Spring Break

The weather was beautiful (unseasonably warm), the drive there was totally uneventful, G&G were well behaved, very few people around so wonderfully quiet ....and I was sicker then can be - what a waste of vacation time! Unfortunately I managed to get hubbies nasty cold and it hit me full force for most of our time at the cottage - very disappointing.

I did manage to get some snaps when I could drag myself about - even though we have had the place for several years I still come across new things...the first thing I noticed was the remains of woodpeckers (on several trees) getting their next meal!This old piece of farm equipment sits out front of one of our neighbours drives...

Hubby and I went "snooping" while out walking and checked out properties for sale - only to find this windmill (pretty neat).
I noticed some folks really like to lock things down...I guess their cottage is their castle (get it - LOL)...And some have pretty fancy mailboxes....
The good news was that we were able to sit out on the deck and sun ourselves - and see the first flowers coming up...
I also have some "odds and ends" to share - have you ever see this kind of teapot (it's actually bright orange)? My cottage neighbour gave it to me - and of course of I've lost the piece of paper with the details about it - so if you recognize it let me know (and if I find my notes I will let YOU know!).
We have lots of "British" pieces about the place - like this old tin from Queen Elizabeth's coronation.
I also have another one of those "how did that happen" collections - of teaspoons! I try to keep them to Canadian themes - as many local locations as possible...
Old postcards on the Fridge
Truth is, I found I did a lot of this - just drinking warm fluids, some writing, and taking in the scenery -

When we go back in May we hope to have had a lot of exterior remodeling done (doors, windows, siding) - so here is a "before" picture - will let you see the "after" then! Cheers, Jewels...