tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49662794948908276672024-03-21T05:16:37.594-04:00Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 WThis blog is about our life Off The Grid as well as our travels in our converted Cargo Trailer.Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.comBlogger2167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-2030135995073909202022-06-22T06:07:00.008-04:002022-07-27T18:21:51.927-04:00Back to the hospital<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJm6u9GBH8Rl9p4QC-v0YqdWwoOP0tCMcTrGxdut7gq_q5mwkHc3E9EHH3xMJZEBPlTArCl55y972HE_Lhq7YfPtxt8Y7eWKu_ORmo_v25OSalSuovU-N2Mt5cMbKLNEHYA18ee9C3QHMnaFLE43leX7QBNpcgYXJaP_ychNikHszCWXonJsgBWJ3V/s640/IMG_1343.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJm6u9GBH8Rl9p4QC-v0YqdWwoOP0tCMcTrGxdut7gq_q5mwkHc3E9EHH3xMJZEBPlTArCl55y972HE_Lhq7YfPtxt8Y7eWKu_ORmo_v25OSalSuovU-N2Mt5cMbKLNEHYA18ee9C3QHMnaFLE43leX7QBNpcgYXJaP_ychNikHszCWXonJsgBWJ3V/w300-h400/IMG_1343.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><span><p style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Yesterd</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">a</span><span>y we se</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">n</span><span>t M</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">a</span><span>ry to the hospit</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">a</span><span>l here i</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">n</span><span> B</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">an</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">c</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">ro</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">f</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">t</span></span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial;"> Tur</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial;">ns out the rods i</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial;">n</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial;"> her spi</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial;">n</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial;">e h</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial;">a</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial;">ve both s</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial;">n</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial;">apped</span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">She is </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">now i</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">n Toro</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">nto w</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">a</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">iti</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">ng to he</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">a</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">r </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">f</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">rom her surgeo</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">n</span></span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">.</span></span></p><p><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: large;">Update June 23rd</span></p><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mary was told her surgery will be delayed for at least a week. Seems this is a very complex operation and one doctor in the team is off recovering from Covid. They won't let Mary travel so we are searching for options in the city.<br /></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">challenges</span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: large;">The doctor said Mary can stay in the hospital until the surgery. Not sure if Mary has any other options. She needs care when she walks, uses the washroom or takes a shower. Where else can she get that?</span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="gmail_default"><span style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;">Update July 2nd</span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mary surgery has been scheduled for Monday July 4th Yea!!!!!</span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;">Update July 4th</span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mary was in surgery from 8am to 4pm today. All went well and now she is in recovery. Thank you to everyone for your notes of support and wishes for a fast recovery. You are such an encouragement to her. </span></div></div><p><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;">Update July 27th</span></p><div class="gmail_default" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mary will be moved to Bridgeport rehab hospital tomorrow afternoon. It will be wonderful to be in a quiet, less hectic place. The staff at St Mikes has been wonderful and we so appreciate all they have done to get Mary mobile again. Hopefully another week and then she will be home. One step at a time.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-26779485007242029502022-01-19T05:33:00.004-05:002022-01-19T12:29:59.533-05:00WINTER<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7QGxJiy7ujwN-nmDVbphsNeeWubtp9uR9f41ulA-2wYhb6tSulYmMIXHpbIDt4mN7xxoknY5AWg1hdsp0GYAcBaGoCarc6Kja88NtUR2XFIlnc9wNP-XFc8mUobPY-BNaXvCFBGvig5w_ZDVMmSjv-aPBFAS5k2sIslecrZCb0f2keF7XX5WipMfz=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7QGxJiy7ujwN-nmDVbphsNeeWubtp9uR9f41ulA-2wYhb6tSulYmMIXHpbIDt4mN7xxoknY5AWg1hdsp0GYAcBaGoCarc6Kja88NtUR2XFIlnc9wNP-XFc8mUobPY-BNaXvCFBGvig5w_ZDVMmSjv-aPBFAS5k2sIslecrZCb0f2keF7XX5WipMfz=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Wi<span style="background-color: white;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;">nter arrived with a wallop this week . I thought you might enjoy some pictures taken this month.</span></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlIsTaUmYd_vJCFVdzm-QKC4zoo_U3cqeqkT2SkIgvj_8l6-LM80SEVEqfmmKzDVtgVTOSAVqWy78gTr3FskEQE3ouakwLoU1B2KnYOUM7Annyi0TPp9iIyStcIEm4ytYf33RcjcFfV3s3YYw_1KQBqGJKLAgS5cgd0Det5B3xIF1jTCw5bfFUyCcr=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlIsTaUmYd_vJCFVdzm-QKC4zoo_U3cqeqkT2SkIgvj_8l6-LM80SEVEqfmmKzDVtgVTOSAVqWy78gTr3FskEQE3ouakwLoU1B2KnYOUM7Annyi0TPp9iIyStcIEm4ytYf33RcjcFfV3s3YYw_1KQBqGJKLAgS5cgd0Det5B3xIF1jTCw5bfFUyCcr=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: x-large;">Our chickens continue to give us six delicious eggs a day. After yesterday's storm the s</span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: x-large;">n</span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: x-large;">ow lo</span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: x-large;">a</span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: x-large;">d w</span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: x-large;">a</span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: x-large;">s too gre</span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: x-large;">a</span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: x-large;">t on the chicken coops so I pulled </span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: x-large;">of</span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: x-large;">f </span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: x-large;">as much snow as I could </span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: x-large;">.</span></div><span style="background-color: white;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3j1bdfKffrC3jJuwuRm5xDNYL1v1b3r2K60k1jtSImeiWp6Mjr55or4bYPwkHhov_NoWALI9NasMPWJO0vr_CVLHViX57zjED37Hw-7aCpqztyAk30pTtEG_0coG3YbwBYiCoVcxD8KtYINxp6opJLv5fQ1uwXnv-REiZ9fxwu-a2LPy6GzhRNIqK=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3j1bdfKffrC3jJuwuRm5xDNYL1v1b3r2K60k1jtSImeiWp6Mjr55or4bYPwkHhov_NoWALI9NasMPWJO0vr_CVLHViX57zjED37Hw-7aCpqztyAk30pTtEG_0coG3YbwBYiCoVcxD8KtYINxp6opJLv5fQ1uwXnv-REiZ9fxwu-a2LPy6GzhRNIqK=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">The snow reaches the top of our raised garden beds which are 18 inches or 45.7 cm tall.</span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlzLJsewTX4Cx8Vv4f2YBk9mmxqAZbomsh7bDR3pKsP1lO4p8LuOO3rCXY3WaU4z2iHVqlZglxUtdKyk-qc8f9m1GuMZ3O9OOrHm7Emh30DGkE7qnRQKqw9_Ut3paZvVzz1m8B2YPaLRWf6o9yqq-g1Rl22pF6nIlPbvZYkkFVReo9dDLb4DhrWc70=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlzLJsewTX4Cx8Vv4f2YBk9mmxqAZbomsh7bDR3pKsP1lO4p8LuOO3rCXY3WaU4z2iHVqlZglxUtdKyk-qc8f9m1GuMZ3O9OOrHm7Emh30DGkE7qnRQKqw9_Ut3paZvVzz1m8B2YPaLRWf6o9yqq-g1Rl22pF6nIlPbvZYkkFVReo9dDLb4DhrWc70=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Our wood supply is h</span></span></span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: large;">alf gone but we still have more than enough to get us through until April. </span><p></p></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSS8EVCvPCDP3g4SBgAiiyopsGBkoRUWn1nrp3V9V7gSv2ox2hTDH_FVbhcHXYDwDzWA5n8H4bZfGo4RXR8lsmiB9dDbuiSMFNEj1A2YW81Ydu1i1qGAhqETLAHvpsBquiwOTDoShMslKnnEdZ-Xz_cu0zanMXn3q8piJO_fUZ8uE1FeBvt18u0KA6=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSS8EVCvPCDP3g4SBgAiiyopsGBkoRUWn1nrp3V9V7gSv2ox2hTDH_FVbhcHXYDwDzWA5n8H4bZfGo4RXR8lsmiB9dDbuiSMFNEj1A2YW81Ydu1i1qGAhqETLAHvpsBquiwOTDoShMslKnnEdZ-Xz_cu0zanMXn3q8piJO_fUZ8uE1FeBvt18u0KA6=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">This is </span></span></span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;">next year's supply and I have another 20 logs waiting to be cut split and stacked to dry. I'm never out of work.</span></span><div><span style="color: #222222; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyHZWNXVm_2GQUy0uq1GN7NTSPTOoQv-1VF19jkfgiNLF-Ut2vuehlIzo2H7AHuLXqRaTeEwAF4evGHS1SfwYJ0Gtk3IYPq36qmZFIV4joSGTRWmvdFoXvBMDob8326wdFT7GB4jueC3k-JpCwcNue_o0UF5nCxGEZDVf1SvmAdAU6MS4TvoAFhc47=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyHZWNXVm_2GQUy0uq1GN7NTSPTOoQv-1VF19jkfgiNLF-Ut2vuehlIzo2H7AHuLXqRaTeEwAF4evGHS1SfwYJ0Gtk3IYPq36qmZFIV4joSGTRWmvdFoXvBMDob8326wdFT7GB4jueC3k-JpCwcNue_o0UF5nCxGEZDVf1SvmAdAU6MS4TvoAFhc47=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">T</span><span style="color: #222222;">his photo was taken January 6th. Thanks </span></span><span style="color: #222222; text-align: left;">f</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;">or stopping by and stay safe everyone.