Cliff was excited when he caught this big northern pike on the last day of his trip. Of course this one had to go back to the waters. Today's forecast - Sunny. High 29. Humidex 32. Tonight Increasing cloudiness. A few showers beginning this evening. Risk of...
First time fishing on our system, Greg catches a nice northern pike, his first fish of the trip. Today's forecast - Mainly sunny. High 23. Humidex 28. Tonight A few clouds. Low 13.
Sunrise at one of our outpost cabins, who knows which one? I've been told not to give the answer away this time. Yesterday was an interesting day for weather as thunderstorms were quickly passing by throughout the day. We do need the rain though the bush and my garden...
Allison caught this nice size bass when fishing on one of the upper lakes last week. We have a cooler more comfortable morning, 13C and partly cloudy. Don's going to Mount Lake to cut the grass there, I'm hoping to get out to pick some blueberries. Today's forecast -...
We did a little fishing yesterday with family. Everett learned how to jig for walleye with Alex and Allison. He was a quick learner as he caught several, this was one of his good catches. We fried our catch up and had a tasty dinner last night. We are out of the heat...
I wonder how many of you know where this photo was taken. It's the high rock on Sandbeach and the view is always spectacular. You get cell service when you are up there. If you look close to the right of the photo you can see Sandbeach cabin #2. We are in a heat...
A little mist rising off the lake this morning. It's a gorgeous morning, lake is very calm. Yesterday I went blueberry picking with friends if you can find the right location there's lots of berries and there's still lots of green ones. Today's forecast - Sunny. High...
Some friends got together and went out fishing yesterday, we caught our dinner. They will be very tasty for dinner tonight. Today's forecast - Cloudy. A few showers beginning early this morning and ending this afternoon. High 18. Tonight Mainly cloudy with 40 percent...
Brandan took this selfie while fishing here on Manion Lake a few weeks ago. We've been busy with Canadian residents and their families. Weather has been good for relaxing and enjoying the beach. Things have cooled off though, it was 10C this morning, a morning when we...
Do you see where the brown garage is? It used to be over my car but it got blown away in the storm and there is significant damage to the passenger side of my car. Don also discovered that the wind shifted the shed from it's cement footings by about 30cm. The official...
We had some strong wind last night the maximum wind was 95km, I don't know if I have ever seen that strong of a wind before. The house was making a lot of noises. We have a few tree limbs down by cabin #1, my car sustained some damage as the portable garage blew away....
The girls were doing a bit of training with Cedar this morning as she likes to go after lures, we don't want her to get a hook in her mouth. Now they are heading to Pettit 1 and Sandbeach 1 to get those ready for some Canadian guests. Today's forecast - A mix of sun...
Hannah looks on as one of our Canadian guests was up early this morning bass fishing. Cedar was very excited about this guy fishing, so much so that she swam out to see what he was doing and is now in the boat with him. Today's forecast - Mainly sunny. High 26....
It's been a few days since I have posted any photos, we are all good just don't have many pictures of exciting happenings. But this happened yesterday, Don's first portage of the season! These guys are headed to our new Pettit cabin, the first group in any of our...
We are now out of the heat warning thanks to a pretty good storm that blew through late yesterday afternoon. We had some wind and heavy rain but no damage. We will also be able to do some outside work, last week it was just too hot to do much of anything. Today's...
The 2 of us went out fishing yesterday morning and caught dinner for the family, we had a great time and of course these walleyes were delicious. It was another hot day but some cloud cover gave some relief. Throughout the night we had a storm which dumped 12.44mm of...
This is what it looks like here this morning at 8am, and it's already 27C. It will be another hot, hot day. Don is off checking minnow traps, good to get that done early. It will likely be a day to be out on the pontoon boat, jumping in the lake to keep cool. Today's...
Early morning sunrise, a little bit of fog hanging over the calm lake. If you were here today you would want to be up early to go out fishing before it got too hot. You would definitely be needing to wear sunscreen otherwise you'd look like a tomato! You would likely...
Happy Canada Day! Canada, the true north strong and free. Take time to reflect on the good and the bad that has made our country. It's hot one out there but at least there's a wind that will help if you're out on the water. Today's forecast - A mix of sun and cloud....
Here we are, the last day of June, the months keep flying by even during this pandemic. Yesterday was cloudy with off and on rain and we had this rainbow early evening, it didn't last too long though. Don is back at the Pettit cabin installing the solar equipment...
Although it's 19C this morning the clouds and wind are making things feel cooler. What is not cool is all the mosquitoes that hatched overnight, they are plentiful! Guess the mosquitoes are extra hungry as they are searching for our guests. Today's forecast -...
Another gorgeous morning to enjoy your coffee on the dock. We are in for some very hot weather so there may be more mornings like today. We're going to do some more work around main camp today, there's never a shortage of work even when we don't have lots of guests....
Don and Gord headed to Pettit with a load for Pettit #2 yesterday. Today we're all working around main camp getting ready for some Canadian guests. Today's forecast - Sunny. Increasing cloudiness this afternoon. High 27. Humidex 28. Tonight Mainly cloudy with 60...
