The last few trips to the cottage, have been rather uneventful!
The weather is the biggest concern...
High winds...rough waters...and the never ending waves!!
This huge log is lodged up on the beach...it managed to take down the new Flag my boyfriend had installed on Easter weekend...We have moved it back to the beach deck for safe keeping!! It already looks like it has been up for the whole summer!!
The logs...branches...twigs...etc on the beach, will take us a long time to clean up...AGAIN...oh well...lots of fire wood I guess!!
The Lake is very HIGH...water way up the beach...hopefully that will recede a bit, so that Miss V can enjoy the shore...with some nice sand!!
Check out the raggedy Flag already!!
The sun was streaming thru way out on the Lake...
I need to clean last years sticks and leaves away...
Last week...I decided to take food and make lunch, instead of eating out...
Sometimes I find the restaurant food kinda tasteless...and expensive...
I toasted a couple of sub rolls...
Added some nice lean thinly sliced Ham...fresh tomatoes and lettuce...
It was delicious!! Nothing better than home made,eh?
Unless...of course...you are at a very nice restaurant...then...
I LOVE IT!!
That is what has been happening out at the cottage...
Hoping for some warm sunshine SOON!!
I have some Skinny Beef, Vegetable and Barley soup bubbling on the stove...
We had a blizzard over night...and then some rain...so again the snow is gone!!
After running a few errands this morning...
Boyfriend and I opted for lunch at Swiss Chalet...
So.....soup for dinner will be perfect!!
Enjoy the rest of your day...
Cheers! :o)
linda ♥️
The flag:(
ReplyDeleteGeesh..what a shame..
it looks shabby chic now though♥
God bless Sedum.. and everything that is still alive and green..and invasive:(.. That I have...under SNOW still.
I love home food too..but sometimes you luck out..and get a new recipe by trying a new good place.
Your sandwich looks delish Linda..it's miz here today..rain after the snow,,playing around w/ a few things..Little salmon pies tonight w/ sprouts and salad.
Have a nice aft!
Yes....the flag :o(...we have more! I think he rushed it a bit this year!
DeleteMy daffodils are really confused! Wonder if they will even bloom, or just throw in the towel!
Miz here too...
Oh my...I need to see those Salmon pies!
Enjoy your evening....
sounds like our weather,, crazy!!!
ReplyDeleteYes indeed...crazeeee!
DeleteOur weather has kinda been the pits here too. Snow last night, then rain this morning. But it's sure warming up fast today! Fingers crossed you'll have a better weekend next visit to the lake. Gosh, that's a lot of messy debris you get piled on shore. Too bad about the flag, it does look rough for only a few weeks.
ReplyDeleteWendy
Yes..but we have a few more...boyfriend gets them at the $ store! hahaha1
DeleteI know you are happy to see your little sedums popping through. They look so healthy, too. We had a freeze at the lake Saturday night. My daughter covered my plants and everything looks ok except the tomatoes. I'm going to see how they do the rest of the week. I still have time to replant, if I have to. More and more, I would rather eat at home. I can eat healthier with a bigger variety. Your sandwich looks delish!
ReplyDeleteOh dear...but, as you say...you can plant more...i plan to do a lot more veggies this year...
DeleteBut...in pots...I don't have a beautiful veggie garden like you!
I prefer my own cooking, more and more!!
High water...all that melting snow! I'm sure it will go down a bit and show some sand. There will be lots of treasures washed up to explore, I'm sure! Maybe some dentures. lol....
ReplyDeleteLove that sandwich..yum. I made bread last week and had forgotten how wonderful it is.
Chippy sure picked a charming spot, didn't he? Looks like something out of a fairy tale!
Oh for sure...lots of treasures! Hahaha! The teeth were in Florida!!
DeleteFresh bread is amazing...I should do that again!!
Yes...Chippy lives in the enchanted tree!
The weather has been so crazy! Every time I think about putting away my warmer jackets BAM it's cold again. The days may be crazy but they make for great photography. Your photos are wonderful! And I always prefer homemade food; much tastier. Speaking of food, I made the 'Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Bread' that you shared the recipe for and it was DELICIOUS! I thought I had frozen blueberries in my freezer and found out I didn't when I started putting it together this morning...so...I used raspberries and blackberries instead, which I had picked up on Friday (1/2 cup of each). AWESOME! I think any of the berries will turn out great. I also used plain Greek yogurt and that also turned out great. We had some of the bread with dinner, and my husband and I both loved it; went back for more. I told him I found the recipe on your blog and he said to thank you. So THANK YOU from both of us :)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean! I was wearing heavy sweaters in March...now back to the coats!
