snow, books and bazaars

We are expecting some cold weather! I am sooo excited about the snow forecast. This morning we got what I thought was snow, but I guess it was more like really small hail. Whatever it was, I hope we get some more. Why so into the cold weather? I don’t know, its just fun and different for now… but I am sure I’ll be sick of it by January, and with 3 more months of cold still ahead of me.
Today I went to a used book sale and stocked up on reading material for the upcoming trip. I got couple of Koontz(s) and a couple of Deaver(s) for my thriller fix. I found out this library has a book exchange program, so I will be going back soon with some of my used books to see what other goodies I can get.
This weekend there are a lot of bazaars (and/or junk sales) going on. On Sunday there’s a Mexican Bazaar one in Zollikon (like a Zurich suburb), I think I’ll be going to that one. They are advertising food and music, and the entry is free (food not included). Although I am sure whatever food they are selling I can make better and for less $ … (look who’s all confident in their cooking abilities…)

burning Boog-Spring Festival

the rest of the pics are here.
To signify the beginning of spring, there's a whole parade and in the end, at 6o'clock sharp, a snowman is burned! and depending how long it takes for the fire to reach his head and make it EXPLODE! its how the summer its going to be... Kinda like a groundhog day type thing, except with fire!!
It took 12 minutes and 9 seconds, which is apparently just OK. (not great, not awfull). The snowman's name is Böögg.
Find out more about the festival here: Sechselauten

We also went to a chinese garden next to the lake. The weather is so nice, we are just trying to enjoy as much of it as we can. The gardens were small, but pretty. The lake was packed!! people sunbathing, having picnics, and just chillin'.

Gera's birthday is coming up... dont forget to write.

The gang from juarez is coming soon! (in 2 weeks). I cant wait!
We are all going to Venice together, it'll be so much fun.