PLAY TIME ON THE BRUCE

LITTLE TUB HARBOUR
The escarpment on the shores of Colpoy`s Bay at Wiarton.
Shore line ice.
Trails beckon the snow shoes.

Daily outings.
New trails to explore.
Maggie discovers the activity at our bird feeders.
You looking at me!!

WEATHER SCENE

The weather over the last few days has been most interesting.
Last evening the sunset was spectacular.

Light snow covers our deck in flowing shapes.

Our backyard garden is trimmed in snow.

Light falling snow fills the air.

Little Tub Harbour coast line.

Back road to home. As I was walking last evening, I always check the wetland for wildlife. Normally the lake side is the most active but this evening a river otter appeared on the inland side. As I reached inside my jacket for my camera, my actions opened my battery compartment and on withdrawal the batteries were ejected into a snow bank. I shouted to the otter a request to remain while I "kicked" around the snow to locate my batteries. Two minutes latter my polite local resident remained still while I capture this image.

How deep is the snow!!

On With 2010

HAPPY NEW YEARS from Dorcas Bay
The last few days have been cool (-15c) with steady snow falling. Tea brake and a forest hike.
Great weather for a hike.
Day of rest - well a few minutes!!

SEASON GREETINGS

Snows squalls happen almost daily.
Santa isn't the only one in red here.
Maggie's first Christmas here.
Weather on the flats of Ferndale.
"Wooden" you know, Wiarton residents brave the weather.
Local sled hill.
Who needs chestnuts roasting on a open fire!



HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

BIG TUB "gingerbread" lighthouse by Kellie

ALL THE BEST - ALWAYS

UPDATE!!

This little girl found us this Christmas.

She is a JOY to our world.

A CHRISTMAS TREE STORY

The hunt is on for our Christmas tree.

This year it will be a real tree from our property.
The house is ready for the holidays.
The latest snowfall makes our selection difficult.
Dressed for winter and off to our back yard. The choice was this small pine nestled in a growth of larger trees.
Our tree decked out and waiting for Santa.

A WORLD OF CHANGE

VIEW FROM THE BAY.

The views here can change in minutes. Every walk is a refreshing treat.

Evening garden view from dining room.
Wetland in black and white by nature.
Over the last two days we have received 20cm of snow proudly displayed on an evergreen along Dorcas Bay Road.

WINTER WONERLAND

Maggie and Chris brave the weather and the vehicles.Our wetland has changed to winter wear!
Winds and snow have returned the ice to our cove.
Today was a sunny treat with temperatures of 3c.

IT HAS SNOWED!!

Colours of summer are fading.

Great weekend to go exploring.

(if you have your "winter tires" installed)Even the Wiatron Willie statue has covered his eyes to this weather.

Trees take on a fresh colour and shape.
Water, wind, snow and temperature are now reflected in the lake.

Driveways are still there but camouflaged by nature.

What a treat to just stroll in our great outdoors.

It has snowed every day for the last three days with low temperatures of -3c.

FIRST SNOW

First snow arrived early 1 Dec.

Highway 6 even required ploughing.

How Lucky Is That!!