The Maine Moose Memorandum

 Moose in Wild

Flickr Photo Credit: Fisherga

Well, it has certainly been an exciting couple of days on the wildlife watching circuit here at St. Froid Lake. Read more

How to Take a Shower in Sixty Seconds or Less

 Outdoor Wilderness Shower

Flickr Photo Credit: Jurvetson

Due to an extremely small water heater and the fact that our ground water is the same temperature as the lake (a degree or two above freezing), we have developed this technique for shower survival. Read more

Notes From the Lake: Settling In

 Second Lake Pic

Flickr Photo Credit: Lori 05871

Ah, life at the lake . . . the call of the loons . . . the smell of the grass, the feel of the breeze . . . and of wet dog fur! Read more

Notes from the Lake: Items to Salvage from an Old Property

 Salvage Finds

Flickr Photo Credit: Merfam

Eventually, I want to be putting together some posts on what our life is like out here in nature . . . wild life sightings . . . quiet reflective time for creativity . . . wet water loving dogs trying to jump on our bed . . . you get the picture. But for now, I’ll be posting our idea list of items that can be salvaged from the old cottage to incorporate into our new home.  Read more