March Milieu

March came in like a Lamb, and appears to be going out like a Lion, with a few days of sub-zero temperatures and even some scattered flurries as the month comes to a close. Nothing is staying on the ground for more than a few hours, but we are trying not to refill the oil tank amidst record-high prices.....so we're keeping things even cooler! 

Luckily it's only supposed to be for a few days, before we're back up to more seasonal weather in the teens. Soon we can repopulate the deck with furniture, and enjoy outdoor theatre once again.

Dave's house sold, which was great news, but also meant we needed to find a new home for Bertha. I'm not sure it's a good idea to park such a boat so near to a large lake.....but here she sits. We also made a visit to The Van parked in nearby storage - Dave's 1980 Ford that so embodies aspects of Jane's childhood.

COVID persists, though hopefully also waning.....now that most mandates are being lifted. The senseless War in Ukraine also continues into its second month. Here's hoping for better times ahead for everyone.

Bertha's New Home!

First flowers in mid-March

The first deck beer of the Spring!

The Van in captivity

Porch presents!

Apparently he likes making rural deliveries!

Dave meets a new friend on Pet Day

Winter Walks

With winter waning and temperatures tipping into positive territory, we started walking again in earnest at a few local nature spots. We returned to the Provincial Park several times, with the flexibility to pick our battles.

On the nicer days, we can wander down along the shoreline and enjoy the Lake. On the cooler days when a biting wind whips off the water, we instead head inland. On the wetter days, there are paved roads rather than muddy trails. We also found a very nice wooded trail from the Park through to the next road over and an old cemetery - elevated, dry, and actually preferable to the paved roads in the park....not to mention far less trafficked.

We did make a visit to Two Creeks Conservation Area as well, knowing it might be a bit soon in the season. With no pavement and only narrow trails, it was still pretty wet and muddy. Still, the added challenge of elevation and more rugged paths gave Jane's bionic knees a better workout.

Bring on the Spring!

Nice wooded trail at the Provincial Park

Sunshine at the Shoreline

A muddy meander through Two Creeks

The old rail bridge at Two Creeks

Cheery Lake Erie

Leery Lake Erie

Ero(ad)sion continues....

Take heed!

Bridge across the Pond