Josephine has been busy!

Our grandies had a decent week, virtual learning since Wednesday and all. They got back into their regular routines. With everyone at their respective desks. 

As I mentioned, our Josephine (now 14) has been doing photography using her late Grampa's camera. When we were married, he never really used it much. I used his camera it to learn how to take photos. My parents only had a small camera, and used to have their photos made into slides. 

The kids take photos with their iPads, as well as iPhones, which are really quite spectacular. 

 Josephine has a keen eye! An artist, she delights in sketching by hand, or on her iPad. We used to write little story books, and do many arts and crafts during Gramma Camps. My favourite time were the Art in the Barn (2014) &  Art in the Barn 2015 trips. We ended up making two! 

They grow up, don't they?! She created a family photostream, at my request. We haven't seen the kids since November for JB's birthday, and I wanted to see what she was doing. I have permission from her to post a couple of photos. What do you think?! 

Flowers are abloomin'!

Thanks to my Facebook buds, they helped me ID the flowers in the field. I had one plant under the bird feeder as a specimen! Oil seed rape, the GM version is canola!

Meanwhile in the bog...

Deerflies are merciless

 I'd like to figure out how to make a hat for the cats, with this on the back!

Before my walk

After

Cabbage salad

My great-grandmother's bowl

Good story: I decided to buy a cabbage and make one. I shouldn't have used the whole head. Using the food processor hubby bought for his two-week cleansing, it wasn't too difficult. Not like the old days when the church ladies would phone and demand 3 salads, two pies.
My first husband baked pies from scratch, his mom taught him when he lived alone.
The salad was mine... Every time I'd have to phone my mom for the recipe. This was, of course, before Internet.

The processor was so easy. I've never had a big one like this. Adding carrots, dried fruits; apple, dates, and sunflower seeds, etc., was good. Now, hubby can't have regular mayonaise, and so I put in his garlic vegenaise. It was yummy. However, I ran out of his vegenaise. Wisely, putting excess in another container, knowing it would not fit into our friges, I hopped into the car and drove the bowlful to my client's house. His wife is a vegan, and his son does all the cooking. It's a stressful time, and he was quite pleased to get the salad for his mom.

White admiral

Flowers and misc.

This was all I captured on the Trailcam. It's been focused on the Wood duck nest, to no avail. Moving it back to the meadow I had high hopes! The bird set it off, but with the 5-sec. delay, didn't pick it up intil too late! The bugs were merciless after a night of rain! Experts think "looks like a great crested flycatcher, the actions also support it, She likely thought it was a great place to nest in. "

mystery bird from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

Poonamalie Lock flood levels

Perth Fair

The big draw for hubby are the horses. They are beautiful, well-kept, handsome beasts.





But there is lots for all to see, do, ride, and eat!

A pretty dark morning, with a  couple of showers.

I've gone with hubby to many fairs.

Bracebridge, 2009
Animals at the Bracebridge Fair, 2009
Bracebridge Firefighters at the fair
Horses at the Bracebridge Fair
Coldwater Horse Show, 2009





Lots of fun! Lots of photos:

Woman by the moon

A tricky item to photograph! Here is another take on the whole attempt! Everything is a learning opportunity!