BIG BONN FIRE

Jenn got real comfortable

Great day for a fire

Jenn and Steve are up for a few days, to clear some brush so we decided to have a big Bonn fire on the mine side to burn it. We got it going - and it burned for a couple of hours. Nice and warm. We had it going good. We had 3 pails available just in case it got out of control, but there was snow everywhere and a stream just a couple of feet from it. What else is there to do on a Monday afternoon??? (and I have just a little pyromania in me to have enjoyed it a little too much...)

See Ya Bye

BYE BYE SANTA

After the event at the Hall, Santa and Mrs Claus rode off onto Highway 129 in their " pimped up" Ranger. Vickie wanted to go too, but there was no room for her - she had to stay and do dishes...
Have you been good this year...

THE MOTLEY CREW

Another successful event at the Wharncliffe Hall - Breakfast with Santa and Mrs Claus was a hit - even tho the weather was frightful the night before. Front row is Vickie, back row from left to right - Connie, Phyllis, Santa, Moi on Santa's lap, Mrs Claus in the back, Cheryle and Betty. We had about 40 people and the food was delicious. I always panic that it won't be ready on time or that we won't have enough food. But, it all seems to come together. We work very well as a team.
Some of the little kids were afraid at first of Santa, but once they sat on his lap and played with his bells, they were happy. And they left letters in the mail box for him.
Now I can relax and start a wash - there is no rest for the wicked....

WINTER WONDERLAND

Well, it is that time of year. It had to come eventually. We woke up to this this morning. About 3-4 inches up here. And, to tell you the truth, I kinda like it. It was cold but you just dress warmly and drive carefully. No problems. Rejean drove back and forth along the laneway to pack the snow down to get a good base for the snowblower. If you used the blower without doing that, you would be spitting trap rock all over the place. Not a good idea. This is the year I learn how to work the blower. You never know when I will be called upon to blow snow. I am up for the challenge.

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING ...TO WHARNCLIFFE

In preparation for the Breakfast With Santa going on on Saturday, the Ladies Of Wharncliffe got Deb's Ranger ready for Santa and Mrs Claus. Their sleigh was in for repairs so we decorated the Ranger. We had a nice warm garage to do it in thanks to Denzeil. He came over to investigate a bunch of strange cars in his yard and he found us. But he let us continue and even offered to store the Ranger in his garage until Santa and Mrs Claus get here.
We should have a good turn out for the breakfast. It has been a while since the last function at the Hall so I think we will have not just kids and their parents but some of the locals as well. Cal and Sal are coming from Thessalon.
We have decorated the hall and it looks pretty good. I'll be sure to get some action photos tomorrow. I even have some Christmas CDs and a player so we won't have to sing.
I have to be at the hall at 7am - hey, aren't I supposed to be retired????

IT IS IN YOU TO GIVE

We went into town to give blood today and that is my blood you see in the picture. It took a while, as it usually does, but I donated a full bag. They always have problems finding a vein, then once they get the needle in, they have to jiggle it around to get the blood flowing. Then it keeps stopping then going - I have to squeeze a ball to get it pumping. But, after about 13 - 15 minutes, it is over. Then you get the free cookies. And, you know me, I'll do anything for free food.
I have O RH Negative. It is the kind that can be used on just about anyone, including new borns. When they see me coming, they are very happy.
So if you can donate, please do. It is something that you can do every 56 days. And you get cookies!!! What more is there...
Life IS good so share it.

BLACK ICE

When our lake freezes before it snows, the lake ice looks black. This morning we woke up to just that situation. There was just a bit of snow but the majority of the ice was black. It is supposed to go down to -9 tonite so I think it will remain like that for a while - but it will be a long time before I venture out on it. Maybe around February...