So What do I Do with My Time? You Ask!

Winter time means being able to spend time working on Quilts!

This quilt was made by the Cut Loose Quilters here in Houston, and I had the pleasure of quilting it on my long arm! Today with the fresh snow and bright sunshine seem a perfect time to take a photo! I am really please with the way the quilting turned out  ... it was a lot of fun to do as well!

The Cut Loose Quilting Ladies did an awesome job of designing and sewing the quilt top! Would love to see this one on my bed!

Winter has Arrived!

Okay ... so winter is here! Must say the white clean snow is a lot more cheery than the drab colors of dead grass and rotting leaves!  So it is time to enjoy the "White Stuff!"

Morice Mt. in the Distance

Morning Sun Rise on the Deck Swing.

A Walk through a Cathedral Forest of Hemlock,Cedar, and Birch !

It was a glorious sunny day when we began our walk ... Frodo was so happy to be out in the woods, he would run ahead as if to lead the way, then lay in wait and jump out at us!

We can see you Frodo!

Our walk started with a steep climb thorough moss covered rocks ..some the size of a small car!

There was even a nice size cave located on the upper level ! Nope I didn't go up to see if it was occupied!

Some of the branches where heavily laden with moss and lichen. Giving you the feeling they where age old   guardians of the forest!

Looking up through the canopy 100 feet above you made you feel like you were spinning!

Now I wish that I had Carl standing beside these trees as you can not really appreciate how big they where without a size reference....oh well you will have to beleive me that the bases where more than 36 inches easily!

Take a look at the size of that Birch tree on the right!!

It was old, but helping to support a new sapling growing by its side....

Some of the mosses coating the dead stumps was incredibly long giving the impression it was like a soft warm coat protecting the stump.

Making our way down the hill and back out into "the other world"!

I have never been so enchanted by a walk in a forest before! I am soooo glad we were able to do this!

Walk in the Woods Near Terrace!

During our walk in the Forest it was unbelievable how many different fungus and mushrooms I saw in  a 500 meter area!

Some growing out of living trees! Like miniature shelves to put your tea cups on!

Others growing on dead logs on the ground.

Some where the size of a large dinner plate!

Others where such an interesting color!

Some where short !

Some liked to grow in groups!

Hmm ..we wondered if this was a pine mushroom?

From the logs on the forest floor springs up a new growth!

Fall is in the Air!

Well the signs of fall are quickly coming to us!

Fresh Snow on Morice Mt.!

The path to the Cabin is paved in "Gold!"

It is nearly time to bring the Bench Seat in to cover for the Winter.

Frodo loves to walk the path and sniff the vegetation!

Some of the leaves are painted a lovely red!

Others are golden, or soft brown.

The soft haze of farmers burning brush piles fill the valley floor.

The Mountain Ash Tree has Berries on it!

Yup ! .....  fall is in the air ...and I am preparing by canning lots of tomatoes, apples, and salsa!

My trusty sewing machines are all serviced and ready for another winter of "Quilting!"

Trip to Oona River!

Oona River B.C. located on the South East end of Porcher Island.

"The Rain Bow House" is one of the most delightfully painted homes I have come across in my years of traveling ... including the colorful houses of New Foundland!

At Low Tide one can find some of the most interesting antiques in the tide flats!

Oona River Docks - located behind the awesome breakwater!

A look at the Docks from the roadway into the community of Oona River.

At low Tide you might not be able to come into the Oona River Docks as there is not enough water for your boat. This boat is waiting tied to a buoy provide out front of the breakwater just for this purpose, waiting for the tide to come up more.

And so ... the last Trip of the Season to the Salt Chuck has been made.

It is sad to think that a Summer of Fishing at the Salt Chuck is over so soon! But we did have lots of fun as usual. This last trip saw us spend a night at Oona River on the South East end of Porcher Island. I had not been to Oona river for about 7 years so it was great fun to return and see all the changes!

One new addition to the little community was the "Rain Bow House!" I just loved it! So tastefully painted and so nice and cheerful in an often fogy, damp environment! I was so happy to meet the couple who live there, and was doubly tickled to find out the lady of the house Quilts! I hope to return again next year and have a visit again!

That being said I will let the photo's do the talking! Enjoy!

Brennin helps Pappy mechanic also!

Brennin soon joined her brother checking out the motor home engine, and shared in the fun!

Whatcha doing Pappy?!

While we were visiting in Lethbridge Pappy had to do a small adjustment on the motor-home engine. Samuel was fascinated by the "big engine"and was right at Pappy's elbow watching everything he did!

The Bathroom is Complete!

It is really hard for me to believe but....... THE BATHROOM IS COMPLETE! 

Just a couple of towel racks  to add but all the major items are in and finished!  

The Next Drumming Duel!

Back Yard Fun!

Sometimes it is just fun to chill in the back yard around a camp fire and roast some marshmallows!

                                            Samuel can hardly wait to taste his first "Smor!"

                                             See Grandma ..it is a graham cracker sandwich with a                   roasted marshmallow in between!

MMMMMmmm! it is GOOD!!

After all the excitement of the marshmallow roast Brennin just needed to Chill with Dad for a minuet!

Visiting Lethbridge!

It is always a joy to walk in the Coolee's . This day we walked in the nature park and Samuel Showed us all his favorite Trees!

This was a big old hollow stump that everyone could climb into!

Brennin was not to be left behind in the adventure!

After the walk in nature Pappy and Samuel checked out the old Mining Equipment on display!