https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2016/08/cold-frame.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: COLD-FRAME
When it's 30*C outside it's tough to be thinking cold, but we know it's coming. Country folks have to be thinking one season ahead, otherwis...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2014/09/north-hastings-quilt-show-2014.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: North Hastings Quilt Show 2014
This is the first quilt show I have been involved in. The ladies of Bancroft and area sure now how to put on a great show. Everyone involved...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2013/01/sherri-update-jan-30th.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: Sherri Update Jan 30th
My blog for the next little while will be focused on Sherri's recovery as many family members are travelling and this is the easiest way to...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2012/04/hubbell-trading-post.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: Hubbell Trading Post
The Hubbell Trading Post is the oldest continuous use trading post in the USA. It has been in use since the 1850 and was a gathering point f...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2012/08/
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: August 2012
This blog is about our life Off The Grid as well as our travels in our converted Cargo Trailer.
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2016/02/just-outside-my-window.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: JUST OUTSIDE MY WINDOW
Step outside and you are into a winter wonderland. It's a balmy -5*C and the snow is gently falling. Looks like we will be in this system...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2015/06/turtle-season.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: TURTLE SEASON
This is the season for turtles; the time of year they crawl out of the pond to lay their eggs. For a turtle this doesn't happen until they a...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2015/08/breaker-switches.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: BREAKER SWITCHES
Last week Mike from Solar Depot in Bancroft came out to service our equipment. The first job was inspecting the lines that had...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2015/09/no-cranberries.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: NO CRANBERRIES
Just home from a wonderful day on the water. Durl and Linda took us cranberry picking but we first needed to travel upriver to...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2018/10/
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: October 2018
This blog is about our life Off The Grid as well as our travels in our converted Cargo Trailer.
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2015/08/nine-hour-drive.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: NINE HOUR DRIVE
Arrived safely after a nine hour drive. We stopped in Collingwood to visit Wayne and Barb and had a delicious lunch. Thanks Barb. Finally...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2015/06/wild-strawberry-tarts.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: WILD STRAWBERRY TARTS
Just out of the oven, wild strawberry tarts . Not sure if I should post this as I'm trying to lose weight and stay away from desserts, bu...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2012/04/17-second-miracle.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: 17 Second Miracle
Have you read the book Seventeen Second Miracle, written by Jason Wright? It a great story holding many truths about life. We picked up a ...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2020/06/
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: June 2020
This blog is about our life Off The Grid as well as our travels in our converted Cargo Trailer.
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2019/08/mineral-capital-concerts.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: MINERAL CAPITAL CONCERTS
Throughout the summer the Millennium Park in Bancroft hosts the weekly Mineral Capital Concert series. It's free and highlights local tale...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2013/05/beer-can-chicken.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: BEER CAN CHICKEN
Beer Can Chicken is a popular way to do a whole chicken on the BBQ. It keeps the bird very moist and guaranties you will not burn it in the ...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2013/01/glympse.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: GLYMPSE
It amazes me how much we depend on electronic gadgets these days. A few years ago we were driving back from Myrtle Beach relying solely on o...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2012/04/he-came-early.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: He Came Early
Little Pip decided he had enough of cramped quarters and decided to be born a month early. Yes, it is a good thing we came home early. Sherr...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2013/02/birds.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: BIRDS
We seem to have a large flock of finches around this winter. They arrive, eat like crazy for a while then disappear only to return in an hou...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2016/07/bubbles.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: BUBBLES
We are into the hot, lazy, dusty days of summer. Last night we decided to watch the sun set over the water and enjoy some cool breeze com...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2013/05/just-like-old-times.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: JUST LIKE OLD TIMES
Yesterday we moved the trailer. It's the first time we've hooked up and pulled the trailer in over a year. It sure felt good, just like old ...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-posts-are-in.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: THE POSTS ARE IN
Used Don's drill yesterday, sooner than expected. It's my drill but I'm calling it Don's drill because he drove all over Ontario trying to f...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2016/08/owen-at-pool.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: OWEN AT THE POOL
Owen had a fun time at Uncle Sean's pool last Sunday. Walking the deck holding hands for Owen's safety. At first Owen didn't ...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2012/07/our-chickens.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: Our Chickens
The girls continue to be a source of entertainment for Art and I (Mary writing for a change). We have been enjoying 5 eggs every day this pa...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2014/08/belleville.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: BELLEVILLE
Decided to take a drive to Belleville this week as we've had nothing but cold weather and rain. Looking for blinds was a good excuse to get ...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2020/07/saturday-drive.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: SATURDAY DRIVE
We did our usual drive north to the Combermere farmers' market this morning. It was perfect day for a meander through the countryside. ...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-sound-of-chainsaws.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: THE SOUND OF CHAINSAWS
Can you hear them? We have the Libby crew here this morning cutting trees and moving brush. With Matt, Nathan and Gerry working and e...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2016/06/
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: June 2016
This blog is about our life Off The Grid as well as our travels in our converted Cargo Trailer.
