Winter!! What??? Yes my friends it's almost here. And with the coming of snow, summer seems so far away: but it's actually closer then ever! The sooner the snow falls, the sooner the snow melts and the sooner we get back to camp. But there is another way to get back to camp.

How you ask? Winter retreats!! Come to camp and enjoy all the same stuff as the summer but in the freezing cold. Waterskiing, blobbing, swimming, canoeing and even windsurfing.... Well, umm, just kidding, actually none of that will happen at all. But, we will eat delicious food and hang out together. The snow will be all ready for playing and sledding on, and I am sure there will be ice for skating!!!

So if you're 11-14 you can come to Raise the Roof: Jan 19th-21st and if you're 15-19 then you can check out Feb Fest: Feb 23rd-25th. You can get more info by emailing Bonkers at lbarkley@iawah.com, or go to the IAWAH website for registration forms.

I hope to see lots of you there, (or at Primetime Ottawa!) but until then, tie those boots up tight and wear your mitts and toques with pride. Don't let the winter get you down. Make the most of it! Props to everyone who has commented: you can see my responses to your comments when you click on "comments!" Peace.

"the legend"