Snow in November

By the end of November we have a blanket of snow that did not stay.

Fall frosty

This looks like snow, but is just a heavy frost at the end of October.  

Readiness for winter

Although last year was a warm El Nino year, this one is forecast to be a cold La Ninja.   Our firewood pile is stacked to over ten bush cords and covered with a tarp - perhaps next year will bring a wood shed?  We put jacks permanently into place on this the north side of the house to facilitate easier chimney cleaning.  Every year there will be improvements.

Speed of progress and beauty

 We had hoped to get further finishing the porch soffit (just the front is done as well as the pine paneling of the arch), but building the barn took priority.  Taking in the beauty of where we are is something we remind ourselves to do, the top photo from a morning walk with Harley shows why.

Fall lovely

 Fall is getting frosty but is beautiful none the less.  Walking with Harley the Wonder Dog.

Angara sign hanging ceremony

We have a champagne sign hanging ceremony with our neighbours, the Kahles and Marshall families.   The day was graced with bright sunshine and was enjoyed by all, including the ever present Harley.   We made a dedication to Frank and Rose Cook, who were the previous caretakers of this property when it operated as a golf course.  They had a log cabin at the same site as the current "Angara", and we think that they would have approved of our project to carry on with care of this place.

Horses home

 And so they are home!  After 20 months of separation, it is really such harmony to have the whole "family" home.