Turtle Lake Cruise

Here is some of the gang in search of Margaritaville in Turtle Lake.

Turtle Lake

Six of us went boating to Turtle Lake yesterday afternoon in search of Margaritaville - needless to say, we were successful!

Sunset

Sunset over Trout Lake

Lake Nipissing

Sunset over Lake Nipissing

Trout Laker Shaker #5 July 12, 2014

Brock Zeman and Blair Hogan rock it out out at the Shaker for 2 of our girls' engagement party.

Trout Lake Chairs

4 chairs a-waiting

Happy Canada Day!

A great day to be thankful to be Canadian!

Clayton, NY

The small Thousand Islands town of Clayton, NY, USA, not only has an opera house dating back to the late 1800's, but it also boasts a Muskellunge on its roof as a weathervane - not your typical weathervane subject.

The Riverboat Bar

Here's the bar in the Riverboat Bar in Alexandria Bay, NY.

The Dancing Dog Cafe and Nightclub

A cool bar in Alexandria Bay, NY.

Street Sign, USA

Alexandria Bay, NY, has a few old street signs that are a bit past their prime, but cool looking nonetheless.

Lake Ontario

Here is a view of Lake Ontario from Cape Vincent, NY, USA just across from Wolfe Island, ON, Canada.

Downspout

I made this downspout for our garden shed.  I got the idea from the downspouts on buildings on some islands in the south.

Work Shop Bar

The outside Work Shop Bar is now ready for use.

Chippewa Creek

Here's Chppewa Creek in North Bay from the bike path.

Mazinaw Lake

This is Mazinaw lake looking south towards Bon Echo Provincial Park.

Cleo

Cleo staring out on Mazinaw Lake from the stairs up to the cabin.

Chief Commanda II 2014

The Chief Commanda is getting prepped for a new sailing season on Lake Nipissing.

Sunrise

Sunrise ... and in the far distance is Africa.

Atlantic Ocean

A nice view of the Atlantic Ocean from our room.

Dards

I wonder what the Brits would think of this.

Bird Tracks

My foot is in the photo for a sense of scale.  Those are pretty big beach bird tracks!

Lakeview Snackbar

I stopped in at the recently opened Lakeview Snackbar on my way home this afternoon and enjoyed my first fries of the season by the lake - yummy.

Lake Nipissing Ice, May 6, 2014

Our lake, Trout Lake, is ice free. Normally it is ice free after Lake Nipissing. This photo was taken at noon yesterday at the waterfront of Lake Nipissing. It is still very full of ice, especially around the Chief Commanda I.

Extension Cord

This is how they do extension cords in some 3rd world countries.

Ice on Four Mile Bay

Here is a shot of the ice conditions on Four Mile Bay of Trout Lake this morning.  It will still be a while before the lake is ice free.

Not Winter

Soon?  Maybe?  Probably not for a while yet.

Red Squirrel

This little guy looks pleased as punch after spending about 15 minutes at the bird feeder gorging himself.

First Full Day of Spring

This was our view yesterday of the Compound from our hot seats in "Arkansas."  It was 0C, but much warmer in "Arkansas."

Winter Continues

The never ending winter - we are expecting up to 6 more inches of snow today.  At least it's not -30C like it was yesterday morning.

Oak Leaves

It is amazing that these oak leaves, and many more on the tree, have hung on to the tree all winter long considering the number of frigid days with wind, heavy wet snow, rain and freezing rain we've had.

Trout Lake Panorama

This is a 360 degree Photoshop panorama photo from a bunch of photos I took yesterday while walking out on Trout Lake.

Killer Strawberries 2014

Here's the Killer Strawberries last night after our final game of the season.  Missing is Johnny 2 Good and Philly Cheeseskates.

It was a pretty good season and a pleasure not only to still be able to play but also to play with these "gentlemen."

Carlton Place

New wall mural in Carlton Place, kitty corner from Tim Hortons.

2014 Reunion Team and Hooters

This year's version of the "lovely" Kemptville Hockey Tournament was a huge success, as always, as it has been for the past 18 years, same as it ever was!

Lake Walk

Walking on the lake.

Ice and Rock

Even though it's still cold, there's a lot of heat in the sun, and the melting ice on rocks makes for great images.

Blast From the Past

You don't see too much of this these days.

Winter Bikes

Despite temperatures of -28C, these Bikes still get used around Nipissing Village.

Rock Cut Ice and Sumac Buds

The heat of the sun is evident in the ice forming on the south facing rock cuts.  I just wish the air would warm up as well.

Sunset Beach Bike

Well, I have to say it - after another day with temperatures less than -25C, I'd like to switch places with the velo rider in the photo.

Snow Smile

While out snowshoeing yesterday in the "back yard," Sunny and I came across this snow smile.  It's pretty neat when snow sags and doesn't fall.

Lake Walk

We went for a 2 1/2 mile walk out on the lake late yesterday afternoon.  Well. I trudged through the deep snow for about 2 1/2 miles, Sunny ran for about 5 miles.  She loves to run.

Not Quite a Man Cave

It's a bit crowded in the workshop - but you do make do with what you have.

Wild Turkeys

Wild turkeys in Eastern Ontario - how many can you see?

Return of the Cold

After a weekend of 3 days in a row of daily 2 hour snowblowing, we're going back in the deep freeze for most of the next few weeks.  I'm not sure which I dislike more - warmer temperatures and lots of snow or clear, sunny fricking freezing weather.

Abandoned Farm

This is an abandoned farm just outside Kemptville, ON.  It doesn't take long for nature to take over from man.

Snowshoeing in the Backyard

It was a great afternoon for Sunny and me to go snowshoeing in the backyard.

Snowshoeing

My grandfather Vic, on the right, with 2 of his brothers all bundled up for some snowshoeing.  I wonder if the temperatue was as cold as it was yesterday.  Nice socks, Grandad.