Our Location:
Summer Spot, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada
Nothing new and exciting here on the Rock. We are back to work and back to our regular weekly schedule. Some visits, some catching up and a few more to get to before long, or at least we hope. A graveside celebration of life for Marion (dad's lady friend) last week was the only real thing of note in the past few weeks. A few pics to share, random of course, but hopefully they are of some interest to someone.
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I mentioned my dad was split wood, here are a few of the wood piles/stacks around his storage space.
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Before photos of Jason & Leah's property...
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After photos of the property, or should I say middle? Construction is always bad before it's good.
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The mud has dried up and the dust is here, black flies have arrived, as have the mosquitoes which are abundant. On a happy note, the hummers are also back, we have 3 that fight over the feeders! I haven't planted any type of garden as yet, we have only been having warm days for the last 3 in a row now!! Yah.... We need rain but my rain dance didn't work, hopefully someone with more experience will do the fancy foot work!
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Smoke from forest fires turns the morning sun red.
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Yeah, it has been frosty a number of mornings....
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But spring sprung and the heat is now turned on.
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We are happy to report all of our friends made it home, although some are heading back out on the next adventure! Happy travels Jim and Barb.
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Apple blossoms are out at the old orchard.
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And below the old orchard too.
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A birthday wish to Aunt Shirley, who celebrates in the up coming days. She is my dad's sister. Happy Birthday Auntie!!
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Across the road from brother Rick's house.
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Across the road from Dad's house, the morning sun is just getting above the trees.
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A beautiful sign of spring, The Lady Slipper!
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So there you have it, all caught up! I am hoping to get a few more scenic photos in the weeks to come, we will be travelling to other towns within a two hour drive and I hope to showcase some of the beauty we are fortunate enough to see on our travels.
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The Honeysuckles are also showing their colours.
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The sign we had made in Mexico.
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A quick glimpse after all the winter stuff was removed. Shelves and a clean up have been accomplish since the pic.
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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you are having a fantastic summer folks!!
Until next time....
Take care, stay safe,
Deb
That's a lot of wood to split. It tires me out just to think about it. I'd welcome some of your cooler weather down here right about now. No black flys or mosquitos here.
ReplyDeleteIt is a lot of wood and that isn't all of it. Just the stuff Dad has around not including in the woodshed. The black flies, mosquitoes, and deer flies are certainly becoming more bothersome. It's cooler here again, with the promise of rain over the next few days.
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Nice to hear what you have been doing, hopefully you get the weather you want soon :-)
ReplyDeleteThe weather has improved, we are now watching the garden grow and hoping for rain.
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Always good to see one of your post. Vern in Boise
ReplyDeleteThanks Vern. I'll try to post occasionally.
DeleteDeb
So nice to hear from you! Seems like things are springing up all around you too. I like the before pictures of Jason and Leah's property.
ReplyDeleteI love the Algodobes sign too.
Enjoy your summer as well.
Thanks Patsy. Spring has sprung, summer is here and the garden is starting to grow. We like the sign as well. We hope you, Bill and Gibbs have a great summer.
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There you are ..... What a beautiful area. I can't see the forest for the trees, but I sure can see that beautiful lady slipper. Looks like spring!! That's a lot of wood in the pile ... you dad has been busy!! Enjoy the cabin ... it looks right cozy!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy. It is a beautiful area and we are fortunate to call it home. The Lady Slippers are everywhere but will be soon gone. They last for such a short time!
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Thanks Deb for sending pictures of your area and good to hear you and Riley are keeping busy this summer.
ReplyDeleteNice to see you that you posted again.
Sue
You are welcome Sue. Thanks. I will try to post a few times over the summer.
DeleteDeb
Glad to see you are settled in for the summer and keeping busy.
ReplyDeleteAlways nice seeing Nature undisturbed.
Be Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
Thanks Folks. We are enjoying our summer spot and keeping busy is always fun.
DeleteThe beauty is still there! I'm excited to see what they accomplish and I am enjoying watching them transform their dreams from imagination to reality.
Deb
We finally got to someplace with cell service so we can read a few blogs. That is a lot of wood! Does your dad want to head over to South Dakota and help us?
ReplyDeleteThe mosquitoes and black flies are horrible right now!
Mosquitoes, black flies, and deer flies are invading!
DeleteI'll mention to dad! LOL. He has finished his wood, and brother Rick's as well. He's still limbing up the trees from Jason and Leah's lot but he's enjoying keeping busy.
Deb
The Cabin painting looks great. Your Dad sure is prepared for winter with all the split wood. Like Al, it makes me tired just looking at it. Have not heard of any activity on the White Lion. Still plan to go get it this fall. Take care and enjoy the summer.
ReplyDeleteWe are enjoying the cabin and the sign fits right perfectly. Dad won't be using that wood this winter, his woodshed is already full for the upcoming winter.
DeleteHopefully you hear some news about the White Lion soon. It would be nice to have some news soon so you can start making some plans.
Deb
Your pictures are definitely of interest to this someone. Spring has sprung here, also, and our mosquitoes are doing wonderfully well...lol We missed those pesky little black/may flies for the most part...yeah. When you said your Dad spent time splitting wood you may have understated just how much by just a bit. That is a lot of wood...lol The sign you bought for your cabin looks perfect. The trees, the wildflowers and the lilacs are all beautiful. Enjoy your summer and this someone is looking forward to more pictures. Hugs to you and Riley!
ReplyDeleteWe really like the sign! We too are being smothered in annoying flying pests, hopefully they subside soon. Dad does a little each day until it's all finished. It keeps him busy and he likes it! I'm glad you folks are having a good time with your family! I look forward to seeing more of your posts!!! Hugs!
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Haha....Thanks Elva. I was thinking of all you wonderful folks. I'm trying to find enough to blog about but it isn't easy. We don't do a lot here. LOL
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