QUILT SHOW

Mary had a fabulous day yesterday at the quilt show. She came home very happy with the interest people showed in the quilts and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunities to chat with visitors throughout the day.

She was so busy talking she didn't have time for pictures but that will be corrected today. 

After the show closes we are looking forward to supper with Annie and Marvin. They have so much happening in their lives and it will be good to have a chance to get caught up on their latest news.

Our church is having a Harvest Weekend with plenty of delicious BBQ beef and music from many of the talented folks in the congregation. After our beef supper last night we went into the sanctuary for an evening of music and testimonies. What a blessing to hear how lives have been changed because of the love and forgiveness of Jesus. The place was silent as Dan and Theresa shared the struggles they had inflicted on their marriage and the change that occurred when Jesus came into their lives. It was indeed a time to celebrate. Thank you Dan and Theresa for having the courage to be open and honest with us. You spoke to our hearts.

Time to bake some pies and start the day. 

Thanks for stopping by and keeping an eye on us.

LAZY

I'm lazy. I prefer to have my firewood as close to my front door as possible. When it's -32*C I don't want to spend a lot of time outside getting firewood, matter of fact I prefer someone else go and get it but that's not about to happen.

So to minimize my time outside I stack our firewood on our front porch. It's sheltered, steps from the comfort and warmth of the house and well lit at night.

This year we are placing skids of firewood behind the stacked wood on the porch. The thinking is we should now have a sufficient amount of wood within easy reach of the front door for the entire winter. I'm still working on the elevated base for the skids.

The base is topped with two logs to allow drainage and provide support across the entire width of the base. Before the end of the month I want to have all the skids in position for the winter season.

It is a small challenge moving the skids into place, being careful not to hit the well pipe or bump the stones and knock the wall loose. 

Knowing that we have 4 cords of wood just outside our door makes it easy to sleep at night.

Looking forward to lots of snow that we can enjoy from the window by our stove.

This morning it is 3*C and our fire is crackling softly as we enjoy breakfast.

Stay warm and enjoy the day. Thanks for stopping by.

OIL CHANGE

Today I need to change the oil and filter in the generator and skid-steer. These are seasonal jobs that need to be done before winter arrives. 

I use synthetic oil and a lighter grade for easier winter starting.

This Saturday is Hazardous waste collection up here which means I can get rid of the oil and filters without having to safely store them for the winter.

Paul and Connie are visiting. They will be busy with Mary back in the bush clearing more brush for us.

In just a few weeks we expect to be seeing these beautiful mornings. The colours will be at their best in another two weeks. This photo was taken October 2/13

Thanks for the comment on yesterday's blog Don. Hope you like the above photo.

Enjoy your day and thanks for stopping by.

MORNING MIST

It's a misty morning here. The sun is trying to burn through but so far it's just a dull mist that greets us for breakfast.

Yesterday was rain typical fall weather. Our days are often cool and wet with the sun showing up in the late afternoon.

On our way to the Maynooth market we stopped at the plant sale in town. Mary was happy to get a lavender plant.

Company is coming tomorrow, yea! Always a delight to have family and friends drop by. 

Safe travels everyone and thanks for keeping an eye on us.

TWO SIGNS

Two signs winter is coming; our hummingbirds have left and the road graders are out.

You can tell summer is over and we are into fall. Every day a few more leaves have lost their green and are showing us their colours. Always a delight to drive into town and spot the new patches of reds and oranges starting to tinge the edge of the forest.

Yesterday our road was graded, a sure sign the municipality is starting to think snow. They prepare the roads as best they can, ready for the plows that will be out on them in just a few weeks. We often see our first snowfall before the end of October.

But the change that heralds the new season is our loss of hummingbirds darting about our feeders. They've left. It's natural, part of their life cycle but sad none the less. We've enjoyed their colour and their antics all summer and now they have left on their long journey south. We miss them and come April will be watching again for their return.

New season are always a mixed blessing. Some familiar sights disappear and new chores are added to the menu of  jobs needing to be done. We are cutting more trees, clearing more bush and Matthew is back helping us accomplish these tasks. The days are cooler, the wind stronger and the rain more frequent. It's fall.

We love the seasons, just need to accept the need for warmer clothes, rain boots and shorter days. Soon the forest will be silent and we will enjoy the view across our pond as the wood crackles in our stove.

Thanks for stopping by. Time for me to start a fire.

COVERING OUR FIREWOOD

Yesterday was a very busy day here. Peter and Dave arrived early and built a shelter for our firewood.

We used maple logs we had cut back in the spring as our uprights.

Here Peter trims off one of the posts.

Those air-guns make the job so much easier.

The strapping for the steel is just about done.

Finished and ready for the steel roof. We have about four years of wood cut and drying and now it will be protected.

Thanks Dave and Peter, very happy with the shelter.

A SPECIAL MOMENT

The squirrels and chipmunks are busy collecting seeds and getting ready for winter. This morning I stood at our open sliding door tossing sunflower seeds on the ground so they would have lots of easy food to take away and hide. 

While watching them scurry about a humming bird buzzed in and settled on the feeder within arms reach. I stood motionless barely moving my eyes enjoying this special moment. We are blessed to live here.

Take time to enjoy the moments that occur around you.