Two more sleeps till the plastic bag ban is implemented. We have noticed an increase in people shopping with re usable bags, seems the Nain Inuit Community Governments hand out of free bags [some sponsored by local business] is resonating.

Still some do not do resonating all that well. There will still be some stunned looks come Tuesday.

I ordered three jars of hand made English minced meat from a US company, they arrived last week. I resisted for about two days but then gave in. None of the stores had those handy dandy little frozen tart shells, so I was forced into home made tartlets [I hate making them], eight from one jar of minced meat. It has the real suet that melts when baked.

I had this one with a slice of old cheddar with port, [that’s port in the cheese] very good but not as good as with cream or ice cream.

The predicted storm has hit, mild temperatures but NE winds up to 63 clicks and blowing snow. If the Bond gets in as scheduled this morning then it is going to be one bloody crazy time down at the dock, especially if, as per last Bond trip, much of the freight is palletized.

It is Advent today, we have some stockings to be picked up, Fran insisted on some lights on the little tree out front and some in the window.

At least she did not insist I go tree hunting, it is tradition here for many to have an advent tree. Smart move by me transplanting that tree many years ago if I do say so myself.

Update: This about says it all re weather. At least it will give council crew some time to get roads clear, if the snow stops falling that is.