Yesterday, Allison and Jared broke some trails in the deep snow. Don did some more ploughing and he'll go out again this morning to touch it up. There's a lot of snow. We got to see the sunrise this morning and it was minus 18C, which should help freeze the slush that...
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Monday December 30, 2019
This is our view this morning, still snowing but it is suppose to taper off. We received a lot of snow, likely close to 30cm. Don and Jared went out yesterday afternoon to plough. Don ploughed the road to the 12KM on Manion while Jared used the backhoe to clear the...
Sunday December 29, 2019
Well this is the kind of day we're going to have as we are in a snowfall warning. We were going to go fishing but this snow has put a damper on that idea so it will be an inside day instead. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries early...
Friday December 27, 2019
Meet Cedar, the newest member of our family, a purebred black German Shepherd. She is going to fit right in to camp lifestyle. Our guests all left around noon so the rest of the day was spent cleaning up and relaxing. We ended our day be having a campfire which we...
Thursday December 26, 2019
Merry Christmas! We have had a most enjoyable, busy Christmas. Christmas Eve we had some carollers visit us and we enjoyed their singing. Christmas Day was spent with family. The "kids" went for a snowmobile ride up to Mount Lake. Today will be a more relaxing day for...
Sunday December 22, 2019
Gorgeous morning before the sun rises, notice the sliver of a moon. We're looking forward to another pleasant day with temperatures above freezing. Today's forecast - A mix of sun and cloud. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 2. Wind chill minus 11 this morning. Tonight...
Saturday December 21, 2019
Good Morning from Manion Lake on this the first day of winter. It's a beautiful "warm" morning, minus 7C so a great day to get out for a walk or play with the horses. Today's forecast - Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High...
Thursday December 19, 2019
Our view this morning as the sun rises. Notice where the sun is rising this time of year as after Saturday it will begin to swing back to the east. Yesterday was a day to stay inside as it was so cold, but things have warmed up this morning - minus 14C. I'll be able...
Wednesday December 18, 2019
We have another frigid morning, minus 36C but it is suppose to warm up throughout the day and the week. I got my Christmas tree decorated yesterday all by myself as Don had gone to town. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy. Periods of snow beginning this afternoon. Wind...
Monday December 16, 2019
Jasper is keeping watch over the lake this morning. Minus 13C, much better than yesterday's minus 35C. Still haven't got our Christmas tree so that's the first thing on Don's list today. Today's forecast - Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries early this morning....
Sunday December 15, 2019
Our view as the sun was rising, minus 36C, the cold hurts your face. Don spent all day yesterday ploughing snow and he could still do some more. Today we're hoping to go in search of a Christmas tree. Today's forecast - Sunny. Increasing cloudiness late this...
Saturday December 14, 2019
Our last winter phone for this decade. I took this photo this morning, as the sun was rising. We have a mix of sun and cloud and minus 17C. We got a lot of fluffy snow yesterday so Don has some ploughing to do today. Today's forecast - Periods of light snow ending...
Friday December 13, 2019
You shouldn't have eaten our dog! This big male wolf was mangey and there's still 3 or 4 more wolves running around out there. We have a snowing morning, minus 13C. Today's forecast - Cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries this morning. Periods of snow beginning...
Tuesday December 10, 2019
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...
Monday December 9, 2019
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...
Sunday December 8, 2019
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...
Saturday December 7, 2019
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...
Friday December 6, 2019
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...
Thursday December 5, 2019
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....
Wednesday December 4, 2019
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...
Sunday December 1, 2019
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...
Friday November 29, 2019
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....
Thursday November 28, 2019
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 -...
Wednesday November 27, 2019
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...
Tuesday November 26, 3019
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...
Monday November 25, 2019
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...
Thursday November 21, 2019
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....
Tuesday November 19, 2019
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...
Monday November 18, 2019
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...
Sunday November 17, 2019
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...
Saturday November 16, 2019
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...
Friday November 15, 2019
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...
Wednesday November 13, 2019
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...
Tuesday November 12, 2019
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...
Monday November 11, 2019
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...
Thursday November 7, 2019
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...
Wednesday November 6, 2019
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...
Tuesday November 5, 2019
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...
Monday November 4, 2019
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...
Sunday November 3, 2019
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...
Saturday November 2, 2019
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...
Wednesday October 30, 2019
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...
Tuesday October 29, 2019
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...
Monday October 28, 2019
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...
Thursday October 24, 2019
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...












































