Blinded by the White

The back hall with two coats of paint on the wall and the bead board, and one coat of melamine on the ledge.

Dodged That Bullet

The frost did not touch the back yard.

The ghostly acorn squash have a few more days to grow...and turn green.

The Last of the Frost-Free Days

There is a frost warning for tonight. September 22 is the average day of the first frost, so we have had an extra week for growth.

We brought in all the tomatoes and peppers, but left everything else in the garden, just on the off chance that if the temperature doesn't drop below zero it will still keep growing.

When the Geek has the Camera

As mentioned earlier, I have a waterproof camera.

When N2 Has The Camera

My camera is an Olympus Stylus 1030SW -shockproof and waterproof - perfect for a five year old to play with. So he did.
He took some very cool pictures.






Apparently no one really pays attention to a small boy with a camera...


Except maybe Uncle Ribbet.

Pembina Hills

The Geek and I spent the afternoon in the Pembina Hills at Pembina Valley Provincial Park with my sister C, her husband JP, the nephews and JP's brother, Uncle Ribbet.

The day started started on the cool side but quickly warmed up.

A small tributary of the Pembina River, remarked upon by N2 and the Geek
C looks ahead.
The Pembina River itself.
A view of the Pembina Valley.


JP carrying N3 accompanied by N1. JP undoubtedly had the best workout as he carried N3 for the better part of the 6.5 kilometer hike.

A canola field.

N2, C, N1, JP, N3, Sox and the Geek at the first picnic area waiting for Uncle Ribbet and Dy. We eventually gave up and continued on our way.

Here we all are again at the end of the hike. Uncle Ribbet waited for Dy, who we later dicovered was very lost, in the parking lot for the whole three hours we were gone.

Apparently I'm Not Needed

Another acorn squash made its way into existence without my assistance. Amazing!