Life in the near north continues to be full of rest, family fun creativity and of course chipmunks.
I will admit that I am somewhat obsessed with these little striped creatures. Each morning they greet me on the deck with vigour and enthusiasm. It is both their diminutive size, beautiful markings and their friendliness that draws me to them. They visit throughout the day looking for peanuts to take back to their nests to save for the long, cold winter.
The other day as we were making pancakes for breakfast, Dash decided to make a few to scale for our little furry friends. He set them out on a homemade plate with a tiny mug of coffee. It didn't take long before we had an other guest.
I thought that you would like to see a video of the little sweetie coming for the pancakes.
Click this link to view the wilderness fine dining experience:
The last pancake of the session is always the biggest (and is saved for the chef).
We needed to make some new curtains for Bunky, the little sleeping cabin that we have behind the cottage. So Leslie and I set to printing some leaves and evergreen needles onto some fabric. It was a real hands on, creative process. Can't wait to see this up on windows.
Leslie doing a leaf print on unbleached cotton.
The last word goes to my little chippy friend who came down to enjoy the sunset with me down on the dock last evening. We have a close relationship.
The pump house in the background was built by my grandfather in 1947. It still sends our water up the rocky slope to our cabin.
The Scully family has had 5 generations enjoy the laughter, swimming, family closeness, fun, creativity and of course the feeding of the chippies under this old sign.
I hope for many more generations of the same.
Looking forward to having a cup of tea with you in Toronto soon.
Good wishes and hugs to you,
John
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