Working on the Farm

With the "Rawk the Coop" festivities in late May (entry to follow), we also finally took possession of the long-awaited riding lawnmower obtained from Tanya's father. Kudos to Keith for making the long drive down with his brother's pickup to deliver the machine. With an acre and a half of grass and weeds to maintain, it was not a moment too soon....

Shortly after the party....not saying it's a coincidence or anything....but the septic tank backed up. After finally finding the tank (a task unto itself), we dug it up to find literally a concrete coffin, 7' X 3', some 3-4' underground. No inspection holes, just a big coffin with a 700 lb. concrete lid. Imagine the humiliation of the septic guy who came to pump it out....couldn't get the lid off....went to get help....and upon his return found that Jane had removed the lid with only the help of a crowbar!

A windfarm is being erected a few miles east, along the Lake Erie shoreline....we can see them from the house, but off in the distance. They're not unattractive....and given the near constant wind we enjoy, certainly a welcome alternative to fossil fuels. Trans-Canada is also proposing a 75-turbine farm more directly in the Wheatley area....

Mike Enjoys the New Mower...and a Beer!
Even Jane Gets in on the Mower Action!
The Septic Coffin
Port Alma Windmills