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Living Without Electricity

September 11, 2016

Well, we’re not entirely without electricity at the cabin.  We do have some electrical function through batteries.  But we’re still off the grid which means we have a mere fraction of the electrical output that most people use on a regular basis when connected to major electrical companies. And it certainly has its challenges.  But we … More Living Without Electricity

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A Rainy Day
Love this place.
Love this place.
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
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.
Morning at the Cabin
I never get tired of the sunsets.
I never get tired of the sunsets.
The final product.
The final product.
Let the eating and drinking and giving thanks begin!
Let the eating and drinking and giving thanks begin!
Happy Canada Day!
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.
Moroccan Lanterns
The access road to the cabin.
The access road to the cabin.
Bow Lake
A Refreshing Dip
The Deer on the Road
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
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.
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.
Nothing better than a warm campfire on a cool evening.
Nothing better than a warm campfire on a cool evening.
Reagan, in his favourite place.
Reagan, in his favourite place.
Our New and Improved Firepit
The View
Stark Beauty
Something interesting is over there.
Something interesting is over there.
Candlelight in Winter
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.

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