Change in Change?

Is it just me, or has everyone noticed a lot more American change in their pockets these days? I have received three quarters, two dimes, and one nickel of Amercian change from various Montreal vendors this week.

Now, I know that when you look for something, you notice it more. But for those of you that know me I'm a bit of a coin and note fanatic: generally, I look at the change when I get it back (for commemorative or rare coins, not to see if I'm being short changed). So, maybe this isn't a coincidence. I guess people are just starting to get rid of those American coins, realizing they are worth less than their Canadian counterparts.

Food for thought.

The Most Beautiful Weekend of the Year

As usual, Thanksgiving weekend in Montreal was amazing: 21 degrees and sunny, all three days! The colours were beautiful, and the sun was shining in the way that it only does for the October long weekend.

Yesterday, I went out and sat in Parc Lafontaine with a couple of books, a blanket and my iPod. This picture is precisely what I saw when laying on the grass – well, the blanket on top of the grass I guess...