Monday, July 13, 2009

Andrew & Natalie visit the farm.

Great visit & Bonnie had to give them a ride.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Flashback: Boomer and his friends


We made a quick trip to Sexsmith Farm in Ridgeway to see Boomer.
He's at a great spot with lots of friends, even goats.
See: www.sexsmithfarm.ca

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Sweet photos of Jack in his new show harness


Almut & Toby gave me a hand with the new show harness.
With a little more adjustment it will be great.
Also have to braid the mane and tail.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Flashback to 1947

Many happy days at my grandparent's farm as a child.
No doubt why we have a farm today.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

A friendly kitten at CVF

This kitten has sure had a lot of attention since being born on June 5th.

June Wedding for Melissa & James




It is always nice to take a break from the farm to go to a family wedding.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Fund Raiser Barn Dance 2009 (cont'd)

See more pictures on the photographer Christine Green's site @
http://www.cmphotos.net/ under commercial
See Mark Preece Fund Raiser & Christieview Farm

Learning about horses


Flashback: Checking the new chicks

Everything grows at CVF. Especially grandchildren.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

2009 Charity Barn Dance


It was a great night for Mark Preece Family House.
Thanks to all who came, donated, helped and make it a success.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Flashback: Barn dance Canada Day 2007







Can you believe it; another barn dance coming soon.
Lots of work, but lots of fun.



Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Flashback: New life at the farm

Over the years we have lots of colts & fillies born at the farm.
This year only a new kitten.

Friday, June 5, 2009

New kitten in the manger

Any suggestions for a name?

Dorothy's Flower Gardens


Lots of work, but they are beautiful.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Flashback: Remembering Boomer

How can we forget him.
His picture is even on the sign at the end of the lane of our harness maker.

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Things are buzzing at CVF

Zenon dropped off the "nucs" this a.m.
Lets hope for a honey of a year.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Flashback: 30 years at CVF

30 years ago we moved to this farm.
Ian & Anne went to stay with their grandparents for the day.
My how things have changed over those years.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

A new bee yard at CVF

Things will get pollinated this year.

A new coat of paint for the barn

To celebrate 30 years at the farm.
Also to spruce the place up for the barn dance.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Flashback: Liam goes for a ride

Again Bonnie is always happy to please.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Blossom time at CVF

With Dorothy's bees, we should have lots of apple sauce and apple pies.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Jack turns 4

Jack has been at the farm for a little over a year.
He surely has given us lots of fun and pleasure.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Flashback: Jack in the Meadowbrook




It was a great late fall ride.
Thanks again Ric for the great pictures.


Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Flashback: Bluebirds in our lane

Previous years we have had bluebirds in the boxes in our lane.
Now the Tree Swallows & Sparrows seem to have taken over.

Monday, May 4, 2009

Dorothy's bees made it through the winter

Good news at CVF.
We should have honey this year.

Ride for HWOTL 7th Annual Silent Auction

Bob & Lena were the winning bidders.
They came for a carriage ride with Jack & the cross-country buggy.

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Linda takes Bonnie for a spin

Bill & Linda were visiting from BC.
Linda just had to have a ride on a Clydesdale. Bonnie was glad to please.