And So It Begins

We had our first snowfall of the season the other day.  For Northern BC, it was not too early in the year, so we shouldn't really complain.  However, it brings the harsh reality that winter is coming into sharp relief.  I realise that I have to get my leaves raked and the Christmas lights up.  Yes, you have to put up your Christmas lights up by the end of October because you may suffer frostbite and/or have to shovel snow to put your ladder out.
 
Another side effect of having our first snow is the sudden realization by the general public that winter is coming and they have done nothing to get ready for it.  Jen has had a run on winter tires at Canadian Tire and we have been seeing a load of long johns and other winter gear selling at Mark's.  It is amazing that people that live in a place where winter lasts for the better part of 6 months don't see it coming.  Of course, it could be a summer and autumn full of denial that you live within spitting distance of the arctic finally comes crashing down when the snow finally flies.