OUR BACK POND

 

Yesterday was a perfect day for a hike to our back pond.

Although it's been below freezing for months our stream is still flowing.  I think I need to build a bridge next  summer and make it easier to get across.

Once across it's an easy hike to the pond

 

Penny will dash ahead and do her own exploring then wait patiently for us to catch up.

Can you tell she loves winter?

Up near the pond we discovered this bear claw marking; a sign they use to mark their territory

By the time we reached the pond Penny was already digging for treasures

This wall of trees was as far as we got, so we took a break and enjoyed the scenery before heading home

Once we turn for home Penny likes to steal our poles and have us chase her. She knows I'm too old and slow to catch her but she enjoys the game

Time to enjoy the  fire and think about ordering seeds  for our gardens

Stay safe and well everyone and thanks for stopping by

STAY-AT-HOME: CHOP WOOD

 

We are now in a "Stay-at-Home" order from our provincial government. This has minimal impact on us as we have plenty to keep us busy right here. Our wood supply is dwindling but I think we have enough to get us through this season.

My focus these days has been getting firewood stacked and stored for next winter. So far I think we are just about there but I would really prefer enough wood for 2-3 years. That way if something unexpected happens we will still be warm without having to do much work.

Using a tire makes the job of splitting the wood so much easier. This way the wood stays in one spot and isn't flying like little missiles across the yard.

The inspector. Penny would grab the small pieces and run off to her own woodpile. It became a game of split, stack and steal.

Another few days and these bins will be full.

Stay safe and well everyone and thanks for stopping by.