I haven't been able to blog a whole lot this past bit. Working like crazy to get ready for the next seasons, and yes, I am already planning for next winter!
So many things that I can modify to make it easier. Practice makes perfect!
I have been living off grid now for 5 years. This is my first full year in a cabin. So now I am working through the things that will make my life a little easier. :) Now I can live, not just survive! WOOOHOOOO!!!
If you have the time, grab a tea, and peruse (I love that word....peruse....) through my blog.
This past week to 10 days we have gone from knee deep snow to dirt. I will be mud for the next week or so. So I am landlocked until then. Yesterday was my last day out until the mud comes and goes. We are expecting rain tonight, so that will help with the rest of the snow. Some patches are still almost a foot deep.
I had to make an egg delivery to the road yesterday, and brought back my mail and a few supplies. It was a hard pull, because the road is both snow and some dirt patches. The normal 45 minute trek, took almost 2 hours each way. Will have to work on a better system. When I have time LOL I actually got sunburned! LOL It was 20°c here today and then it drops to - 5°c at night.
I don't like to leave camp for long this time of the year, because the animals are becoming more active. The bears, bobcats, wolves and foxes are looking at my place like the local buffet. When there is activity, they are less likely to approach. The dogs are pretty good at doing their job, for this I am grateful! Everyone plays their part. Seems that in the spring the forest creatures come and check us out, just in case there is a way to get a free meal. The partridge are now coming down to eat with the chickens. I will try to get a picture. It is funny to see.
The chickens and duck are sitting, Lucy the goat is getting bigger by the minute! With any luck, we will have new life here! Exciting times!
The garden is defrosting quickly, it is my hope to get in there this week, to clean things up and spread the new compost! I love it when we use our own nutrient rich, healthy dirt! Nothing is better than that!
Last year I didn't move the compost until the baby garter snakes grew enough to leave the nest. The compost is so warm you can feel the heat when you stir it up. Not bad for when the cold winter days hit -45°c.
The chickens sure do make a mess!
I am patiently waiting...or trying to be patient!!
My oregano made it!
This is my water front property for about 2 weeks while the waters peak from the spring floods. The water in this picture, goes over my boots. I have to wear waders to tap the birch trees. LOL In 2 weeks it should be completely dry and gone. The ducks are certainly loving it!
The frogs were out last night. Oh how i have missed the peepers!!
I got my first mosquito bite last night, so i know the frogs have lots of food! It amazes me how they can come to life when there is still snow. The insects can teach us so much.
Until our paths meet again!!