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2014/02/ice-fishing.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: ICE-FISHING
Mary went ice-fishing the other day and brought back supper. This is a splake that Douggie caught and gave to Mary. It was delicious....
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2014/06/
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: June 2014
This blog is about our life Off The Grid as well as our travels in our converted Cargo Trailer.
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2017/08/
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: August 2017
This blog is about our life Off The Grid as well as our travels in our converted Cargo Trailer.
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2013/11/
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: November 2013
This blog is about our life Off The Grid as well as our travels in our converted Cargo Trailer.
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2016/03/old-coast-guard-station.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: OLD COAST GUARD STATION
Each morning I walk a little further north on the boardwalk. Today I reached this restored Coast Guard Station built in 1903. It is now u...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2018/10/fall-colours-2018.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: FALL COLOURS 2018
After a lovely visit with my sisters we headed for home yesterday. As you can see most of the leaves have fallen. Regardless, it...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2015/04/
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: April 2015
This blog is about our life Off The Grid as well as our travels in our converted Cargo Trailer.
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-last-walk.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: THE LAST WALK
We are getting ready to leave. We've enjoyed our stay, plan to come back but tomorrow our time is up and we have to head north. Our plan is ...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2020/02/not-more-answers-4.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: NOT MORE ANSWERS #4
It's interesting to read the comments from the video posted on "Exploring Alternatives" Most replies are very positive and thoughtful. Some ...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2014/03/
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: March 2014
This blog is about our life Off The Grid as well as our travels in our converted Cargo Trailer.
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2016/02/
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: February 2016
This blog is about our life Off The Grid as well as our travels in our converted Cargo Trailer.
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2014/12/wet-snow.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: WET SNOW
It's a snowy morning here; perfect for a walk in the woods. Looks like we will be drying the clothes inside today. Being off-grid ...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2013/09/in-dark.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: IN THE DARK!
Wednesday night after the girls returned from their paddle down the lake we were all busy working inside. Leanne was on her desk-top finishi...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2014/05/walking-road.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: WALKING THE ROAD
Problem solved . As you can see I've been able to change my header picture. It took some reading, experimenting and frustrations but I final...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2013/05/big-tom.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: BIG TOM
It's turkey hunting season up here and also their mating time so we were surprised and excited to see this big tom just outside our window. ...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2014/08/blue-mountain.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: BLUE MOUNTAIN
Just got home from a quick trip down to see friends in Wasaga Beach. Wayne and Barb were wonderful hosts taking us out to see the vill...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2013/03/home-again.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: HOME AGAIN
No computer yet so another short post. Spent today visiting markets and friends in the area. First stop this morning was the Maynooth Farm...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2013/03/is-it-over.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: IS IT OVER?
