LOL,I never owned a pair of those.... what are they,Rubberized ?

Current temperature in Churchill is 26F. and lite snow

It should be around 22/23 F. and a bit sunny when we get there....hope there is NO wind. Pat

They are more like ski pants...outside fairly waterproof and then padded throughout with fiberfill, to keep you warm. But I just found them 5 minutes ago!!!!!
Can't wait to meet you Pat and Ray, and everyone else!
Lynn

LOL guess you can tell I don't ski....Looking forward to meeting you all as well.

I just stole one of my son's jeans with felt lining. He wears them to the Packer games, so I think they'll do fine.

If the weather stays in the 20s, and the winds are low (a big if), hopefully everyone will be comfortable

When does everyone arrive Wednesday?

OMG, you all start your POLAR BEAR journey this week. Do have the best time and we want pictures and stories on your return!! Keep warm, y'all!!!!!

Have a wonderful time!!!!

We will miss meeting everyone and enjoying the bears and the snow.

Now if I could only figure out how to work the new lens for my camera

We are arriving on Wed. around 12:15 noon on Air canada...this will be my first time in Winnipeg,or in Manitoba.
Now the only places left in North America will be Alaska and Saskatchewan.....Oh and Vancouver Island.

Had to go out and buy winter boots today that I can wear with a pair of socks. My other winter boots are fit to wear nylons or thin socks.

Brought up the bags today...excitement is growing....camera is ready,including those large plastic bags to keep camera in.

Forcast in Churchill looks great, let's hope it stays that way.

Marcia is arriving sometime around then, so you may run into her in the shuttle

Diane, I am not arriving, as you know, until 5:32pm! I will just have time to check in and relax for a few minutes before dinner.
Lynn

Well it's finally here....POLAR BEAR time.

Boarding passes printed off.

Winter boots,scarf,gloves,etc in bag.

Talked to Winnipeg...no snow yet....so going in with shoes on.

Looking forward to meeting you all.

Bon Voyage, you lucky BEARS!!! :bv:

Bon Voyage!!

I sure wish we were on our way there too :mecry: :mecry:

Any way please send lots of "sea mail" and pictures and have a wonderful time :bv:

What a great bear picture.

Looking forward to meeting everyone. Silly, though, I will miss my own polar bear of a dog. My son could care less if I'm gone (or secretly cheers) but that dog--I'll have to pay when I return, even from 5 days.

They say the internet is spotty at best and cell phones may not work, so who knows about pix until we return

As long as you see bears, have a fantastic time and we have bear photos after you all return, that's all that matters. Have a great trip.

Would love to be going with you! Have a great time!!

Well it's 5:18am here and we leave for the airport around 8am...time enough to have some coffee and toast before we're picked up.

Betty I will take some BEAR photos just for you to make up for the ones you missed in Alaska.

I called the Aurora Inn yesterday to check on the snow situation....guess what....hardly any snow there and temperatures will be in the 34F range till Sunday.....then dropping to 24 F...BRRRRR!!!
About 6 to 8 inches of snow forcast in the next 3 days.

I said to Ray gee,those temperatures aren't that bad and he said don't forget the weather can turn on a dime up there....don't think I'll need my bathing suit .

Time to start singing "North to Alaska",ooops ,guess that should be "North to Churchill"

You all have the best time!!!

To: Polar Bears

From: Teddy Bears

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So cute Ray!! :app:

We were originally signed up for this so can bear-ly wait to hear all about it and see your pictures. Have a great time!