</span></span></div><p></p></div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-71453888775527339122021-10-17T13:16:00.001-04:002021-10-17T13:20:25.642-04:00SEARCHING<p> Property lines are not always easy to determine back here in the bush. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgko3vCn5epcwPGiH-yLA7JihIYqlU75kx62BrPQgHD9Ju8lkgDMzAlZ74Bazz7uDuv7k8s5Sx-UWicxkVCVJpC8B9mLdn8rb5BU0xp9MCB7yXjKA4_tSzlmeY28N6srsvnKRMcCvFUm4i5e4fSU2XpGn-xEF5j3klUNr3qAQBqRMpvX3-xE4NMJRDm=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgko3vCn5epcwPGiH-yLA7JihIYqlU75kx62BrPQgHD9Ju8lkgDMzAlZ74Bazz7uDuv7k8s5Sx-UWicxkVCVJpC8B9mLdn8rb5BU0xp9MCB7yXjKA4_tSzlmeY28N6srsvnKRMcCvFUm4i5e4fSU2XpGn-xEF5j3klUNr3qAQBqRMpvX3-xE4NMJRDm=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Yesterday I used Owen's meatal detector to search for survey stakes on a friend's property.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiE64SpKqHgNj4Ic0r7zUMz42e9_Tco0Kw-n6oxpA4Ksqy7apuecVyanH8B_IPAOb4zNRZf-iHh4alm7i65kWiOwyhj9GTU-EGlAiWYOnsL_RGT-M-RyP8h6pMe_3kNrd-6YwNQAWvx4ABDieR47CQJHkSaQ9cyoXYMpuYn96aeDB38Iome-aiaD6Dm=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiE64SpKqHgNj4Ic0r7zUMz42e9_Tco0Kw-n6oxpA4Ksqy7apuecVyanH8B_IPAOb4zNRZf-iHh4alm7i65kWiOwyhj9GTU-EGlAiWYOnsL_RGT-M-RyP8h6pMe_3kNrd-6YwNQAWvx4ABDieR47CQJHkSaQ9cyoXYMpuYn96aeDB38Iome-aiaD6Dm=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div>It has a menu that helps identify what it has found. This saves you some digging when the beeping is not for something you want.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgy-UwdvnBP0v2uD-XpeaI2oMDPbQPbzD6XLdYRaM5gU7-5gmyFgu79yWpdnAqIUIqyr_Tvm6VjZuZvzUe17zywFYjhMUO9q_WMsWjRHJ88jx3-bhrIfnuHW1d0sMidLqWcTsjenQ7rpYS1yyj0Z-VS6OuzjrnGvrJFKF39V86d60vDGIbsmegP4sVd=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgy-UwdvnBP0v2uD-XpeaI2oMDPbQPbzD6XLdYRaM5gU7-5gmyFgu79yWpdnAqIUIqyr_Tvm6VjZuZvzUe17zywFYjhMUO9q_WMsWjRHJ88jx3-bhrIfnuHW1d0sMidLqWcTsjenQ7rpYS1yyj0Z-VS6OuzjrnGvrJFKF39V86d60vDGIbsmegP4sVd=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div>I soon found what I was looking for hidden under a blanket of leaves. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-DtFms_Xnu59p_aTCQ3alGbMV6otRwvG0ovoGMDdsyW0-hUMbsG1aDBxbMfqRamfDPJVdzMOaLq7A3OzMoQfC5Xi8IhESOpmf0ntwSIk2OKqeIzhfsvk1fhmcEuBCS9-nnD2To2ipXCYFZ1-vEdtuXHAjiI8c_n6xoCDgbt49IQZjr-GYDU46Ae9z=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-DtFms_Xnu59p_aTCQ3alGbMV6otRwvG0ovoGMDdsyW0-hUMbsG1aDBxbMfqRamfDPJVdzMOaLq7A3OzMoQfC5Xi8IhESOpmf0ntwSIk2OKqeIzhfsvk1fhmcEuBCS9-nnD2To2ipXCYFZ1-vEdtuXHAjiI8c_n6xoCDgbt49IQZjr-GYDU46Ae9z=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div>Finding these survey stakes means you are working on your own property not someone else's<div><br /></div><div>We still need to find a few more</div><div><br /></div><div>Stay safe and well everyone and thanks for stopping by.</div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-50419143883736149322021-10-13T06:12:00.001-04:002021-10-14T12:17:53.459-04:00BACK IN ALGONQUIN<p> This week we spent a few days back in Algonquin Park.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzf-VyalHrm_PZjGiIVEOLjtZazM8MYs2f5G14NDthfvaGV3ov_UZAY7ZIq9JTccJlqsxPGp4HDaMTYCKkBcFDcSVE-H7QtGtUS2eUzYmvalYkKxZ1SB_80KF0yamgMAlNDJ3M0sRJZnxryXU_x2ILkPPdO8Wxkodj5wJCgQwIsPoT2EieA0e1nvik=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzf-VyalHrm_PZjGiIVEOLjtZazM8MYs2f5G14NDthfvaGV3ov_UZAY7ZIq9JTccJlqsxPGp4HDaMTYCKkBcFDcSVE-H7QtGtUS2eUzYmvalYkKxZ1SB_80KF0yamgMAlNDJ3M0sRJZnxryXU_x2ILkPPdO8Wxkodj5wJCgQwIsPoT2EieA0e1nvik=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div>We are ninety minutes from the park and the traffic is light, the area is gorgeous, and the hiking trails are not too demanding for these old bodies.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2tpoS5co9PfHrE2S_0Zs0nuJCFp_m7z7Y14OCyi-w28UOh-a64A2Al7XRJOgTkEU0SJijeVj75yJTFqzu-bg5FJljnzfXMSClJcco-j9w65i5Z_2ltBLhoYDd3b0Fn1I1YE2Kz_IbzVA5RyDUgwhB8MwSM5oUlgbjWbLlqGrVQKMTG_udHlqWStvn=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2tpoS5co9PfHrE2S_0Zs0nuJCFp_m7z7Y14OCyi-w28UOh-a64A2Al7XRJOgTkEU0SJijeVj75yJTFqzu-bg5FJljnzfXMSClJcco-j9w65i5Z_2ltBLhoYDd3b0Fn1I1YE2Kz_IbzVA5RyDUgwhB8MwSM5oUlgbjWbLlqGrVQKMTG_udHlqWStvn=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div>We wrapped our potatoes and vegetables in foil and cooked then on the hot coals in the firepit. Mary always insists we have a fire. It has been that way since our first camping trip almost 50 years ago. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglDqjQlgmo0oZ2EzOgAS1eYzA3zlR_mAA5tcDb-x8vJ9YfbCWQvf7pIwreK4J6ISVD3osJUYUf4u4zZJW-O_GBkcVkAGJlBbUzHoufYXE4asgvyk-VXWvywd6JTFTJbuJy8cO_uhndxlWVT-Fo8Vx5d269efzdcZ7my9atYa-1wGAWD0wzOZ2-iV7y=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglDqjQlgmo0oZ2EzOgAS1eYzA3zlR_mAA5tcDb-x8vJ9YfbCWQvf7pIwreK4J6ISVD3osJUYUf4u4zZJW-O_GBkcVkAGJlBbUzHoufYXE4asgvyk-VXWvywd6JTFTJbuJy8cO_uhndxlWVT-Fo8Vx5d269efzdcZ7my9atYa-1wGAWD0wzOZ2-iV7y=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div>Still lots of campers this late in the season. Another two weeks and this campground will be closed but for now we are enjoying warm fall temperatures and perfect camping conditions.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXv1-7i-NXnXKD20Z1zWVYFl311cqTorKs3jGp6Pc8jXpeCPeqcTgjof49zkCywKLtrYKS6X4obnuCePpgI8VPqS4mCs5xhWXbbsu_Mv8AojunJcVkdzgDrtNZI9FX3Z34eUhIWTzJzX-YG89FB7YdMEXcnsavL4HBDoc1awUdMQqwWYdq1S8r26m4=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXv1-7i-NXnXKD20Z1zWVYFl311cqTorKs3jGp6Pc8jXpeCPeqcTgjof49zkCywKLtrYKS6X4obnuCePpgI8VPqS4mCs5xhWXbbsu_Mv8AojunJcVkdzgDrtNZI9FX3Z34eUhIWTzJzX-YG89FB7YdMEXcnsavL4HBDoc1awUdMQqwWYdq1S8r26m4=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div>WE use a converted cargo trailer complete with an awning, king size bed, toilet, induction cooking element, propane stove and beds for the grandkids. We are comfortable regardless of the weather we experience while on the road.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgA6QCQqupyrotiEXNmrjJZVjVqOhtJ-cFwAyM4scv3my6zx8Bv9-yZKx844wSItg9LwFIAbZh2k2TWjbHTCs5EIdNQibK1ZFemBM4krk0o3sayi1N0Ej4OfPyacyNsA-TFObBP25CzbGDS1-GxFsCp7zg1t_fz7r-CMry4B3oZNxjNwHLsyYaZ53T4=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgA6QCQqupyrotiEXNmrjJZVjVqOhtJ-cFwAyM4scv3my6zx8Bv9-yZKx844wSItg9LwFIAbZh2k2TWjbHTCs5EIdNQibK1ZFemBM4krk0o3sayi1N0Ej4OfPyacyNsA-TFObBP25CzbGDS1-GxFsCp7zg1t_fz7r-CMry4B3oZNxjNwHLsyYaZ53T4=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div>Penny was well behaved and stayed close by at all times. Dogs must be on a leash and she is getting better watching people and other dogs without barking. She still needs to work on her walking skills as she likes to wander off and follow her own path. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhn1aJU18Kq22umTQ0FZLYBsjj0rijspm4RlRi0gRrAh351GRjDqO1rx7aaYrHcFxxOe_FYTZc8ogw5AQ_oVpBfXOPhQA_l9YjTyKigt-Aq8e7IsBjF0US3PoL2mMAigKYR6hJ8AZPr98ZXD8CL_DF7k4g-8Gu8mvX63AR-dbaFXojuWD1DOgyminkg=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhn1aJU18Kq22umTQ0FZLYBsjj0rijspm4RlRi0gRrAh351GRjDqO1rx7aaYrHcFxxOe_FYTZc8ogw5AQ_oVpBfXOPhQA_l9YjTyKigt-Aq8e7IsBjF0US3PoL2mMAigKYR6hJ8AZPr98ZXD8CL_DF7k4g-8Gu8mvX63AR-dbaFXojuWD1DOgyminkg=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div>She is the best pet anyone could have. We love her so much.<br /><div><br /><div><div><div><div><p>Thanks for stopping by and keeping an eye on us.</p></div></div></div></div></div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-34602479360745896212021-10-09T04:04:00.001-04:002021-10-10T04:19:13.988-04:00EAGLE'S NEST LOOKOUT<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhc7O1qOryvZPjejX9M0OpgZRxuxcEMWAN08e8qwNrDOI8CcTFBLgB-Yd32isgpNYKZL9kyz9DEp13kWTIN-dF_Glj0OnGNvAAx614dKWBFUfFiBjPy-5JgrA7rA6N87q-5tqxZ2ltW2PoJqTYA5Dak2-x3OtyFiSuXWw-DFONBRw-oRZnc8KkN3VjI=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhc7O1qOryvZPjejX9M0OpgZRxuxcEMWAN08e8qwNrDOI8CcTFBLgB-Yd32isgpNYKZL9kyz9DEp13kWTIN-dF_Glj0OnGNvAAx614dKWBFUfFiBjPy-5JgrA7rA6N87q-5tqxZ2ltW2PoJqTYA5Dak2-x3OtyFiSuXWw-DFONBRw-oRZnc8KkN3VjI=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div>Yesterday was the perfect fall day; warm, sunny and no bugs. It was just too nice to stay at home so we headed out to Eagle's Nest Lookout. From this vantage point you have a panoramic view of the York River and the surrounding hills.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizZg1g4G1OYSSjmAYSMl_bmD-JWuNCS-waZQKIVgLXqRFIUJBCRCizWv9QrTaXR_GWAlYYJSKqcfQD71LB5Waxln1zkeVRtnxih4OpftpNEK2hpYNT762HzRcgJjYd7A5gS3ioEiek88x-McxpbG4RCKb0L7qONenOeGJPf3cT6AGC8_rFFIoU_L24=s6000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizZg1g4G1OYSSjmAYSMl_bmD-JWuNCS-waZQKIVgLXqRFIUJBCRCizWv9QrTaXR_GWAlYYJSKqcfQD71LB5Waxln1zkeVRtnxih4OpftpNEK2hpYNT762HzRcgJjYd7A5gS3ioEiek88x-McxpbG4RCKb0L7qONenOeGJPf3cT6AGC8_rFFIoU_L24=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">If you look closely at the photo above you can see the Bancroft airport located about the middle of the photo.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhg82AgIS0ITI23l2AtRO8qQBrFWl77K04XctIK4FF5xNaSorFMnmaoS3jqd0zOJednzhxAcba9SGdNjUtr2BTH3y6IeKaIRgezrbFWYcuAlqU9s4wbd4a9HqEg3L9rzjBWCcfQGZ9E-ifqWBq6oqffhhakyzNj31qO7FP4Tp_-YYByYCQPypz-puwi=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhg82AgIS0ITI23l2AtRO8qQBrFWl77K04XctIK4FF5xNaSorFMnmaoS3jqd0zOJednzhxAcba9SGdNjUtr2BTH3y6IeKaIRgezrbFWYcuAlqU9s4wbd4a9HqEg3L9rzjBWCcfQGZ9E-ifqWBq6oqffhhakyzNj31qO7FP4Tp_-YYByYCQPypz-puwi=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div>We kept Penny on a short leash and she was well behaved.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMsZ_Fu4b61C34KknwQVsD4M-_p_cAmCSmy8A_TAKxyObCSU4w9YJgTruW4LuWVAnjf0lA5jyYazQOJu26W0qf89dNfIMrPo-6g4gOBKdHE7tZMdBnud-zy4vF8wmzVabCX1fg3wTNUkEeHxoOKUTnbSITZ4jR0NFb5I0q8im9DOm7VPzHw0pzLRcB=s6000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMsZ_Fu4b61C34KknwQVsD4M-_p_cAmCSmy8A_TAKxyObCSU4w9YJgTruW4LuWVAnjf0lA5jyYazQOJu26W0qf89dNfIMrPo-6g4gOBKdHE7tZMdBnud-zy4vF8wmzVabCX1fg3wTNUkEeHxoOKUTnbSITZ4jR0NFb5I0q8im9DOm7VPzHw0pzLRcB=w266-h400" width="266" /></a></div>Happy CANADIAN Thanksgiving everyone.</div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-73521497974831340312021-10-08T08:09:00.002-04:002021-10-08T08:09:26.938-04:00MUSHROOMS<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge-8XAbIuKmYGB8NZPSuyK8SVh_CgE6DLm_jhiBG_Q8ikbHEXKVD-Qaj61OholkFq42RpXFEoVGEkiQyHaM5K0KXgkfQRuUOLNC6Xm5X0MVe5FflXlVf3HCjQWVus_B-YzNSKppSCdRpw/s640/IMG_0760.