This morning's view just before sunrise. The old saying is red sky in morning, sailors take warning, and it is windy, you can see whitecaps on the lake. Don had put a new tarp on the structure where he puts his truck. Well the wind is blowing the tarp off the frame....
This past weekend Don went across the portage. He had a bit of tree trimming to do so he used the winch on the ATV to remove some branches so he could proceed on his way. This photo is a bit like "where's Waldo", can you find Don and Hannah? The ground is now covered...
Minus 4C earlier this morning. We had some snow overnight and it's continuing to snow this morning, not expecting much of an accumulation though. Yesterday Don had some help cleaning up around the yard and putting the docks away for the winter. They certainly didn't...
Today, 11th month, 11th day at 11th hour please take time to think about the sacrifices that were many by so many men and women who fought for our freedom and rights. Today's forecast - A mix of sun and cloud. 70 percent chance of snow early this morning. 30 percent...
The old solar panels have been installed on the quonset, now the shop looks like it has a partial coat of armour. It sure has been great to have had such warm temperatures to work on this project. Yesterday, at noon, it was 15C it was certainly close to t-shirt...
The bank of solar panels has expanded, this will provide power more efficiently to the whole camp. We have also kept the old panels and they are being installed on the quonset these panels will be used during the busy summer months. The sun's energy and our new...
A happy group of hunters with a cow moose they harvested. It's a gorgeous morning, plus 3C looking for a high of 12C. We're in the process of replacing and adding to our solar panels so today's a good day to work on this project. The new and additional panels will...
Silver lining in the morning clouds. Red sky in morning, sailors take warning is the saying for today as we are in a special weather statement for strong winds. Today's forecast - Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon. Wind west 40...
It's a brilliant sunrise this morning, minus 11C with fog rising off the lake. Today's forecast - Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 2. Wind chill minus 16 this morning. Tonight Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy overnight....
This is a happy group of hunters as they harvested 2 bull moose. 0C and cloudy this morning. Today's forecast - Cloudy. Periods of light snow beginning early this evening and ending overnight then 40 percent chance of rain showers or drizzle. Wind southwest 20 km/h...
This morning's sunrise, haven't seen much of the sun this whole month. Minus 8C this morning and windy, makes it feel even colder. Today's forecast - Increasing cloudiness. Periods of light snow beginning late this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to...
Minus 6C this morning, the lake has that cold grey look to it this morning. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning and early this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High minus 1. Wind chill...
Our view this morning, another calm, cloudy day minus 2C. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries late this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 2. Wind chill minus 8 this morning. Tonight Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries....
We have had 10 laying hens this summer and of course I don't like to see anything penned or tied up so they free range. For the past month we have only been getting 3 eggs a day we were always trying to find where they would be laying outside of the chicken coop. Well...
It looks like a winter wonderland out there this morning but we are still in the fall season. We haven't been seeing much sun lately and the forecast for the rest of the week suggests it will be cloudy, not good for our solar power. Today's forecast - Periods of snow...
The view of the lake just before sunrise. Minus 7C this morning makes for some fog on the lake. Today's forecast - Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness this morning then periods of light snow beginning this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 2. Wind chill minus...
This group of hunters harvested this cow moose Sunday morning. We had a few flurries over the weekend but no accumulation like other communities north and west of us received. It did feel like a cold weekend. Just like the spring time, we went from fall to winter....
This is at our bridge looking downstream and as you can tell the water levels are low. Of course it doesn't help when the beavers are attempting to dam up the creek just under the bridge. This morning is the opening of rifle moose hunt it's a cold, cloudy and windy...
This was our sunrise this morning, -4C. The water in our laundry room froze overnight, it's that time of year. We even had snow flurries yesterday, nothing stayed on the ground though. We are in a special weather statement for the possibility of snow this weekend. I...
Rob harvested this bull for his group yesterday. Don had gone out with them to do some calling ended up helping with the retrieval. 6C, cloudy with some rain earlier this morning, the sun is trying to shine. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of...
Fall is one of Don's favourite time of year especially when he can get out and call moose. I got up early yesterday morning to go on one of these treks with Don and Alex. It was a lovely morning, a moose morning but unfortunately we didn't see any, saw some sign...
Moe harvested this young bull as he was hunting with this group. 1C this morning, cloudy you can see mist rising off the lake. Don and Alex were up early this morning to call moose. Today's forecast - Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind north 20 km/h...
It's not every day that you see a Great Grey Owl, let alone be given the opportunity to take a photo of one. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers changing to 70 percent chance of showers this morning. Risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming...
