Our view this morning of the sunrise. Very pretty but no clouds also means very cold, minus 28C and it's not to warm up too much throughout the day. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Clearing this morning. Wind up...
This is the view at our bridge looking downstream. The cold weather makes for some beautiful ice on the fallen down trees. It's a cold one this morning, minus 19C, cloudy and snowing. Today's forecast - Periods of snow ending near noon then clearing. Amount 2 cm. Wind...
The view at the portage, taken yesterday. Don took a ride up to Pettit Lake to check on the ice. He didn't stay on it for long as there's only about 2 inches of ice. We have yet another cloudy day. Temperatures have already begun to drop and the wind is adding to the...
Our view this morning as we look south into the wind. Our temperatures warmed up overnight to minus 8C. We have some fog over the lake and of course another cloudy day. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries this morning. Periods of light...
Our view this morning as the sun is trying to break out from the clouds. Minus 13C this morning. More cold weather is on it's way. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Clearing this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High...
This is our view this morning as we have light snow flurries and it's minus 10C. You can see Don's snowmobile tracks, they're filled with water. It doesn't take much snow to push the ice down. Today's forecast - Becoming cloudy this morning then snow. Amount 5 cm....
We lost our sweet Frankie to a group of brazen wolves who attacked her and Jasper in our yard on Sunday night. Jasper escaped with a minor puncture wound on a back leg. Frankie was one of a kind. She was fearless, loved playing with the cats and horses and walks. She...
We're seeing a bit of a sunrise this morning and that means we also have colder temperatures, minus 14C. Don might go out on the snow machine to see what the ice is like today. Today's forecast - Cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries early this morning then a mix...
It's a different look this morning as we once again have clouds and now snow. There should be plenty of ice on the lake but you can see wet spots meaning there just might be some slush. And with more snow we could see more slushy spots. Today's forecast - Flurries....
What a beautiful morning, we haven't seen a pink sky or a clear sky in a while. Jasper and Frankie are taking advantage of the lovely morning to go for a walkabout. Along with it being clearer, the temperatures have dropped as well, minus 13C. Today's forecast -...
The trees are heavy with snow and it sure looks pretty. It will look even prettier when the sun is shining on the trees. Don spent all day yesterday ploughing snow and he still has to do the yard. Today's forecast - Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries early this...
This photo is from yesterday when I went for a walk. It has stopped snowing but we still have a cloudy, gloomy day. Don will be spending most of his day ploughing snow. Today's forecast - Cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries early this morning with risk of freezing...
As you can see, we have had a good accumulation of snow overnight. All 3 dogs have been out for a morning walkabout, even Hannah so she will likely be a little sore later on. I was away for the past few days; had a ladies weekend in Winnipeg and I'm very glad I made...
We got some snow overnight, trees are covered but the wind is blowing off the trees. Along with the wind, the temperature has already begun to drop. Today's forecast - Periods of light snow ending this morning then mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries....
Yes, this is our view again this morning, cloudy and minus 2C with a wind. Don and Alex are busy today installing a propane heater in our upstairs, it will definitely take the chill off on those cold winter days. Today's forecast - Cloudy. 60 percent chance of...
Once again we have another cloudy, dreary morning, minus 3C. We'll take these mild temperatures though as the winter forecast is predicting a harsh winter. Today's forecast - Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 2. Wind...
Our view is pretty drab this morning. 0C and we're in a freezing drizzle advisory. Although there is about 6 inches of ice on the lake we won't be going out on it anytime soon. The dogs have wandered out on it though. Don will spend some time moving firewood in...
Our morning view, it never gets old. Minus 2C this morning but there's a good south wind making things feel colder, but we can handle it. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High plus 4. Wind chill minus 11 this...
This morning's sunrise, coming up in between the island. It still has a ways to go before it begins it's journey back for the summer. Don has a few outside jobs on his list today. Today's forecast - A mix of sun and cloud. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 7. Wind chill...
I took this photo downstream at our bridge. A tree had blown down in the summer with the branches hovering over the creek. With the cold weather and high water levels, ice has been building up on the branches. I'm waiting to see if the branches will eventually break...
Minus 22C this beautiful sunny morning and with a frozen Manion Lake. It will be a good morning to stay indoors till the afternoon when things warm up. Today's forecast - A mix of sun and cloud. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 10. Wind chill minus 29 this morning and...
Today, take a moment to remember those who fought for our freedom. "Lest we forget" Today's forecast - A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 11. Wind chill minus 28 this morning and minus 18 this afternoon. Risk of...
There's more ice forming along the shores and in the bays of the lake. All docks got stored away in a quiet bay yesterday. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 8. Wind chill minus 19 this morning and minus...