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge-8XAbIuKmYGB8NZPSuyK8SVh_CgE6DLm_jhiBG_Q8ikbHEXKVD-Qaj61OholkFq42RpXFEoVGEkiQyHaM5K0KXgkfQRuUOLNC6Xm5X0MVe5FflXlVf3HCjQWVus_B-YzNSKppSCdRpw/w400-h300/IMG_0760.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Fall is at its best right now which means mushroom season has arrived.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCPtSnfzYv9jkrlGwbGpEg5TGeQn3-N4zbMweudA-gt69erVXzAV_d6VLOLqaVKad077bAYb5o_xQAHq93gfkv63v_oi62TM6dzIHhG15NNYfgpAFa7_ES3NSO2-uoqhC6bXf72xIAuc0/s640/IMG_0779.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCPtSnfzYv9jkrlGwbGpEg5TGeQn3-N4zbMweudA-gt69erVXzAV_d6VLOLqaVKad077bAYb5o_xQAHq93gfkv63v_oi62TM6dzIHhG15NNYfgpAFa7_ES3NSO2-uoqhC6bXf72xIAuc0/w400-h300/IMG_0779.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Leanne wanted to collect mushrooms so she could make dyes and so off we went to explore our forest and see what we could find.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrpyy4bMWEYn8xz1xS5UGKXePUXcreZcZPZpY74Kf7S3YOoYuAUZnlOkDF3n7egN6EqTSATN1971INxhW7ple7jWMxrD5NVzo3yb0BdLXVjTyoO9UVHdCu6RbFsssXez9EOYI63NGxDQY/s640/IMG_0750.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrpyy4bMWEYn8xz1xS5UGKXePUXcreZcZPZpY74Kf7S3YOoYuAUZnlOkDF3n7egN6EqTSATN1971INxhW7ple7jWMxrD5NVzo3yb0BdLXVjTyoO9UVHdCu6RbFsssXez9EOYI63NGxDQY/w400-h300/IMG_0750.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>They were in abundance. Every step along our trails revealed new mushrooms of different sizes, colours, shapes and texture. Leanne was delighted.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw2lW5bDQJv3UpQ7YwgTPwYZvdUtwrVD8t6VKvGp8a5HMvkhR7qwR-6ldI-BkNj-FSrqtGjGj9QZW8BXnLdRcEdHDkGUF0UG5t234s-lllJDqm4K3vX8gLrMIOdoNQh68U4NctqyfObio/s640/IMG_0774.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw2lW5bDQJv3UpQ7YwgTPwYZvdUtwrVD8t6VKvGp8a5HMvkhR7qwR-6ldI-BkNj-FSrqtGjGj9QZW8BXnLdRcEdHDkGUF0UG5t234s-lllJDqm4K3vX8gLrMIOdoNQh68U4NctqyfObio/w300-h400/IMG_0774.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>By the time we got home Leanne had a bag full. Unfortunately I didn't take a picture of the collection but I did get a few shots of those still in the forest. <br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibhQod-9q8k85Y6DboZui3wmoFFIdKdSdmGKmmxqh-a8QyRRQjQdUYF5wydurdMEJBVZ_hwjSUGOPql-BNSoGCAqqk7pERXkOd_twhM8mZHP3hvS-6M6lp8TXaeOb-R25bnAYeUuzW87w/s640/IMG_0801.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibhQod-9q8k85Y6DboZui3wmoFFIdKdSdmGKmmxqh-a8QyRRQjQdUYF5wydurdMEJBVZ_hwjSUGOPql-BNSoGCAqqk7pERXkOd_twhM8mZHP3hvS-6M6lp8TXaeOb-R25bnAYeUuzW87w/w300-h400/IMG_0801.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR_6IkQmjXXscfG_yqDlxzuARaFQs_QdD16AadsJL5Rrd8EZtXzPJuAlUOlUFqicPTlJRx6lg8tZkWUS9YRCklwhQ5ZZmeqq_4yD7iwefQqyVgjVYrxrKTEQZBhSrjaTFENiKsGfyWeR4/s640/IMG_0789.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR_6IkQmjXXscfG_yqDlxzuARaFQs_QdD16AadsJL5Rrd8EZtXzPJuAlUOlUFqicPTlJRx6lg8tZkWUS9YRCklwhQ5ZZmeqq_4yD7iwefQqyVgjVYrxrKTEQZBhSrjaTFENiKsGfyWeR4/w400-h300/IMG_0789.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfQCO5m1tnhcn41NXqSECh55rgD4h64abd93GGQ147W7D4XQuMeyj-IAtTIIScSrkM5t4eW23FX3TLkLcG6T79qidF3RzJoyj1FkUeT-p9NRUxMxEYVkrU1frdkmil05BxzKb6pfwNVOA/s640/IMG_0790.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfQCO5m1tnhcn41NXqSECh55rgD4h64abd93GGQ147W7D4XQuMeyj-IAtTIIScSrkM5t4eW23FX3TLkLcG6T79qidF3RzJoyj1FkUeT-p9NRUxMxEYVkrU1frdkmil05BxzKb6pfwNVOA/w400-h300/IMG_0790.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you recognize any of the above mushrooms or fungi let me know.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitc3PbvtJNs8LjnmD2OE3cmn4Y8mFfi1ycUKY0M-6MCXaz3EtnFvaTE2_6u1I9wYtVWSSXFPhVkrlEdMSziV5bWekLMTE56DJ8_r6yj4dCIJzK6kmojMhHFU2AHV62_kEiqtjOM50Wq9k/s640/IMG_0799.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitc3PbvtJNs8LjnmD2OE3cmn4Y8mFfi1ycUKY0M-6MCXaz3EtnFvaTE2_6u1I9wYtVWSSXFPhVkrlEdMSziV5bWekLMTE56DJ8_r6yj4dCIJzK6kmojMhHFU2AHV62_kEiqtjOM50Wq9k/w300-h400/IMG_0799.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>Like I said earlier, the colours are at their best.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLzFoxhq8xOTy0YtM5viaVdkdO7FB8EKS-e1HgvNFJdndFdtU_s1aOCwodZI8WzrBiAADSgItU0vTHppt6Z0YINKYpZ2wf2bJg0CfMSKNDDOgNXAMJyGghaBn6yRPepjdYcktcVQ6MLtg/s640/IMG_0795.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLzFoxhq8xOTy0YtM5viaVdkdO7FB8EKS-e1HgvNFJdndFdtU_s1aOCwodZI8WzrBiAADSgItU0vTHppt6Z0YINKYpZ2wf2bJg0CfMSKNDDOgNXAMJyGghaBn6yRPepjdYcktcVQ6MLtg/w300-h400/IMG_0795.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>Our forest trail that Penny loves to search. <br /><div><br /></div></div><div>Enjoy your day. Thanks for stopping by.</div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-17379558405356990052021-10-07T05:21:00.001-04:002021-10-07T05:48:25.431-04:00PUMPKINS<p> It's fall and that means it's harvest time. Yesterday Leanne and Jamie helped us collect pumpkins.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeEFLsH19S-cTUhczu1gYMolsOBVrra1lBDaKuTko5RW1X6PatSG3kpI2xa50oItQ8EdyA0BlP6Cqaq5SMDKxvPjDWwmwab1M5kKZEsyVwunBa0Bvgb_bWF8STpg1BdOLmsYOLR-xXk_A/s6000/DSC_0162.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeEFLsH19S-cTUhczu1gYMolsOBVrra1lBDaKuTko5RW1X6PatSG3kpI2xa50oItQ8EdyA0BlP6Cqaq5SMDKxvPjDWwmwab1M5kKZEsyVwunBa0Bvgb_bWF8STpg1BdOLmsYOLR-xXk_A/w400-h266/DSC_0162.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>These were not your typical Halloween size pumpkins; these were <u>MONSTER</u> pumpkins. Guess they do have a "Halloween" connection.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfxfG488myXk_wJJSjqAwLNsmECY0Yabd6IxyTi0ibE6iv7mLzh13SrBKXF6TirGPz9k4lePuJVKQC2xBdekhzF1Pcqap_gmsbeqCCnJwM1mgWpLNAUJKFMr_uL4aqT_Yj2QIjkyLGs4M/s6000/DSC_0168.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfxfG488myXk_wJJSjqAwLNsmECY0Yabd6IxyTi0ibE6iv7mLzh13SrBKXF6TirGPz9k4lePuJVKQC2xBdekhzF1Pcqap_gmsbeqCCnJwM1mgWpLNAUJKFMr_uL4aqT_Yj2QIjkyLGs4M/w400-h266/DSC_0168.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Too big to lift and carry we rolled them onto the bobcat for the trip to the house.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNYL1zFAQ_AYRcmf9d9qr0xn0EkLoxLh_t89u-9FJYqO89M3tmeqN5ybCffwjN9ofPk0SeIQ7XRgWOCl3Fh12cZkjzdMwqBw8bjT-KR-jwTBy2l53yXJpZHdc58CoDoX2P7JMgvvOdrj4/s6000/DSC_0175.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNYL1zFAQ_AYRcmf9d9qr0xn0EkLoxLh_t89u-9FJYqO89M3tmeqN5ybCffwjN9ofPk0SeIQ7XRgWOCl3Fh12cZkjzdMwqBw8bjT-KR-jwTBy2l53yXJpZHdc58CoDoX2P7JMgvvOdrj4/w400-h266/DSC_0175.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Jamie rode "shotgun" and Penny was ready to help if needed.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkAZqXAZhGAxvRKgj-saf3dX3uEuZ9_K06D6lcFQeD_tWizj9pW5fvDbQxP-lfIBmVU9-mwsKY2jS4kRiaFFTYaQhg5MYglnU_HeUhHh6qUjmxHlqP8WQiBayrhZmoI3okj6NvD-tw_8/s6000/DSC_0177.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkAZqXAZhGAxvRKgj-saf3dX3uEuZ9_K06D6lcFQeD_tWizj9pW5fvDbQxP-lfIBmVU9-mwsKY2jS4kRiaFFTYaQhg5MYglnU_HeUhHh6qUjmxHlqP8WQiBayrhZmoI3okj6NvD-tw_8/w400-h266/DSC_0177.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Up at the house we decided where they were to go and then rolled them into place.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsmnT3ZUJ4WsKo8Y19pnoVXoanBTPEukRdQrrCeKW2yOFq9D3nuARaPh0Ozq2iRwnlue_u-sh32YuzNhkkNSEsZqdDB3-SwaZrR5WcLBMygLasFUOpMpOZpeczxaCVNlQG0nMiLbqGEqI/s6000/DSC_0182.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsmnT3ZUJ4WsKo8Y19pnoVXoanBTPEukRdQrrCeKW2yOFq9D3nuARaPh0Ozq2iRwnlue_u-sh32YuzNhkkNSEsZqdDB3-SwaZrR5WcLBMygLasFUOpMpOZpeczxaCVNlQG0nMiLbqGEqI/w400-h266/DSC_0182.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Job done and the inspector (Penny) seems happy with the arrangement.<div><div><br /><div>So far October has been beautiful, much warmer than usual. This is certainly the best time of the year to be in northern Ontario.</div><div><br /></div><div>Stay safe and well everyone and thanks for stopping by.</div></div></div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-41492027183739332582021-10-04T08:03:00.000-04:002021-10-04T08:03:27.942-04:00OVEN MAGIC<p> Look what came out of the oven this morning.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp-_Ac7V4CF1gwJuDrxG8ZlHkRn3q1S0EdsWhwmDenSHYtgxCT8j01VSrRF1QUY3ElbXE02irtY-pi-idx9kTeDnhYDjLLNdCAxODsbfK9eSjbW4BYUDbd2KfUBP7qXIRA6R9_DslAEVk/s6000/DSC_0138.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp-_Ac7V4CF1gwJuDrxG8ZlHkRn3q1S0EdsWhwmDenSHYtgxCT8j01VSrRF1QUY3ElbXE02irtY-pi-idx9kTeDnhYDjLLNdCAxODsbfK9eSjbW4BYUDbd2KfUBP7qXIRA6R9_DslAEVk/w400-h266/DSC_0138.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Homemade sourdough bread. So delicious and so easy to eat.<div><br /></div><div>It goes in looking like this ..................</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTT24fF-aVhHu20hAahY_xscerFj5SxUU9gqY46ny8w1wJU4JK6A6QR-8rECAXYJCEDE_jC0Hpl_mQIeT-fZKtXjUO0UGqr-22MFnFbxpUfW86flDVR7S1onltLhiawm4J0j5a2ZmH6KA/s6000/DSC_0136.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTT24fF-aVhHu20hAahY_xscerFj5SxUU9gqY46ny8w1wJU4JK6A6QR-8rECAXYJCEDE_jC0Hpl_mQIeT-fZKtXjUO0UGqr-22MFnFbxpUfW86flDVR7S1onltLhiawm4J0j5a2ZmH6KA/w400-h266/DSC_0136.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Comes out looking like this ..................<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1y3VHfOpnOxGc8oqpqzdfPNxQsweTlfusmIFueF1U1FCdkiFc27gtG1hwDX5fnqTTQy09fW5usA2hix87zIvUVZMqvBT9Gix8GbL0wP8c58Z8RrMa3T-ywQmCB6k-5-TPEJVg9zANv-o/s6000/DSC_0148.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1y3VHfOpnOxGc8oqpqzdfPNxQsweTlfusmIFueF1U1FCdkiFc27gtG1hwDX5fnqTTQy09fW5usA2hix87zIvUVZMqvBT9Gix8GbL0wP8c58Z8RrMa3T-ywQmCB6k-5-TPEJVg9zANv-o/w400-h266/DSC_0148.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>MAGIC!!!<div><br /><div>And it disappears like MAGIC!</div></div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-40296088559457823342021-10-03T16:54:00.007-04:002021-10-04T06:47:44.205-04:00THINKING WINTER; ......................... BUT IT"S ONLY FALL<p> When you live off grid you are always aware of the weather and the seasons. Usually we are living in one season but planning for the next. In winter we start planning our gardens, in summer we are cutting wood for winter, in the fall we are getting the summer machines put away and the winter machines tuned and ready for snow plowing and the chainsaws ready for cutting down more trees. It's a constant stream of new demands and adjustments according to the weather and the seasons. