MORE WILD LIFE SIGHTINGS AND WORK STUFF

Hard to see the one on the left - just under the top left hand corner - they blend so well

Ed, manning the controls - Barry and Rejean unloading

Heading off into the bush

Lots of warning - nice to see the deer back in the area

After the dump I was on may way to the Hall to check it out because it will be used on Monday for voters - I had my camera out and ready as I would be passing the spot where we spotted the Bear last nite - as I was coming down the hill, I spotted 2 objects on the highway - first thing that enters my mind is there is 2 dogs on the highway - of course they were deer. I slowed down and got a picture of them on the road. They didn't move too much until I got a little closer - then they headed off into the bush. I decided to go to the hall tomorrow and headed back home to work on the wood. Ed and I split while Rejean and Barry got the wood that we cut down to the other garage where we were working. It was a nice day for work and it is supposed to rain tomorrow. They guys can work on the boat again. I'll make sure the Hall is ready for Monday.

3 Cheese manicotti and garlic bread for dinner - compliments of Ed.

See ya Bye

FIRST BEAR SIGHTING

On our way home from the fish fry we saw our first bear by the side of the road just before the 554 cutoff. It was a good size one too. By the time we backed up, it was running back into the bush - a good sign that this bear will probably survive. We had just been talking about when we would see our first bear and voila - there it was.
The fish was delicious!!
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ED ON THE RIVER

Ed tried his luck but, unfortunately, no fish were hurt by us this day but we had fun!!

BOOTS HANGING AROUND

Boots was here this morning seeing us off on our fishing trip - he came around again after we returned and were sitting out in the sun - he liked Sandy's cookies ;o)

I WASN'T INVITED TO THE ROYAL WEDDING SO INSTEAD...

...we are going fishing!! In my opinion, a much better way to spend my day. They guys worked all day long on the boat. The trailer is all finished and it looks better than new. All new wiring and all freshly painted. The tires are brand new so we didn't have to replace them. They wired the boat for the lights so it can be used at nite. They are replacing the transom on the boat with a piece of oak that received 3 coats of spar varnish. They replaced the forward deck supports with another piece of oak. And they replaced all the screws with brand new plated ones so they are nice and shiny. I'll be taking the motor in on Monday to be overhauled so we will be all ready to go when the ice is out on the big lakes.
But tomorrow is supposed to be nice so we are going to give the guys a break and go fishing on the river. There are brand new waders to be broken in and worms to be fed to the awaiting fish (if it's not too cold) but who cares - at least I'll be out there giving it a try. And either way, we still eat fish tomorrow because it is the Fish Fry at the Legion. Yeaaa.
See ya Bye

NO FACINATORS FOR ME

Jodie and Dave have decided to wait until next summer to get married in England so now I can save up for my facinator - I noticed the price tag on one that they were showing on TV in relation to the Royal Wedding and it was 545 POUNDS!!! That's about $800?? Partridge season opens in September...just gotta find myself a milliner...

RAIN RAIN GO AWAY

A view of the lake this morning between rain falls - just some ice around the far shores - calm

Barry, with some serious eye protection - I think they are ski goggles

Ed, doing some wiring

...as Ute says, we need the rain tho. It will bring up the lake levels and keep the bush moist so no fire bans. But, do we really need this much?

The guys are staying busy in the garage working on the trailer and they are doing a great job. The 3 of them work very well together I must say. I made them lunch and dinner is heating up in the oven - Eddie brought up a shepherd's pie that he made and it looks delicious - I have a salad to go along and a Sesame Seed French Bread with no cholesterol I might add. They brought up a ton of food and Friday is the fish fry at the Legion in Thessalon that we are going to for sure.

Another hockey game tonite - Montreal is playing so I have to try and stay up for that one - I have been sick with a horrible cough but I got some new Buckley's for mucous and phlegm (sorry, but I am sick and I do have those things) and I must say, it works!!! I took my first teaspoon and in about 5 minutes I could breath and my cough was suppressed. I have been a Buckley's girl ever since my friend Evelyn from work turned me on to it. I highly recommend Buckley's - and they are not paying me to say this.

Well the guys should be coming in any time now - it is pouring rain out there still. At least it is not snow....

See Ya Bye