I must admit it's time to give up. The snow that fell in just a night time did not incite me a lot to use my bike on the next day. I think I will sponsor the public transport this winter, by profiting to read my Drupal books and taking it "easy".

However, I must admit I am particularly happy to see the snow falling. Winter is definitely my favourite season, where you see weather's real power. Also, you need to be more creative in what to do and use an iron will for things, including getting out.

Dear Mr.Mayor,

Just a week after re-electing you, you had to show your real nature. So, why now the Canal Lachine, the natural historic site of Canada is closed for the winter? Life does not end in winter. Neither do walks, winter sports and biking. There is not even snow yet, it's only November.

Emptying the water from this famous canal the city is proud of is also a good thing. It is really interesting (and rather disgusting) to know what it REALLY consists of. It is always good to see things in all their seasons and phases. So, here are some dirty photos to your attention. Please feel free to use, copy and to give them to your friends and sympathisers. You might also wish putting some of the wall. You can do so, they are all licensed under Creative Commons.

This summer I use more than ever my bike. I was a bike-fan before, too, but this time, there is no compromise. There is no distance or difficulty that can make me lazy to do. And also, this summer I managed to get out of the city. Twice. Hundred and fifty km.

There is a bigger challenge on using your bike in the countryside, but there are so many advantages to it. You do a sport while you move from one point to another. The bike is better than the car, since:

a) does not require gas
b) you can fix it easily
c) you can stop in the middle of the forest, make a pick-nick and go.

No need for parking, no worries you will get stuck into traffic, no dangerous drivers around you... You have all your things with you, at one hand distance, computer, camera, clothes for a few days, food. You are independent... and free. The process of mastering your bike, as well as fixing it looks to me like the Free Software learning curve - you start slower (especially in spring, when your muscles are not skilled), and then, by the end of the summer, you feel great. Fixing it once, makes it easier next time. Changing the tire - same thing. Each time you get better.