Never Again

Lots of penetrating oil, sledgehammering, and cunning bolt work finally got the old bearing off. Never again...

Before and After

 It seems a shame, really, but it was in the way. It's quite crowded enough as it is! We planted them quite densely twenty years ago, and now it is time to think them out. This one made it hard to mow, so we knew it was time for it to go. The new chain zipped through it, and I cut it below the turf line. 

Spring at Last

 The little Crick has cleared, the last of the snow is being washed away by rain--yup, it's finally Spring!

Late Snow

 

Some days, it's hard to believe this winter will ever end. It has been rough on the pines-there will be lots to clean up when spring finally comes.

Peanuts

 These are either mighty big crows or perhaps ravens eating peanuts. I try to toss them about when the crows are in the area--I don't want the squirrels to get them! I think the crows might keep the pigeons away.... 

Note of Colour

 It's cheering to see something bright and colourful at this time of year.

Valentine's Day Storm

 It snowed steadily from about 9:00am until the wee hours, and the lower layer was quite dense--I got the quad stuck at one point, as it lifted the wheels clear. We had about two hours of snow clearing, all in all. The only problem is that we are running out of places to pile it!

Snow Fair

 I returned home (early) to find the driveway buried in snow, but a determined charge got the van into the garage. I set to work with the usual tools--Polaris, Husky, shovel--and soon cleared it out. However, Thursday promises more of the same... 

The End

 This is (finally) the last day of January, a month to get through, not one to relish--though I must admit, with an early thaw and light snowfall, it hasn't been especially harsh. Several days offered dreadful driving conditions, but we survived (knock wood).

What a Difference a Day Makes

Snowshoeing on an overcast day--then the sun came out! We must clear large areas to make it a brighter forest. This time we went all the way to the campsite. 

Skully's Cap

 Skully is wearing a white winter bonnet!

The Triumph of Winter

Going...going...gone!

 

Pitch Perfect

 Two sheds: 6/12 versus 12/12. And the winner of the snow shedding competition is...