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirPmDiO-2eOfjAhMupQaPOAJeotYpBsKIJJzGHQ89ZP1tI25L-5GujRtmuEL2HLtabDK4_zrD3-jFdzvtK_fE_Z0651JR-vRxhI68PEO2uegcWYUMEv1GrJalMOmGThZb1UD-oId1wcuM/s6000/DSC_0091.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirPmDiO-2eOfjAhMupQaPOAJeotYpBsKIJJzGHQ89ZP1tI25L-5GujRtmuEL2HLtabDK4_zrD3-jFdzvtK_fE_Z0651JR-vRxhI68PEO2uegcWYUMEv1GrJalMOmGThZb1UD-oId1wcuM/w400-h266/DSC_0091.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>There is one demand you can not leave forgotten or neglected even for one season.......... Firewood<div><br /></div><div>Firewood needs our attention at least two years before we need it, preferably three. Two years gives it time to dry and three is better. Dry firewood burns better with less soot in the chimney and less smoke out of the chimney, all very important for a warm house and a healthy environment. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAepCjMeJmMaXEaFOYdgIV_s2SG5vRTLfkkc-5jkJuk_vfnhwj8nnEA3GM6-tROx2fmeECYVtvf2WSKA0NXV3iN5vz3yM4g2U-e5_o-69yDZ5kx6jbfHf-ZK-g1NhPjsMJr52VXJTKSSM/s6000/DSC_0101.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAepCjMeJmMaXEaFOYdgIV_s2SG5vRTLfkkc-5jkJuk_vfnhwj8nnEA3GM6-tROx2fmeECYVtvf2WSKA0NXV3iN5vz3yM4g2U-e5_o-69yDZ5kx6jbfHf-ZK-g1NhPjsMJr52VXJTKSSM/w400-h266/DSC_0101.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>These logs were felled last winter and will be bucked, split and stacked over the next 2-3 months. Then they will sit in the sun, the snow, the rain and the fog and dry until 2023 when we will need them. Some may not get used until 2024 so you can see, they will by then, be perfect firewood.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG6zdQ-T2JtgtQRwW62ymRM_0FLUEa2_7v1oNZdbZL6Fxk6MrrAD8c-KTKSlJfUudkvuQJx0-vTT-wSJRdiWnCz8jnk8lVvCcsG_2TfATr4TJ3CPXEi-dkTc0RzazjV19yy2VYAFuaQFg/s6000/DSC_0120.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG6zdQ-T2JtgtQRwW62ymRM_0FLUEa2_7v1oNZdbZL6Fxk6MrrAD8c-KTKSlJfUudkvuQJx0-vTT-wSJRdiWnCz8jnk8lVvCcsG_2TfATr4TJ3CPXEi-dkTc0RzazjV19yy2VYAFuaQFg/w400-h266/DSC_0120.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">This is our second stack of logs but they won't be touched until later in January. Like the first stack, they will get their time to dry in the sun before being used which I suspect could be as late as 2025-2026. We will be warm for years to come.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijmIVgNPBv2WjpXkJ9lB4caqBrptpZ3UbZvVHwfnBxfpMRIbI2fBGfKrPzL_ZqLOL8M_EIa9uP-FqhaFN41-WUyDveiKGRlwAAHk2Xp6kJS3YAfH8JpDhlBgo_vGh7akynIHp_LAnjbLw/s6000/DSC_0104.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijmIVgNPBv2WjpXkJ9lB4caqBrptpZ3UbZvVHwfnBxfpMRIbI2fBGfKrPzL_ZqLOL8M_EIa9uP-FqhaFN41-WUyDveiKGRlwAAHk2Xp6kJS3YAfH8JpDhlBgo_vGh7akynIHp_LAnjbLw/w400-h266/DSC_0104.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Now that my log-splitter is back, the job of splitting the logs is so much easier. Swinging an axe is fine and doable but the log-splitter allows me to get more done in a day with less pain in the process . At my age, less pain is preferred.<br /><div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIiWONc2kt69YLTsy9xzv-odOlJhncXfgZfKZRrc8ahvFT0GKP1MUyNdDHsJIicrjsp1EyxepQz287q1lXKA4-npAM2Z61bytVpy6J_hAUI5l8OD5Y6u9SWmL39V4dH_J7j0E5ORin8Ww/s6000/DSC_0114.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIiWONc2kt69YLTsy9xzv-odOlJhncXfgZfKZRrc8ahvFT0GKP1MUyNdDHsJIicrjsp1EyxepQz287q1lXKA4-npAM2Z61bytVpy6J_hAUI5l8OD5Y6u9SWmL39V4dH_J7j0E5ORin8Ww/w400-h266/DSC_0114.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>This is the firewood we will burn this winter These seven bins plus other should be sufficient to keep us warm until next April. Our heating season typically runs from October to April with the occasional day in September and May. Then it's time to refill the bins which will allow the wood to dry for another year before their turn comes again.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjXMBoQTv0IADbGFRQgu44oz_2ZxQFS-IXEGwtQjunHZ_pIh3lCl2pgCOk3Z6tKSbpOwjeZ1JPJrU0RaXHPHGOCmizEKZVVzk4vEnh32uZpJZpDd5FfoVEPz91FcWprxG6J09QgSEgKw/s6000/DSC_0115.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjXMBoQTv0IADbGFRQgu44oz_2ZxQFS-IXEGwtQjunHZ_pIh3lCl2pgCOk3Z6tKSbpOwjeZ1JPJrU0RaXHPHGOCmizEKZVVzk4vEnh32uZpJZpDd5FfoVEPz91FcWprxG6J09QgSEgKw/w400-h266/DSC_0115.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The firewood you see stacked and drying in the shed will not be used until 2023. By then the bins above will be empty and ready to be refilled as we burn the wood in this shed. This gets repeated until I become too old to do the work. Up here "TOO OLD" is a figure of speech without any definitive number. I know guys in their 80's who still split with an axe and haul the wood in by the armful. They are a hardy bunch. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm glad we have dry firewood as today is damp and cool but we are warm and comfortable by the fire. Mary just threw another log on, so we will be warm throughout the night.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by and keeping an eye on us. Stay safe and well.</div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-76981330167692519172021-09-30T05:16:00.000-04:002021-09-30T05:16:43.264-04:00ALGONQUIN PARK<p> Fall has returned and so have we. It's been good to take a break from writing every day but now that we have family scattered around the world it's time to stay in touch and this blog helps.</p><p>I won't be writing every day but I will write every week. Thanks for keeping an eye on us and for being patient.</p><p>Fall is the best time to be living in Northern Ontario. The days are cooler, no bugs and the leaves are starting to show their best colours. If you are thinking of viewing the fall colours, this weekend would be a good time to head north.</p><p>Yesterday we spent the day in Algonquin Park. Penny enjoyed herself and was well behaved on our hikes. She is such a good dog.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhptD3coWlrxQe9EDoXxTyJli8Z9HBDEdgvcgSG9OjtwDoLPBYiRQtluQwOmx6rZMzXcVhLWWP-dVXXrF36l6vpVLtdh-g5c8UNKzyjIAUWoMuatBI4yU6MNfFdCCB0XKBZAAtu8UisXe0/s6000/DSC_0001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhptD3coWlrxQe9EDoXxTyJli8Z9HBDEdgvcgSG9OjtwDoLPBYiRQtluQwOmx6rZMzXcVhLWWP-dVXXrF36l6vpVLtdh-g5c8UNKzyjIAUWoMuatBI4yU6MNfFdCCB0XKBZAAtu8UisXe0/w400-h266/DSC_0001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The highway 60 corridor is the most popular way to see the colours in Algonquin Park. I was surprised how busy it was mid-week and parking spots were hard to find at the most popular hiking trails If you are coming up for a visit it's best to book your day pass ahead of time through the internet<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr9lIwMXFSIfJzNnm2cPWaqYfmgZbqe3ooQUHWYV5SNk7nTGnCRXX2mbGMGNCdVuO7ChHJ0eymickTIxNWpXmhNiOy-l3kLLqucNEfxqeE9y6JUDczYsBf5vA3niOvufS3bMC70YrF3aw/s6000/DSC_0010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr9lIwMXFSIfJzNnm2cPWaqYfmgZbqe3ooQUHWYV5SNk7nTGnCRXX2mbGMGNCdVuO7ChHJ0eymickTIxNWpXmhNiOy-l3kLLqucNEfxqeE9y6JUDczYsBf5vA3niOvufS3bMC70YrF3aw/w400-h266/DSC_0010.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmz18_uAkhJBSwhvfh1iaM_X5S-ZXjR9PtPETe3SLJvXc24g-vwTrvKawICyCojnjx2RrvvEnRXghIf0DdaItC_VCWLNpYZxM-CkZ7Qt_GtVrtTBAsRyMfSXTsYgs5j2R3VZwkwpNAphI/s6000/DSC_0049.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmz18_uAkhJBSwhvfh1iaM_X5S-ZXjR9PtPETe3SLJvXc24g-vwTrvKawICyCojnjx2RrvvEnRXghIf0DdaItC_VCWLNpYZxM-CkZ7Qt_GtVrtTBAsRyMfSXTsYgs5j2R3VZwkwpNAphI/w400-h266/DSC_0049.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU79_pYeUMvR32Sd7_mIoGmNqtaYyudsrq_8U4g1ssv2zdizWTtRR5-3IuLcYgHNWump6fZkvwTEFyO-Qp8WyCDJAE_CpAtpYnlmhRso_m2MBtG9S_mamljH12lbaX3KPQ9I5RkW4shqQ/s6000/DSC_0058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU79_pYeUMvR32Sd7_mIoGmNqtaYyudsrq_8U4g1ssv2zdizWTtRR5-3IuLcYgHNWump6fZkvwTEFyO-Qp8WyCDJAE_CpAtpYnlmhRso_m2MBtG9S_mamljH12lbaX3KPQ9I5RkW4shqQ/w400-h266/DSC_0058.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvoMET445zON81v0Wi9ZAQdAhplRUbduT3nducNnvyfvDWnmjzWdhMNa9zw8L9OzBbmkvWnO93xbR6lsn1_2bTi8vjf7vmPeyVVXGltycDu35oytL1oQsIDfReYidGd9Pgso5AwwT6MrU/s6000/DSC_0064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvoMET445zON81v0Wi9ZAQdAhplRUbduT3nducNnvyfvDWnmjzWdhMNa9zw8L9OzBbmkvWnO93xbR6lsn1_2bTi8vjf7vmPeyVVXGltycDu35oytL1oQsIDfReYidGd9Pgso5AwwT6MrU/w400-h266/DSC_0064.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHn4iAP0ash2eYDX_0tCEWb4KI-VKns4rl6aMZjUQX88k97-ZMZMAmdTAsGpbRjowmWEw44iTAbXBUbLHHKD0Iej5w8_RBCN-eyV3GzVN_SzwWI9bIDpLttWBDl5rzTlbPYXA085baugQ/s6000/DSC_0065.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHn4iAP0ash2eYDX_0tCEWb4KI-VKns4rl6aMZjUQX88k97-ZMZMAmdTAsGpbRjowmWEw44iTAbXBUbLHHKD0Iej5w8_RBCN-eyV3GzVN_SzwWI9bIDpLttWBDl5rzTlbPYXA085baugQ/w266-h400/DSC_0065.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Thanks again for keeping an eye on us and stay safe everyone<br /><div><br /></div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-11573603609312174612021-07-14T18:40:00.004-04:002021-07-14T18:40:56.871-04:00WE ARE TAKING A HOLIDAY<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3BaNAOjsz4zrPZWAeDOh4TqYqPRu4GbOnW3eyvBqAiqtUAos9zy_hutfmFvxjCIFM2BPSuCzhZquhOKrLbha6N-LK8ISjBSF-2Iuh7gK8wPkZ9S0nievyLlWyVAprh5RNRk5epRpBiM0/s640/IMG_0542.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3BaNAOjsz4zrPZWAeDOh4TqYqPRu4GbOnW3eyvBqAiqtUAos9zy_hutfmFvxjCIFM2BPSuCzhZquhOKrLbha6N-LK8ISjBSF-2Iuh7gK8wPkZ9S0nievyLlWyVAprh5RNRk5epRpBiM0/w400-h300/IMG_0542.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Summer has arrived and we are enjoying time with family and friends. We both have been vaccinated against Covid-19 so we are confident that we can gather in small groups once again.<p></p><p>Owen and Kate have been here the past two weeks and go home tomorrow. I'm sure they will be back before summer disappears.</p><p>Yesterday, Tyler came to service the generator. We've had it for nine years and have only needed to change the oil and filters. Yesterday, Tyler adjusted the valves and it is working like new once again.</p><p>I think we will take a break from weekly posting until the fall or until something special occurs.</p><p>Enjoy the holidays and stay safe everyone.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for keeping an eye on us.