Ingrid - Bionic Woman

On Wednesday morning 17th at 06:00 Ingrid and I were at Southlake Hospital for her to check in to have the first of two cataract surgeries. When I picked her up at 09:15 the cataract was gone and so was the eye lens that she had been born with. In its place was a new plastic lens that had been rolled up before insertion into the eye. Even though this is the most common operation performed in N America today, I find this all quite amazing. Once she has had her second procedure next month she will no longer need eye glasses for distance though she will need glasses for reading. Ingrid is recovering well and can already drive herself during the daylight hours.

News from Mark via Luisa is that he has gone across to Holland to sort out his visa which will enable him to work in The Netherlands.

Winter has arrived in Toronto.
It was a green Christmas this year and it was still a balmy 5 degrees C when we got back from Europe. That was then, and winter has finally arrived. I took some shots this morning. Click to enlarge.


This is the view of our deck and front garden from Ingrid's and my bedroom window.


Left: The view from our lounge window.


Right: This is the winter scene as viewed from our kitchen. We have a small window box that I throw some bird seed in when there is lots of snow. You can see the silhouette of a sparrow.


Ice crystals form fascinating designs on the windows.