Once again it was time to go rescue Barry's ATV from the bush before too much snow arrived. We called Gail and Phil for a road report Friday nite as we drove up. Gail said that they had had a lot of rain and there was some water across the Black River road at the culvert. She said " you can make it, just gun it!"
This led to some discussion because we knew Gail drove a 4x4 truck , a little higher off the ground than a minivan!
The road looked good as we drove in until we reached the low spot at the culvert. There was water on the road and it went as far as we could see ... around the bend. Didn't look too deep. Hard to tell at night. After a beer it seemed doable.
Barry went for it. I said "gun it ... and keep it in the middle". It's not very wide at the culvert and quite deep on both sides. I rolled my window down and undid my seat belt
Well it probably wouldn't have been too deep if the flowing water hadn't eroded a ditch across the road. So the hood dipped down a little more than we anticipated and we did get a wave across the windshield but climbed right out of it. It kept running and we made or way through the water and around the bend to dry land. Definitely a two beer crossing!
Don't remember a think about the rest of the weekend.
The Cabin was built by five brothers with the help of some very talented friends on 100 acres of the finest beaver habitat, moose pasture and Canadian Shield that one could hope for. This blog invites comments from those who have an interest in the cabin.
Annual meeting Nov 06 2010
We wrapped up another year at our Annual Meeting and revised the 5 year plan, once again!
Murray's famous margaritas were very much appreciated for our Mexican theme supper. Not sure why salt and lemons were needed for the single malt scotch, though.
Time out for mouse hunting. It's no limit / indoor hunting for mice at the Cabin !
Murray's famous margaritas were very much appreciated for our Mexican theme supper. Not sure why salt and lemons were needed for the single malt scotch, though.
Time out for mouse hunting. It's no limit / indoor hunting for mice at the Cabin !
Cabin hydro is one step closer!
Rob and I decided (after a couple of cold ones) that it wouldn't be that hard to lay the penstock under the road. So off to work we went. (it was 18C and the black flies were out!)
With a little picking
and a little shoveling ...
and more shoveling .
we hit bedrock .... and quit. So we laid some pipe..... .
and back filled.
then moved the pipe and the micro hydro generator to the new location.
and a little shoveling ...
and more shoveling .
we hit bedrock .... and quit. So we laid some pipe..... .
and back filled.
then moved the pipe and the micro hydro generator to the new location.
Now all we need to do is run some wire to the cabin and we're on the grid!!
Mystery solved!
This wierd mushroom found by Marcy has finally been identified.
It's a Phallus impudicus, commonly known as the common stinkhorn, is a widespread fungus recognizable for its foul odor and its phallic shape when mature. It is a common mushroom in Europe and western North America, where it occurs in habitats rich in wood debris such as forests and mulched gardens. It appears from summer to late autumn. The fruiting structure is tall and white with a slimy, dark olive colored conical head.
And this ball of "eggs" seen under water at the beaver dam is a bryozoan (Ectoprocta) colony. Freshwater bryozoans are tiny colonial animals that can form jelly-like masses, which are often found attached to docks. Bryozoan colonies can be as much as a foot (30 cm) in diameter.
They are tiny colonial aquatic creatures that effectively filter particles from the water. The large gelatinous species is native to North America and often grows on docks and other submerged wood. Bryozoa have only recently been getting major scientific study but some freshwater varieties are thought to be useful indicators of water quality. It will not exist in water that is contaminated.
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| Phallus impudicus, commonly known as the common stinkhorn, |
And this ball of "eggs" seen under water at the beaver dam is a bryozoan (Ectoprocta) colony. Freshwater bryozoans are tiny colonial animals that can form jelly-like masses, which are often found attached to docks. Bryozoan colonies can be as much as a foot (30 cm) in diameter.
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| a bryozoan (Ectoprocta) colony |
They are tiny colonial aquatic creatures that effectively filter particles from the water. The large gelatinous species is native to North America and often grows on docks and other submerged wood. Bryozoa have only recently been getting major scientific study but some freshwater varieties are thought to be useful indicators of water quality. It will not exist in water that is contaminated.
Fishing Trip - Sept 17th
Barry & I made a trip to the Cabin on the pretext of fixing a wiring problem (we did) but really wanted to get in some fishing time on Robinson lake. The fishing was exceptional. We caught bass all over the lake!
On a bush walk at the back of the property we came across an unusual turtle.
After consulting our turtle chart we decided that it is a Blanding's turtle! They grow a 5 to 9 inch shell ... 10 inch max. They mature very slowly, not laying any eggs until age 16 to 20, and they can live up to 70+ years or more years. This one was a record size - close to 12 inches!!
