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Month: October 2015

Tiny: A Story About Living Small

October 18, 2015

We sat downstairs and watched this movie last night. It’s on Netflix and it’s only an hour long.  But it brings up a lot of really good food for thought if you are considering moving towards the Tiny Life.  As I’ve mentioned before, this movement is not just about living in a smaller, more efficient … More Tiny: A Story About Living Small

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Campfire Turkey (aka Trashcan Turkey)

October 15, 2015

Yep, you read it correctly.  Turkey.  Cooked over the campfire. The perfect solution when you have no electric stove and your cookstove is so small it barely fits the mashed potatoes. Upon the instructions of my brother, who has done a trashcan turkey or two during his camping adventures, we got our supplies.  First off, … More Campfire Turkey (aka Trashcan Turkey)

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A Really Simple Fireside Bench

October 13, 2015

One of the things I immediately fell in love with when looking to buy our little cabin in the woods, was the uneven ground.  It’s very rocky and has these mini-cliff-like rocks that are fun to scramble up and sit on top of.  To get from the cabin to the campfire, you have to walk … More A Really Simple Fireside Bench

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Finding and Using Pallets

October 2, 2015

You could spend hours on Pinterest looking at all the pallet projects that are out there.  There is no end to the ideas that you could come up with when it comes to this free and easy-to-find resource.  But before you start loading up the vehicle with these wooden wonders, there are a few things … More Finding and Using Pallets

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I don't think the Bassett o the Whippet would be very good as sled dogs.
I don’t think the Bassett o the Whippet would be very good as sled dogs.
The access road to the cabin.
The access road to the cabin.
Our New and Improved Firepit
Something interesting is over there.
Something interesting is over there.
The Deer on the Road
A Refreshing Dip
Happy Canada Day!
Nothing better than a warm campfire on a cool evening.
Nothing better than a warm campfire on a cool evening.
Sunday breakfast in the early spring, when it's cool enough to have the stove on.
Sunday breakfast in the early spring, when it’s cool enough to have the stove on.
Up on the roof to fix the leak (again) and this is what I see.
Up on the roof to fix the leak (again) and this is what I see.
Sunset on Bow Lake.
Sunset on Bow Lake.
Reagan, in his favourite place.
Reagan, in his favourite place.
Candlelight in Winter
The final product.
The final product.
Let the eating and drinking and giving thanks begin!
Let the eating and drinking and giving thanks begin!
Morning at the Cabin
Lewis spies a squirrel.
Lewis spies a squirrel.
Lewis enjoying some off-leash time at the cabin. Still thinks the water is a giant black hole that is going to swallow him.
Lewis enjoying some off-leash time at the cabin. Still thinks the water is a giant black hole that is going to swallow him.
The Slipcovered Sofa Bed
Almost finished! Moss and thyme to grow between the stones to give it that Middle Earth shire feeling.
Almost finished! Moss and thyme to grow between the stones to give it that Middle Earth shire feeling.
Stark Beauty
The View
There is a family of at least six loons that live on the lake. You can hear their haunting calls at all hours.
There is a family of at least six loons that live on the lake. You can hear their haunting calls at all hours.
Moroccan Lanterns
Bow Lake
Love this place.
Love this place.
A Rainy Day
This guy was so angry when I discovered he was getting into the shed and into the garbage. Back to nuts and seeds for you, my friend!
This guy was so angry when I discovered he was getting into the shed and into the garbage. Back to nuts and seeds for you, my friend!
Dragonfly
I never get tired of the sunsets.
I never get tired of the sunsets.

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