Showing posts with label acreage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label acreage. Show all posts
December 12, 2018
Remembering the Acreage
I was poking through some photos and found this one of Tucker, my first horse. She left us at 28 years. She is still on the Acreage, the place she really liked
This fellow came back for 4 years straight. He must have liked my fence post!
Riding with the hounds. There was only Boots and Brooklyn on this trip. Sometimes I had upwards of 10 dogs along. The neighbours dogs seemed to know when I was saddling up and joined in. After 5 hours of riding on the mountain, their butts were dragging
January 8, 2015
Getting to Feel At Home
Me: What are you doing on the furniture? Not allowed!
Daphne: Sleeping! Or trying to.
We get along pretty good, as long as I leave her toys alone!
The floor is not as comfortable! What do you think I am? A dog, or something?
Guess I will go and play with my bestest friend, Brooklyn.
October 22, 2014
Update on the Big Move!
It's hard to believe that Elaine and I have been off the Acreage for almost a year!
I am happy to report that her heath has improved a lot! Praise God! Elaine is now walking without a cane, or walker and is back to work 2 to 3 days a week helping other people cope with their problems.
There are some pros and cons to the move.
The first thing is that the work load for both of us is way down. On the other hand, I still miss my horses. A lot!
When I go and police the yard I end up with 2 grocery bags of land mines (from the dogs) instead of 5 wheelbarrows from the horses. (Per week)
It's far easier to get to town for groceries and stuff. The downside is we go shopping more often and spend more money.
The costs of maintaining the house and property are way down. No tractor to repair. No fences to fix from the moose. No off road events due to icy roads etc. On the other hand, see shopping above.
In both places there are photography opportunities galore. The town critters seem to be a lot smaller. I miss my resident moose and deer though.
The BIG bonfire was an annual event. In town, I took out the fire pit as it was too close to the buildings and it was not the same.
We miss seeing people we got to know well, but we have met others to fill in. There are good people in both places.
It's a lot easier to go for coffee when it's only a kilometer to go instead of eight. Nothing has really changed though as the acceptance by the good-old-boys (Rednecks) is still marginal even though we have been in the area for 14 years.
The Millar Center is real close and they have a hot tub and steam room, plus a lot of things I don't use such as the weight room, the running track, the exercise machines all of which could take the place of the work around the Acreage, tree cutting, poop scooping , snow plowing root popping etc. It's free to me as a "Super Senior". Gee, I don't feel that old! It's easier to grab a coffee then head over for a soak.
Instead of exercising the dogs by taking them horse back riding, I get to do it by walking which is probably good for me. At times I "walked" up to 9 dogs at a time on the Acreage.
All in all, it's been a good move, but did I mention that I miss my horses, a lot?
The End
for now!
I am happy to report that her heath has improved a lot! Praise God! Elaine is now walking without a cane, or walker and is back to work 2 to 3 days a week helping other people cope with their problems.
There are some pros and cons to the move.
The first thing is that the work load for both of us is way down. On the other hand, I still miss my horses. A lot!
When I go and police the yard I end up with 2 grocery bags of land mines (from the dogs) instead of 5 wheelbarrows from the horses. (Per week)
It's far easier to get to town for groceries and stuff. The downside is we go shopping more often and spend more money.
The costs of maintaining the house and property are way down. No tractor to repair. No fences to fix from the moose. No off road events due to icy roads etc. On the other hand, see shopping above.
In both places there are photography opportunities galore. The town critters seem to be a lot smaller. I miss my resident moose and deer though.
The BIG bonfire was an annual event. In town, I took out the fire pit as it was too close to the buildings and it was not the same.
We miss seeing people we got to know well, but we have met others to fill in. There are good people in both places.
It's a lot easier to go for coffee when it's only a kilometer to go instead of eight. Nothing has really changed though as the acceptance by the good-old-boys (Rednecks) is still marginal even though we have been in the area for 14 years.
The Millar Center is real close and they have a hot tub and steam room, plus a lot of things I don't use such as the weight room, the running track, the exercise machines all of which could take the place of the work around the Acreage, tree cutting, poop scooping , snow plowing root popping etc. It's free to me as a "Super Senior". Gee, I don't feel that old! It's easier to grab a coffee then head over for a soak.
Instead of exercising the dogs by taking them horse back riding, I get to do it by walking which is probably good for me. At times I "walked" up to 9 dogs at a time on the Acreage.
All in all, it's been a good move, but did I mention that I miss my horses, a lot?
December 4, 2013
1 1/2 Days to Go!
The house and garage are starting to look like a box recycling depot. There is only a change of clothing left to pack. The visit to the lawyer yesterday showed no problems so we should be good to go Friday noon!
December 2, 2013
3 1/2 Days to Go!
Our snow dump has come and is continuing. I'm guessing about 25 cm so far. We are still in the hurry up and wait mode as far as our new lodgings go. 2 1/2 hours to blow out the driveway and parking spots. This part of the Acreage I'm not going to miss!
Boots has decided that attacking the big horrible snow scoop is fun!
Here is a picture of my innocent helpers! Ha!
Boots has decided that attacking the big horrible snow scoop is fun!
Here is a picture of my innocent helpers! Ha!
November 30, 2013
The Final Count down Begins!
On Friday, we gain possession of our new home. In the meantime, we are living in a sea of boxes all labelled as to where they go. We are also making do with 3 plates, 2 bowls, some cutlery, one pot and a frying pan. The ladies came and packed everything which is great! it makes us realize just how little we can get by with.
