Ripple

A small part of one of the trails through the vast and seemingly endless Grasslands National Park in southern Saskatchewan.  A wonderful place to spend the day.

Photographed on March 25, 2022.

Milly

Last visited Milly about five years ago.

She seems to be holding her own.

Photographed near McCord, Saskatchewan on May 26, 2022.

Johnny Jump Ups

We haven't had too much hot weather down here yet this year so the johnny jump ups still look lush and, in a word, happy!

Photographed in Pat's garden in Medicine Hat, Alberta on June 19, 2022.

Windy and Cold

I had stopped to check my map as I was momentarily misplaced (i.e. lost).  Out of the corner of my eye I saw this pair of dogs come running over from the farm across the road.

This guy was shy at first but warmed up to me quickly once he knew I was friendly...as an added bonus he even cleaned my glasses.

His partner...

...shows how stingingly cold and windy it was that day.    

One last look.  As soon as I got back into the car they were on their way home. 

Photographed south of Cadillac, Saskatchewan on January 25, 2022.

Tough Old Bird (Dry Version)

Six hours after the rain stopped mama blue jay is back to her usual attractive self.

She lives here year round and has been in the neighbourhood for at least five years now.

I frequently find peanuts she's stashed in my balcony planters.  When her babies learn to fly she brings them over to teach them how to deal with a peanut-in-the-shell.  Mostly they scream at her and demand being fed bits of shelled peanuts.  Kids.  

Her twins from four years ago are inseparable...when one makes an appearance the other is sure to follow within moments.  When mama and the twins show up at the same time, she chases them away.  Her parenting skills are obviously top notch.

Her and her kids are always welcome out on the balcony.

Photographed in Medicine Hat, Alberta on June 20, 2022.

Tough Old Bird

Mama blue jay toughing out the rain storm today.

Photographed in Medicine Hat, Alberta on June 20, 2022.

Current Weather Conditions

Posted this a couple of years ago but still get a kick out of it.

Rock Weather...accurate and up to date weather conditions.

Photographed east of Maple Creek, Saskatchewan on May 11, 2022.

Being a Good Parent

This crow was keeping an eye on me while gardening at Alex's office. 

Whenever I moved towards the big spruce tree on the corner this good parent would move in a little closer and let out a "caw-caw-caw" as a warning that I was getting too close to the nest.  

Photographed in Medicine Hat, Alberta on May 21, 2022.

Ingebrigt S.D. No. 2896

Ingebrigt School is near Fox Valley, Saskatchewan.

I stopped here in the summer of 2021 when road repairs were being undertaken.  The foremost thought in my head was "are they going to knock down the old school in order to improve the road?"

Thank goodness the answer to my concern was "no."  Although, they did get awfully close...within just a few feet of the front steps.

Safe for the time being.

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Ingebrigt School

Photographed on November 5, 2021.

Bone Creek S.D. No. 646

An abandoned one-room schoolhouse north of Stone, Saskatchewan.

Traces of the original creamy-yellow paint with minty-green trim can be seen in this photo.

Someone cuts the grass in the schoolyard.

The view from the road.

Photographed on May 11, 2021.