Wellington Beach Pollen

Would this make the fish sneeze?

Thousands of dead ones washed ashore and onto the beach looking like they crawled off the Aliens movie set.

Witch Trees

On the property, casting old spells.

Power Lines

I always knew power lines bordered the eastern edge of the property but today was the first time I managed to hike in far enough to finally see them.

Swamp

Spring swamps. Dry come summer.

Deer paths

The bush is so thick I can step into it, walk twenty paces, turn around and be lost because everything looks the same in all directions: branches and thorns everywhere and up above, if it's a grey day, the sky gives away no clues.

I bought a compass then a handheld GPS. I bought rolls of orange flagging tape. I bought loppers and clippers. I wanted to make trails but had no idea how or where to start. Then I finally noticed what was there all along.

I've spent days now cutting trails into the property, guided by deer paths and streams, thankful I don't have to depend on my terrible sense of direction.

Spring moss

Eggs

From Paul and Tina's farm.

I haven't met a nicer bunch of people than everyone I've been meeting in Prince Edward County and Paul and Tina are tops. They own a small farm up the road from me where they raise a few chicken, ducks, turkeys, goats and sheep. All the animals are free roaming and busy running around in each other's business.

Now I've got a source for reliable free range duck and chicken eggs, $3/dozen.

Turkey eggs (a gift)

Duck eggs

Brown chicken eggs

Green chicken eggs