I snapped this photo of the rising moon over Manion Creek at our bridge as we were coming home from town last night. The moon certainly brighten up the night sky. It's clear this morning, minus 24C, with an orange horizon as the sun comes up and there's a good wind...
Another photo taken by Allison when she and Don broke trail to Sandbeach. This is a shot along the creek going into Sandbeach Lake. Yesterday it snowed all day, we received around 5-6 inches of snow. It was mild in the morning but as the storm began to move off the...
Allison captured this photo of a grouse soaking up the last rays of the sun New Year's Day when we were coming back from fishing. Yesterday was yet another cold day but temperatures warmed up over night. We've received about 3 inches of snow and it's minus 8C, cloudy...
Sandbeach in the winter - gorgeous. We sure are in a winter wonderland as the ground is blanketed in white and trees are heavy with snow. When the sun is shining it's spectacular. Don broke my snowshoe trail so it made for a bit easier snowshoe, even the dogs like a...
This was yesterday's sunrise as we were travelling on the Grey Trout Road on the way to Dryden to visit Allison. We saw a lot of moose tracks and on our way home we saw 2 moose in different locations. It's another cold morning, minus 25C with some clouds. On Friday...
"That's a lot of snow!" said Don when he slowed snow on Wednesday. It made snowshoeing challenging but Don has broken my trail with his snow machine so it will be a little easier now. Yesterday he rode up to Birch Lake breaking trail he says there's some slush but so...
Lynn caught this trout when we were fishing on New Year's Day. There was no one fishing yesterday as it was a clean up day. Don spent most of the day plowing snow. Everytime he'd come inside he'd say "there's a lot of snow" We're sure we received over a foot of snow,...
Well, despite still being in a winter storm warning, we decided to go fishing yesterday because we thought the trout would be hungry. There was a lot of snow. Don lead the way breaking trail and at times I couldn't see him for the snow swirling around him. And at...
Bill caught this trout while we were fishing on New Year's Day. It was such a beautiful sunny day but things changed quickly as we're now in our second day of a winter storm warning. We have received about 8 inches of snow and it's still snowing, at time you can't see...
All packed up and ready to head home after a day of ice fishing. We were on Pettit and there's about a foot of ice, not too much snow which makes it good for walking around. Bill and Lynn each caught a trout, other than that it was pretty slow. We could see fish on...
Happy New Year!! Yesterday, Don and Allison broke trail, lots of snow in the trees. Last night we had friends join us, we watched the World Junior's Hockey game, had a delicious dinner and played some Rumoli. We usually have a bonfire and although we have a large...
We finally have a sunny morning, the birds are also enjoying the sun. We have quite the flock of birds that visit us throughout the day, Grosbeaks, Blue Jays, Chickadees and Nuthatches. Don and Allison are planning on going for a ride this morning to break trail to...
Don checked traps yesterday and he got 4 beaver. Today he and Allison are planning on breaking some more trail. I got out for a snowshoe, it was a bit easier now that my trail is cleared. Minus 14C and cloudy this morning. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy. 40 percent...
Sunset over Manion Lake in the winter, a beautiful sight. This picture was taken Tuesday evening. Yesterday we had snow most of the day so Don didn't go to his trapline. Instead, he and Allison broke trail behind the shop and cut brush from my snowshoe trail. So today...
Went for a walk with the girls and the dogs yesterday afternoon. Don skinned and stretched a few beaver and other than that it was a relaxing day for all. Ended the day watching the World's Junior Hockey. Today, Don and Allison are going to his Barber Lake trapline....
We didn't get as much snow as they were predicting, even though it did snow all day, so we broke trail up to Mount Lake Outpost yesterday. There was a bit of slush in a few places but nothing too bad. Not too sure what we will be doing today. Don has some beaver to...
We hope you all had an enjoyable Christmas Day, we certainly did. We relaxed, opened our gifts, watched some Christmas movies, went for a walk and had a delicious dinner. We were anxiously waiting for the storm to arrive, the wind came but we didn't get much snow and...
Merry Christmas to everyone! May your day be filled with much happiness spending time with family and friends. We'll be enjoying the day relaxing as a winter storm approaches. Today's forecast - Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind east 30 km/h gusting...
The sun is trying it's best to shine but I believe we're going to have a cloudy day. Yesterday was such a mild day but unfortunately we were in town so missed out on being outdoors yesterday. It has already dropped 4 degrees since early this morning. Don is off to his...
Well we're prepared for anything now as we got a load of ash yesterday. Don always likes it when he has lots of wood in the yard. The truck driver didn't really like our bridge but he made it up no problem. It was a very nice mild day yesterday we got a few...
Welcome winter! I was trying to capture a photo of where the sun is on the winter solstice but the clouds have gotten in the way. On this, the first day of winter, the sun rises just a little to the right of the farthest island so now it will begin it's journey back...
Don captured this photo yesterday morning. It was a cold day and the wind made it colder. This morning it's minus 17C, we've had some light snow flurries and it's still windy. Today will be another day of clean up and organizing. Today's forecast -Light snow. Amount 2...
