Man Out Standing in His Field
Seasonal notes from rural New Brunswick, Canada
Monday 22 April 2024
Last Lash of Winter?
Saturday 20 April 2024
Crick
The Crick is flowing--very pretty, but the only green is provided by the moss on the rocks! I did a great deal of digging on the north tributary. At least two "temporary" bridges made of pallets had collapsed, damning the flow, and the culvert was largely plugged with leaves and branches.
Monday 8 April 2024
Eclipse
The stars came out. It grew dark and cold. When the sun returned, it remained chilly for about an hour.
Saturday 6 April 2024
Winter Once More
It's hard to believe I was driving about on grass just a couple of weeks ago. All the snow had gone, all of it! And now it's deeper than it has been all winter. It is a little discouraging. However, I can still work indoors...or underground.
Johnny Underground
At the end of the March break, and again today, I poured more of the west footing. It was good to see the undermined base of the wall getting filled in; it was looking rather unstable. I am getting better at arranging the metal, but I rushed the end piece so the line strays from the wall a bit.
Monday 18 March 2024
Faint Gleams
There are some encouraging glimmers of brighter days to come amidst the disappointing piles of snow. Big projects are waiting for better weather: finishing the new garden shed for one, and demolishing the old one for another!
Sunday 17 March 2024
Dreadful Drizzle
The boot tray under the saw collects the oil that very slowly seeps from the chain. There are hooks for my helmet and chaps. Thanks to the shed project, I have a much higher quality scrap lumber than usual...