</p>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-78233125183636695162021-06-08T03:55:00.001-04:002021-07-16T00:30:37.337-04:00ANOTHER TANK<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvUpMvyjj2TyzePLJuLvpW-B5Y83zR0KbzFKrkmYzZd9VGxwNrPuoTH2sMx91BSNuPcMqLOAK2mfozC5ZC_v8d9DRseAoFZgy7jsvo1BXYbJNbjWTIl_UorzOMphS1Xsz-aIFVWYWPx_g/s4496/_DSC0178.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvUpMvyjj2TyzePLJuLvpW-B5Y83zR0KbzFKrkmYzZd9VGxwNrPuoTH2sMx91BSNuPcMqLOAK2mfozC5ZC_v8d9DRseAoFZgy7jsvo1BXYbJNbjWTIl_UorzOMphS1Xsz-aIFVWYWPx_g/w400-h268/_DSC0178.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>We have expanded our gardens and need to have more water available Yesterday I installed this tank before it got too hot to work outside<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUgUcMH0l6HCO_SQPa8TmkAtVwEGGHKMrV6CcNDJ4SIWxbFcmHyG6cxJhRT4oyzZz3zOdbraMVsT1L8nugv10uzXs_Q7V0C7rnkP4HYqMEZ8vCiyI-m04e5vq3NMFZSgyYSMMYDDt32eY/s4496/_DSC0192.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUgUcMH0l6HCO_SQPa8TmkAtVwEGGHKMrV6CcNDJ4SIWxbFcmHyG6cxJhRT4oyzZz3zOdbraMVsT1L8nugv10uzXs_Q7V0C7rnkP4HYqMEZ8vCiyI-m04e5vq3NMFZSgyYSMMYDDt32eY/w400-h268/_DSC0192.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The tank holds 1000 liters and sits on a base of building blocks left over from our construction days<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG3pCwP4L8_GD7cRgEV1GTFxNW5_6G6ya-Hoa6cJs1q2l-aYyCnMyLoAkjHiWqY5zKSZTlKCsLxoognWpN2hn1rXn5ZwP8g6dgiY60agCfy0t4I9lTkwNsZyQQRbG6lOQAzBEFPvD0GfQ/s4496/_DSC0195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG3pCwP4L8_GD7cRgEV1GTFxNW5_6G6ya-Hoa6cJs1q2l-aYyCnMyLoAkjHiWqY5zKSZTlKCsLxoognWpN2hn1rXn5ZwP8g6dgiY60agCfy0t4I9lTkwNsZyQQRbG6lOQAzBEFPvD0GfQ/w400-h268/_DSC0195.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>This simple gate valve from a RV holding tank directs the water to the tank or to the ground<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifzc7FE1jqp_gKVxbVkqIIKDzSWV4rZ6uZ_FhVdpSyyaEo3vQuuf7ojySEbdSjN5hPJVdIYx8S4KpN5S36tIIHYEXSi11yiu-lhf1Mcx9TMJPdIljm_lrvIByhVglz6fiBQ2Yxi7_mvSM/s4496/_DSC0198.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifzc7FE1jqp_gKVxbVkqIIKDzSWV4rZ6uZ_FhVdpSyyaEo3vQuuf7ojySEbdSjN5hPJVdIYx8S4KpN5S36tIIHYEXSi11yiu-lhf1Mcx9TMJPdIljm_lrvIByhVglz6fiBQ2Yxi7_mvSM/w400-h268/_DSC0198.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>It's been above 30*C the past few days and we need the rain desperately<div><br /></div><div>Time to do a rain dance and see what happens</div><div><br /></div><div>Stay safe and well everyone and thanks for stopping by</div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-44813739568063692542021-06-07T06:51:00.000-04:002021-06-07T06:51:22.366-04:00GARDEN UPDATE JUNE 7TH<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdV6oZFZYkB-VHvHFEmbl0AIKb4qFXgE9LN-YQCqD5P1VNoUeNh7Af1UBYXh2lKUKmFvyy4D3h8gpLiZT-gdxGRMdQilEwVZexpCvZJxGNih2glAG7vRQyAUdf3Wc3hL2DgsEGfoatbew/s4496/_DSC0154.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdV6oZFZYkB-VHvHFEmbl0AIKb4qFXgE9LN-YQCqD5P1VNoUeNh7Af1UBYXh2lKUKmFvyy4D3h8gpLiZT-gdxGRMdQilEwVZexpCvZJxGNih2glAG7vRQyAUdf3Wc3hL2DgsEGfoatbew/w400-h268/_DSC0154.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Our gardens are in full production now. Every day we are able to harvest enough greens for my smoothie and our salads. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWKSllgFOiTmd3Htfz5N-sRIgX8Ll79pPYVjnAP3m5XVdMNW8kIoFHbda2Ge0gZ1vQt6gY-AE-_hUrcGHLAB_LfLlgE0s5tnLkO1WEI-1BgyBJNftPrROU6iBGMYw2HDcrjqk082vAklw/s4496/_DSC0161.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWKSllgFOiTmd3Htfz5N-sRIgX8Ll79pPYVjnAP3m5XVdMNW8kIoFHbda2Ge0gZ1vQt6gY-AE-_hUrcGHLAB_LfLlgE0s5tnLkO1WEI-1BgyBJNftPrROU6iBGMYw2HDcrjqk082vAklw/w400-h268/_DSC0161.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Mary planted cabbage and broccoli in the garden and it has already grown over the top.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQIa9x79hAkxPshdnN1aRIV3hiwAhKoz0WXC7W-3UWklXFuF88wIUiaTW6GsH08VZQaV8yrOcyYAXQ0YnbNYIqUclpERZGzhGxQKOkD1CQdRjCjrtU-iQuVzbffOalcjBXiltq-X0LU24/s4496/_DSC0158.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQIa9x79hAkxPshdnN1aRIV3hiwAhKoz0WXC7W-3UWklXFuF88wIUiaTW6GsH08VZQaV8yrOcyYAXQ0YnbNYIqUclpERZGzhGxQKOkD1CQdRjCjrtU-iQuVzbffOalcjBXiltq-X0LU24/w400-h268/_DSC0158.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Yesterday we covered the bed with this shade cloth to give the plants room to grow and keep the cabbage moths out of the garden. It is a simple step to modify our gardens to accompany the growth of our plants as well as the changing weather.<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4FaaiTPevmZXopI6xV4JfX3usX6UmTENTFSPdZHa28ovWmA_aiNU2EhkfrGvwn_migtLx9HBOBQgxY2pxvAmRAzJ2Fkzqj71oF_Jzikfbjii1FA6yC53rmeaaRdlkpZ9saUGifB_Eb2E/s4496/_DSC0163.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4FaaiTPevmZXopI6xV4JfX3usX6UmTENTFSPdZHa28ovWmA_aiNU2EhkfrGvwn_migtLx9HBOBQgxY2pxvAmRAzJ2Fkzqj71oF_Jzikfbjii1FA6yC53rmeaaRdlkpZ9saUGifB_Eb2E/w400-h268/_DSC0163.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>No idea when we will be harvesting cabbage but the plants do look healthy.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGzS4feZXtIuovqx6XBbcv_CGIjWJbOUDBGjkaH1gRQ745JUPte39t6L4d3_mZ5XKg7aiDJoidlIzMjupI4mmXaSFWx-vHjVNS83BqIPszuVqf7sfg66fxAch-tFuoL1k8xUtqFVzUyXI/s4496/_DSC0169.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGzS4feZXtIuovqx6XBbcv_CGIjWJbOUDBGjkaH1gRQ745JUPte39t6L4d3_mZ5XKg7aiDJoidlIzMjupI4mmXaSFWx-vHjVNS83BqIPszuVqf7sfg66fxAch-tFuoL1k8xUtqFVzUyXI/w400-h268/_DSC0169.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Our regular potato patch is full of garlic this year so we are using these bags for potatoes. As the plants grow, Mary adds soil to give the tubers room to grow<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEfjw0QNsv6FxDvSO1eOUghIt0CIEOm-G8QDLKrZH2S3omov5iXAe4QYMhVCF4uKBfMNXJhTc1OAwWhaUc237BFr-L2puhEyCdj_F1RRWIxmJWt177Qe0u9qZeFVoNXV6scDwrcQ_16xQ/s4496/_DSC0177.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEfjw0QNsv6FxDvSO1eOUghIt0CIEOm-G8QDLKrZH2S3omov5iXAe4QYMhVCF4uKBfMNXJhTc1OAwWhaUc237BFr-L2puhEyCdj_F1RRWIxmJWt177Qe0u9qZeFVoNXV6scDwrcQ_16xQ/w400-h268/_DSC0177.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Our peanut plants are well protected from the chipmunks and squirrels This hardware cloth allows the rain and sun in while keeping the critters out<div><br /></div><div>Thanks for keeping eye on us and stay safe everyone</div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-55447040503785226472021-06-06T07:00:00.004-04:002021-06-06T07:04:26.589-04:00UNINVITED COMPANY<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfnBV80sjf15DhmXvkU6tdYviRofibIp11kCyQPwR2DUK-APc29eaa8xpLRcf1CWKUPPr20EMWx_ajmW_NY9XibvEkB8rezsFO-yLM2acv9k6jewHVLTzKLbIIkJMHDuyABU7bPpVHwUs/s4496/DSC_0382.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfnBV80sjf15DhmXvkU6tdYviRofibIp11kCyQPwR2DUK-APc29eaa8xpLRcf1CWKUPPr20EMWx_ajmW_NY9XibvEkB8rezsFO-yLM2acv9k6jewHVLTzKLbIIkJMHDuyABU7bPpVHwUs/w400-h268/DSC_0382.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">We <span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">n</span>ever know who will drop by for supper This guy showed up just <span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;">after </span>8 last <span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;">week.</span></span></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimyEEpzjHxFXVu5-QPfyzHqFklvu0kLUvFjvivpuwOIGhVmPbP7TWJZonUVBkrOxc-fId9J1VD72CjCxQpEmXD8lK2ZV9CzMsdLCHxjATbEb62Swnfebda3xZvIWrMSidGiwUIN5288Ts/s4496/DSC_0383.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimyEEpzjHxFXVu5-QPfyzHqFklvu0kLUvFjvivpuwOIGhVmPbP7TWJZonUVBkrOxc-fId9J1VD72CjCxQpEmXD8lK2ZV9CzMsdLCHxjATbEb62Swnfebda3xZvIWrMSidGiwUIN5288Ts/w400-h268/DSC_0383.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">He didn't st<span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">a</span>y lo<span style="background-color: white;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;">ng but we did get a few pictures It was r</span></span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">ather </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;">exiting</span></span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> f</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;">or </span></span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">all of</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"> us</span></span></span><div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #222222; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">Stay safe and well everyone.</span></span></div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-20373357433832312502021-05-16T09:16:00.002-04:002021-05-16T09:50:35.098-04:00INVASION<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh41o-TUmsXo8C6SXBiISqxH7zZIEdrFsBkqjLZ_W6MV5PP3peWdpzeXi6NZ_7UNAwXI1IspeljmPjMd1fDYTcueA8U0GPCTYGkXSonq538CPKRrjBsnCAcLbun1LTgErdd42LgKjpsx0/s4496/_DSC0102.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh41o-TUmsXo8C6SXBiISqxH7zZIEdrFsBkqjLZ_W6MV5PP3peWdpzeXi6NZ_7UNAwXI1IspeljmPjMd1fDYTcueA8U0GPCTYGkXSonq538CPKRrjBsnCAcLbun1LTgErdd42LgKjpsx0/w400-h268/_DSC0102.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Our chickens are very happy in their new home Unfortunately we have night critters who are always looking for a free lunch<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjujr9eCDeDy6k6S7yGUclvZexFKn33frRBAak5z1psXLXX6oCjdHcFYIVxALDGgCXzUHCYJcngEOEIU-h0VyBegcEK6FZHO0qz2nioET_xzC-HUdsJquA6mkH3IR9sPgbykEH3m9nnGUg/s4496/_DSC0081.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjujr9eCDeDy6k6S7yGUclvZexFKn33frRBAak5z1psXLXX6oCjdHcFYIVxALDGgCXzUHCYJcngEOEIU-h0VyBegcEK6FZHO0qz2nioET_xzC-HUdsJquA6mkH3IR9sPgbykEH3m9nnGUg/w400-h268/_DSC0081.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The perimeter fence was breached last night in the one spot where we didn't install hardware cloth<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxf_o0cdorvKfJKnIHRTQAwZpbkjO6lNejzDX3AZJQtRLihdrjXPDagMUxrMyn7CZp3NdvxGyLQfI8qCGEomUEhPkD_BCxEI_aHK7pUH1JyhNsOHtNAFVfBDzWQf98CIyP7Myd60EkwDQ/s4496/_DSC0077.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxf_o0cdorvKfJKnIHRTQAwZpbkjO6lNejzDX3AZJQtRLihdrjXPDagMUxrMyn7CZp3NdvxGyLQfI8qCGEomUEhPkD_BCxEI_aHK7pUH1JyhNsOHtNAFVfBDzWQf98CIyP7Myd60EkwDQ/w400-h268/_DSC0077.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>They then attempted to dig their way into the coop without success. We covered the coop with hardware cloth this spring and that project kept our birds safe.