the Mall!
ReplyDeleteI just pulled out my map of Canada to see exactly where Edmonton is ... you are up there, aren't you! I love that weather in the summer, but as a break from the southern heat!
ReplyDelete:-) Great photo!
wayne gretzky is one of my hubbie's heroes since he is canadian and grew up in toronto. go hockey!! i love reading the pride for your hometown in your post!
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