The daffodils are just about to bloom and I hear that the Alder and Maple pollen counts are to be 'High' tomorrow.  Winter's over and Uli and I are to leave on Thursday for our annual heli-ski trip :(. I am certain this is all because Santa was good to Jennifer this year and the all ski gear she wanted was shoved down our chimney.  (btw, with a gas fireplace, this was quite an accomplishment).