Taken with the new lens through the window
Friday, November 19, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Spending time in Lac du Bonnet
We have been in Lac du Bonnet spending time with the in-laws. No in-law jokes needed as I love my mother and father in law. Our evenings are spent playing rummy, 65 and scrabble. Craig's mom and I headed into town yesterday to do a little grocery shopping, I was in heaven as there were so many choices of fresh fruit and veggies. Last evening and this evening we had a face-to-face conversation with Craig's brother Ken, his wife Andrea and their daughter Jade, us in Lac du Bonnet and them in Florida. Last night the neighbours John and Bonnie came over for a visit and to look at some pictures of our adventures. It is nice and relaxing here sitting in the living room, in front of a fire either reading or on our laptops.
There is no snow here yet so Craig and I decided to walk up to the 'mountain' with the dogs after lunch. For those of you who do not what the mountain is here, it is part of the Canadian Shield. The views up there are pretty and you can see Pinawa Bay and also Craig's mom and dad's home. The dogs had a blast except for the couple of little mishaps, Hannah tried to jump up a rock and fell onto her back. Yes Dr. Robertson her back but don't worry she is fine, she's a tough ole girl. Blitz was running around like any 1 1/2 year old GSP and fell down a rock formation and now has a bit of a limp. Nothing broken I think he probably just pulled something.
Tomorrow we head into Winnipeg for the day, vet re-checks for Blitz and Molly, going for lunch with some of the people from my old work, afternoon of shopping and meeting our friends Sandy & Keith for dinner. Hannah is donating blood tomorrow and hopefully Blitz will for the first time. All in all it will be a busy but good day tomorrow.
Tonights pics are from our walk up the mountain.
Talk soon!
There is no snow here yet so Craig and I decided to walk up to the 'mountain' with the dogs after lunch. For those of you who do not what the mountain is here, it is part of the Canadian Shield. The views up there are pretty and you can see Pinawa Bay and also Craig's mom and dad's home. The dogs had a blast except for the couple of little mishaps, Hannah tried to jump up a rock and fell onto her back. Yes Dr. Robertson her back but don't worry she is fine, she's a tough ole girl. Blitz was running around like any 1 1/2 year old GSP and fell down a rock formation and now has a bit of a limp. Nothing broken I think he probably just pulled something.
Tomorrow we head into Winnipeg for the day, vet re-checks for Blitz and Molly, going for lunch with some of the people from my old work, afternoon of shopping and meeting our friends Sandy & Keith for dinner. Hannah is donating blood tomorrow and hopefully Blitz will for the first time. All in all it will be a busy but good day tomorrow.
Tonights pics are from our walk up the mountain.
Talk soon!
Friday, November 12, 2010
Manitoba Here We Come
Good morning world! We arrived safely in Edmonton last night and just in time to have an hour of power shopping at Ikea. It is just down the street from the Sawridge Inn where we are staying, LOVE this hotel. You could say we spent some cash at Ikea, bought new drapes, bathroom fixtures, handles for the kitchen cupboards, lights, etc etc etc. Now I have to wait another couple of weeks before I can use any of these.
We are just about to leave for the long drive to Manitoba today but wanted to do a quick blog before heading out the door. We are all doing fine including the dogs, so glad that they love going for truck rides. Blitz really wanted to get into the front seat to snuggle at one point yesterday, I don't think he realizes that he is 55lbs.
We didn't see much for wildlife on the trip to Edmonton, a couple of foxes and alot of road kill including a moose, just glad it wasn't us that hit that moose.
Sorry no pics today just wanted to let you all know that we are fine. I will not have internet access at my mom's so the next post will probably on Sunday evening when we are at Craig's parents.
Talk soon!
We are just about to leave for the long drive to Manitoba today but wanted to do a quick blog before heading out the door. We are all doing fine including the dogs, so glad that they love going for truck rides. Blitz really wanted to get into the front seat to snuggle at one point yesterday, I don't think he realizes that he is 55lbs.
We didn't see much for wildlife on the trip to Edmonton, a couple of foxes and alot of road kill including a moose, just glad it wasn't us that hit that moose.
Sorry no pics today just wanted to let you all know that we are fine. I will not have internet access at my mom's so the next post will probably on Sunday evening when we are at Craig's parents.
Talk soon!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Bison, Foxes, Lynx and Vegas?