They are a "species at risk" in Ontario. and protected.
http://www.rom.on.ca/ontario/risk.php?doc_type=fact&id=317
PS: We also has a large doe saunter across in front of the Cabin but only managed some fuzzy pics before it spooked.
The 6th Annual Hunter Lake Family & Friends Camping Weekend - Sept/2010
Although wet at times, everyone had a good time at the 6th Annual Hunter Lake Family & Friends Camping Weekend.
.... and .... yes Murray is the 2010 Hunter Lake Master Angler.
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| Dawn on Hunter Lake |
Many friends and family attended. It was great to see Warren and Lynn back and old friends Ron and Sue for the first time. As well as Ryan and Katie with Lyra and Andrea, all the way from the west coast.
Others wandered in search of fauna and flora. (between cloud bursts)
Although the weather was less than perfect, many entered the Annual Hunter Lake Fishing Derby, hoping to snatch the Master Angler Award away from the Bremner girls who have dominated the last 4 years.
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| Who took all the fish? |
Rob took an early lead in the derby but had his hopes dashed when brother Murray entered his picture of a 13 inch perch (supposedly caught that day). Lucky he had a witness. (where is this alleged picture?)
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| The Hunter Lake Master Angler Fishing Derby |
Cabin Booking for 2010
January 1st -2nd
Doug, Marcy,Rob &Val & Dan, plus Barry and the girls for New Years!!!!
(why was the wood box empty? who was there since hunting season?)
January 9th -10th
January 16t - 17th - Barry
January 23rd - 24th
January 30th - Feb 1st - Barry
February 6th - 8th - Doug, Rob, Murray, Barry
March 26th - 28th - Doug & Rob
April 2nd - 4th Long Weekend
April 10th - 11th
Doug, Marcy,Rob &Val & Dan, plus Barry and the girls for New Years!!!!
(why was the wood box empty? who was there since hunting season?)
January 9th -10th
January 16t - 17th - Barry
January 23rd - 24th
January 30th - Feb 1st - Barry
February 6th - 8th - Doug, Rob, Murray, Barry
February 13th - 14th
February 27th - 28th - Barry
March 6th -7th - Barry
March 13th - 14th
March 6th -7th - Barry
March 13th - 14th
March 20th - 21st - Barry
March 26th - 28th - Doug & Rob
April 2nd - 4th Long Weekend
April 10th - 11th
April 16th - 18th
The Annual Spring Flood Trip!! - Doug, Murray, Rob, Barry, Jerry, Shawn, Ryan and Jim - No flood this year. Great long weekend ! Birthday cake and everything. "Fishing for Dummies" and "Euchre for Brain Surgeons" were a big hit!!
April 24th - 25th
May 1st - 2nd
May 8th - 9th
May 15th - 16th Barry & Family
May 22th - 24th Long Weekend (Doug, Marcy, Rob & Val)
- installed new kitchen taps
- launched sailboat
The Annual Spring Flood Trip!! - Doug, Murray, Rob, Barry, Jerry, Shawn, Ryan and Jim - No flood this year. Great long weekend ! Birthday cake and everything. "Fishing for Dummies" and "Euchre for Brain Surgeons" were a big hit!!
April 24th - 25th
May 1st - 2nd
May 8th - 9th
May 15th - 16th Barry & Family
May 22th - 24th Long Weekend (Doug, Marcy, Rob & Val)
- installed new kitchen taps
- launched sailboat
- painted deck
May 29th - 30th - Chris & Lee, Alex & Lindsay
June 5th - 6th
June 12th - 13th Doug, Barry, Murray ... plus anybody who can make it!
Busy weekend (as usual with Murray)
- Expanded deck and put screened Gazebo up,
- Leveled dock,
- Installed new window in east loft,
- installed Water Gen and tested it for output.
June 19th - 20th
June 26th - 27th Ryan and friends
( a boys weekend at the cabin, should be 10 or 12)
July 1st - 4th Long Weekend
Doug & Marcy (Sat to Monday)
July 10th - 11th
July 17th - 18th
July 24th - 25th
July 30th - Aug 2nd Long Weekend -Doug & Marcy/ Rob & Val
Barry & Family & Shulist Family
May 29th - 30th - Chris & Lee, Alex & Lindsay
June 5th - 6th
June 12th - 13th Doug, Barry, Murray ... plus anybody who can make it!
Busy weekend (as usual with Murray)
- Expanded deck and put screened Gazebo up,
- Leveled dock,
- Installed new window in east loft,
- installed Water Gen and tested it for output.
