Mount Lake Outpost looks like it did well over the winter, the docks are all good. Don was hoping to haul some lumber to Pettit #2 today but we have a good wind blowing out of the northwest so he'll get some things done around the main camp today. Even though it was...
First boat to go across the portage! Don't know how many boats will be making the trip this year but we are beginning to get things ready for the season. The ice is gone from Pettit and Mount and Don boated up to both outposts and things all look good. It was still...
Don had some assistance from Cedar as he moved the main dock and dock for cabin 2 into their summer position. Today he's going to hopefully get to Pettit and Mount Lake to see if there has been any damage to the docks. It has been too chilly to have our morning coffee...
Well we are finally getting rid of all the old backhoe parts. Don spent Saturday hauling the parts out to the main road where someone will be picking them up, hopefully tomorrow. He's been wanting this done for a long time. Today he's hoping to get our main dock moved...
Our chilly view this morning, plus 1C, there's been some light snow flurries. We're not sitting on the deck this morning! Today's forecast - Cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries this morning. Wind northwest 30 km/h. High 8. Wind chill minus 8 this morning. Tonight...
And just like that the ice is out. It was all gone by dinner time yesterday. The ice that was there was very slushy, the wind came up and it started moving and before we knew it, it was gone. Ice out is always a welcoming site, now we wait for the leaves to come out...
There's still ice on the lake. We've had a few calm days so the ice isn't moving much but there's lots of holes in the ice so it will all be gone soon. It was another gorgeous morning to enjoy our morning coffee on the deck, listening to the many birds, geese, swans,...
Our view this morning as we enjoyed our coffee on the deck. The lake still has a lot of ice but it's bound to go quickly. April certainly went by fast despite being in a lock down, of course our routines really haven't changed much. Don is beginning to think of things...
Our view this morning as more ice disappeared overnight. The lake continues to look darker and darker, evidence of thinning ice. Don did some work around his shop yesterday, that's a never ending job. Today's forecast - A mix of sun and cloud. High 16. Tonight A few...
Don spent yesterday wandering the bushes in search of deer sheds. There's less snow in the bush now so the sheds are a bit easier to spot. The ice on the lake has a number of dark spots and we can see open water between islands, it won't be long now till it's all...
A little fog rising off the lake this morning. We had a bit or rain overnight so that has had an effect on the ice, it should go fast now. Yesterday I tagged along with the group shed hunting but didn't find any saw a lot of new country though. It was nice to get out...
Our view this morning, we lost some ice yesterday and the ice is looking darker. Don spent yesterday shed hunting. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 16. Tonight Partly...
We lost some ice yesterday although it froze overnight. Don and I enjoyed coffee on the deck this morning although we had to have our jackets on. Today's forecast - Mainly sunny. High 16. Tonight Increasing cloudiness early this evening. 40 percent chance of showers...
It was 0C this morning, sunny and no wind. There's still a lot of ice on the lake but it did melt more along the shoreline. Yesterday you could see some darker spots in the lake a sure sign that break up is happening. Today's forecast - A mix of sun and cloud. 30...
Another chilly morning, minus 2C with a mix of sun and cloud and windy. I could hear the ice making noises as I took this photograph and you can see that there has been some movement of the ice. Temperatures are suppose to warm up this afternoon so perhaps we will see...
Happy Earth Day! It's cloudy and minus 3C this morning, oh and add in some snow flurries and wind as well. Yesterday, Don went for a walk about in the bush looking for minnow ponds, he found this tree stand. It's not the safest of trees now at least I wouldn't want to...
Allison spotted this otter, from her "office" in the loft, popping up along the shoreline this morning eating minnows. Temperatures continue to be on the cool side so there hasn't been much movement on the ice conditions. We will be above freezing today with a strong...
We had more open water along the shoreline yesterday but it dropped below 0C last night so we had some freezing going on. Hopefully it will warm up and we'll see more ice melting. There's been a lot of snow melt around the yard and the lake is beginning to get that...
This pair is waiting for warmer days and more open water. They've been hanging out at the portage where there is open water. Don is back at the Pettit cabin today, hopefully the wind won't be blowing as hard as it has been for the past couple of days. The wind really...
Yesterday, I went to the new Pettit Lake cabin to help Don put up siding on the back of the cabin. Although it was a sunny day it was very windy which made it cold. This photo is at the portage, it was so nice to see the sun sparkling off the open water. There were 2...
Last night was a windy but beautiful night. Isolation and staying at home has not been difficult. We are looking forward to the time when the ice is gone and we get to see our wonderful guests again. That day will come, just don't know when. Today's forecast - Mainly...
Got some more siding completed on the Pettit cabin yesterday. As you can see there's less snow and although the lake is still covered with ice it's getting a little challenging to get across the portage with the snow machines. It's another cold, windy morning minus...
