Viking Island in the Winter

Hugh and Arthur were out to check up on Viking Island. Everything out there seems quiet and peaceful; not too much snow on the roof of the lodge, no moose nibbling the lilacs. Hugh was surprised to find no whiskey jacks waiting.

The Fireside Cabin, Viking Island

The Eagle's Nest Cabin

The Miners' Cabin, Viking Island

The Lodge, Viking Island on Douglas Lake

All Peaceful on the Northern Front

Out my Window

Out my office window, I am often distracted by Hugh's Deer.  Yesterday this guy had one antler but he is free of both now.

From my office window, there is a light snow falling, there are flocks of birds and the deer. Hugh is out at Viking Island (no doubt, he is eating walleye); Gordie's diamond drills are out on the lake working; Billy is flying his little buggy. Life is great up here.

Tour of the Douglas Lake to Embryo Lake LOOP

Hugh filmed this in the summer when he was flying with C-FHXA, our Cessna 185. He attached Harriet's GoPro camera just above the pilot's side float. He was zipping from Viking Island to our overnight cabin on Embryo Lake, and then back past Douglas Lake, and onto town. Some of you are very familiar with these lakes. Here is the video...
Watch the video!

Ice Fishing with Rhian

Rhian and Wade checking the lines

The weather is warm and sunny.  The best time to introduce a 3 year old to ice fishing.  There were no complaints, just lots of action.  Rhian was the main line checker.  She was not happy with the ling.  She told Kim, "WHAT is THAT!  You are supposed to be fishing for walleye."
And of course, walleye supper followed after a long day on the ice.

Out on the Ice Road

 My friend Gordie is waiting for ice thick enough for diamond drills.  If the weather co-operates he will be managing drills right in the middle of Howey Bay.  The roads are plowed and pads are being flooded but the weather just stays warm....not melting, mind you, but still warm for us up here. 

We have so little snow that even I can walk wherever I want on the lake or in the bush.  Stange strange times!!

Great weather for ice fishing, skidooing and playing road hockey with my granddaughter!