12/13/10 – Occasionally, during the brief moments between hauling wood, stoking the fire, shoveling the decks, sweeping the solar panels, etc. I find myself wondering; is this really all we do in the winter??
The answer, thankfully, is no.

Amy and Dave Freeman, Jessa and Eric Frost, Sue and John Davies all helped us celebrate a belated Thanksgiving.

Cindy’s book club braved the arctic conditions for another festive party.

In addition to the albino chickadee, this pileated woodpecker has been a regular visitor.

It turns out that the recent subzero temperatures have been helpful! The slush on the lake is almost completely frozen through, making lake travel much easier and more enjoyable for people and dogs.
Between all the celebrating, cooking, laughing, skiing, etc. I find myself wondering; uh oh, did we remember to stoke the fire?? -Clare