…consider giving Mountain Trout Camp your business. Here’s a review link to help you decide whether MTC is a good fit for you or not. In other current events, we’re collecting a lot of logs (for what…? Meh, no idea). Check out this review of Mountain Trout Camp on Tripadvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowUserReviews-g2242172-d2091211-r848239082-Mountain_Trout_Camp-Miller_Lake_Bruce_County_Ontario.html
Tomorrow… we chip!
TS & I were able to get back into the zone while clearing the build-site. Yesterday, TS was able to rough-out the new ATV trail from the build-site to her soil-operation. Me? I just smashed and crashed my way hither-and-dither using our Polaris! I strung a trail-line from our starting point to the soil-operation. This … Continue reading Tomorrow… we chip!
Lush, heavy rain, and cooler than our last woodlot work-session.
Today will be an indoor session at Mountain Trout Camp (MTC). I’m looking forward to finding out how MS’s wolf-pack enjoy the canine treats (test version 1 and 2). TS wanted to ensure MS received the perishable chocolate-peanut-butter-banana-upside-down cake (as it’s still in its pan). Our recently-purchased deep-cycle battery has been trickle-charging since yesterday evening … Continue reading Lush, heavy rain, and cooler than our last woodlot work-session.
Preparing to return…
...to the bush. I'm optimistic we learned a few lessons from our last session. We'll have to DIY our own bush-buggy-platform for the wood chipper. King City Trailers gave us good advice, had SOME stock, but couldn't sell us a ready-made option. Still, I'd recommend them to you. Meh... we're planning on pushing another ATV … Continue reading Preparing to return…
Test Kitchen. PN’s observations!
Yes yes. I know. There’s no building yet. When we go active, expect fanfare.
Healing & reflecting & planning!
Today, TS and I will review my notes about last week’s wild wonderful woodlot work-session. Pedagogical PMI charts? Yep. Critically review what DIDN’T help us? Oh yeah. Organize & reprioritize our actions for next month? Hell yes!
We’re recovering from…
…bug bites, nicks and scratches, sprains/strains/soreness, poor sleeping arrangements, and a wee bit of heat exhaustion. Oh woodlot… PN & TS will spend our holidays merrily toiling away on you!
Anybody have a portable sawmill?
I’m (PN) a self-proclaimed weekend warrior, gentleman forester, and a (safety-conscious) goofball with a chainsaw. I don’t want to chop these up for firewood. Can it be milled? I don’t expect anything sellable or fancy.
I only have 6GB of media storage, so I’ll add/remove items as our efforts progress. PN.
Bruce Trail – Map 4 – Ball’s Falls to Fifth & Victoria
Today, I hiked the final 2.75 kilometres of the Bruce Trail, I needed to complete the Niagara Club. (When we attempted to finish the Niagara Club …Bruce Trail – Map 4 – Ball’s Falls to Fifth & Victoria
Black Woman Takes On Historic Hike Of The Underground Railroad In Canada
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…
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