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfedcsWU7A_kFnNTaXk9hIeOei1pjMA0tf-jnJM-rY9PkXdQUDNpDC-WNbzn0VqrmY2gEmC8sSNPv992UfrGUhUcbkOVDPz1WLanT0VbMvXvujuG2aox2o3ix0Og77kTK7hl-GG5O4o-I/s4496/_DSC0079.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfedcsWU7A_kFnNTaXk9hIeOei1pjMA0tf-jnJM-rY9PkXdQUDNpDC-WNbzn0VqrmY2gEmC8sSNPv992UfrGUhUcbkOVDPz1WLanT0VbMvXvujuG2aox2o3ix0Og77kTK7hl-GG5O4o-I/w400-h268/_DSC0079.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzmqn7Am9wsgyHS6n5KZ5Bf71y-6h4dsTJCZ0cnl7zFJzErEuarK3LzygIL4H5E48COhQTQpGeO1iaNMrxgSOcPpRVFSdH0n0BCKe-UBepIZ0N9MI4IiV1ZcVrswZT7gbE2VkeuJjdrTw/s4496/_DSC0089.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzmqn7Am9wsgyHS6n5KZ5Bf71y-6h4dsTJCZ0cnl7zFJzErEuarK3LzygIL4H5E48COhQTQpGeO1iaNMrxgSOcPpRVFSdH0n0BCKe-UBepIZ0N9MI4IiV1ZcVrswZT7gbE2VkeuJjdrTw/w400-h268/_DSC0089.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Kate discovered the hole when she took food down to the chickens this morning. She is a big help feeding the birds and collecting their eggs.<br /><div><div><br /></div><div>Time to make another repair and secure the perimeter with more hardware cloth.</div></div></div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-39030912840680553772021-05-10T14:07:00.000-04:002021-05-10T14:07:27.433-04:00MARY'S GARDENS<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8X2Lggs39Yqiy9_izrI9hTExFJPotIgKcpVJf1K3wZxc2DXckXMTiVIXbW7OsG5cIHm-qEWUoGKm6j2rHWzqt2Y-IG8479H7Eh18Tqc3KkOKwK6QhRNgfavNZ7LOovVqu-nEnjJLdE_8/s4496/_DSC0060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8X2Lggs39Yqiy9_izrI9hTExFJPotIgKcpVJf1K3wZxc2DXckXMTiVIXbW7OsG5cIHm-qEWUoGKm6j2rHWzqt2Y-IG8479H7Eh18Tqc3KkOKwK6QhRNgfavNZ7LOovVqu-nEnjJLdE_8/w400-h268/_DSC0060.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>We are starting to see more green in our forest these days. The buds have popped and the leaves are beginning to show. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNyictBKi_G1ruF8oCXNZ08bdgDmFyIrIqmmlbMxJZUPVN1rP4YnBtszPWKse6qLkTv7yvx0LDMhrB2NOihGfdVQvqmwNyk4N8fBtrbJYjKnw2hh3d5eSq6JIvJU6DLHAAW8hvht5egUU/s4496/_DSC0056.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNyictBKi_G1ruF8oCXNZ08bdgDmFyIrIqmmlbMxJZUPVN1rP4YnBtszPWKse6qLkTv7yvx0LDMhrB2NOihGfdVQvqmwNyk4N8fBtrbJYjKnw2hh3d5eSq6JIvJU6DLHAAW8hvht5egUU/w400-h268/_DSC0056.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Mary's gardens are producing too. WE hope to be eating salads from the gardens by the end o the week<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvfJvApuceAuTKGHux9TI6u0X0Aj3xAnzjZra44Cc0gKb8j9aYlBS1LvmpfwZm99TpLFKx2epAbN40ITv7uFpmCl4G39DaUtsm8abVUG01tuh2DnG9F2pEAP0k8n5OGslG-Dj7_cWhfBE/s4496/_DSC0050.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvfJvApuceAuTKGHux9TI6u0X0Aj3xAnzjZra44Cc0gKb8j9aYlBS1LvmpfwZm99TpLFKx2epAbN40ITv7uFpmCl4G39DaUtsm8abVUG01tuh2DnG9F2pEAP0k8n5OGslG-Dj7_cWhfBE/w400-h268/_DSC0050.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The spinach still has some growing to do, but it is looking healthy and productive. We should be picking and freezing spinach well into October.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDukPnWFHzGVchOwqCSchjvfF3O1ySRm5vA-NYRbMuV9bFCnfidfeFOvRYBWp6VQB5NfubSQo9D8BKY9iMmf0Vs3xM6uPEYdhYvYgeMvPP_EXOAx-_lpC_tbGy2ZB3hECC_s3ZZ6fbTd8/s4496/_DSC0047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDukPnWFHzGVchOwqCSchjvfF3O1ySRm5vA-NYRbMuV9bFCnfidfeFOvRYBWp6VQB5NfubSQo9D8BKY9iMmf0Vs3xM6uPEYdhYvYgeMvPP_EXOAx-_lpC_tbGy2ZB3hECC_s3ZZ6fbTd8/w400-h268/_DSC0047.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Not every plant can tolerate our cold nights so these tomato plants will stay indoors for a few more weeks.<br /><div><br /><div>Our meat birds are finally out of the house YEA!!! and I'll post their pictures soon.<br /><p>Thanks for stopping by. Stay safe and healthy.</p></div></div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-52985710576252135562021-05-05T13:37:00.001-04:002021-05-05T13:41:03.130-04:00TRAIL MARKERS<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7HHUqZMKmE5a9aB6j8VvcfdxvrarD6o6ctK9bzHWcPMiXqhX0Ll8hyphenhyphenUNZUrWkC8m8-r6zL5zCUCt5nC7dZmRrl9v7tN5hth_bvFQQYhvwEzZYqioZ4CBeeJtqQ14qO0OofP-GkHWkgyk/s640/IMG_0294.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7HHUqZMKmE5a9aB6j8VvcfdxvrarD6o6ctK9bzHWcPMiXqhX0Ll8hyphenhyphenUNZUrWkC8m8-r6zL5zCUCt5nC7dZmRrl9v7tN5hth_bvFQQYhvwEzZYqioZ4CBeeJtqQ14qO0OofP-GkHWkgyk/w400-h300/IMG_0294.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>We have trails throughout our property that even extend across property lines. Everyone uses them for snowshoeing, biking or just an easy enjoyable afternoon hike.<p></p><p>This past winter our neighbours decided the trails needed adequate markers and designed a different butterfly or moth for each trail. I was impressed.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbD0n5n93dU_sp3cruR27BxReI9x9kfjGQrAlXl-NdtMaS5lU0Hzct2hrkiOzTVdCdPlMFGGJ0ie3eFL_2sEMad7wToj06VvPfsEK0GLHM0WKuOr5Xmy3h93vtxlKKNeUPJvB5g0FFLjs/s640/IMG_0301.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbD0n5n93dU_sp3cruR27BxReI9x9kfjGQrAlXl-NdtMaS5lU0Hzct2hrkiOzTVdCdPlMFGGJ0ie3eFL_2sEMad7wToj06VvPfsEK0GLHM0WKuOr5Xmy3h93vtxlKKNeUPJvB5g0FFLjs/w400-h300/IMG_0301.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Penny ignores the markers and follows her own trails; usually into the nearest body of water. She's a retriever so this comes naturally to her. Now if we could just teach her to take a shower everyone would be happy.<div><br /></div><div>Stay safe and healthy everyone and thanks for stopping by.<br /><p><br /></p></div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-70003565302660686802021-05-01T07:30:00.002-04:002021-05-01T17:50:08.915-04:00COOP SECURED<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmT0qLiVeKFeNGJlTCvbhKjwBzGURUp8f4I9R_t5OOGEnBXzdMtDHzOSekFHkTCYWsnm5_YP61hXzXZWSqkWwYu2pXXzV9DmhYcSLaQyM5OEAxMRIxUCfqtrN65Yzhv7IhQj0w46M0GSA/s4496/_DSC0386.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmT0qLiVeKFeNGJlTCvbhKjwBzGURUp8f4I9R_t5OOGEnBXzdMtDHzOSekFHkTCYWsnm5_YP61hXzXZWSqkWwYu2pXXzV9DmhYcSLaQyM5OEAxMRIxUCfqtrN65Yzhv7IhQj0w46M0GSA/w400-h268/_DSC0386.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> In another week or two we will move the meat birds into the coop at the back We have been busy making the coop and area safe for them.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgto-ZtD3LcDASGXUnAhXjHJ_Hc6zdyyFpf2QIUgMLwd7_ojvgny3Y-IOZ2lLU14KyUjMWZb1TRBqI7h8RSHdBBdIzAxpglee4bghA4fHXS5OCfU709KTJQ1xNUPdAo9XHRcUPqWihiYeA/s4496/_DSC0358.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgto-ZtD3LcDASGXUnAhXjHJ_Hc6zdyyFpf2QIUgMLwd7_ojvgny3Y-IOZ2lLU14KyUjMWZb1TRBqI7h8RSHdBBdIzAxpglee4bghA4fHXS5OCfU709KTJQ1xNUPdAo9XHRcUPqWihiYeA/w400-h268/_DSC0358.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The coop was covered with chicken wire when first built and over the years we've added to the cover to make it more secure. Unfortunately we didn't realize that a huge hole was left up near the roof at the back of the coop. Don't ask what happened.<div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlnd9TwDGvh0RNNduoA_kdO3NaGcZvJvKn5LIqP4gWkgNJsh8Br1USANz8yYZS8nJ-ix1hcG0FxsQLye3vGMb09PqpRZh4p_BvMsMDYZqmYbYYygWxDrwHM2SN5aUdPMYNArrfPGrZwu8/s4496/_DSC0357.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlnd9TwDGvh0RNNduoA_kdO3NaGcZvJvKn5LIqP4gWkgNJsh8Br1USANz8yYZS8nJ-ix1hcG0FxsQLye3vGMb09PqpRZh4p_BvMsMDYZqmYbYYygWxDrwHM2SN5aUdPMYNArrfPGrZwu8/w400-h268/_DSC0357.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Yesterday that problem was solved by covering the entire back wall with heavy "hardware cloth" This stuff is like cow fencing and with all the clips holding it in place I think the little night critters will have to dine elsewhere.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAAAM0v7n5B4Wuohmf1HX357zDLaAusH55-74bMzKKWL-7Bh-tr3ZAkqeAN7N87JGz8JHOtLva7VzNnTj4FZGnizvnqgDRLkADH93hEhkleBhZu7Q6xbKCaVwn44vpv5ZB8BJaM7jxScI/s4496/_DSC0360.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAAAM0v7n5B4Wuohmf1HX357zDLaAusH55-74bMzKKWL-7Bh-tr3ZAkqeAN7N87JGz8JHOtLva7VzNnTj4FZGnizvnqgDRLkADH93hEhkleBhZu7Q6xbKCaVwn44vpv5ZB8BJaM7jxScI/w400-h268/_DSC0360.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Meanwhile our layers continue to be pampered. Every day they get 3-4 hours out of the coop to scratch in the gardens and yard They are fed a special organic healthy diet of chia, flax, yogurt,, lettuce, millet,, which Mary prepares in the kitchen for them We have 6 birds and they are laying 5-6 eggs a day They are happy and so are we.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuNF9BIkAky-9s2vl5bya4Efbql2JcyY3meycTDJjtkW3XXA3Dgi1gWsSnPBO3B21HnHxjKkspkxNmRUqA-eKEcnjbrhLjo7JhxSYwJZTURu2g43Z3WKlqAlvQhEL1Bzj0iX7gkug6JLs/s4496/_DSC0008.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuNF9BIkAky-9s2vl5bya4Efbql2JcyY3meycTDJjtkW3XXA3Dgi1gWsSnPBO3B21HnHxjKkspkxNmRUqA-eKEcnjbrhLjo7JhxSYwJZTURu2g43Z3WKlqAlvQhEL1Bzj0iX7gkug6JLs/w400-h268/_DSC0008.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Here it is May 1st and we are still getting snow. This won't last but it is still too cold to move our meat birds down to their coop. Mary doesn't want them in the house much longer so we may move them to our porch. <br /><div><br /></div><div><div>Stay safe and well and thanks for stopping by.</div></div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-25044997227325679692021-04-28T07:32:00.001-04:002021-04-28T07:51:47.655-04:00POTATO BAGS<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwaIqpvUaOdB7_or64bzN70ZpS4t36cBbZGgP5EYfdAdOzgdQtUo7IZ-H7UOnFQWu3_H4sdAUMf5KYMFZJKgKt8Lyjh6-2Cj9jpyAZkTo396yvw2yEPTWrx81OL2qTj3D9g9jNyCww-7Q/s4496/_DSC0459.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwaIqpvUaOdB7_or64bzN70ZpS4t36cBbZGgP5EYfdAdOzgdQtUo7IZ-H7UOnFQWu3_H4sdAUMf5KYMFZJKgKt8Lyjh6-2Cj9jpyAZkTo396yvw2yEPTWrx81OL2qTj3D9g9jNyCww-7Q/w400-h268/_DSC0459.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>This year we are experimenting with "potato bags" Mary's usual potato bed is full of garlic and her new bed is full of tree stumps; another job for another day.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg83jvSJwSuNZ-6-u2uxvKsHopbPAOBa764BkPfanzPdc7GsAMaERMeT3npwpjcF7a1wjNYbV46p5VDs_T7CRMq9Y11i5Tt9yImNe4EL6w-jl07AK2gs2zfsb3ouaooferMisCVJjREPEs/s4496/_DSC0460.