With the colder temperatures, the lake is thickening up and we can see some ice forming. It won't be too long before the lake is completely frozen. Today will be the day to get the docks safely moved for the winter. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy with 40 percent...
Well winter is upon us as we received some snow yesterday, and this will be staying. Don only put one load of gravel at the bridge as the road was a little slippery. Today he is planning on getting the docks around camp all safely stowed for the winter. Today's...
The ATV and the last of the boats came back from the portage yesterday. The next time we go out on the lake the lake will be frozen. We've had some snow overnight. Enough that it covers the ground and the trees are covered. Looks pretty. Don's hoping to put some...
Morning sunrise on our first day of daylight saving time. Hope everyone remembered to turn their clocks back an hour last night. Don's hoping to get the ATV back from the portage today as conditions are good for that job. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy with 40...
There's a bit more snow on the ground this morning and it is also another grey day. We seriously need some sunshine although good thing is that the temperatures are still comfortable for doing outside things. All our hunters are all gone now so most cabins will be...
The sun is trying to shine on the lake but there's just too many clouds. It almost seems as if the moon is shining. We received a little more snow overnight which will be good for those who are hunting. Don will work on his fall list once again today. Today's forecast...
Rich harvested this cow moose yesterday. Don got a few more items on his fall list crossed off yesterday but his morning he's going to go out with a group moose hunting. Today's forecast - A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind up...
A little bit of snow covers the ground this morning which will be helpful for the hunters. It continues to be cloudy and grey, guess that's just what we get this time of year. Don will continue to get some outside chores completed today. Today's forecast - A few...
We had a little skiff of snow overnight that only stayed on docks and roofs of buildings. It's yet another cloudy, grey day. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries this morning. Clearing this afternoon. High plus 2. Tonight A few clouds. Wind...
This is a panoramic view of the inside of the new Pettit cabin. The cabin will be finished by the opening of walleye season 2020 and will be available for rent. Another cloudy day in store for us today so Don will once again work on his fall list today. Today's...
It's a cloudy, grey day here at Manion. We received 10mm of rain last night and more is on its way. Today will be a day to get some inside work accomplished. Today's forecast - Periods of rain. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. Temperature steady near plus 5. Tonight...
11 am and the fog is finally lifting off the lake. Alex and I are planning on getting to Mount Lake to close up the cabins while Don does more fall work here at main camp. We have four groups in moose hunting this weekend. Today's forecast - Mainly sunny. Fog patches...
The forest was showing a little love yesterday when I was out for my walk. There's lots of colour on the floor of the bush however not so much in the trees as most leaves have been blown off. It's windy this morning so what leaves are still on trees will be soon be...
A beautiful clear morning, a little mist rising off the lake. Notice the trees, there's a lot of leaves gone now. Don didn't get all the work done that he wanted to at the Pettit cabin so he still has one more day, that's his plan for tomorrow, Looks like today is a...
With all the rain we've been having water levels are high. This is the falls that you see at our bridge as you come into camp, there's usually not this much water flowing over the falls. Today is the last day for Don to work at the new Pettit cabin for a while. The...
Josh also had a shot at the bull that was harvested during archery season. We had a very relaxing weekend and now Don is ready to get back to work. It's also another cloudy, dreary day with a chance of rain. We have technical issues with our website, the link for...
Terry and his group harvested this bull moose last week during archery season. If you look closely you can see a broached stuck in the antler. Yesterday was opening rifle season but we don't have any hunters in this week. This is our Thanksgiving weekend and we're...
More work got completed on Pettit #2 yesterday before the rain. We've had 17.78mm of rain overnight. A thunderstorm rolled through around 5am. MNRF has issued a special watershed statement cautioning people to be aware of high water levels especially around lakes and...
A bird's eye view of the new Pettit Lake cabin and a fall colours. Work has been progressing very well and more work continues today, before the nasty weather arrives. Today's forecast - Showers. Risk of a thunderstorm early this morning. High 15. Tonight Periods of...
Sometimes weather conditions are just spectacular especially at night and you can capture a glimpse of why we love living where we do. Looks like we will have one more day to enjoy lovely weather before some nasty stuff heads our way. Don and crew are back at the new...
Don concentrates on placing a cement block for the deck while Kubota and the claw do the heavy work. More supplies are being freighted today. Today's forecast - A mix of sun and cloud. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 17. Tonight A few clouds. Increasing...
This is how you haul a moose out of a difficult spot; use an ATV, trailer and truck. After how many days, we finally have some sun this morning. More building supplies will be freighted to Pettit and then if things dry out, they may start on putting tin on the roof....