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Saturday, May 28, 2011

I AM EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

I am having problems posting pictures to my blog - as I am not really a techy, it is causing me a great deal of stress - but, never fear - Stacey and Andrew are on their way up here for a visit and you can't get anybody more tech-savy than Andrew and Stacey. So, I will swap a lasagna and garlic bread dinner for their help tomorrow. Hopefully, I will be up and running in no time.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

ANOTHER CREATURE SIGHTING

Rejean is volunteering on a 5 day lake study and on his way early this morning, he spotted this cow moose crossing the highway and, because I asked him to bring his camera, he was able to get this shot of it. He stopped on the highway, again after seeing he was safe to do so, and zoomed in as much as he could with the little camera he had. If you click on the photo, it should give you a closer view. It's always nice to see them so close. You see tracks but you rarely see the animal.

Rick and I are going fishing tomorrow morning. We decided to do some brook trout fishing, my favourite, I think. I like it all but I think I prefer the streams with my little ultra-lite rod, hook and worms with some split shot. That's all I need. You can be sure I will have my camera along, just in case...

See Ya Bye

Sunday, May 22, 2011

SOMETIMES YOU CAN'T BELIEVE YOUR EYES

The right way to enjoy the River - notice they are wearing their PFDs

What were they thinking?????????????

There is a place I like to go just to enjoy the scenery - I happened to be there just as these 3 people decided to launch a "small" boat and then all 3 proceeded to get in the boat - at least the girl had the sense to put her life jacket on - the other 2 jackets were in the bottom of the boat. They paddled out to the middle in the fast current - they all had fishing rods and were fishing. I was planning out a rescue scenario in my mind. And I think the other 2 people in the canoe were also thinking the same thing. The 2 canoeist were from Snowshoe Camp and were enjoying the river. Then, when I thought I had seen it all, one of the guys in the little boat gets a snag and proceeds to STAND UP in the little boat and vigorously whipped the rod to try and dislodge the snag!!!! I had to look away and wait for the screams. But, they did not flip the boat. Only once when I was looking did they almost tip. A scary moment. And they had beverages with them!! I am happy to report that they all made it back to shore safely. I hope they don't try that again.

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TURTLE TIME

First off, there are lots of new posts so they may not all be on this page - just go to "older posts" at the bottom of the page to see more - there has been a lot of "blog-worthy" stuff.

I ask Rejean to take a camera along with him when he goes out and it paid off a couple of days ago when they went to set the minnow trap. Rick and Rejean came across this old Geezer (I guess it is Geezerette because she was laying her eggs) down an old logging road. She was a big one - take a look at her claws!! And her tail was prehistoric looking. It is a Snapper!!!
They go to the edge of the roads to lay their eggs in the gravel. And this time of year they are out in force - you have to be careful because they are on the roads trying to get across and on the sides of the road. I came across one while I was out picking garbage. It was turned over on it's back - most likely from the passing trucks which put out a great deal of breeze. I, of course, rescued it by flipping it and carrying it off into the swampy area. It was not a Snapper. Those things can swing their heads around and bite you and you can't get it to let go without cutting it's head off - not my idea of a good time.

It is raining today so I am catching up on my neglected household duties.

See Ya Bye - don't forget to scroll down for more interesting stuff