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....
A sneak peek of the new cabin as you leave Walleye Kitchen entering into Pettit Lake. Work will continue on Monday as there is more building supplies to be freighted. We have another cloudy, rainy and windy day in store for us. Today's forecast - Periods of rain. Risk...
Another successful hunt is in the books for this group, they are going home very happy. Today's forecast - Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. High 10. Tonight Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy overnight. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low plus...
With the help of friends the trusses are all up and the sheeting is on the roof. Don is going to take the day off from working on the cabin, weather has turned nasty anyway. He's also waiting for the tin to be delivered as that will be his next step. We have actually...
On Saturday we freighted more building supplies and the trusses to Pettit Lake. The old "work" pontoon certainly has come in handy for this project. More supplies are being freighted today as tomorrow the plan is to put up the trusses. Here's hoping weather improves...
This group harvested this 52 inch bull moose this weekend. Weather has turned a little on the nasty side. We had a thunderstorm throughout the night dumping 13mm of rain. It continues to rain this morning and forecast suggesting it will be an all day rain. Today's...
The walls are up on the new cabin and this is the view from the lake. Yesterday we freighted more building material and the trusses and if weather holds the trusses will be installed this week. Today is a rest day for Don. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy. 60 percent...
They got the floor on yesterday on the new cabin, today they will begin with the walls. Construction is going very well thanks so the weather even though they have worked in the rain. No moose for the moose hunters yet though although they continue to see had hear...
The floor joists are in and the flooring has begun to be laid. More work will continue with the floor today. Don is very pleased with the progress that has been made so far, here's hoping the weather continues to be favourable for building. The moose hunters report...
This photo was taken on Sunday as Don and I freighted lumber to Pettit Lake. Jasper and Frankie were my lookout crew. We had a very foggy trip yesterday across Manion but once we got across the portage the fog had lifted and we had a beautiful, calm ride. The work on...
Our first day of Autumn has begun with heavy fog covering the lake. Yesterday Don and I freighted some lumber to our new outpost location. We have more loads to freight today. Today's forecast - Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 19. Tonight...