January At The Beach

My sister Annie and I went for a 

quick walk on the beach yesterday.

We haven't had a lot of snow so far this

 Winter, but very cold temperatures.

Since the temperature was 3deg Celsius, 

or 36 deg F,  warmer than usual, 

we decided to take a walk on the beach

We didn't stay long, the wind was very

 chilly and a snow storm was in the

  forecast for today.

The Baie des Chaleur

in Eastern Quebec.

We collect seaglass and 

other treasures of the sea.

My sister Annie found this piece of pottery.

When we got home we realized it 

has a photo on the other side...

the other side

I do collect these holey stones

or hag rocks.

I am thankful for my new warm mittens.

the bottom and thumb opens.

Invented for phone users.

excellent for beachcombers also.

A scallop shell

Annie

A little video

Further down the beach...

A surveyor's pole.

Property disappearing

into the sea. 

I don't know what this

 huge wire cage is used for,

I assume it has floated

 over from New Brunswick.

There are others also.

A lot of our land has disappeared

in resent years because of climate change

and rising sea waters. 

Despite the cold, we enjoyed our 

walk and the treasures we found.

Thanks for your visit.

Enjoy the rest of Winter.

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Montreal's Ile de France Restaurant - Eatons 9th Floor Restaurant

 This week I had brunch at

 Eaton's 9th floor restaurant.

It has reopened after being 

 closed for nearly 24yrs.,

with the closure of 

Eatons Department Store.

I remember the restaurant from 

the 1960's to 80s inclusive.

It was a bustling place with 

shoppers and employers.

My sister Betty worked at Eaton's in the linen

department and also my Mother-In-Law

 in the electronic department

 (toasters, radios, razors, etc.)

The restaurant was originally

 designed in art-deco style,

to resemble the Ile-de-France

 luxury ocean liner. 

It reopened this year,

 renovated to modern standards,

leaving a lot of the original deco-style.

When the restaurant opened in 1931

it could seat 500 people.

Delicious food

 The hallways stay as they were in bygone years. 

Also the bathroom with its marble walls, etc.

Fantastic food and friendly service. 

Brought back memories of eating

on the 9th floor at Eatons.

 

Thanks for your visit.

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