What a beautiful morning for coffee on the dock, beautiful blue sky, no wind, no bugs. You can see a boat is loaded with yet more supplies for Pettit #2. This time it's the shower and all the solar equipment. There will be mattresses to take as well. Today's forecast...
Allison seems to have the luck as she caught the biggest walleye on Father's Day and they sure were delicious when we fried them up. It's a beautiful morning, clear skies, a little breeze and comfortable on the deck. Today's forecast - A mix of sun and cloud. 60...
We hope all fathers had as good a day as this dad did yesterday. I think this has been Don's fourth time fishing this year, that certainly is a record and I think he's been having a great time too. It's a cool morning but we've enjoyed watching the bass jump, there's...
This is our new cabin, Pettit #2. The kitchen is almost done, just need to install the stove and sink. It will soon be ready for guests. Just a reminder that we are open for Canadian residents only as the Canada-US border remains closed until July 21st. Our heat wave...
The docks at Mount Lake are in good shape, they're just waiting for some guests. Don has cut the grass so things are looking good there. We're expecting some rain today so it will be a day of doing things around main camp. Today's forecast - A mix of sun and cloud...
Well it was made official yesterday, the US-Canadian border will remain closed until July 21st. So it will continue to be quiet around here for yet another month. We hope the restrictions will be lifted the end of July as we sure do miss everyone. If you were here...
Pettit Cabin #2 from a different angle. The old shed that was there has now been removed, place is looking real good, it will soon be ready for guests. Don checked out the docks at Mount and Pettit Outposts and they are all in good shape after the wild weather. Don...
Gord is loaded and tucked in with furniture for Pettit #2. It's a cold morning, 8C with a northwest wind so it's going to be a chilly ride for he and Don. Today's forecast - A mix of sun and cloud. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 16. Tonight Partly cloudy....
Well that was quite the night. It stormed from 10pm to 5am this morning and boy, did it rain. We received 70mm of rain last night and our total rainfall this week is 90mm and it's only Tuesday! We won't be going anywhere today as the road is washed out both above and...
We have had some wild weather, glad there were no boats in the water. This was yesterday, the dock at Manion cabin #3 broke apart, Don moved it by cabin #5 for safe keeping. We've had more strong wind this morning and we're expecting more storms throughout the day....
8C, windy and raining this morning. The wind is howling and there's white caps on the lake. Don is glad he doesn't have any portages this morning. Our boat is out of the water, just to be on the safe side. We're expecting some significant storms throughout today and...
Don took this photo yesterday as he was headed to our Sandbeach Outposts but he couldn't get there, this tree had fallen across the creek. He'll have to try again with a powersaw. He was also hoping to get the dock on Pettit #1 in place but it was too windy for that...
Looks like it will be a great day to be out on the lake, love seeing the sun sparkle on the water. Well we have a bit of good news to deliver. Yesterday afternoon, our provincial government announced that short term rentals such as lodges, camps, hotels, motels and...
Today Don is freighting the hot water tank and solar fridge for Pettit #2. They will finish the staining and then begin installing the cabinets they took up yesterday. Today's forecast - A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers early this morning. High 25....
Don and I picked up the cabinets for Pettit #2 yesterday and today they are being transported to the cabin. That's quite the load. Before they get installed Don and Brian will stain the walls. It's going to be a hot day but it should be cool in the cabin, good for...
Well the month of May certainly flew by even though we are experiencing a pandemic and have to be closed to all guests. Allison did manage to get a picture of Hannah with the porcupine quills, she sure is lucky they didn't go in her eye. The vet said she probably...
How many Trumpeter Swans do you see? Trumpeter Swans have become more common over the last few years in our region. We usually see swans as the ice is thinning as they are migrating north but this year we have seen more of them just hanging around our lake. We are not...
Allison caught this "eater" when we were out fishing on Sunday, we haven't been out fishing since. Don has been working on the Pettit cabin, he was trying to install the screen on the deck but the wind wasn't helping him. Today is a garbage run day, a good day to do...
Don enjoyed his quiet time on the dock this morning. There is a lot of pollen on the water this morning, hopefully the wind will blow it all away. Today's forecast - Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. High 19 with temperature falling to 12 this...
Our view this morning as the sun is trying to shine through the clouds and fog. It was very foggy very early in the morning. We had a soaker rain yesterday giving the forest a much needed drink. Don's plan today is to head up to Pettit #2 to do some work. Ontario has...
Cedar checked out the trout I caught on Sunday. She enjoys coming along with all the other dogs when we go fishing. Today will be another day of working around main camp today as it looks like we're in for a rainy day. Today's forecast - Showers. Risk of a...
Being that yesterday was Sunday we all decided to go fishing, including the dogs. Don did do a little work on the Pettit cabin while the girls and I went trout fishing. While we were fishing for trout we saw fish swimming on top of the water eating bugs. We picked up...