Happy Easter! We hope everyone is staying at home this Easter weekend, staying safe and healthy. It's a cool day, minus 3C this morning, mix of sun and clouds. We've lost a good amount of snow but there's still lots of ice on the lakes. Today's forecast - Mainly...
Yesterday, Don, Allison, Alex and Jared went shed hunting and came up with these finds, a very successful day. There's still a fair bit of snow in the bush so there will probably be more sheds to find one day. It was minus 1C earlier this morning with very light snow...
We're losing snow and ice daily as you can see in this photo. It froze overnight but when it warms up there will be a little bit of open water along the shore. Don spent yesterday getting supplies - gas, diesel, food. Today's forecast - Cloudy with 30 percent chance...
Another gorgeous full moon over Manion Lake last night, it never gets old. 0C this morning and light snow, I'd much rather see the sun shine. The ice is mushy on top but it's still good for a few weeks yet. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of...
Don took a break after he and the girls worked on the new cabin yesterday. There's more steel to be put on and some inside work before the cabin is completed. We've had some rain overnight, plus 3C this morning. You can see some open water along the southern exposures...
This is one of the walleyes I caught when we went fishing the other evening. It sure was a lot of fun. I think our fishing days might soon be done as we're getting some weather moving that might make ice conditions unsafe. Don worked a bit on siding the cabin...
This is no joke, we actually got Don out fishing yesterday and he caught a couple of walleye. He doesn't know how we got him to smile for the picture. It was such a lovely night last night for fishing, no wind, clear skies the moon and stars were shining brightly on...
The past few days was spent putting up firewood at all outpost locations. That's one job that Don can cross off his spring list. It has helped that we as a family have been self isolating together. Today he is picking up the rest of the steel for the Pettit cabin and...
The snow machines are waiting for us on the lake now as the yard is becoming bare and dry. Yesterday Don and girls put up firewood at both Sandbeach cabins. They are hoping to get to Mount Lake and do the same there today. Don also went out with the grader yesterday...
Yesterday Alex helped Don clear snow off the roof of Pettit #2, this is so work can continue on the outside of the cabin without the snow coming down on them. As you can also see, Don got a few sheets of tin on the cabin. Today is day 8 of our self isolation and so...
Allison, Alex and Jared went fishing yesterday afternoon and caught our dinner, tasty lake trout. Don got his load of lumber freighted to Pettit #2, now he has a project to keep himself occupied for a few days. Looks like we're going to have a nice day to be out and...
Today is day 6 of self isolation and social distancing for us and we are getting along just fine with all of it. We've been able to get supplies by having people just put things in the back of the truck, not speaking with anyone or being close to them. And it's life...
While we were in Mexico, our friends who were staying and looking after camp did some work on Pettit cabin #2. They got the soffit and flooring done. Yesterday Don freighted some more supplies to the cabin. We had some rain last night so the yard is slippery, this...
Jasper enjoys the sunrise this morning, minus 3C. Looks like a good day for self isolation and social distancing. Today's forecast - Becoming cloudy this morning. Periods of rain or drizzle beginning this afternoon. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this...
Many of you were probably wondering why I had not posted any photos this past week. Well, we were in Mexico enjoying some warm weather but I must admit we were a bit stressed with the ever changing Covid-19. At the present time we are all healthy and self-isolating...
Our morning sunrise, didn't end up seeing the sun though. It's foggy on the lake, minus 7C. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries this morning. A few flurries beginning this afternoon. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning. Fog patches...
This morning's sunrise over Manion Lake. Another cold morning, minus 17C. Don got the Pettit cabin all swept and cleaned and the flooring is all there ready for installation. Today's forecast - A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy this morning. Periods of snow...
What a gorgeous full moon last night, the lake was lite up and Jasper was enjoying the evening as well. With the clear sky that meant colder temperatures, minus 15C this morning. Don and Alex will freight some more supplies to Pettit today and clean up debris in prep...
First cocktail on the deck for 2020. We took advantage of the plus 10C temperature to soak up some sun, it was such a beautiful day. Don, Allison and Alex had gone shed hunting but didn't find any sheds. I got to take all the dogs for a walk. Today, Don will freight...
Jasper is enjoying this cold, frosty morning as the sun rises. It's minus 24C this morning but it's to warm up to 0C by the afternoon. Today's forecast - A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 2. Wind chill minus 28...
The pine is all done in the new Pettit Lake cabin and there's enough pine left to do the screened in porch. All this will be stained once temperatures warm up. We got a bit of snow overnight and it's still snowing minus 6C. Today's forecast - Periods of snow ending...
Using the Kubota, Don cleared the snow around the cabin in preparation for putting up the soffit and siding. However there's still some inside pine work left to do. It's a grey day, minus 3C. Today's forecast - Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries this morning...
This is our newest cabin which we call Pettit Lake #2 (original name right?). It's looking pretty nice, you can almost visualize what it will look like when the snow is all gone. To see a video of the progress inside the cabin go to our Facebook page or Instagram. Don...