We woke this morning to our first snow 😀
Only a dusting but it is a start to what we hope will be a very snowy season!

Most of the snow was gone by afternoon, at least around town. I am sure in the mountains, there is still some holding on.

Time to get out the snowmobiles…well maybe not yet but at least get them tuned up! You can-t wait until the last minute.

The water on Big Wood Lake has risen quite a bit after the rain storms we had this past weekend. I suppose that the ground could not handle the amount of water and most ran off into the lakes and streams.
Our lower yard near the shore usually floods with the spring thaw but did also after this weekend-s rain. So now, we have a small pond where in the summer, we played volleyball.

Anyhow, I guess these shallow waters now on our yard are appealing to the blue heron. I think this is what he was: Blue-gray in color, white neck and Long legs….

I saw him early this morning just before the sun came up but it was too dark to attempt a picture. Just now, he came back and was walking around the yard-pond…strutting his stuff, his long legs just barely in the water.

I ran downstairs, got my camera, slowly opened the door being careful not to let it slam, then tiptoed across the driveway. As soon as I saw him, he must of seen me and started his flight…
I almost captured him in flight but the trees were in my way. 😉

What a gorgeous bird…so graceful.

I assume he will be back to explore the new pond that developed but unless I set up a camera on a tripod and sit on the deck all day, I guess I will not be able to capture him on film…but maybe!

Steve is taking down a deck today.(before it snows) I think I will leave the camera with him.

We love to have company/family visit us as it seems to be the only time we get out of camp and enjoy the area. Mind you, I am not complaining….we love being right here at CCC and having Big Wood Lake as our backyard. We enjoy every moment, even if we are working!
But we know there are so many adventures around the area to explore.

Anyhow, while Linda and Jim were visiting last week, we went to the falls off the rest area (north on 201). I do not know the name of them…the sign only said “”the falls”” but they are very simple to see right at the rest area. The path leading down was a little steep so us girls, stayed on top and watched the boys venture down. (we did not have on the right shoes 😉 ) Jim came back with 3 soda cans and a bottle….wish people would take out their trash ❗
As always, Nature just amazes me. Such simple natural beauty to be seen.

We did take a couple pictures of the falls and of course each other which I will insert one here at a later date.

Then we took a ride up Bald Mountain road looking for, what else, a moose! Of course we saw none….wrong time of day and I do believe they knew that moose season was about to start in the Jackman region!

Miss Linda and Jim already!

Fall foliage …way past peak in this area. Only a handful of trees around here that have leaves holding on…Like they are not quite ready to welcome in winter. It seems to early!

But, last night, the temperature got down below 30 and we woke to a coating of white frost on everything. As the sun began to rise and touch the tops of the trees that still have some leaves left, the frost bitten leaves began to fall, one by one, so gracefully. Nature….it-s an amazing and wonderful thing.

So it seems that winter is on the way although we also still heard the call of the loons this morning …I understand that as long as they are still around, Mr. Winter is not welcome yet!

It is now about 11AM and the sun is out, the skies are blue and a chill in the air. My favorite time of year!

Steve-s sister (and her husband) is here this week visiting form California. What fun we have had. Great to share this place with family.

Anyhow, today was a gorgeous day. Steve and Jim went somewhere to get wood so Linda and I went out on the Kayaks. Her second time (1st time was a couple days ago), and she did really well.

Our first attempt was around 11, it was a little choppy out but we were both feeling daring. Even Murphy wanted to go “”for a ride”” and jumped in the Kayak with me. But as we rode the small swells, she got a little antsy so we came back in, tied up the dog and waited about an hour.

Our 2nd run was great. The water was calm and clear and Murphy, relunctantly stayed on shore.
I think Linda would love living here and doing this every day.

We were near our shore, looking at the bottom of the lake…the water was that clear…just relaxing and talking and a float plane was getting ready to take off.
She said “”Oh no, is he going to be able to see us? Will he run into us?””
I said, Laughing 😆 “”Yes Linda, you better duck””
( #1, he was still by Moose river taxying, and #2, we were right next to the shore. )
After I said that and laughed more she said, “”what was I even thinking”” ❗ :redface:

It may have been one of those moments that you had to be there but we had a good laugh out of it all.

And just so you never get that embarrassed…the float plane pilots do see you on the lake, even if you are in a little kayak….