Fisherman Blues

So far we have been toughing it out…. no,  actually enjoying this season in the great white north.  Last trip to Winterpeg we visited the local indy music shop and picked up a Walter Trout disc (how appropriate) and it started us pining for the live show.  Oh how Tom loves the blues.  Wouldn’t you […]

Cabin 5 In Winter

This winter has brought us some wonderful white scenes with hoar frost that lasted for 3 full days.  As  2011 begins we are experiencing traditional frigid temperatures.  We passed on the official opening day of Lake Trout season due to bitter cold,  choosing to keep warm by the fire with coffee and Baileys.  Are we […]

Holiday Train

Canadian Pacific Railways has a wonderful Christmas tradition known as the Holiday Train.  Musicians entertain a crowd of locals with a mini concert at every whistlestop and we bring a foodbank donation for their effort. It always gets us in the Christmas Spirit.

Weekend Retreat

A wonderful opportunity awaits you……… Join us on September 18 ( National Sport Day in Canada) to explore Yoga or deepen your practice. Between sessions take time with nature.  Enjoy an introduction to Kayaking and find out about  Art Journalling. Come  for the  weekend to be energized & refreshed , ready to balance your work, […]

Sunset

There is certainly something in angling (and  sunsets) that tends to produce a serenity of the mind……. Washington Irving

Big Fish of the year!

Last week we had a great bunch of fishermen in.  Walleye fishing has been tremendous with numerous 20″and up  fish being released.  The largest Walleye caught and released was 28 1/2″. Brian Walker was the luckiest fisherman in the bunch on Wabaskang at Sleepy Dog Cabins.  I’m not sure that he was prepared for the […]

Spring Weather

This spring has been so unusual weather wise.  The spring    freshet which normally occurs, didn’t due to lack of snow.  This  had kept the water level down.  On April 9th, as we looked out the big window,  we watched the ice go out.  A strong south west wind  pushed the candled ice up against […]

Winter

Winter on the 105… ……so beautiful….. …..so icy! I thought you would enjoy a different perspective from your usual summer excursion.