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...
Our guests have arrived! They're not paying customers but they will earn their keep, we have had 2 eggs already this morning. Ryker and Cedar are very interested in them, Jasper and Hannah are not concerned with them. We had a nice rainfall this morning, things are...
It's pretty quiet out on the lake these days, maybe the fish are enjoying the peacefulness though. Don is picking up some laying hens today so we hope to have our own eggs. Cedar and Ryker have not seen chickens before so there will have to be some serious training...
Look who took the afternoon off and went fishing yesterday! And yes, we did manage to have some fish for dinner last night, a tasty treat. The black flies and mosquitoes have decided to check in, they are abundant, it's hard to do things outside. Today's forecast -...
Don spent a little time on the dock this morning before the black flies chased him back to the deck. As you know the official announcement was made yesterday stating that the Canadian-US border will remain closed until June 21st. Ontario (our province) is slowly...
Don was working on installing the stairs on Pettit #2 but he's taking today off to go shed hunting. Tomorrow he will seriously be getting back to work as will the rest of us, we've been taking it easy for too long now. The wind has picked up this morning so there is a...
Yes, that is Don with a fishing rod in his hand. He took a little time out from working in Pettit #2 to try and catch a fish or two. But just like the girls and I, we all came up empty handed. We couldn't catch a trout or a walleye, we did catch some northern and bass...
Opening day of walleye season, we're usually busy today but instead it's a very quiet morning. We are enjoying our morning coffee on the deck and the girls and I will head out on the water to catch our dinner. Don will head to Pettit #2 to do some more work on the...
This was our view last night after a rainstorm moved through, it was breathtaking. Head over to our Facebook page or Instagram to see the video, not often do we get a double rainbow. Don spent some time grading our road yesterday, today he's planing on getting up to...
After some rain last night we have a cloudy, grey morning and plus 5C. I can actually go outside without wearing a jacket! This rain will green up the landscape. Don's going to do some work around main camp today. Today's forecast - Cloudy. 60 percent chance of...
Allison has been working from our home, setting up her "office" in our loft. Yesterday, after her work day, we went trout fishing on Pettit. She landed this most delicious lake trout, without a net. It was the only trout we caught but it sure was nice to get out on...
Our view this morning but it was too chilly to sit on the deck, one of these days though. Don has a bit of work to do around here before he heads up to Pettit #2. Today's forecast - Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 10. Wind chill minus 8 this morning. Tonight Clear....
Here's hoping that everyone enjoyed a wonderful Mother's Day weekend. Mine was extra special as I also celebrated my 65th birthday, yes I'm a senior now. Don, Allison, Alex and Jared spent most of the weekend walking through dense bush shed hunting. This is what...
The sun sparkles on the lake, makes it look really inviting but at minus 5C it's cold. We sure didn't sit on the deck this morning. The wind has also picked up once again this morning so I don't think Don will get any lumber freighted to Pettit today. Today's forecast...