Painting Project

Never Ending Projects

When at home there always seems to be something to do. So many projects to tackle. I last painted this bedroom in 1991 when I was in high school. I painted it this light blue colour.  I finally decided that I should probably update this room and return it to white. But there is so much clutter in this room that it is a challenging project. I also realized that I had used oil based paint back in the 90's so it is even more complicated as I have to use an oil based primer. So a quick project has turned into a slow project. With many small steps along the way.  

Sun Raise

6:00am Adventure

I don't get up early very often but this morning I was up at 6am and I had a chance to watch the sun rise. There was a beautiful glow above the tree line of yellow and orange as the sun came up. It felt very peaceful looking out at the dark world becoming light. The only one up at the house was my dad. He is always up early so we sat together and drank coffee while we watched the sky change colour. 

Autumn kayaking

Last few paddles

I am back out on Anderson Lake for another paddle. It is October and there won't be many more days to paddle around the lake. Winter is coming and the great freeze will be here soon.  I thought I would take a quick tour around and enjoy the fall colours before the leaves are gone. It was a peaceful paddle as I was the only one on the lake. 

Heart Rock

Love from the hills

As I walk around I am always looking for heart shaped rocks and even on this hike in the hills I was able to find a heart. I couldn't believe it as I looked down on the trail and found this perfectly shaped heart! It was is probably the biggest "heart rock" that I have ever collected but also one of the best. It was an exciting find. We didn't spot any animals on our hike but I was still excited about my find. So I am sharing my heart with you to share the love and also to remind you that love is all around!

Fall Colours

Autumn Fields 

September 2021 - the lazy days of fall. I was out for a walk around the lake to enjoy another warm day. It has been a wonderful fall with many warm sunny days. A chance to get out of the house and walk past the fields as the harvest continues. 

Bike ride

Cross Roads

Out for a September bike ride to enjoy the last few weeks of fall before the snow arrives and my bike is packed up for winter. I like to ride out on the back roads as there is never any traffic and it is quiet out here. Just me and the birds. Sometimes even a deer or two running through the fields. 

Anderson Lake

Pollution

I snapped this photo while kayaking on Anderson Lake in Saltcoats. It is very sad to see how polluted the lake is. The whole lake is green with algae. I would not go swimming in this lake. It is hard to imagine that any thing can live in the lake with this much pollution. However, I did spot little minnows and scuds swimming about in the muck. So as long as we have these little critters than the lake can attract the birds that come to eat them.