Our view this morning at sunrise and although it's warm it is quiet so if it were moose season it would be a potential good morning for hunting. Throughout the night there was a lot of lightning to the south, we didn't get a storm but we must have received rain...
Don had some help last week so he got his poll barn up and now it's ready for siding but that will wait till after the archery moose hunt. Today is the day to get outside work done as we've got a few days of significant rainfall ahead of us. Rain isn't something that...
We had quite the storm last night, lots of lightning, thunder and rain; Hannah was a nervous wreck. As you can see in this photo, our dock broke off pushing the pontoon boat up on shore. There's a lot of water in the yard as well. It continues to be cloudy and windy...
First time to Pettit Lake, Bob catches the big one, a 39 inch northern pike. According to the story, it caught him a bit off guard and almost took him into the lake. Despite poor weather Bob and group had a great time. It's a very quiet day for us today as we have no...
Bears are extra hungry this time of year as they are trying to store as much fat as they can for the winter. This bear looks very healthy and was passed up by the hunter. Don has his poll shed up, now he needs to have it sided, but that will have to wait till after...
Matt P. harvested this bear this past week. Hunters have returned home 3 of the 4 were successful, the fourth hunter saw bears but declined to shoot. Matt W. had some excitement his last day of hunting as he had a beautiful bull moose walk through his bait area. He...
Up before the sun again this morning ready for another busy day. Two of our bear hunters have been successful, Steve harvested this bear but it before he could retrieve it from the bush, another bear had found it and ate part of it. Today will be another hot day,...
We were up bright and early for the days work this morning and we were greeted with this beautiful sunrise. Wondering if the orange glow is the result of the many forest fires in Manitoba. Bear hunters started hunting last night, had some action but nothing to report....
Steve caught a tasty trout while fishing on the Pettit-Mount Lake system. This trip Steve and John stayed at our Pettit Lake cabin. Steve loved the cabin and the site but he didn't like the wind. It's a gorgeous sunny morning with a bit of a wind. Don will be busy...
Kris and Travis enjoyed some lake trout fishing over Labour Day weekend. It's a "moose morning" this morning, cool, very foggy and quiet. The guys are getting excited about the upcoming hunt. Weather is going to return to more summer like over the next few days....
Don has been busy playing with his dump trailer doing some well needed road work. Fishing was slow yesterday guess the cooler temperatures have slowed them down. Weather is suppose to improve over the next few days so hopefully the fish will also cooperate. Today's...
Now that's a huge bass! John caught this one while fishing the Pettit-Mount Lake system. Fishing was a little slow yesterday as it was windy and cold and many enjoyed the cabin rather than the wind and cold. Although it's cloudy it's a little warmer this morning so...
Mount Lake, morning sunrise as fishermen head out for the day. The mornings are much chillier these days as fall approaches, the leaves are quickly changing and the lake looks cold. Bear baits are active, hunters will be here next week. Today's forecast - Mainly...
Here's John with a late August lake trout, pretty nice looking trout! We've had some early morning portages, a little cool on the lake. As September has come this means we begin to close some of our cabins, indicating the season is winding down. Alex will venture up...
Sometimes even the smallest of fish can put a huge smile on our face. Yesterday Allison, Alex and I went out fishing late in the afternoon to catch our dinner. We thought we were going to have to change dinner plans but the fish finally cooperated for us and we...
Another first timer to Manion Lake was pleased with this walleye he caught in mid August. Fishing was a challenge yesterday due to the wind but the rain held off this the evening. It's a warm, humid morning 17C. I hope to get out fishing later today. Today's forecast...
This morning's sunrise, a brilliant red sun, evidence of fires that continue in Manitoba. Today's forecast -Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness this morning then a few showers beginning late this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late this afternoon. Wind south 30...
This morning's sunrise, it never gets old. There's some haze over the lake, likely smoke from wildfires in Manitoba. We had some rain over night. Don and Alex began putting bear baits out yesterday. Alex will set more up today, it was just too hot yesterday to...
Finally found the hugs rock that's about 2 feet below the water level. Yesterday was a perfect day for pontooning but not many went swimming, water temperature is a little cool for that it seems. I suspect we may spend a little time on the pontoon again today as...
We were in a fog advisory this morning, couldn't see at all. Yesterday was a cool, cloudy, rainy day although guests were able to fish and we managed a pontoon ride in the evening. Today looks like it will be a pontoon type of day with temperatures getting back to...
Don's helpers, Cole and Hudson, minnow trapping. Looks like today is going to be a bit of a rain event. Rain started last evening, the lake is foggy this morning, but it's not a thick fog. Today's forecast - Periods of rain. High 16. Tonight Mainly cloudy. 40 percent...
A fine bunch of walleye were caught by these guys yesterday. I think I've lost my touch at fishing because all I could catch were northerns. Others in my boat caught walleye though. We have a quiet day today, no portages. Don will go check minnow traps. 15C this...