'Baby it's cold outside!' Yes, it's a crisp and clear morning, makes for a beautiful sunrise though. I think I'll wait till this afternoon to go for a walk, there's still lots of things to do inside. Today's forecast - Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 21. Wind...
Don checked the ice on Manion and there was 6 inches so he went for a ride to Pettit Lake, there's about 5 inches on Pettit. So we're going to have good ice for ice fishing after all. This photo is on Pettit, looking up towards the far end. It continues to be cold and...
Our 2016 Christmas tree, I think we could have cut a few feet off the bottom. Yesterday Don and I spent the day in town. Today we'll do some odds and sods around here. Don is thinking it's just about time to go for a ride across the lake to see what ice conditions are...
I took this photo of a sun dog a few days ago just after sunrise. To me a sundog is a sign that we'll have cold weather and we've certainly been having that. Don continues to clean up his shop. I managed to get out for a short walk and play with the horses yesterday...
I went out early this morning (just after 6am) to capture this photo of the moon before it set, although this picture doesn't do it justice. At negative 22C and a wind, there's a bite in the air. We have our Christmas tree decorated and doing that wasn't all that...
Late yesterday afternoon, I was walking along the shore line in search of branches for my Christmas urns that go on my front deck, and snapped this photo of the sunset. I could hear the ice moving and snapping so didn't go too far. Don didn't get to his trapline...
We have our Christmas tree, just need to tie it up so it doesn't fall and decorate it. That will happen tonight. We didn't go far for our tree, just up where the horses hang out. Don's going to check out his Barber Lake trapline today. I'm going to go for a run,...
Don built some cribbing for the solar panels, making the structure more sturdy. Don has been working at cleaning up his shop. Yesterday I walked to the bridge, the dogs were happy. I'll go for a walk again today when it warms up a bit. Hannah and Jasper ventured out...
Jasper's waiting patiently for the ice to get thick enough for him to cross it. I think he looks forward to winter when he and Hannah can go out across the ice and explore the other side of the lake. It's cold out there today so it will be making ice and the...
Our view this morning. It's negative 12C with light snow. With the colder temperatures, Don is now beginning to organize the shop. He's accomplished a lot with the mild temperatures. Today's forecast -A few flurries ending near noon then mainly cloudy with 40 percent...
I'm on my way home today but while I was in Fort Severn I had the opportunity to see this polar bear. Naturally we didn't get too close. I was told to keep my door open so I could get back into the truck quickly if needed. Today's forecast -Periods of light snow...
Well Manion Lake froze over night last night. We knew that once it got cold it won't take it long. I'm still in Fort Severn, hope weather cooperates as I'm to fly home this afternoon. Last night there was a polar bear at the dump here so a lady took me on her ATV to...
This is Don's view this morning. It continues to be mild so the lake isn't frozen yet. One of these days it will though. The girls and I went to Winnipeg on the weekend and had a very enjoyable time. We got a fair amount of Christmas shopping completed. I'm in Sioux...
Our view of the lake this morning. You can see chunks of ice floating around, just need some more cold nights. I got back from up north earlier than expected. I was to go to Wunnimmun Lake Wednesday night but weather was bad so we couldn't land. The airline said I...
Looks like Don found a project for this week! He's lifted the building now he's going to put a floor under it and add a door. It looks like we lost most of our snow that we got a few weeks ago as well. I'm in Kasabonika First Nation today, flying to Wunnimmun Lake...
Another view of the lake, plus 3C, raining and there's a strong east wind. I'm in Sioux Lookout waiting for my flight to Kasabonika and we're delayed. It's plus 2 C here with rain. Other flights are delayed as well. Today will be an inside day for Don. Today's...
This is our view this morning as we're in a fog advisory. Once again it continues to be mild, negative 1C earlier this morning and with a bit of a wind the lake isn't freezing. I looked back over my records and the lake is usually frozen by this time and the dogs have...
Well, not much has changed, weather continues to be mild and a light breeze keeps the lake from freezing. Don continues to get outside work completed, there's always lots to do outside. Today I'm hoping we'll get a fence put up for a corral for my horses as I'm doing...
Well this is our view this morning, it wasn't as foggy earlier this morning. 0C right now. Don's off to town, I'll be doing odd things around here today such as going for a run and playing with the horses. We'd like to wish our American guests and friends a very Happy...
Some of our lake view this morning as the sun begins to rise. There was a lovely pink hue to the sky. But it looks like it will be a mainly cloudy and mild day. I made it home from Thunder Bay safe and sound, there was some rain mixed with snow in Thunder Bay as I was...
Red sky in morning, sailors take warning! This photo was taken before sunrise, you can see the cloud cover of things to come. It's negative 3C and windy. The wind is blowing right in on the lodge. I'm heading to Thunder Bay today, looks like I'll be able to get there...
Don moving docks on Saturday. We spent yesterday doing not too much, it was nice to relax. It was a gorgeous sunrise this morning as it's crips, clear and there's mist rising off the lake. Don's off to town today while I will do office work, hopefully go for a walk...
Tracks in the deep snow, horses, dogs and us made for some difficult walking. The lake is looking thick and mist continues to rise from it as it cools down and begins to freeze. Don managed to get the pontoon out of the water, moved docks for winter keeping and pull...