Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

The Blue Birds are back to our lane

To see more about this little beauty go to


Hopefully some photographs will follow, but they are fast.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Flashback: 1980 Another new life.

When not at the farm, I was either at the office or at the hospital bringing another baby into this world.
I have lived a very full life.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Clydesdale Stuff

My 2010 Clydesdale Contact came today with a great cover photograph.
This is of the "Canadian Clyde Ride" group.
They all sure know it is fun riding a Clydesdale.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Off to a good start with our bees

Even the swarm hive is active

Flashback: New life in the spring

It was always great to look forward to a new colt in the spring.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Flashback:Rides at our June 2009 barn dance

Thanks again Ken Fritz for your donation to our event.
The rides were a big hit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Signs of spring at CVF


The pussy willows are in bud, and lots of the hives have made it through the winter.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Working with Laddie


Can we bring Laddie along so he will ride & drive?

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Flashback: Remembering Boomer

I talked to Debbie @ Sexsmith Farm today.
Everybody is happy and he continues to enjoy his new home.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Dave driving Bonnie in the cutter.

She hadn't been hitched for a while, but she still was eager to motor.
Not bad for a 20 year old mare.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Flashback: Running the bobsleigh

I It was great fun with Connie & Tara

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Flashback: Connie & Tara at work

They worked well as a team, and were good at pulling the harrows.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Valentine's Day Ride

Thanks Kevin for all your help.

Jack was busy on Valentine's Day


Christine took this great shot of Susan's ride with Jack & JD

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Finally we get the big sleigh out.



Jeff & Melissa brought their family for a long awaited sleigh ride.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Winter birds at CVF

It has been a great winter for birds at the farm.
The woodpeckers love the suet.

Anne's antique plate from Ridgeway potteries

Horse photographs are part of our heritage.
This is from coaching days of the past.
Now we have cars with gas pedals that stick.

Flashback: All Ontario winners

Youth hockey was a great way to pass the winter.
Todd went on to the NHL, and Ian went to University of Waterloo.
We await the next generation of players.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Honey Gift Basket for fundraiser

This is for the "From the heart Event" on February 13th.
Included is a large jar of Dorothy's honey from Christieview Farm.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Dundas is a great community!!!

The link to the dance band: www.therelics.ca/band.htm

Flashback: 4 H Project

4 H is such a great thing for youth.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Flashback: Riding in the hitch wagon

Looking forward to spring and a ride up high in the hitch wagon.
I'm sure Jack is ready to pull it.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Still no snow

We'll just keep driving Jack in the fore cart.