Farmhouse

Here is a quick tour of the farmhouse. It is 137 years old.

Fairly recent wiring left a few plaster spots. We haven't painted anything other than the laundry room.

Out and About

Robin and I went for a short Sunday drive along Highway # 2. Here is my report.

Highway # 2

The Mohawk Nation of Akwesasne (alternate spelling Ahkwesáhsne) is a Mohawk Nation territory located across the intersection of the New York-Ontario-Quebec borders on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. Although divided by these borders, the residents consider themselves to be one community.

The name Akwesasne in Kanien'kehá means "Land Where The Partridge Drums".

More Lake St. Francis.

Lac Saint-François (Lake Saint Francis) is a lake which borders southeastern Ontario, southwestern Quebec and northern New York State. It is located on the Saint Lawrence River between Lake Ontario and Montreal. The lake forms part of the Saint Lawrence Seaway.

The city of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is located at the east end of the lake.

Lac Saint-François National Wildlife Area, located on the south shore of the lake, protects wetlands located on the shores of the lake. This area provides important habitat for Redhead ducks and other waterfowl. Thousands of migrating waterfowl stop over in this region. In 1987, it was recognized as a wetland of international significance under the Ramsar Convention.

The Charlottenburgh Marsh, including Cooper Marsh, is an important wetland area located on the north shore of the lake.

South Lancaster

Oh, yes and I was right the first time, this is a lake not a river...so confusing.

South Lancaster is Glengarry's most southernly location situated on the St. Lawrence River. Originally named Kirktown, this area features historic homes and gift shops, with nearby Cooper Marsh Conservation area providing marshland, treed swamps, upland meadows, ponds and streams.

South Lancaster became the transportation point for the back concessions, first with the building of a wharf for boats to carry potash and timber and then by steamboats, which arrived on Lake St. Francis in 1826.

4th Concession, South Glengarry

This house was on our list, but when we immediately purchased the Lancaster house we did not visit this house. We saw it only after we purchased. We loved it as soon as we saw it. We are still happy with Lancaster for many reasons, but we still visit this house just in case we see a "For Sale" sign. Too bad there was someone hanging Christmas lights outside. This house is almost identical to the house I grew up in.

Cheese and Guitar Hero

Visiting my niece, Firma, and her husband, Jason's home in Quebec. Today I meet my great niece, Isabel, for the first time. My niece, Firma is holding Isabel. In the video are my sister-in-law, Karen and my great nephew, Jordan, Mr. Cheese.

The expert Guitar Hero is my great nephew, Tyler who has achieved a level that many only dream to reach. Wait to see his fingers close up.

VIA Rail Cornwall

My train ride to Cornwall.

More of the Man Cave

Robin purchased a sofa suitable for his large space. The sofa and coffee table are not positioned yet. I believe it is a Tuxedo style with loose pillows larger than the back. Nice for snoozing after a long day at work. In the foreground is the new Opium table; the top of the table is carved stone. The opium table is from Dempsey Hill.

Stanley in his Halloween Costume

I don't want to be a bee. I don't want to be a bee. Let me be.