Flashback to the early 1940's

I have a farm today because of the happy memories of my grandparent's farm. Here my grandfather Allison watches over me. Life is a cycle.

Another nice fall day at the farm.

Time for more rides for family and friends

Ryan & family comes to CVF

I still remember going to my grandparents farm when I was a small boy.

Cider making time at CVF

Peter and his crew came to get apples to make cider.

Flashback: Honey time

Dorothy will be once again taking her honey off from the supers.

Jack sure likes carrots

Amy & Ryan had fun feeding carrots to the horses.

Jack is great in the Meadowbrook

Where's Ryan?

Thanksgiving ride

Heading out for a ride

Scott, Laurie, Amy and Ryan visited the farm for Thanksgiving.

A great weekend for going for a carriage ride.

Fall has arrived at CVF

This is the view I see when I look up from my computer.

Flashback: Thomas, the wild turkey

Thomas roamed the barnyard for a year or two.

We also raised some wild turkeys for the table and release.

Another View

Nice fall day at CVF

Ross, Rosana, Liam & Father Hector visited today.

Great fall day to go for a carriage ride.

Dundas Valley School of Art at CVF

Kim choose to paint our red onions drying in the barn.

Flashback: Two kids & Two calves

Years ago we had twin calves born in our north field.

Darlene & Bonnie are pals

Bonnie gives more rides

John & Darlene visited from Calgary and we took them for a ride.

Wild flowers for our bees

Our bees love asters & goldenrod

Early signs of fall over Christie

Fall @ CVF

Dorothy has the front porch all decorated for fall.

Flashback: Giant Pumpkins

Over the years we have raised lots of big pumpkins.

We have 10 on the go for this year.

Musings from Westfield Heritage Village

The crew in the print shop put this advert together for me.

It is a bit of a stretch since I have never driven tandem or 4-in-hand.

A stop at Quebec City on the way back

We stopped on the way back to see Quebec City.

A charming old city with lots of carriages and horses giving tours.

The cruise ship is seen in the background.

Holiday down East

Dorothy and I took a break from the farm and travelled down the St. Lawrence.

I looked for horses on the Magdalen Islands, and this is what I found.

It was a trip with good weather, friendly people & great French Canadian cuisine.

Flashback: Oh yes, Angora goats

For a time we had angora goats when Anne & Ian were young.

I learned to spin the mohair, and still wear the hat in winter.

Jack goes in the Meadowbrook

I hitched Jack in the Meadowbrook for the first time this a.m.

Maybe he will ready for the fair next year.

He is only three.

Flashback: Annie & her goats

20 years ago Annie had several goats.

Now she has a husband and kids of her own.

For Boomer by Allyson

For Boomer

It is a matter of trust
the man said
between the horse and you.

He has sad eyes
the horse
knowing eyes

He’s seen it all
the winnings and the loss
and at the end they said
he’s no use
get rid of him.

So he’s here
and isn’t bitter
though he knows
and sees into the human heart.

The children groom him
and so do I.

He gives us winnings
and no loss.
He is beautiful.