DeleteOh dear lord...I bet you that was delish!! Any kind of berry would be wonderful!
Did you take pictures???
You are so welcome...glad you enjoyed it!!
Gosh, it was real wild there !!!
ReplyDeleteI think a wood chipper might come in handy to help clear it up ~ I am thinking of getting one for various projects . .
Love that delicious grub you are serving . . . :)
Hi Eddie...
DeleteNope...no wood chipper for us...we will use it all as fire wood!
The subs were darn good...if I may say so myself!!
Sounds like all sorts of weather . . .
ReplyDeleteMany plants, succulents peeking through . . .
Some eating out is enjoyed, but homemade favorites seem to receive a huge thumbs up!
I hope this week is our "for sure" beginning of spring time bliss!
I do too Lynne!!
DeleteI love that shot of the shoreline; it gives us a sense of your neighborhood, which looks so pretty. All that cleaning up the beach and garden, and no wonder you always look so fit and trim. I know what you mean about the cafe food, sometimes you just want to do you own thing, and your rolls look yummy.
ReplyDeleteThanks Patricia!
DeleteI am not fit and trim!! I keep telling you that...I am trying desperately to lose a few lbs...
The never ending battle of the bulge!!
enjoy your week...
Stormy cottage days! I love that piece of driftwood. I would use it as sculpture.
ReplyDeleteAmazing that the succulents look so... succulent!
I love the chippy's house. Location, Location, Location.
Ok...then you need to come and drag it out of the stones!! hahaha!
DeleteBoyfriend could not get it to budge! we are hoping another storm takes it out!!
Yes...he is in tree hollow heaven! I will try and get a shot of him!
Oh really? I didn't realize it was that heavy. Ah well. Maybe when it dries out a bit... or maybe it will be art right where it lies! It's very cool.
DeleteWe will see what Nature has in mind! It is quite large!
DeleteThe wind is doing a number on that flag alright! It's not even begun to fade and yet is all frayed already!
ReplyDeleteSooooo windy out there! And here...geesh...stop already!
DeleteI get a bit shivery just looking at your pictures. I'm holding out hope for some decent above zero temps. this week. I have so much yard work to get to, but just can't stomach doing it in a winter hat, gloves, winter coat... -Jenn
ReplyDeleteI think Spring yard clean up should be fun! Enjoying being outdoors! Perhaps this weekend.....fingers crossed!
DeleteForecast is looking promising!
ReplyDeleteHi Furry!
DeleteYes.....hopefully.....at last!
Love the way your photos tell a story! I like Chippy's home, cute the way that you marked it with an arrow. I made the berry yogurt bread on the weekend and it was delish. Except that I had to use strawberry no fat yogurt, because I forgot to buy plain. Still yummy, though and this BF loved it. I posted my African violets on FB yesterday, but no pressure for you to check them out. :) Have a good week...
ReplyDeleteSo glad you both enjoyed that cake! I do believe whatever fruit you add, makes it delicious! And.....so darn moist!
DeleteGuess you are off to the gym....enjoy!
Wind, rain, sun or whatever, your photos are always so beautiful at the cottage! I love them all! Soon you will be wiggling your painted toenails in the water, and enjoying that lovely deck!
ReplyDeletexo Kris
I sure hope so Kris!!
DeleteWith all the windy storms you get you'll be cleaning that beach again me thinks. It's raining and blowing here this afternoon and 13C!
ReplyDeleteMe thinks too Pam! But...we can always use the kindling and firewood...it gets scarce in the summer!
DeleteI see that today was the day of the first salty ship into the Toronto harbour and a top hat is presented to the captain (saw that on BT this morning)
ReplyDeleteOur flag gets ripped easily and has to be replaced a couple of times a year. Too bad yours got damaged. Looking forward to nicer weekend.
It was the first one we had seen this year...many many more to come!!
DeleteYes indeed...here too!
It all looks wonderful, Linda - even with gray skies and wind. Old Man Winter is having a hard time letting go, I see, but Miss Spring is starting to assert herself with beautiful new growth. It's so nice to be cozy inside when the winds are howling outside, especially with good food and good company. That big old log on the beach would make a wonderful garden feature! If you can move it, that is! Sure wish I could join you for that delicious looking sandwich. xx Karen
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen...
DeleteI will have another look at the log this weekend...if it is still there!
Have a great week.....