June 19th - 20th
June 26th - 27th Ryan and friends
( a boys weekend at the cabin, should be 10 or 12)
July 1st - 4th Long Weekend
Doug & Marcy (Sat to Monday)
Rob & Val
Barry & Jerry
Sara & Kenny
July 10th - 11th
July 17th - 18th
July 24th - 25th
July 30th - Aug 2nd Long Weekend -Doug & Marcy/ Rob & Val
Barry & Family & Shulist Family
August 2nd - 8th Barry & Roz & Shulist Family
August 14th - 15th
August 21st - 22nd
Barry & Family plus Chris & Lee, Lindsay & Alex plus friends
August 28th - 29nd
September 4th -6th Long Weekend
7th Annual Family & Friends Camping Weekend
September 5th -9th Doug & Marcy
September 18th - 19th
Doug & Barry plus anybody that wants to come up
September 25th - 26th
October 2nd - 7th
Barry & Paul- hunting
October 9th - 11th Thanksgiving Weekend
October 14th- 16th Colour Tour is on!!!
Barry& Family, Murray/Pat & Mom ... plus anybody that wants to come up
October 23th - 24th
October 30th - 31st
November 6th - 7th
Annual Owners Meeting
November 13th - 14th
November 20th - 21st
November 27th - 8th
December 4th - 5th
December 11th - 12th
December 18th - 19th
December 25th - 27th
New Years!
August 14th - 15th
August 21st - 22nd
Barry & Family plus Chris & Lee, Lindsay & Alex plus friends
August 28th - 29nd
September 4th -6th Long Weekend
7th Annual Family & Friends Camping Weekend
September 5th -9th Doug & Marcy
September 18th - 19th
Doug & Barry plus anybody that wants to come up
September 25th - 26th
October 2nd - 7th
Barry & Paul- hunting
October 9th - 11th Thanksgiving Weekend
Shawn & Family
October 14th- 16th Colour Tour is on!!!
Barry& Family, Murray/Pat & Mom ... plus anybody that wants to come up
October 23th - 24th
October 30th - 31st
November 6th - 7th
Annual Owners Meeting
November 13th - 14th
November 20th - 21st
November 27th - 8th
December 4th - 5th
December 11th - 12th
December 18th - 19th
December 25th - 27th
New Years!
The Shulist Clan
The Shulists were in smaller numb
ers this year but seem to have decided on go big or go home. Supper was a 20 lb turkey and 10 pound roast BBQ in an outdoor oven, although absolutely awesomer it killed a perfectly good giver-niteThe Big Boys and Big toys took a run to Lewisham ......that little thing in the middle is my 450 Suz.
Most only made it up for a day or two so they didn't get any wood cut and volunteered to come up and help anytime we have a work weekend. (This group cut, dragged, split and piled this years supply)
Canada Day / Weekend
A perfect weekend.
Rob& Val, Doug & Marcy, Barry with Sarah & Kenny
and
Adam, sporting the new "killer" look!
Hot days
and cool nights!
It was perfect weather to take to the lake and we had the right vechicle to do it in.
Although, getting in to it was a challenge! and we had to get towed back!
Rob even found enough wind to get his sailboat up on edge.
Rob& Val, Doug & Marcy, Barry with Sarah & Kenny
and
Hot days
and cool nights!
It was perfect weather to take to the lake and we had the right vechicle to do it in.
Although, getting in to it was a challenge! and we had to get towed back!
Work Weeekend June 12 2010
Murray had not been to the Cabin since April and he wanted to make the most of it.
WARNING! You will not see any ATVing, Fishing or Boating pics here
First we extended the deck.
So we could put up the screened gazebo
and then we tore out the east end of the loft to put in the new window.
and so Barry and I weren't standing around too much while Murray was ripping out the wall we levelled the dock (again). (no pic....you've all seen that before)
We did find time to field test the new Water Gen.... a potential source for future hydro.
of course if we weren't doing things like this we would just be bored ..... fishing, ATVing or something :)
WARNING! You will not see any ATVing, Fishing or Boating pics here
First we extended the deck.
So we could put up the screened gazebo
and then we tore out the east end of the loft to put in the new window.
and so Barry and I weren't standing around too much while Murray was ripping out the wall we levelled the dock (again). (no pic....you've all seen that before)
We did find time to field test the new Water Gen.... a potential source for future hydro.
of course if we weren't doing things like this we would just be bored ..... fishing, ATVing or something :)
Chris & Lee travel to the Cabin with Lindsay & Alex
Chris and Lee exploring the Black River.( no wheels?)
Alex checks for a good place to swim.Chris & Lee take a dip.
I'm guessing, Lee didn't know this guy swims in the Black River, too!
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