Man Lights BBQ With Burning Newspaper and Kaboom!

This is the last photo we found on his cellphone. No sign of him. Phone was picked up in Washago near water tower.

Missing dogs from Washago area. Please share!

These dogs belong to our friend Cheryl from Switch Rd.

Subject: Missing dog poster

Hey, poster attached.

Thanks so much, really appreciate all of your help!!

Crossing fingers...

Oh yes and good morning

My friend Dan and his best girl.

Thanks for the photo Dan. Yes she is beautiful and I understand that she enjoys tractor rides and long walks in the field. The word photogenic comes to mind. She speaks to the camera.

After the Snowfall...How to Avoid Cabin Fever

It's that time of year again. Sure we spend lots of time outside tending to the animals but there's more to stopping yourself from going wacky in the dead of winter. I've always had short conversations with my horse, Thunderboy. But this time of year the conversations become longer and more detailed. 

Some quiet talks even delve way into the past. Yesterday we talked about a tussle I had in grade six at DHC. ( That was my public school ). I asked Thunder what he'd do if someone kicked me in the privates and ran home, leaving me laying on the muddy ground. Thunder just looked at me with his one eye, dropped a pile of horse turds and walked away. 

Just before he walked away, I thought he might say something. Then I realized I wasn't right in the head. This is cabin fever. Horses don't reply in English. They speak horse. He has a soft nose and uses it to nudge me for a Jolly Rancher or a donut. He knows I'm acting strange. 

Here are some ways to avoid cabin fever.... 

1. When it's around -10, run out to get the mail in just slippers, a t-shirt and long underwear. Bring a cell phone in case you slip and smash your head on the gate. You may need to call a neighbour to get you into the house. 
2. Go on a diet where all you can eat is salad without dressing. You're already nuts. You may as well go completely mental and feel like you're freezing to death. 
3. Start arguments with your wife. You already know she's way smarter than you, now you can prove it. Oh and you won't have anyone to talk to at home but animals. This will go on for days. 
4. This is the best one. Think about politics. The result will be superb. This is when you go completely wacky but you think you're fine as you give everyone your opinion on Donald Trump. 
5. Now you've completely forgotten about Cabin fever.

- John

IMG_1386.JPG Newborn rabbits

We've been nursing a sick mother rabbit these past several days. Maybe an ear infection. Two days ago she had a baby. At first we weren't sure what it was, just this little form partly under her. Yesterday she had seven more. We are feeding them replacement kitten milk. Just a few drops here and there. One of these guys will fit in the palm of your hand. It will be interesting to see how they do.

This is a piece of written work by artist Lori Davenport

The photos are also beautiful.


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The water is like glass > On the quiet blue pond
Thinking of the place
Of which I am fond.

Where all of the animals
Live in perfect harmony
This is the calm place
Where I want to be.

 Exploring the snowy trails
On a crisp winter's day
Where a group of friends
Can come over to play.

The stress melts away
And here's the best part
Just one little visit
Can lighten the heart.

The Pipe and Slipper
Is this special place
With open arms and hugs
It brings a smile to my face.

😁

Tom Says Goodmorning

It's 5:30 am, when's breakfast? Don't be all day about it!