Source: Thomas Barwick / Getty 20-year-old Detroit native Zwena Gray has embarked on a six-week, 559-mile-long hike through the full length of Bruce …Black Woman Takes On Historic Hike Of The Underground Railroad In Canada
Bruce Trail Here We Come!
Big news! My mom and I are officially doing a Bruce Trail end-to-end in summer 2022! Some of you likely knew that this was an adventure we were …Bruce Trail Here We Come!
A Complete Guide to Hiking the Bruce Trail
By Lauren Yakiwchuk Lush green forests on The Bruce Trail The Bruce Trail is a 900km hiking trail that connects Niagara and Tobermory in Ontario, …A Complete Guide to Hiking the Bruce Trail
Bruce Trail #20
Blue Mountain Section: Nattawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area – Pretty River Valley Provincial Park July 11th, 2022 25kms Today we woke up at 6:00am! …Bruce Trail #20
Winter Camping in Bruce Peninsula National Park
Bruce Peninsula National Park is situated on part of the Niagara Escarpment along the rocky shores of Georgian Bay. It is known for its crystal clear…Winter Camping in Bruce Peninsula National Park
We’re finishing up our 1st work-session…
…on the future build site, septic field, and (hopefully before the new year), a well. Let’s harvest the biomass before the bulldozers clear this area. Evolve Builders is our contractor, so we are able to reduce our overall woodlot impact. Our foundations will be going in where the clearing is - about 15-20 paces from … Continue reading We’re finishing up our 1st work-session…
Black Cat Bed And Breakfast
Black Cat Bed And Breakfast https://maps.app.goo.gl/WBoYrKkZUcR6s2ceA I'm still learning how to link Google Maps to our website. I appreciate your patience. P.N. 11:13 EST, May 26/22.
(Forest) Fire-Safe? Yes, it’s a thing.
I'd strongly advise my peers living in the bush to prepare for this summer's forest fire season. CBC Radio's The Current had an excellent, no-nonsense episode about preparing for forest fires. Lytton, B.C. has had its share of wildfires. I respect the First Nations who prepare for these extreme weather events. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-63-the-current It's 2022, people. … Continue reading (Forest) Fire-Safe? Yes, it’s a thing.
Will our home be accessible?
We’re sure as heck going to try! Our designer shares similar beliefs to this guy (link).
If you’re curious about what our home COULD look like…
I watched an odd dark fantasy movie yesterday after work. Gretel & Hansel. It’s a lower budget flick with silly special effects. I was fixated on its depiction of the little house in the forest. TS might balk at its colour scheme. I liked home’s window glazing and the shade-inducing overhangs. And the witch in … Continue reading If you’re curious about what our home COULD look like…
Tradespeople. This is why they should be well paid…
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/carpenter-strike-ontario-1.6446502 I’m confident our builder will NOT lowball subcontractors for our development. They seek out skilled craftspeople. P.N.
Concept Images?! Yes.
This image was from our April 30 2022 concept package (SE perspective). And this is image is from the NE perspective (these walls will have a mural on them [thank you JMA, we accept your offer]).
We’ve signed a construction contract
My god, we've signed a construction contract with Evolve Builders Inc., out of Guelph, Ontario. Last month, we finished up with the planning component of our development. As we carefully walk through the financing process with our credit union, I realise that I am about to start a very different chapter in my life. I … Continue reading We’ve signed a construction contract
Pancakes
Pancakes So this is my ode to pancakes. I like pancakes. And I make pretty good pancakes. I took the recipe from my copy of Joy of Cooking and altered it just a bit in order to make the pancakes fluffier. I’ve warmed the eggs to room temperature and separated them, then I beat the … Continue reading Pancakes
Welcome to the Black Cat Blog!
Welcome to our Black Cat Blog! Well. Hello there! Welcome to the first ever blog post of the Black Cat Bed and Breakfast, a retreat up north on the Bruce Peninsula in lovely Ontario, Canada. This blog is going to be dedicated to the musings and workings of our soon-to-be-B-and-B. At the moment, it’s just … Continue reading Welcome to the Black Cat Blog!
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