Tag Archives: Lanark

Jersey’s

This old barn has never actually been used as a barn while I have lived in this area – which is over 30 years. For the first 10 years or so, it appeared to be abandoned. Then I noticed some … Continue reading

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Appleton dam

This scene is a view of the dam in the village of Appleton on the Mississippi River near my home. The dam is not that imposing or interesting, However, I thought the plant life amazing given that the point were … Continue reading

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Pig Roast Entertainment

The entertainment for the evening was provided by Brock Zeman a local Carleton Place boy who is making a name for himself as a singer/songwriter. His voice and lyrical style sort of remind me of John Prine with a bit … Continue reading

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Jeff Webster Memorial Pig Roast

This past weekend I was at the 2nd annual Jeff Webster Memorial Pig Roast. The event is a fund raiser for the Ottawa Heart Institute hosted and organized by Jeff’s brother Chad. Jeff was the son of my friend Dave. … Continue reading

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Hay bales

Its hay cutting time. This seems to be a year for a bumper crop around here.

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Water pattern

In 2005 Chris (my grandson) and I were horsing around on our bikes in the water by the Glen Isle bridge. I noticed these patterns in the light reflected from the water when I stood under the bridge. I took … Continue reading

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Appleton at night from the bridge

Appleton, as seen from the bridge on a misty night with a full moon.

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Pastures and Fences

This a local farm with pastures and fences I like.

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Young foxes

For the past few months I’ve periodically seen a fox near the bridge on to Glen Isle (where I live). Now there is a whole family of foxes. My neighbours tell me there are seven kits. These two were horsing … Continue reading

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