The odd thing about writing a personal journal on the internet is that you really don’t know who is reading it (with some pleasant exceptions), and what they make of it (with some pleasant exceptions). That gossamer line of connection created between the writer and reader is almost invisible. Its appearance belies its strength, which… Continue reading Writing
Category: June
June Entries
What We Do
Thursday, June 13, 2019 The trip to the Camp allowed us the opportunity to keep abreast of ongoing issues. Issue One: Mice!After not catching any mice for many weeks, we arrived at the Camp to find the mouse trap had captured one mouse. Disappointing. This means there is still an undiscovered entry point, undiscovered by… Continue reading What We Do
Preservation and Preparation
Wow, it has been a while since I last wrote an entry! I’ve been busy, playing in the kitchen, or is it a lab, not much difference when you come right down to it. New technology is always fun. Over the last year or so I’ve added a steam canner, a steam juicer, and Tattler… Continue reading Preservation and Preparation
Stifling
Sunday, July 1, 2018 Hot! This morning I slept in. It was just after 6:00 a.m. when I opened my eyes. Morning routines, rise, dress, make the bed, put the kettle on, make coffee, then sit and gaze out the window at the trees. While sipping coffee, the thought that a trip to the Rideau… Continue reading Stifling
Yay!
The garage roof is on! All the metal sheets are installed, Attila did it all last night. When Attila came home from work yesterday we had a little chat. I relayed to him how important it was to me to get the last metal panels on the roof, for my peace of mind. I’ve made… Continue reading Yay!