I returned to find everybody up, bright eyed and bushy tailed. Not! They were still on their first cup of coffee. My excited entrance was lost on some (...)

After a wonderful breakfast, Don wanted me to come along while he went to get the paper in Buckingham. I declined, knowing that he justs makes a few s (...)

As soon as Don had left I took over his chair and relaxed. The gals got ready to go out shopping for tonight's feast. They left and I drifted off into (...)

My faraway dreams were interrupted by the return of the gals and Heather's shout, "Look! Deer in the river!". I quickly grabbed my camera and took the (...)

I went out to harvest some Jerusalem artichokes. I tossed the artichoke stalks onto the bonfire pile.  

Donna came out with her camera and a request for potatoes. We dug out enough spuds for the feast and she took some pictures. The squash were in fine c (...)

Don & Heather came out. Don wanted to play with the tractor so he offered the gals a ride to the back field.  

Donna took advantage of the ractor ride to take pictures. This is Lucien's hunting blind. Everyone knows the blind is there, including the deer. Image (...)

The gals came back and set to preparing the feast. What a team. What kitchen efficiency. They were done before they knew it. I had snuck outside to ta (...)

Heather hard a work scrubbing potatoes and Jerusalem artichokes.  

Nicely cleaned spuds harvested from Don's garden.  

Fresh squash ready for the oven.  

Lots of veggies to go with the ham.  

Benz has a verified reputation as a counter thief. Thus, grub has to be stored away from him. Here, Don's fridge serves the purpose. Another good spot (...)

Guests began to arrive. It was great to see Cynthia and Jacques again. They are wonderful folk and invited us for a Sunday feast at their place.  

Pauline was present too, always a ray of sunshine at any gathering.  

The meal was a great success. Everyone had seconds and groaned with gustatory pleasure. Don had a short nap before dessert, while I did the dishes. Be (...)

October 11: Donna was up early on Sunday, bursting with energy. I suggested we go on a photo tour together to give her practice with her camera. I had (...)

I pointed out one of the few shrooms around, a Scleroderma areolatum. As we extended our walkabout, I did not find any more shrooms. Not a good year f (...)

Donna caught me mugging for the camera next to the Inukshuk. (c) 2015 Donna Lapointe