Don and the girls saw this moose when they were out calling on the weekend. There's lots of sign of moose but the archery hunters haven't harvested one yet. Weather is definitely in their favour though as we are having much cooler days. Today's forecast - A few...
Another sure sign of autumn is beaver activity. They have been busy trying to build a dam under our bridge, they are also building a dam on the creek at the portage. Tried trout fishing yesterday but I only caught a bass and a small northern. They was a lot of fish on...
The colours are spectacular right now, just hoping it doesn't get too windy and blow all the leaves off too soon. Today is opening of archery moose and we have one group of hunters who are hoping to harvest a moose. Don and Allison went out this morning to see if they...
We have a cloudy, grey day, 13C this morning. Looks like a bit of mist at the far end of the lake. We have archery moose hunters arriving today as the archery season open tomorrow morning. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy. A few showers beginning this morning. Risk of...
8C with a mix of sun and cloud this morning. We bundled up and enjoyed our morning coffee on the deck once again this morning. We know these mornings will come to an end soon. Signs of fall are everywhere, geese flying, leaves have turned colour and are now starting...
Welcome Autumn! What a gorgeous morning for the first day of fall, sunny and calm, a great day for walks, fishing or just sitting looking at the lake. Today's forecast - Sunny. High 24. Tonight A few clouds. Low 10.
Alex captured this photo of Don while they were out early yesterday morning calling moose. Today's forecast - Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 24. Humidex 26. Tonight Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of...
Yesterday was a beautiful September day, perfect for just about anything. There were people fishing, kids swimming and others relaxing around a camp fire. The girls and I and friends spent the afternoon on our pontoon boat, just floating around enjoying the sunshine....
A firey sunrise this morning and once again dense fog over the lake. Today's forecast - Mainly sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 14. Wind chill minus 6 this morning. Tonight Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy after midnight. Low 7.
This morning's sunrise, minus 1C mix of sun and cloud. Another good moose morning but of course moose season doesn't open till the 26th. Today's forecast - A mix of sun and cloud. High 10. Tonight A few clouds. Low minus 4 with frost.
Don has found a little project to keep him busy for a few days. He's putting a small deck on the lake side of cabin #5, this is being done to protect the logs from wind, rain and sun. 9C and cloudy this morning, it looks like we are in for a bit of a cool down....
The Autumn season is upon us, leaves have begun changing colour, it will be only a matter of time when the leaves will begin to fall. Cloudy, 11C this morning with a little bit of a shower. It definitely is a fall day. Today's forecast - Cloudy. High 20. Tonight...
Just after sunrise this morning, plus 2C, mist gently rising off the lake. Don says it's a beautiful moose morning but archery moose doesn't open up until September 26 so I think we will have many more mornings like this. Don has spent some time spreading some gravel...
A friend of ours took this photo last week one evening when we were having a campfire, it might have been one of the last nice evenings of the summer. Our weather certainly has taken a turn into fall like conditions. We've had a fair amount of rain over the last few...
Last day of August and we have a good rain storm happening this morning. Don is happy he doesn't have any portages to do in the rain, course he hasn't had many portages this summer. Today's forecast - Showers ending this morning then a mix of sun and cloud. Risk of a...
It's been a few days since I've posted a picture but be assured, we are all healthy and doing very well. I've been doing a little fishing with friends that are visiting us. This is Jackie and Sue who I went fishing with, along with their husbands, and we caught enough...
I have a new horse, her name is Willow and she is enjoying the sandy beach as she gives herself a back rub. Hoping to get out fishing today, weather should be good for it there's already a bit of a breeze. Today's forecast - Mainly sunny. High 25. Humidex 27. Tonight...
This was our view from Pettit #2 when we stayed there last week. You don't see the sunrise but you will get to see gorgeous sunsets when you stay at this cabin. Today's forecast - Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. High 27. Humidex 32. Tonight Mainly...
I would say that Don has been enjoying some of the down time we've been having and I think he is also enjoying getting out and fishing. We're nearing the end of August but the weather still thinks it's mid summer, temperatures and conditions have been wonderful. We're...
Thursday was our 37th anniversary (wow, that seems like a long time ago) so we went to our new Pettit Lake Outpost cabin for a few days. What a great cabin, I could have stayed a lot longer. As you can see we went fishing and I caught this northern pike we also caught...
Aleksi caught this trout while fishing on Pettit this past weekend. Today's forecast - A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. High 26. Humidex 30. Tonight Partly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers before...
Mikka and his family enjoyed the weekend at Pettit #1 outpost cabin and among the fish he caught he caught this lake trout, a good catch. Yesterday was a pleasant day, no rain and today looks like it will be pleasant as well. It ended up being a busy day with a couple...