-23c over night lows!! 🥶 This is the first week of real winter
Day 5 – More Moose 🫎
A Brisk Morning in the Number 2 Swamp We were up before sunrise, coffee in hand and frost on the Jeep, ready for another day in the bush. Our plan was simple — drive to the end of the number 2 swamp, then walk in from the south end to see what the morning would…
Day 4 – Finally… we are seeing Moose
Interesting morning today, we managed to sneak up on a cow moose in the number one muskeg. Matthew was trying to use his rangefinder binoculars to get a distance while I quietly coached him to take the shot. He was determined to get a reading first, and just as he was struggling to get the…
Day Two – Fresh Snow
Oh boy — 5:45 a.m. came early! My batteries weren’t holding a charge for some reason, so I had to run the generator all night just to keep the heat going. Thankfully, Matthew volunteered to handle the refueling through the night, which let me try to stay warm and catch a bit of rest. When…
Early Morning Start
Up before dawn, I got the coffee brewing — every good morning starts with a strong cup of java. The quads were unloaded and ready for the day’s run. A quick breakfast of classic Frosted Flakes and an apple turnover hit the spot before we geared up. The morning was absolutely beautiful — crisp and…
Halloween
Today was all about settling into camp, unwinding with a few drinks, and enjoying some good food. Tonight’s dinner featured delicious mussels and perfectly seasoned asparagus. It was incredible—so flavorful! Even though Matthew forgot the wine for the sauce and had to substitute vodka, it turned out to be a surprising hit.
Hunting 2025
The season’s here again! Packing up and heading west today to set up camp with Matthew for another great hunting trip.
Time to start some flowers
The days are slowly getting longer, and it’s the perfect time to get a jump on the growing season by starting plants in the indoor greenhouse. There’s something rewarding about seeing those first green shoots push through the soil, a reminder that spring is just around the corner. The warmth inside contrasts with the chill…
Maybe Spring is near?
A beautiful day for a fire in the backyard. The weather today is absolutely beautiful, hovering around +4°C, and there’s a refreshing warmth in the air. The snow is beginning to melt, slowly revealing patches of grass beneath, which is a sure sign that spring might finally be on its way. It’s such a peaceful…
Time to get some wood
Well, it’s time to burn up some of last year’s vacation and head out west to gather firewood for the summer ahead. Like I’ve done the past few years, I booked the last week of March off. Woke up this morning to some beautiful weather and figured it was a perfect day for a drive….