Grade 8 Graduation

Our son Starr has graduated from Public School. 

He looked so handsome and we couldn't be prouder. 

Congratulations !

 

Starr's date to the ceremony and dance looked very lovely. 

Starr is preparing to give Riley her corsage.

Grade 8 Graduation is no small affair ... as you can see. 

Our son looked so handsome.

Had to get help tying a tie... lol

And then he joined the boys and compared notes.

Class of 2011

And Ray missed it all cause he was hard at work at Musselwhite.

Here he is ... holding a brick of pure gold

START THE CAR.... START THE CAR.... 

Oh... that's right - no car here.  Need to fly out.

 The very next day, Starr had to go to work at the camp.  We turn another page... from first date to first job.  The summer is filled with new experiences for our little man.

And I keep enjoying my surroundings... enjoying the beauty that exist all around us.  I have a grateful heart.

Pink Ladies Slippers are found all over the Boreal Forest at this time

Tall Lungwort

Northern Bog Laurel

Wild Lily-of-the-Valley

And weekly, I spot a bear or a moose. 

 This youngster was likely booted away from his mom as she cares for a bran new calf at this time of the year.  Yearling moose like this one are now on their own to fend for themselves. 

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Happy Father's Day

We celebrate another Father's Day without you... but you are close in out thoughts.

Best wishes to you Ray/dad and to all Fathers out there.

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May in Red Lake

Oh... Spring in Red Lake is grand.  

There are floods in Manitoba, forest fires in Alberta, tornadoes in the states and homes are being destroyed.  But we in Northwestern Ontario are relatively sheltered.  We count our blessings.

 First little outing of the season was a morning hike and paddle to the Trout Lake access with my good friend Kaaren.  Of course along the way we found some treasures.

The paddle was fine... really fine



On the May long weekend, I ventured out to see what I could find.  Saw my first spring bear but was not quick enough to capture a photo.  This photo was borrowed  
(photo compliments of Suzette)

Also young moose

And evidence of many more wild creatures - wolf

A portage trail leading to the park

Alders in tender green

Yellow Marsh Marygold add a splash of color along many ditches

More recently, I had myself a work trip in the park.  Destination - Lund Lake to cut a portage trail.

 It felt good to do real physical hard work again.

Can anyone tell how happy I am being here?

We had a good share of rain, winds, cold temps but that did not deter me from enjoying our natural settings. 

Saw me a swan, snow geese, grouse, a wolf, and I even witnessed a beaver felling a tree and was amazed at how quickly they can run when a tree is about to fall.

The simple pleasures of camping - fresh coffee and toasted bagle

OH..  and on the topic of fresh coffee, the rumours are no longer.  It is true, it is for real, Tim Horton is coming to Red Lake.  Yay.....

 

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