More steps all heading in the right direction. Simon completed the final small thing we had to do. We have printed off our application letter to have subjects on the house removed. Tomorrow Simon drives to Nakusp to start the legal process. I don’t know how long it takes but I gather it’s all a formality now before we receive our official permit.

Good.

And the rest of the day felt rather productive: laundry, cleaning, baking, soup making, walking the dogs, writing a trip report, organizing the next week’s hikes.

Whew!

The secret during this dark time of year (and I do mean dark – at 3 p.m.!!!) is keeping busy. At least, I think that’s the secret. Okay – two secrets: stay busy on non-snowshoeing days and the rest of the time, get my butt out there high enough up that the sky is bright and, if I’m very lucky, the sun shines.

I have White Queen in my sights.