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg83jvSJwSuNZ-6-u2uxvKsHopbPAOBa764BkPfanzPdc7GsAMaERMeT3npwpjcF7a1wjNYbV46p5VDs_T7CRMq9Y11i5Tt9yImNe4EL6w-jl07AK2gs2zfsb3ouaooferMisCVJjREPEs/w400-h268/_DSC0460.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>We don't have rabbits but we do have chipmunks and they love to dig for seeds and new plants.<div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMOwxzVnFbcrAelMyBrcnSi-YcIbf52eIkLdpEb3eP5_dShD23jZySvnnwYgrwOHxsru9SldtmS92yBrxDKIqGWx1e1u61C5ktcMlERmhq2dXEaE4hxm2orUqbA_6AE3NlYGDrweao3VA/s4496/_DSC0464.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMOwxzVnFbcrAelMyBrcnSi-YcIbf52eIkLdpEb3eP5_dShD23jZySvnnwYgrwOHxsru9SldtmS92yBrxDKIqGWx1e1u61C5ktcMlERmhq2dXEaE4hxm2orUqbA_6AE3NlYGDrweao3VA/w400-h268/_DSC0464.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Mary wants to grow peanuts in these bags so I wrapped them in "hardware cloth". That should keep the chipmunks out and the seeds safe. I will cover the tops with chicken wire and fill the bottom with a thick layer of stones. <div><br /></div><div>There is always a job waiting for my attention and we are trying to get as many jobs done before the blackflies arrive.</div><div><br /></div><div>Time for breakfast then outside for some exercise and fresh air.</div><div><br /></div><div>Stay safe everyone and thanks for stopping by.</div></div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-40792908825749908642021-04-26T08:51:00.003-04:002021-04-26T16:52:39.765-04:00BREAD<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3-O5O2mLPL7ke37kt0lX-b6NLrOVkB6VrAKLAga50h9lyS0LioTpPvO3IoYYflqfwuMEoEQv0iV8tsxPrm0gD5rZaN0n1Z90ndTQP6UQzamYuVQVI0FqgL8HMf5Rdp9k-E-PYDzYPbAY/s4496/_DSC0345.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3-O5O2mLPL7ke37kt0lX-b6NLrOVkB6VrAKLAga50h9lyS0LioTpPvO3IoYYflqfwuMEoEQv0iV8tsxPrm0gD5rZaN0n1Z90ndTQP6UQzamYuVQVI0FqgL8HMf5Rdp9k-E-PYDzYPbAY/w400-h268/_DSC0345.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Mary was busy baking bread this morning<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEged6aORY5VM2Geiaq6-gFD4YfkBwxP3oN0g_Kya-XgN6qyqqU_jKSSOTM0uA68e65rxX-fFitCGSp-CldCaPhLg-49fAhBDUxknlXs9g7FjxvxN3CvDC9X5UEwk4IgMTHspIhKFv_UREQ/s4496/_DSC0352.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEged6aORY5VM2Geiaq6-gFD4YfkBwxP3oN0g_Kya-XgN6qyqqU_jKSSOTM0uA68e65rxX-fFitCGSp-CldCaPhLg-49fAhBDUxknlXs9g7FjxvxN3CvDC9X5UEwk4IgMTHspIhKFv_UREQ/w400-h268/_DSC0352.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>It's a two day process so once this bread has cooled it will be enjoyed It is delicious on its own with just a little butter..<div><br /></div><div>Enjoy your day and thanks for stopping by</div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-77597651863035794922021-04-25T06:39:00.002-04:002021-04-25T07:17:16.486-04:00A WEEK OF EXTREMES<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhALPWPv1cIUd98RYhfzWuKscl5jA4UKdVDF0jqo0bcjzatHQ_lXkOV1eZcqss5sR-VPvk07FbGl45b6yULuEo9GSV8Dh68sqCeXXNFImqAtWVaFe7HsK1OSKDxjgl5qzCQY3vCqixDzj4/s4496/_DSC0317.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhALPWPv1cIUd98RYhfzWuKscl5jA4UKdVDF0jqo0bcjzatHQ_lXkOV1eZcqss5sR-VPvk07FbGl45b6yULuEo9GSV8Dh68sqCeXXNFImqAtWVaFe7HsK1OSKDxjgl5qzCQY3vCqixDzj4/w400-h268/_DSC0317.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>This was a week of extremes. We had rain, snow, sun and temperatures from -8*C to +13*C. It was challenge keeping everything alive and healthy.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL8c3I1mcViEjN3vbdJPxXQo_qNo5qItHGrjqi1lnu7q18G0kS7jf1TkLerRwUC7-LxqEwL2Ldy_OVh_WRgK1BKTe3eaMyKmanlwE2d2VyMnpNpY0nD6pxFSfNkJMEj1qw4hhMeM234Ik/s4496/_DSC0337.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL8c3I1mcViEjN3vbdJPxXQo_qNo5qItHGrjqi1lnu7q18G0kS7jf1TkLerRwUC7-LxqEwL2Ldy_OVh_WRgK1BKTe3eaMyKmanlwE2d2VyMnpNpY0nD6pxFSfNkJMEj1qw4hhMeM234Ik/w400-h268/_DSC0337.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Yesterday we took the covers off the gardens to check on our young plants. All looked like they had survived the frigid night temperatures this week. Here you see the lettuce plants looking very healthy. We hope to start harvesting in 3-4 weeks<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMpM4R8nHM8YFbPNrWvIx04dKi3CJJyPY-OdrjMPiG57vZYBGfpzhnsxU8DvsONewSJzXRnYx0T_KZvf0mwBJGlWkgVTfRaRLsRX-4jSWDu36N8GXu7Y_JOdXA-KMbS_1zVj6hvUSU59U/s4496/_DSC0319.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMpM4R8nHM8YFbPNrWvIx04dKi3CJJyPY-OdrjMPiG57vZYBGfpzhnsxU8DvsONewSJzXRnYx0T_KZvf0mwBJGlWkgVTfRaRLsRX-4jSWDu36N8GXu7Y_JOdXA-KMbS_1zVj6hvUSU59U/w400-h268/_DSC0319.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Our layers are now two weeks old and starting to develop feathers. We move them onto the porch when our temperatures are warm enough for their tender bodies.<div><br /></div><div>Tonight will be our last dip into freezing temperatures. The forecast for the next two weeks looks much warmer and spring like. Our next project is securing the large coop so predators don't manage to enjoy any free meals. We did see a fisher on the property this week and we know there are foxes in the area. We want our chickens safe.</div><div><br /></div><div>Stay safe and well everyone and thanks for stopping by. </div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-56037231322378120332021-04-19T08:01:00.002-04:002021-04-20T05:12:54.091-04:00RAISED GARDEN BED PROTECTION <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuxQoWPul9oitqJBz66VOq2pFVtRyWopIKRSZ4RwWNC8hz32KBYIkDVCmYaEBNOQn5j9kRHeBFrIiKuL-pQIXt40_6wCqU9Ykv6DQfGJ5zK1huGlqeRzgabody6G3M6B04TjcGLYtPBhE/s4496/_DSC0281.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuxQoWPul9oitqJBz66VOq2pFVtRyWopIKRSZ4RwWNC8hz32KBYIkDVCmYaEBNOQn5j9kRHeBFrIiKuL-pQIXt40_6wCqU9Ykv6DQfGJ5zK1huGlqeRzgabody6G3M6B04TjcGLYtPBhE/w400-h268/_DSC0281.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span> We have raised garden beds because the bedrock is so close to the surface here. Our beds are 10 ft. x 3 ft. (3m </span>x 1m) and about 30 inches (76 cm) tall. Most are covered in plastic to create a greenhouse environment and give us a longer growing season<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWmbupfvx97HzbJ8COKVA4WgatdZHHCWX5fab8wDMvBrav5byIY9pTlIT4jFtHCOmuHOxfZBBRMa9ogVYrVHfJidcCKGj7rgmVD9HGCcmeoizWUg8ZImkp3pddps8AB3AiT5IFL8anmFU/s4496/_DSC0287.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWmbupfvx97HzbJ8COKVA4WgatdZHHCWX5fab8wDMvBrav5byIY9pTlIT4jFtHCOmuHOxfZBBRMa9ogVYrVHfJidcCKGj7rgmVD9HGCcmeoizWUg8ZImkp3pddps8AB3AiT5IFL8anmFU/w400-h268/_DSC0287.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>This morning our beds were covered in frost and we are expecting snow later this week.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-sNsnNmqUWXgXCfxflQPVRmOzNn0fgzBJEYWNZhQs2PK1HToAbagyTnNPEUAybcPHjfHNLNw_VWWhRRgpcWkKZUi0YmKRtLEaWugLyeezv1tc31kADpX3bQ10ifuM0os3tyeFePTuEk8/s4496/_DSC0220.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-sNsnNmqUWXgXCfxflQPVRmOzNn0fgzBJEYWNZhQs2PK1HToAbagyTnNPEUAybcPHjfHNLNw_VWWhRRgpcWkKZUi0YmKRtLEaWugLyeezv1tc31kADpX3bQ10ifuM0os3tyeFePTuEk8/w400-h268/_DSC0220.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Mary transplanted lettuce, kale, spinach and carrots last week but we need to protect them every night from cold temperatures.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIW6vjyiNo9QJMsfMoXwId5CH8UCna9SWDcfIo_6zoY8UinviDv8uhLXojtkQz-z0qyjSXrpbK-tC490g3W_GcRyhWHl8gIIHcM4TlDKJUCb9F4QYyNMu0n9_GlRFPyryUlc-RLeWTXKs/s640/IMG_0254.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIW6vjyiNo9QJMsfMoXwId5CH8UCna9SWDcfIo_6zoY8UinviDv8uhLXojtkQz-z0qyjSXrpbK-tC490g3W_GcRyhWHl8gIIHcM4TlDKJUCb9F4QYyNMu0n9_GlRFPyryUlc-RLeWTXKs/w400-h300/IMG_0254.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>On the nights when the temperature will drop below freezing we cover the plants with fabric tunnels<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFL8Et8AE2z6I0nGX90WdhQ82yQH5JAJQKmcvxLgrXczmLZi6SRhLiMW3lS5qEycD5PIaRI3UMjHu2h4IS8U_2W-8-Mh-rrixpH1dJSIshU0L_fGdjHJsN0DDmBmsmJkq_15uRF20_vkw/s4496/_DSC0292.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFL8Et8AE2z6I0nGX90WdhQ82yQH5JAJQKmcvxLgrXczmLZi6SRhLiMW3lS5qEycD5PIaRI3UMjHu2h4IS8U_2W-8-Mh-rrixpH1dJSIshU0L_fGdjHJsN0DDmBmsmJkq_15uRF20_vkw/w400-h268/_DSC0292.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>These tunnels are actually three layers of protection; two layers of fabric on top of the fabric tunnels.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0q0gIQ4ITrnkMF9jQANbGjHTGYvU001u-vdcXwwer8cFCRcc3Wlk6g8cU_fnSQYP8IVTpXJcR8hXYcbOJSsxq_nT803PIXyXWGrAb83J78F2poPUWXpoe-G_BWpyusXbGUl_H7RGhN2I/s4496/_DSC0293.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0q0gIQ4ITrnkMF9jQANbGjHTGYvU001u-vdcXwwer8cFCRcc3Wlk6g8cU_fnSQYP8IVTpXJcR8hXYcbOJSsxq_nT803PIXyXWGrAb83J78F2poPUWXpoe-G_BWpyusXbGUl_H7RGhN2I/w400-h268/_DSC0293.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Here you can see the two layers of fabric pulled back. The lid for each garden bed is covered in chicken wire to keep the deer out and on cold nights we add a layer of plastic.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwVg4GAbmyZXDaqcjjrFPr104jCTAj4xn8T0JrBqVVG7YK3k5ncV3Oco9zGQk1K_aFMknKDzxNY_taNGlKzcWiOsSPT_sCnMqzVUrG7EIfwAkasglHZj4C_mQgKfUO01tWBTMX_NoruQg/s4496/_DSC0298.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwVg4GAbmyZXDaqcjjrFPr104jCTAj4xn8T0JrBqVVG7YK3k5ncV3Oco9zGQk1K_aFMknKDzxNY_taNGlKzcWiOsSPT_sCnMqzVUrG7EIfwAkasglHZj4C_mQgKfUO01tWBTMX_NoruQg/w400-h268/_DSC0298.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">This morning we are off to get our Covid vaccine shots. Our numbers here in Canada have been going in the wrong direction lately and we need to get this virus under control before summer arrives and all the cottagers return.</span></div><div>Stay safe and well everyone and thanks for stopping by.</div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-85197297771983807492021-04-17T18:04:00.003-04:002021-04-17T18:04:37.425-04:00NEW CHICKEN RUN<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigssvTyHCOM0Isc267bUp6aAPpbVayL6D0R_2ltCp4HG625nc0QllSEPkpLOnRGEgh4SlfXgMayQNEZsWEbsnpbOdtl4G0SaPHE4DkTKCB73bdLk3XByJZm2jikuMtp0htxA8NmYvSbYw/s640/IMG_0222.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigssvTyHCOM0Isc267bUp6aAPpbVayL6D0R_2ltCp4HG625nc0QllSEPkpLOnRGEgh4SlfXgMayQNEZsWEbsnpbOdtl4G0SaPHE4DkTKCB73bdLk3XByJZm2jikuMtp0htxA8NmYvSbYw/w400-h300/IMG_0222.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>We needed to redesign our lower gardens to a accommodate a run area for our chickens. <p></p><p>First job was to remove some of the hugel hill and build a compost bin.