Sunday, December 12, 2010

It is *Snowing*


The New Hybrid Snowblower, originally uploaded by mikemilton.
This is a shot from last year but our hybrid snowthrower is all set to leap into action when this storm subsides.

This beast moves 90 metric tons an hour, has computer controlled drive to optimize speed vs snow load, and throws 60+ feet.


Sunday, December 5, 2010

In Loving Memory


In Loving Memory, originally uploaded by mikemilton.

This (very old) card belonged to Arch P and seems like a good way to mark the anniversary of the ending of prohibition.  Some Background can be read here

In Loving Memory

Died 
In Ontario, Canada, on Saturday, September 16th,
1916
John Barley Corn
Aged Thousands of Years.

The Funeral
The body will be buried to-night at 7 o'clock. The "Spirit" will live. Service will be given at all hotels up to that hour and at summer, winter and other resorts till his resurrection. The Pall.Bearers will meet at Queen's Park, Toronto, after the funeral and leave at an early date. Messrs. Flavelle, Dingman & Co. will be the chief mourners when the Pall-Bearers leave. Thanksgiving Services will be held at many Churches Sunday, September 17th at which many of John's secret but ardent friends wil attend.

Hearse (T) Driver

Prohibition Ends Dec 5th 1933


Prohibition Take 2, originally uploaded by mikemilton.
Make up some martinis today and celebrate an anniversary

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Snow Birds


Snow Birds, originally uploaded by mikemilton.
Snow Birds

Yesterday was our first big snow (and our first power outage).

So we unstepped the mast on the sailboat, moved the generator into place and, importantly, put out lots of seed!

One segment of the video was shot at 720P60 and slowed down.

Uploaded by mikemilton on 2 Dec 10, 7.27AM EST.


Meanwhile, Mike Adams dock is enjoying the benefit of the 60mms of rain that preceded the snowfall

Monday, November 8, 2010

Evening, Still Water


Evening, Still Water, originally uploaded by mikemilton.
Every now and then one gets a perfect evening. The steaks were on the BBQ and I just took a moment to walk to the bottom of the rock steps by our side door to take this shot. Moments later it was dark and we settled in for dinner

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Sailing

Well, no pictures, but I managed to get out on the Hobie for a brief sail today. 'Guess that makes for the latest sail of the year (so far anyway hehehe)

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Hope had a *long* day


Hope had a *long* day, originally uploaded by mikemilton.
... and is resting hard on the couch.

She never really settles when one of us is away but with everyong home she takes a needed rest. I guess the new couch is to her liking