Every day since Anneka started preschool (except for maybe once), this lady has been outside of Anneka's preschool, chipping-chipping-chipping away at ice, sweeping snow, shoveling ice chunks. ALL WINTER LONG. It always amazes me how ice just forms here in the winter without snow or water to make it. Where does it come from?? And what tedious, hard work! And when it was -40 degrees, I could hardly bear to watch her.
It seems that the babushkas (grandmas) here are the ones designated for this kind of work. In the States, it would be a young strong man chipping away. So it always makes me cringe a little bit to see her working so hard in such harsh conditions.
This lady is very friendly and seems to have such a good attitude about her job. She seems very interested in us and sometimes asks us questions. I wanted to get her picture this week before the ice goes away.... but it seems we'll still be safe for awhile in having ice around. =)
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Oh boy, ice still. I'm so glad you have folks in your lives that you are close to (hard working Grandmas). Love and hugs and see you soon, Love Grandma Irene
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