NO SNOW YET

Today is November 29 and still the weather holds. This is the best luck as we rush to get the electric line for Arthur's house in and buried. This last bit, we are using wheelbarrows to avoid cutting down any more trees. Cody Jeffries is doing the major work while Arthur is working at the mine. Still this is a good workout for a couple of old farts like Hugh and I.
The phone was ordered a little prematurely but Doug, the cheerful phone man, was not deterred. Arthur has a phone.
Can you see it WAY up in the tree?

Fall in Red Lake

I took a walk up the hill behind Arthur's. This is a typical jackpine forest with plenty of moss. Today the whiskey jacks (gray jays) are calling and the red squirrels are busy. It seems alive and wild. Arthur came upon a great grey owl watching the area. This could be Arthur's gruardian bird.

A great Fall, Winter is taking his time

Winter has passed us by for now. Today two canoers went by the house, enjoying a bonus outing. These planes have been pulled up for ages.

Hugh and Craig could have worked an extra month!!!

Saturday in Red Lake

What does Grandma Enid do on a Saturday afternoon in Red Lake?

Why go to the Snowflake Tea, of course!

Florence Carlson and her friend Winnie McDougall are both well known Red Lake Pioneers. They are treated like queens when they go out and about. Florence, the Great Grandma of the day, enjoys the traditional United Church tea. She served tea and baked up a storm for many years and now gets to relax and take it all in. Winnie was the best public health nurse ever when I had my kids, so here she is watching a new generation.

Good weather for November and House building

Building back in the bush, means a little extra work for some ammenities. Water comes water from the lake. Hydro requires some cutting through the bush so the line can be buried in the ground. Arthur and Hugh got the waterline in this weekend. Arthur is working his Takeuchi everyday, hoping to get hydro before the frost settles in.

John Hazel at McInnes

Just thought I would finally send you a couple of photos from McInnes. We didn't get a moose but had a fantastic time. We already booked Rheaume for next season. Thanks so much for the BLOG. I check every day!

John Hazel

Maverick does our banner

Maverick did this great "scape" after their hunt to Orono.
"Here is the Scape I put together for our trip. The final size is 8"x40". I added things that happen during the trip and things we'll never forget. I've done a bunch of these for people. It's a great way to tell a story. Remember a trip. Remember old times. "
If you are interested in Maverick putting together a scape for you, check out his website at
http://www.scapesbymaverick.com/