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk8i75w2dZqK2qjGqm1I3SUwb49J47PBSIv37B9vBG4zwwItPo0NwPiA0mqlF22JQgTmcqNRDHmZabpowZb5qqOevbxdAgzJOU5ZHRoOXl8aVmQC7J7gUjcJxtPp3OIZbSobxKAvcGXRo/s640/IMG_0231+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk8i75w2dZqK2qjGqm1I3SUwb49J47PBSIv37B9vBG4zwwItPo0NwPiA0mqlF22JQgTmcqNRDHmZabpowZb5qqOevbxdAgzJOU5ZHRoOXl8aVmQC7J7gUjcJxtPp3OIZbSobxKAvcGXRo/w400-h300/IMG_0231+%25281%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The compost bin was easy to build; two skids for the sides and some 8 ft. hemlock boards filled in the front and back<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_vqW3gVCXdsTWiLLLIlbCYYPqa6zUZPjnjfPuAX6_2xCgWV0339s3xljyF8Eb4QQsxVC8JvKslyEb1wyKDqNj3Rfz9lhBw-ckc9IUULz7by1FooeQvxnaDS3mUBo_Pd-39qaORgTTDyw/s640/IMG_0243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_vqW3gVCXdsTWiLLLIlbCYYPqa6zUZPjnjfPuAX6_2xCgWV0339s3xljyF8Eb4QQsxVC8JvKslyEb1wyKDqNj3Rfz9lhBw-ckc9IUULz7by1FooeQvxnaDS3mUBo_Pd-39qaORgTTDyw/w400-h300/IMG_0243.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>We used Penny's old dog kennel for some of the fencing as her kennel wasn't being used. Penny doesn't seem to be too happy about the whole situation. We buried old chicken wire along the bottom rail to keep any predators from digging under the fence.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrBwR7Ph1I9HzQuBjd3q-vU4stYxbpvNQvdQpBonxlbHpT1H7h1i4Y2wAZnrFv9crnotcd59q4NHYzOLdCD1-lKcanrqrk7U9VMWfsUZ6A3jEfZCOraZyOU3tQcnc6F1qiuEIPNnQtI64/s640/IMG_0247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrBwR7Ph1I9HzQuBjd3q-vU4stYxbpvNQvdQpBonxlbHpT1H7h1i4Y2wAZnrFv9crnotcd59q4NHYzOLdCD1-lKcanrqrk7U9VMWfsUZ6A3jEfZCOraZyOU3tQcnc6F1qiuEIPNnQtI64/w300-h400/IMG_0247.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>It was all too much for Penny. She slept while I worked.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio2zxF_Sx12uIrqid0oZFit1KRtxSgMtCvIpXJ5HWKSQgOc8ExbTGyUsjzKZrtZGfsx8NKk9RABbFK_Tk52X-zRpIEXqEs8K6L6p8Oozz4CIhxQuVmJry1qqltVoBH87EDPHg1Uyua6wQ/s640/IMG_0250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio2zxF_Sx12uIrqid0oZFit1KRtxSgMtCvIpXJ5HWKSQgOc8ExbTGyUsjzKZrtZGfsx8NKk9RABbFK_Tk52X-zRpIEXqEs8K6L6p8Oozz4CIhxQuVmJry1qqltVoBH87EDPHg1Uyua6wQ/w400-h300/IMG_0250.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div>We checked every inch of the fencing and added any additional metal necessary. It looks a little rough but it will do and we used leftover material that was just lying around.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGVFXjdJlt6LP0XsIvaxzj1HxhXjP3N1FwEKgBRglsDxdb_1ze82ExO84w443ZVMu_JR7hv4uxYnv7_1ITC8VI7woxpQwiJnFludJOpU9jNuUJnFQ0bmNk_Ik3haEQe1XFrtg7plfibcQ/s640/IMG_0241.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGVFXjdJlt6LP0XsIvaxzj1HxhXjP3N1FwEKgBRglsDxdb_1ze82ExO84w443ZVMu_JR7hv4uxYnv7_1ITC8VI7woxpQwiJnFludJOpU9jNuUJnFQ0bmNk_Ik3haEQe1XFrtg7plfibcQ/w400-h300/IMG_0241.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Another job done and we are ready to get inside and enjoy the fire. It's going down to 2*C tonight and they are forecasting snow later this week. We will update you on our gardens later.<div><br /></div><div>Stay safe and well and thanks for stopping by.</div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-13460525700439416152021-04-16T07:33:00.008-04:002021-04-16T07:33:57.500-04:00WE'VE BEEN BUSY<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjls537WBW8UN3df7-HlxwXibomWuYLMhr8zAtuLVjtU1s2ZW23dPSYCcAgXEHvKz9A-MQas6Bqx_Fjjmn-1A0nI9F4_VlrPSykUHfWMHLM0j97tcIUkNL-WIzTO-_vDuVx2Lx1P7FBpJc/s6000/_DSC0167.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjls537WBW8UN3df7-HlxwXibomWuYLMhr8zAtuLVjtU1s2ZW23dPSYCcAgXEHvKz9A-MQas6Bqx_Fjjmn-1A0nI9F4_VlrPSykUHfWMHLM0j97tcIUkNL-WIzTO-_vDuVx2Lx1P7FBpJc/w400-h266/_DSC0167.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>We've been busy. We have 21 meat birds that we will move to the large coop in another 2-3 weeks. They need adequate and safe areas to roam around outside their coop. <p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidltU0f_hzgEvNQlO93CdaR_jVUtmti00GSeCCTK971rEawPRCzWgNCPJhSyVWM9y-hiNdN0kzxFj0CikjyYsgdoDxjR8X2gvEAW9UhTATZqCVhOD3CHaqlG8lEN_k8kN8leS8i0jCbws/s4496/_DSC0182.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidltU0f_hzgEvNQlO93CdaR_jVUtmti00GSeCCTK971rEawPRCzWgNCPJhSyVWM9y-hiNdN0kzxFj0CikjyYsgdoDxjR8X2gvEAW9UhTATZqCVhOD3CHaqlG8lEN_k8kN8leS8i0jCbws/w400-h268/_DSC0182.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div>Our layers also need an outdoor area safe from the local fox. That project is now almost done and I'll post pictures soon.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZPHseSkuVMd-L7nEIMetYFQZipsaeJGM2ny3yfGP9_vvvFAGLPkptiXvuVeFsVKVwY-G75YGGBlKuNYh91gDPKH9xcwcMfmA9hrGZZfT83D3615FY18Fk2wBxtlyFyImYZy0_M40iysY/s4496/_DSC0197.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZPHseSkuVMd-L7nEIMetYFQZipsaeJGM2ny3yfGP9_vvvFAGLPkptiXvuVeFsVKVwY-G75YGGBlKuNYh91gDPKH9xcwcMfmA9hrGZZfT83D3615FY18Fk2wBxtlyFyImYZy0_M40iysY/w400-h268/_DSC0197.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div>Our meat birds are just a week old, still living in Penny's dog cage. We have a heat lamp on 24/7 to keep their little bodies comfortable.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOBHZxK7iAsdAKsVMyQczwebBZy2bHELY7rnmbDB2Bz3blKUJ8NkHWZgeRWROuG0XiZfzVvAHQutkwFxjWHuRJVspc5A1iKQw-egiJXdYcuczETm5hxb2gZwRwxSXnxh0Bh8IVt10_lG8/s4496/_DSC0211.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOBHZxK7iAsdAKsVMyQczwebBZy2bHELY7rnmbDB2Bz3blKUJ8NkHWZgeRWROuG0XiZfzVvAHQutkwFxjWHuRJVspc5A1iKQw-egiJXdYcuczETm5hxb2gZwRwxSXnxh0Bh8IVt10_lG8/w400-h268/_DSC0211.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Mary has started well over 200 plants. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsWrakgIs4PxjybeULhlsxSWy4d8Avu9AcnkMOpbvS7pTbSKU-afR4l4UZZq4-fRVyP6yDUn-prlx_35tCPc8Rb3cngwBhr2Qxhwmq3NW2-ul-UPESQ786DQk2EWtINhfSqNOjCfhlx6s/s4496/_DSC0210.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsWrakgIs4PxjybeULhlsxSWy4d8Avu9AcnkMOpbvS7pTbSKU-afR4l4UZZq4-fRVyP6yDUn-prlx_35tCPc8Rb3cngwBhr2Qxhwmq3NW2-ul-UPESQ786DQk2EWtINhfSqNOjCfhlx6s/w400-h268/_DSC0210.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div>On the warm days we move them outside.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYtbCoGtKfVH-VF_34dOnr1VFQwVMinsKxbtrvaLozd1z7N8IANYR9rgpifCBYOFCMz6bJo8wNp08eb1JK4Zj2WZoctjRDT2tLtd-jrnwW96drDtvMNSH9k6u6-SRlQ1pmiT6NVnhB-c/s4496/_DSC0220.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYtbCoGtKfVH-VF_34dOnr1VFQwVMinsKxbtrvaLozd1z7N8IANYR9rgpifCBYOFCMz6bJo8wNp08eb1JK4Zj2WZoctjRDT2tLtd-jrnwW96drDtvMNSH9k6u6-SRlQ1pmiT6NVnhB-c/w400-h268/_DSC0220.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The lettuce, kale, spinach, carrots and onions have been moved to the raised garden beds.<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_tS-NHatfaxHkEb2w4r1I0jyyf0CSd1fFLqQ3LlukUS8CQl7dBQYQMnczQNr25GsWlTQEjoDHhAiTIJSWKsdGbkbh1wMnI2MM1w0P2jEKCITu9X9fyq8VaY48i3ZL0qteI7FBOt_Hgw8/s4496/_DSC0218.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4496" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_tS-NHatfaxHkEb2w4r1I0jyyf0CSd1fFLqQ3LlukUS8CQl7dBQYQMnczQNr25GsWlTQEjoDHhAiTIJSWKsdGbkbh1wMnI2MM1w0P2jEKCITu9X9fyq8VaY48i3ZL0qteI7FBOt_Hgw8/w400-h268/_DSC0218.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Every night we cover the garden beds with fabric to keep the young plants warm and frost free.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47TGvcDCMTznYyLbfTxkvw7t0XiOmg0h1NN3wOZGyFbzqfb6s9HERfV-h0xAluhswL2boumdDBVzBvYUMhogiY7tEU7Ao9mgBNJtyhQjVmnORns0yJ03H7o9sQ43NO1xLIoe0L5nXmSs/s6000/_DSC0173.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47TGvcDCMTznYyLbfTxkvw7t0XiOmg0h1NN3wOZGyFbzqfb6s9HERfV-h0xAluhswL2boumdDBVzBvYUMhogiY7tEU7Ao9mgBNJtyhQjVmnORns0yJ03H7o9sQ43NO1xLIoe0L5nXmSs/w400-h266/_DSC0173.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>While we work Penny keeps an eye on the layers.<div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by and be safe everyone.<br /><div><br /></div></div></div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966279494890827667.post-17206024932611128122021-04-07T10:14:00.004-04:002021-04-07T10:14:57.397-04:00THE GIRLS ARRIVE TODAY<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrpZWbI7zNfDsM8-OmiEXLXdgMbGlxW5gc5a9tpr3GbegYpvM8JZkY8kn-6wOPND93tQRmnsBHydmIz-uErddW38dnSgeWvhuv4rl1vje1TjECgUGYDwduw-hmSOm-zXdAAvoFq_rDAgs/s640/IMG_0137.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrpZWbI7zNfDsM8-OmiEXLXdgMbGlxW5gc5a9tpr3GbegYpvM8JZkY8kn-6wOPND93tQRmnsBHydmIz-uErddW38dnSgeWvhuv4rl1vje1TjECgUGYDwduw-hmSOm-zXdAAvoFq_rDAgs/w400-h300/IMG_0137.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The girls (chickens) arrive this afternoon and I think we are ready Yesterday we added these plastic widows to the coop These came from old greenhouse friends gave us - Prefect <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrg_8aQSl7BMgHOI_vjMHalnJ4s8ByvdLXr2LBzinmRQtca0ORVx3vH1kuYzHhWT4gacy_M2kWFoymqUTrvlCsdbSvD63Hb2QsdcHp2dbQ3opjuh-AuZmqXpdz9HSIxBSDSeMjrjrM8c/s640/IMG_0141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrg_8aQSl7BMgHOI_vjMHalnJ4s8ByvdLXr2LBzinmRQtca0ORVx3vH1kuYzHhWT4gacy_M2kWFoymqUTrvlCsdbSvD63Hb2QsdcHp2dbQ3opjuh-AuZmqXpdz9HSIxBSDSeMjrjrM8c/w400-h300/IMG_0141.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Inside we have their water bucket suspended from the rafters Their food container is the white tube which we fill every other day and finally in the corner is their sand bath To the left is their perch (stick) but it is hard to see<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRQsVyp7cRB4nSsVyD5fHFZpwCdnubDLSPH2drE8uF1XmHsNes446_VisCm5uAj8oV-KouhQYTAurSylbecyK4crzDRmYDWZJu6XNxkkTCkRv7rrMfyTAFX4PO0o9tcIMSdJdsbp4yFoE/s640/IMG_0144.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRQsVyp7cRB4nSsVyD5fHFZpwCdnubDLSPH2drE8uF1XmHsNes446_VisCm5uAj8oV-KouhQYTAurSylbecyK4crzDRmYDWZJu6XNxkkTCkRv7rrMfyTAFX4PO0o9tcIMSdJdsbp4yFoE/w400-h300/IMG_0144.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>In their nesting boxes we placed fresh straw and on the floor we spread wood chips. The black bowl contains fermented food Mary prepared several days ago.</div><div><br /></div><div>Like I said, I think we are ready</div>Art and Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15268586631403208809noreply@blogger.com0