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Here’s my other blog…- A boat rack to save our backs! November 13, 2011Think about one of the worst jobs to do at the cottage…carrying the boats and canoes up and down the hill has got to up there at the top of the list. Well, I have an idea that could save us a whole lot of effort and a bunch of space in the shed! How [...]
- More cozying November 13, 2011I have been haunting the Value Village and vintage clothing stores lately, hoping to find some thick blankets or quilts to make into dog beds. This week I hit the jackpot…but not for dog beds. I picked up this thick, hand-quilted twin size quilt at Value Village for a mere $9.99. It was clean, no [...]
- Deck design November 3, 2011OK, the beams are in, the cottage floors are flat and the house is stable again. Now it’s time to think about the deck. Wouldn’t it be great to have a nice new deck constructed and ready for this summer? All we have to do is agree on size and design. Once we’ve done that, [...]
- Bird house project October 31, 2011Here’s a great family project for next summer…build a home to provide shelter to birds on the property. take a look at the state of some of our bird houses. A sad state of affairs. Wouldn’t it be great to have bird boxes all over the place to keep our feathered friends safe from predators [...]
- WET LEAVES October 23, 2011When I was last at the cottage, I spent a few hours walking the property bent over, scanning the ground for mushrooms. I began to see wonderful colors and patterns and textures in the wet leaves coating the forest floor. I took a bunch of snaps, here are some of them. I would have done [...]
- The 2010-2011 Annual Report October 22, 2011I am making this annual report/update mid-year for 2 reasons; 1. I have been remiss in not preparing a 2010 report (sorry guys…) 2. I have changed the cottage bank account from a savings to a checking account, so I want to start fresh. WHAT WAS DONE THIS YEAR (AND A HALF)? New couch/bed and [...]
- A boat rack to save our backs! November 13, 2011
