End of Season

 It's the end of the workshop season. I've disconnected the sump pump and turned off the cellar fan. I wonder when I can hook them up again? It was -7C last night so it was time, though the pump was still doing good work down there! 

First Snow

 There was a light dusting on the deck the previous evening, but I'm going to call this the first snowfall of the season.

By Land or by Sea

 Off to Grand Manan to finish the shed project. I just have to build a ramp and add some extra screws to the tin shed.

Woodshed Project

 When we built the woodshed, about 25 years ago, we set it on brick piers so we could pour footings and a slab. We're finally doing this. First, I shoveled out over two decades of bark and waste, and levelled the floor. I undermined the sills so I could put some hefty footings in. Then I created a lattice of rebar to strengthen the slab. Finally, I poured the concrete. This winter, half our wood will sit on concrete with a vapour barrier under it--should be nice and dry. Mind you--I'll have to fix the leaky roof now!

Autumn

 Overall, the trees had a fine season. 

The sky is dull, so the colours do not show as they should, but the leaves were plentiful and bright, and most thrived. I think the little elm at the foot of Diane's drive is dying, and there are a few trees under the power line that will have to go, but otherwise--a fine fall.

Window on the World

Sometimes things move slowly; at other times they zip along.

May 30

October 9

October 10

October 11

End of the Season

 This autumn has lingered beautifully. The weather is still quite deck-worthy, even in mid-October. However, the shadows lengthen, the days grow shorter, and winter is coming.