We all made it safely in Yellowknife yesterday and the dogs did great. Spent the night in Yellowknife and this morning we headed over to Old Town and went to Gallery of the Midnight Sun before we headed out on the road. So here we sit in High Level, Alberta relaxing.
We seen alot of wildlife in between Yellowknife and High Level, 4 cross foxes, a lynx and two herds of bison. Took pictures of one of the foxes and the bison but missed the lynx as he was long gone when we turned around. From the MacKenzie River we drove in the dark to High Level. The ferry on the MacKenzie is the only one that is still running on a daily basis and we were surprised by the progress of the bridge over the river. There is only one span of the bridge base that needs to be completed, in September there were 3 spans that needed to be completed.
There is a small strip of hotels here in High Level that resembles old Vegas. There are three hotels with the same name as the famous ones in Las Vegas, The Stardust, Flamingo and Sahara light up the street.
Tonight I will head to bed as soon as I am completed this as we have a long drive from here to Edmonton where we will spend one day and then head directly to Manitoba from there.
Talk soon!
We seen alot of wildlife in between Yellowknife and High Level, 4 cross foxes, a lynx and two herds of bison. Took pictures of one of the foxes and the bison but missed the lynx as he was long gone when we turned around. From the MacKenzie River we drove in the dark to High Level. The ferry on the MacKenzie is the only one that is still running on a daily basis and we were surprised by the progress of the bridge over the river. There is only one span of the bridge base that needs to be completed, in September there were 3 spans that needed to be completed.
There is a small strip of hotels here in High Level that resembles old Vegas. There are three hotels with the same name as the famous ones in Las Vegas, The Stardust, Flamingo and Sahara light up the street.
Tonight I will head to bed as soon as I am completed this as we have a long drive from here to Edmonton where we will spend one day and then head directly to Manitoba from there.
Talk soon!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Southbound
In a couple of hours we will be on a jet (hopefully) and heading back south. We are all packed, Mocha is fed, dog's suitcase and crates are ready and Molly is sedated. The little princess suffers from anxiety and would chew through her crate if she is not sedated. Mocha will be staying home with Auntie Sheila and Uncle Jim checking on her and the house.
We arrive in Yellowknife today, pick up the Edge from storage and then start the drive back to Manitoba tomorrow. Need to be back before the 13th as it is my mom's birthday that day. We will be spending time with my mom and then Craig's mom & dad's and in between seeing other family members and friends. Oh yeah getting in a dinner in at 'The Garden' with the Finches!
There is only one picture today of the Sun Dog that was out for most of the morning - breathtaking!
Talk soon!
We arrive in Yellowknife today, pick up the Edge from storage and then start the drive back to Manitoba tomorrow. Need to be back before the 13th as it is my mom's birthday that day. We will be spending time with my mom and then Craig's mom & dad's and in between seeing other family members and friends. Oh yeah getting in a dinner in at 'The Garden' with the Finches!
There is only one picture today of the Sun Dog that was out for most of the morning - breathtaking!
Talk soon!
Saturday, November 6, 2010
The Aftermath
So I am told by a few people today that the blizzard was a small one. Hate to see what a big one looks like but I am sure I will get the chance. I headed out today around 11am to start shoveling, did if for only an hour as Craig made it home for lunch. Needless to say the dogs and I were happy to see him. The temperature is sitting around -8'c with the windchill -19'c, not too cold especially when you are in a sheltered area. Plus the sun is trying very hard to come out today.
The snowdrifts are high at the back, especially the one on the deck. Blitz doesn't seem to mind that one as he has made a race track around the drift. Hannah is good in the snow also, all she wants to do is dig in it but unfortunately her shoulder will suffer from the fun. Molly, aka The Princess, on the other hand would not come off the back porch until I shoveled her a path. The front driveway is not bad at all, just a little drift by the house. They have also cleared the streets today by our home.
The pics today are taken in the backyard with the dogs.
Talk soon!
The snowdrifts are high at the back, especially the one on the deck. Blitz doesn't seem to mind that one as he has made a race track around the drift. Hannah is good in the snow also, all she wants to do is dig in it but unfortunately her shoulder will suffer from the fun. Molly, aka The Princess, on the other hand would not come off the back porch until I shoveled her a path. The front driveway is not bad at all, just a little drift by the house. They have also cleared the streets today by our home.
The pics today are taken in the backyard with the dogs.
Talk soon!
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