After many long years of service, Gram has decided to retire. His replacement should be ready in a month or so just in time to use the 4×4.
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“Kubby”
Friday afternoon we got delivery of John’s new Kabota tractor. It came with a snowblower, bucket with hooks, a grass cutter and a temperature controlled cab. The blackflies will be very disappointed this year when John is cutting the grass. Bring on the landscape projects!
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Springtime in Kentucky
We enjoyed our road trip to Kentucky last week. As we drove further south, it was as if Spring turned to Summer in a matter of hours. Activities over the week ranged from sightseeing, visiting , dining in, dining out to shopping for summer clothes. Continue reading
Now that’s Winter in Markdale
We’re slowly getting things done inside the house. Drywall and taping should be done shortly and then painting after that. We’re still hoping to be “Markdalites” by Feb 26! Continue reading
Markdale pics
So after a week we have heating, hrv system, hot water heater, big propane tank, electrical roughed in and barn ready for metal cladding. As all of us can concur, our weather sucks. A neat electrical device installed though… by sending its signal through the main panel wires through the switch box, there is a switch installed that will control four assigned circuits. It means I can look outside from the house and turn on or off the barn lights, tractor block heater etc. No separate wire/circuit required.
Take care and stay indoors.
Construction Update
We start Monday
Insert house here. Within a few months there will be a farm styled house and barn…weather permitting. Continue reading
Our “Juan”derful Guests
We had a great visit with Juan Sr and Jr. after we convinced them to cut Ottawa from the route and stay in our area for a few days. They had a chance to visit the city and we had a chance to reminisce. Juan hasn’t changed at all and remembers everything with such excitement. They left with chocolate cake in their bellies and 500 km on their bikes heading west on the Caledon Trail. Hopefully it won’t take another 30 years to visit again. Continue reading