March came in like a lamb and we were treated to two weeks of an
early "Teaser Spring". Everyone knew that the cold winds and likely
snow would blow in again but the weather was warm so "seized the days"
we did. Many folks pulled out the lawn chairs, began the garden chores,
drove with the top down, dined outside and tossed aside parkas and snow
boots for outdoor activities.
In these "covid-days" of limited socializing, we all got our hopes up for
socially-distanced porch visits, strolls along a beach and imbibing on
outdoor patios again.
We did have a beautiful, winter with snow-a -plenty!
snow on the shed covers most of the weather vane
Bayfield's harbour iced in
help! snow sundae many grey days ruled the winter Deer, Wild Turkey, Squirrels, Coyotes and Rabbits invited us to follow
their tracks.
hmmm?
Sunshine was always welcome, casting cerulean shadows and setting
glistening gems upon the drifts.
When the temperatures warmed up a major melt began. Roof snow
began to slide and eventually crash to the ground, icicles grew, and
grew and grew!
Clinton's Victorian homes had the best icicles There were other events happening here at home and in our local town
of Bayfield over the winter.
Bayfield fishing boat almost lived up to its name "Last Time" when it sunk in
the harbour due to ice. It was recovered the following day.
giant Mammoett crane resided in Bayfield for about a month,
the red behemoth raised the new bridge arches
demolition of the old bridge/new construction began last spring the new bridge arches look so tiny in relation to the giant crane view from the harbour
We had blooms throughout the winter as our four Amaryllis exploded with colour.
Our garage build happened in January, February, March. (see next blog)
I had a few successful baking adventures...
Dutch Baby pancake cinnamon rolls proving
I make many veggie dishes too but the best photos seem to happen at the market
found a Muppet in my bag of potatoes chicken pot pie anatomically interesting Yorkshire puds watching an egg poach I enjoyed a fair bit of time in the studio this winter.....
local town of Clinton asked for volunteers Clinton Lumber supplied free 4'x4' or 4'x8' plywood I decided to portray realistic and stylized versions of garden flowers works go to the "Beautify Clinton" initiative the murals will be displayed in the Spring My friend Constance gifted me a Gothic wooden house kit for my B-day.
I enjoyed the build, like doing a puzzle (it came with no instructions)
Taking Dani's suggestion, I painted and decorated the exterior as a
gingerbread house. I gathered various items to create the interior,
suitable for the mice that will live there. Mom and Dad always planned
on creating a "Mouse House" so this is for them. It will be a Christmas
ornament and hopefully Christmas 2021 will see Finn and Flora playing
with the mice.
the mice will put up the Christmas tree next November
Bayfield is working on the conversion of an empty building in town into an
Arts Centre that will host shows, workshops and creative events. To raise
funds, they asked local artists to donate a 12"x12" image, in any media, of
an Ontario barn for the Spring Show "Year of the Barn". I chose a photo I
snapped last year of a row of freshly shorn sheep who were lined up and
gazed towards the camera as if they thought I was paparazzi. The image
was completed in coloured pencil and mounted on the acrylic canvas.
"Just Shorn" is my twist on a 'Barn on a Barn Quilt'.
I also rearranged, purged and organized the studio. I wrote five blogs
bringing the total up to fifty. I did two puzzles and made five glass
vase bird-butterfly towers as gifts.
thanks Christhanks Linda & Jeff
I believe that I lassoed the frustration I had over not seeing the family again
this Christmas and utilized it on projects in the studio and by shoveling snow.
The steady stream of texts, photos, face-times and videos from Australia
warmed our hearts and carried us through winter.
Pretzel aka glamour girl Al takes Finn, Salty and Pretzel to play at the river. Finn begins Preschool, 2 days per week Happy Fourth Birthday Finn! of course there was dinosaur cake
Amazing cake Mumma-Dani there was a little girl and she had a little curl..... Feb.14, lots of love in this family!!! Salty boy, aka photo king Congratulations cousin Marilyn, son Dave & partner Henrietta
on the arrival of baby Elizabeth (Lily)
Dr. Dani holds donated blood from "Blue"
Easter Bunny finds his way to Nana's backyard!
Dani made the best of working on Easter weekend Pops, Al and Finn ventured up the mountain in Tamworth gorgeous Easter sunset Easter Saturday, Australia So April and her showers have arrived. Spring? Bring it on!
insects are out already 
Raccoons are out
Hens n' Chickens out for Easter Hope & Promise for All
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