Today was all about settling into camp, unwinding with a few drinks, and enjoying some good food. Tonight’s dinner featured delicious mussels and perfectly seasoned asparagus. It was incredible—so flavorful! Even though Matthew forgot the wine for the sauce and had to substitute vodka, it turned out to be a surprising hit.
The season’s here again! Packing up and heading west today to set up camp with Matthew for another great hunting trip.
The days are slowly getting longer, and it’s the perfect time to get a jump on the growing season by starting plants in the indoor greenhouse. There’s something rewarding about seeing those first green shoots push through the soil, a reminder that spring is just around the corner. The warmth inside contrasts with the chill outdoors, filling the space with life and promise. Each seed tray holds a bit of optimism — the hope of strong plants, healthy harvests, and another season of growth and learning ahead.
A beautiful day for a fire in the backyard. The weather today is absolutely beautiful, hovering around +4°C, and there’s a refreshing warmth in the air. The snow is beginning to melt, slowly revealing patches of grass beneath, which is a sure sign that spring might finally be on its way. It’s such a peaceful moment, with the sun shining down and the sounds of nature starting to return. The promise of brighter, warmer days ahead is definitely in the air.
Well, it’s time to burn up some of last year’s vacation and head out west to gather firewood for the summer ahead. Like I’ve done the past few years, I booked the last week of March off. Woke up this morning to some beautiful weather and figured it was a perfect day for a drive. Grabbed my free fire permit from the government website, loaded up the truck, and hit the road.
I’m thrilled that everything worked out again this year! It’s a bit early, but with the weather being so perfect, I couldn’t resist uncovering my babies. I’m beyond excited they’ve returned!
I’m only uncovering some of my babies for now – my red ones in the backyard are still off-limits. It’s just a bit too early for them!
There’s not very much capital work this year so the overtime has been very scarce. Then when you do get a little bit from a job at Olds Gate 1 you get hit with an added expense! Pump number 2 on the hot tub decided to shit the bed… Only $550 to repair!!
