It’s been a tough transition to the cool climes of Canada after the warm temperatures in the Caribbean! We’ve been treated to a couple spectacular days of fog here though, so that’s been interesting.

Bailey didn’t seem to mind our being away too much. She has easily settled right back into her normal routine of sticking her nose into my face at 7:30 am, just to let me know that she’s available to go for a walk if I want to get up.

With the loss of my father this year, it’s difficult to be upbeat as the year closes. But the weeks in the south were very nice, with wonderful experiences in and out of the ocean. But I have to admit it’s been a very difficult time.

I wish you all the best in 2016. I’ve been running a lot that last few months, so in the spirit of that sport I offer you this toast: May you be half way to the hot tub, before the barking dogs know you’ve run by their yards!