Leading up to Xmas,2009

Blogging with this program is so frustrating. I must be missing something, because no matter how hard I try to get the pictures in some sort of reasonable sequence they end up in a random pattern.

Bec and Grace leaving from Dorval after their delightful visit.

Leo, Ben, Ollie and Grace at the Buffet lunch on Saturday 11th. The candles were both decorative and functional. There was a power outtage from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Gathering at the lunch table.

Xmas lights on the hedge in front of the farmhouse with Joe's Crowsnest fully decorated.

About time too ! Two long overdue shelves in Gabriel's cupboard. Out of sight, out of mind. Must do the staining soon !

A new look at the top of the farmhouse stairs. Lots of trimming and finishing to do on this project. Doors closed, and when opened this is what it looks like upstairs.

A newly created space in the library. Makes for a bit of privacy for the captain's bed.

One of these days I'd like to fill the windows with transparencies, representing the different branches of the family ! More on this idea later.

The only way to get the framing lumber for the "doors" project was through the bathroom window. Fortunately it had warmed right up and was only -10C. A dual purpose picture, this also shows the finished ramp door.

Hard to believe, but Xmas is almost upon us. Never a dull moment here. Our dear friends, Frances and Fred came for the last snow free weekend, Dec. 4-6 and we had a splendid time and Fred gave me some excellent advice on insulating the attic and some thoughts on upgrading the supply lines for the plumbing. The attic has been totally cleared of years of accumulated junk and four large bags of insulating batting have been added. Another twelve to go. So far, so good. The ultra sonic rodent machine seems to be working properly. No more squirrely sounds from the attic.

Rebecca and Grace visited, arriving on December 9th in the middle of a huge snow storm. We had a wonderful visit with them, including a super lunch at Magnans and a great buffet lunch at Ash with Vicky, Christopher, Ben, Oliver and Leo.

We returned to the Farm on the 15th to find another foot of snow on the ground ! The snow blower got a good work out.

Time to go and cut down a Christmas Tree. It gets harder and harder to find a small one in the 30 year plantation !

Here's hoping you all have a wonderful and peaceful holiday season.

Enjoy. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to all. Looking forward to your next visit to the farm.