In other news, I'm still canning. Down to the crabapples- probably two batches left to do, and any odds and ends I buy. I'm just doing my canning/recipe posts on my recipe page now, The Country Kitchen, rather than here and a shorter post there.
I'm also writing a fictional little blog, Wendy's Colony, about what I think we would do if the apocalypse started now. It's a fun writing experience, and it makes me think about things a little differently.
It's also moose season. We only have calf tags this year, so I guess my heart really isn't in it. I'd rather be bird hunting. Especially since Smitty is now The Best Dog Ever! From day one my boy has shown me he has all of his Grandpa's instincts, and so many more. He doesn't have his Grandpa's stomach though- not yet anyway. The girls are thankful for that, as they get a treat when we get back. If I could just convince him to bring the birds to me, instead of just pinning them to the ground. Honestly though, at 4 months I wasn't expecting much more from him than to go for a quad ride, so I am super excited for the future.
Here's hoping for a bit of Indian Summer before winter really sets in. I still have lots of work to do.
It was shocking seeing that picture! I know you live several thousand miles north of me, but still shocking. After the cheery harvest picture, I was taken aback by the grayness. Sooo, two more blogs I won't want to miss.
ReplyDeleteIndian Summer is always such a relief. It got down in the 30s one night, so I am not sure if this is Indian Summer or not--high 60s at night, 80s in the day.
So, you can only shoot moose calves? You don't have a license to shoot birds? Or, what?
It is great that Smitty is working out for you. I know you had high hopes. At four months, I suppose he still has learning potential in the future.
Good luck with finishing the canning and getting the Fall chores done.
lol. It's a little early for that much snow. It did melt, but it's snowing again now. It doesn't bode well for the coming winter.
DeleteYes, only moose calves. We don't have a bull or cow tag in our group. Calves are still with their mothers, so it would be very disappointing to even see one this year, and not be able to take mama too. not to mention, mamas can get a bit cranky when they lose their young.
Birds (partridge) are covered by small game licenses here. I have mine. It's a different type of hunt. With moose you sneak out in the wee hours of the morning and sit and wait, hoping you chose a good spot. With birds, you drive around the trails looking for them filling their gullets with pebbles.
Smitty has tons of potential. He shouldn't have even started this year- too young and excitable. He's awesome!
Thanks!
I'll be checking out your fiction writing. It's interesting how your writing changes when you write for different purposes.
ReplyDeleteThe snow is early, I hear they got some in Banff too (where my daughter lives), and the snowboarders are loving it. A mother's hand rocks the cradle, and Mother Nature rules the harvest. Still I think it's a tad early. You sound like you got a lot of canning put up though.
I just read my comment and it didn't really make sense. lol It made sense in my head though! I'm off to read your fiction.
DeleteThanks, Sue.
DeleteWe don't have enough snow to make snowboarders happy, thankfully, lol. True enough. The harvest is finished, just a bit left to preserve.
Made it home safe and sound...warm and rainy here. Now comes the not so fun unpacking part :( Did you get the rest of your crabapples canned up? John had a sniff around the back yard and it seems I still have tomatoes to can. Read through your colony..enjoyed it so far :)
ReplyDeleteOh and this is the blog I was telling you about lots of goodies.
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Good to hear!
DeleteJust finished the last batch yesterday. Glad to see them gone, lol.
Lol, me too.
Hi wendy, new to your blog and I'm really enjoying it. SNOW?!?!?Aak, they are calling for it here by months end. I've been reading your colony blog and love it. I've learned a few things and now grab my note book when I read it. Looking forward to more
ReplyDeletelol, yeah. Thankfully it hasn't stuck yet. We've had a fairly warm week actually, but it's supposed to nose dive again next week.
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