South of Donnelly looking north - big sky country.
South of Donnelly looking west.
We found an elevator! Not many left now.
Wooded country south and west of Donnelly.
Looking into a poplar grove.
Poision Ivy at my feet.
#744 highway bridge over the Little Smoky River.
The above two were just up on the flat prairie above the Little Smoky River valley............Judith had a day off yesterday and spent over half of it at the dentist. Aileen and I took the range road straight south from Donnelly until it dead ended way down yonder. We then went west to the highway and followed it south until we were able to turn west on #676 which eventually turned into #744 which we followed north to Girouxville. From there it was 18 km back to Donnelly. As we got further west, we got into more and more poplar forests. There were lots of birds singing their hearts out along there.
After lunch Aileen and I went with Judith to a greenhouse north of Girouxville to get a few more bedding plants and some flowers. We then went back to Falher for a swim in the community outdoor pool which was refreshing. By the time we finished our late supper, Aileen was ready for bed so just Judith, Mitzy and I on our walk around town later.
Aileen and Judith have been working in the gardens this morning and afternoon. Later, Aileen had a nap while Judith and I went to McLennan for potting soil and a walk out to the bird viewing platform. We saw 6 baby geese in perfect formation between their parents and two really tiny baby coots. Of course, my cameras were back at the trailer! It was a cloudy morning but has turned very warm this afternoon. The only salvation is the strong breeze which keeps it manageable.
Sophie, the cat, is recovering well and showing definite signs of renewed vitality. I’m thinking we’ll be back on the road Monday morning. First stop will be the dump station, second stop will be the car wash in Falher as Gravel Ave. is very dusty. They had dug the street up just before we arrived putting in new services so the gravel hasn’t had time to pack. There’s even a rumour the street may be paved but that depends on enough residents agreeing to pay the extra assessment (something like $6,000 per lot, and one woman owns four lots!). I was surprised how clean the solar panels were when I swept them yesterday; the truck is just covered in dust.
After lunch Aileen and I went with Judith to a greenhouse north of Girouxville to get a few more bedding plants and some flowers. We then went back to Falher for a swim in the community outdoor pool which was refreshing. By the time we finished our late supper, Aileen was ready for bed so just Judith, Mitzy and I on our walk around town later.
Aileen and Judith have been working in the gardens this morning and afternoon. Later, Aileen had a nap while Judith and I went to McLennan for potting soil and a walk out to the bird viewing platform. We saw 6 baby geese in perfect formation between their parents and two really tiny baby coots. Of course, my cameras were back at the trailer! It was a cloudy morning but has turned very warm this afternoon. The only salvation is the strong breeze which keeps it manageable.
Sophie, the cat, is recovering well and showing definite signs of renewed vitality. I’m thinking we’ll be back on the road Monday morning. First stop will be the dump station, second stop will be the car wash in Falher as Gravel Ave. is very dusty. They had dug the street up just before we arrived putting in new services so the gravel hasn’t had time to pack. There’s even a rumour the street may be paved but that depends on enough residents agreeing to pay the extra assessment (something like $6,000 per lot, and one woman owns four lots!). I was surprised how clean the solar panels were when I swept them yesterday; the truck is just covered in dust.
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