The conditions are off our place and the new place and we are just waiting for the word from the lawyers that all the paper work is in order. The gas supplier, electrical supplier, satellite suppliers for internet and television have all been notified, as has the County and town of Whitecourt.
Left to do basically is get the dogs some town licences and update their shots.
Sometime between December 6 and 12, I will be off air as far as blogging and emails go, hopefully not for long. Already it seems there is much more red tape in Town Vs County!
The dogs know something is changing. Since Boots "retired" from horse watching, he has turned into a real lovable, skritchable dog, not like his previous self. He is much more laid back and is actually enjoying inside life, except at night even when it is -28C (-18F) where he still prefers his dog house. When inside, this is his favourite place.
December 6 is D day. Over the next three days we are told to expect 20 to 45 cm ( 8 to 17 inches) of snow, near blizzard conditions and Zero visibility, depending on which forecaster you listen to. Following this, a cold front is moving in for 3 days with lows of -26C (-15F) and highs of -12C (+10F). Great weather for moving!
We moved in 10 years ago at -35C (-31 F) so this should be a wee bit warmer.
Have a great week out there in Blogland!
The conditions are off our place and the new place and we are just waiting for the word from the lawyers that all the paper work is in order. The gas supplier, electrical supplier, satellite suppliers for internet and television have all been notified, as has the County and town of Whitecourt.
Left to do basically is get the dogs some town licences and update their shots.
Sometime between December 6 and 12, I will be off air as far as blogging and emails go, hopefully not for long. Already it seems there is much more red tape in Town Vs County!
The dogs know something is changing. Since Boots "retired" from horse watching, he has turned into a real lovable, skritchable dog, not like his previous self. He is much more laid back and is actually enjoying inside life, except at night even when it is -28C (-18F) where he still prefers his dog house. When inside, this is his favourite place.
December 6 is D day. Over the next three days we are told to expect 20 to 45 cm ( 8 to 17 inches) of snow, near blizzard conditions and Zero visibility, depending on which forecaster you listen to. Following this, a cold front is moving in for 3 days with lows of -26C (-15F) and highs of -12C (+10F). Great weather for moving!
We moved in 10 years ago at -35C (-31 F) so this should be a wee bit warmer.
Have a great week out there in Blogland!
November 27, 2013
November 24, 2013
Bored!
Today, all is packed and waiting for the move. December 6th is only 12 days away, and all the hard packing is done. Nothing left to do, but take the two dogs for a snowshoe today. I had to kick Boots off the bed, but he came, and enjoyed himself.
This is probably too many pictures, but there is not that much time left on the Acreage. A guy has to make do with what time is left.
Coming home from church this morning, we had to stop on the road for a cow and calf moose. They were in the middle of the road eating road salt. The calf was down on his front knees. kind of cute! you know where my camera was, right? Yep, at home on the kitchen table. Grrrr.
The sun is pretty far south now.
What am I doing here? The bed is much warmer!
Snow is tasty!
Can we get going? Why isn't brooklyn breaking trail? She is built like a snow plow!
I think I buried a bone somewhere around here.
What's this about me being a wide load? besides you buried the bone over there.
Over here?
Let me show you.
I think it's here.
Or maybe here.
Never mind my slave will get me another!
Oh, give it up! The bone is gone!
This is probably too many pictures, but there is not that much time left on the Acreage. A guy has to make do with what time is left.
Coming home from church this morning, we had to stop on the road for a cow and calf moose. They were in the middle of the road eating road salt. The calf was down on his front knees. kind of cute! you know where my camera was, right? Yep, at home on the kitchen table. Grrrr.
The sun is pretty far south now.
November 23, 2013
OK, OK, It is Pretty
The short term memory loss must have kicked in as I don't remember all the details of snow blowing 400 feet of driveway and 2500 square feet of deck. Nor do I remember the 2 1/2 hours of exercise, much.
(If you believe that, I heard of a pretty good bridge for sale cheap).
It warmed up from the -28C (-18F) to -10C (14F) today so I decided to find the snow shoes in a packed and stacked garage.
Besides, Brooklyn needed some exercise. Boots elected to stay inside on the bed.
This is the backside of a deer going by the deck
50+ cm (20 inches) of snow so far and it is only November 23!
Do I have to break trail, Boss?
Yep, we'll get some weight off you somehow!
Never follow a tired dog!
Can't a person have some privacy? Really!
The young fawns of this year are already belly dragging. Not a good sign!
Homeward bound, on the trail.
The shoes are 50+ years old, and still going strong.
Yep, I guess it is pretty!
(If you believe that, I heard of a pretty good bridge for sale cheap).
It warmed up from the -28C (-18F) to -10C (14F) today so I decided to find the snow shoes in a packed and stacked garage.
Besides, Brooklyn needed some exercise. Boots elected to stay inside on the bed.
November 22, 2013
Green Christmas?
NOT
At 0800 early, this was what greeted me on my way out for coffee. About 25 cm (9.8 inches) of this white stuff fell over night. 2 1/2 hours later, the snow blower had the driveway plowed out. However, the County had not been around yet, so it was coffee at home today.
The first person to comment on how pretty it is, may get 12 lashes with a wet noodle!
At 0800 early, this was what greeted me on my way out for coffee. About 25 cm (9.8 inches) of this white stuff fell over night. 2 1/2 hours later, the snow blower had the driveway plowed out. However, the County had not been around yet, so it was coffee at home today.
November 17, 2013
Still Around~
When we were coming back from Church today, I noticed a cow moose and a calf laying down at our driveway entrance. These were different from the one yesterday. Unfortunately, they were not quite as cooperative. My sneak didn't turn out too well, and they were up, but not moving off .
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