Here's Dave again with the first bass he has ever caught he enjoyed catching bass because of the good fight they put up. Yesterday was a pleasant day, a good day for fishing. Today's forecast - Mainly sunny. High 23. Humidex 25. UV index 6 or high. Tonight A few...
Someone had some luck catching bass. Bass have been a little difficult to catch lately. It's a foggy morning and temperatures dipped down to plus 2C. Today's forecast -Sunny. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. High 20. UV index 6 or high. Tonight Clear. Low...
At the age of 82, Dave has caught his first walleye here on Manion Lake. Being from British Columbia, Dave catches many other species of fish, walleye has been on his bucket list. Yesterday was more like a fall day, rain, heavy at times and cool. Today's forecast - A...
Sunrise on Manion Lake this morning. It's a cool morning, a little mist rising off the lake. Our days have noticeably gotten shorter indicating the end of summer is getting closer. Today's forecast -Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness this morning then 30 percent...
While on White Otter Lake, the "kids" checked out the White Otter Castle. You may have seen a photo of the castle when we've gone there by snowmachine. They used a drone to capture this photo of them on the balcony. John and I went fishing and caught enough for our...
Yesterday John, Allison and I went trout fishing but were not successful. We saw fish on the graph, had a bite and a couple of taps but that was it. The "kids" went camping on White Otter Lake, John dropped Allison off. This is a bird's eye view of White Otter, it's a...
Early morning fishermen enjoying the sunrise and the peacefulness of the morning. Busy day for portages this morning. Yesterday we managed to get out and do a little fishing. Today's forecast -Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Wind becoming southwest...
Yesterday was a rainy day although we didn't receive as much rain as they had forecasted. And as a result it's been a very foggy morning, so foggy that Don actually lost his way on the way back from the portage this morning. Allison took this photo of our place while...
We managed to have an after dinner pontoon ride on a gorgeous evening last night. We had several thunderstorms but little rain roll through throughout the day yesterday. Today's forecast suggests that we're going to have a hot humid day today. Today's forecast -Mainly...
The Foy group had another successful fishing trip, good weather and some good fishing. Yesterday was another beautiful day full of sunshine. Today's forecast - A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 25. Humidex 28. UV index 6 or high. Tonight...
Well yesterday was another first for us here at Manion Lake as this family gathering held the first ever boat races on the beach. There were some very impressive boats and one ...well let's just say it needed some more work! Everyone certainly had a fun time with the...
Don found the perfect spot to pick blueberries. This is just a little snapshot of what the berries look like makes for some pretty easy picking. While Don was setting minnow traps I picked more berries yesterday. Now my job is to clean them all. Today will be a busy...
Our view this morning, it never gets old. A little fog and 6C. The fog will burn off and it will be another gorgeous day. Yesterday, the girls and I spent about an hour picking blueberries. Don had found the perfect spot that was loaded with berries. We'll have to go...
Great bird's eye view of our place through the lens of a drone. No more relaxing as it's back to business with guests checking both in and out today. Today's forecast -Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. Fog patches...
Our view last night. The moon was spectacular but it was difficult capturing a photo as the mosquitoes were ferocious! After delivering some supplies to Pettit, Allison and I tried our luck at bass fishing. We only fished for about an hour, I did catch one, my first...
Our view this morning, sunny and calm. Yesterday was a very peaceful day, we didn't do much of anything, that was a first for this summer. Today is another somewhat quiet day, there's just a few things to do. Today's forecast - A mix of sun and cloud. 60 percent...
The last group of wedding guests returning from Mount Lake on Saturday night, a happy crew. The last of the wedding guests have just left so we'll have a lovely quiet day. I'm hoping to get out and do some fishing, it's been a while since I've had the opportunity to...
Well, E & P's adventure wedding went off with out any glitches. We successfully portaged and ferried many guests up to Mount Lake before the bride arrived. With dark clouds, thunder and lightning looming, the ceremony began and luckily was finished before the rain. We...
Today is E&P's wedding. There ceremony and festivities will take place at Mount Lake. But first a trip to Fort Frances to get ready and what better way to get there than by float plane. We're busy today portaging and ferrying wedding guests to Mount Lake. Looks like...
The girls have the car packed with signs to show the way to E&P's wedding. Guests will begin arriving today, for the big day tomorrow. Our work is done now we just have to portage the wedding guests to the venue. Weather is looking good, not too hot but maybe just a...
Boats are loaded to the max with supplies for E & P's wedding which will take place at Mount Lake on Saturday. We have some more clean up work to do today before their wedding guests begin to arrive. Don will pick up our pontoon boat later this afternoon and we'll...
A few showers yesterday has brought some cooler temperatures, currently 13C making for a more comfortable morning. Lots to do today as we're gearing up for a busy weekend. Today's forecast -A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon. High 22....
Sorry that there haven't been any photos for the last few days. Don and I were in Halifax to celebrate the life of one of my cousins and as well as visiting with my family. While we were in Halifax we saw some tall ships and ate some delicious seafood. This is a photo...