This has been the heaviest snowfall month we've had all winter. The past week alone we've received over 50 cm of snow. I'm not complaining, ...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2014/03/window-views.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: WINDOW VIEWS
The sun is shining, the morning is cold and the finches are active at our feeders. Here are a few more views out our south window ...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2017/11/going-home.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: GOING HOME
Time for us to head home. The beach is empty. Construction crews are repairing the boardwalk; it seems to be a constant job. The o...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2013/12/digging-out.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: DIGGING OUT
We have been digging out from the latest storm but it hasn't been as bad here as originally forecast. Some hydro customers in southern Ontar...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2014/04/first-sap.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: FIRST SAP
Yesterday the sun shone all day, the sap was flowing and it was T-shirt weather. Gerry and Jackie dropped by to make sure we were good to go...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2014/02/chicken-in-oven.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: CHICKEN IN THE OVEN
Although we are off grid and relying on solar power for our electrical energy we prefer to use our solar energy when cooking rather than the...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2014/03/renovations.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: RENOVATIONS and SNOW!
Stopped by to see Connie and Andrew's renovations yesterday and have lunch with Connie. Andrew is handy with a hammer and drywall. He ...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2018/11/trail-maintenance.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: TRAIL MAINTENANCE
Snowshoe trails require maintenance, which is work, work and more work. It does mean we don't need a gym membership. With the right eq...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2013/12/pageant.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: PAGEANT: TREK to BETHLEHEM
Tonight was the first night of the pageant "TREK to Bethlehem" and we had a lot of fun. I'll post more pictures in the morning but for now...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2013/12/maynooth-craft-sale.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: MAYNOOTH CRAFT SALE
Last weekend was the Maynooth Craft sale. We always enjoy the outing and make plans to attend regardless of what else is going on. It's just...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2013/07/biker-sunday.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: BIKER SUNDAY
When Mary heard they were having a "ride your bike to church" Sunday she was very excited. She wanted us to get our bikes out, dusted off an...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2013/04/vegetable-garden-from-seed.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: VEGETABLE GARDEN FROM SEED
Spring is garden season and Mary is anxious to get back to planting hers. Up here the usual date is the 24th of May but most avid gardeners ...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2014/05/so-many-birthdays.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: SO MANY BIRTHDAYS
This month has been a busy month for birthdays. Today is Connie's birthday and we had a chance to stop by and wish her happy birthday yester...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2020/05/mini-greenhouse.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: MINI-GREENHOUSE
We live in "zone 4' for planting which means our growing season is short, our winters are long and our temperatures are cold. Mary wanted ...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2012/04/plugged-and-runny.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: Plugged and Runny
It has net been a good weekend for Mary. With all the rain last week our trailer must be growing moulds because Mary has been miserable. He ...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2012/08/ikea.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: IKEA
Yesterday we were up early so we could be in Ottawa shortly after 10 a.m. when the IKEA store opened. Ottawa is a 3 hour drive from Bancroft...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2013/02/happy-birthday.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: HAPPY BIRTHDAY !
Happy Birthday Mary, Pat and Casey. I can't believe you guys were born on the same day.
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2012/12/off-grid-and-happy.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: OFF GRID and HAPPY
Had they solar inspector here yesterday. Everything was fine and he was quite interested in our "off grid" experience. He even mentioned tha...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2013/11/we-are-home.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: WE ARE HOME
The leaves are down, there's ice on the pond and the fire is crackling in the wood stove. Yesterday was a very, very long day. We spent twen...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2012/02/vent-hood.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: Vent Hood
Decided we needed a cover for our roof vent just in case we get rain while away from the trailer. This has happened before and believe me th...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2020/01/were-on-tv.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: WE'RE ON TV
If you would like a tour of our "Off Grid Home" then check out the video done by "Exploring Alternatives" on their You Tube channel, clic...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2019/02/
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: February 2019
This blog is about our life Off The Grid as well as our travels in our converted Cargo Trailer.
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2014/02/solar-depot.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: SOLAR DEPOT
We have a problem................. No power. Lots of sun on the solar panels but no power to our batteries. What could be the probl...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2012/10/pennsylvania.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: PENNSYLVANIA
Much of our drive yesterday was spent in the state of Pennsylvania.The roads were good, traffic light and we encountered very little rain. I...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2014/03/family-gathering.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: FAMILY GATHERING
It is always wonderful when we are able to gather extended family together. Yesterday was transition day here as Paul and Olga were leaving...
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https://a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/2015/08/medical-up-date.html
Living Off Grid - 45.05 N, 77.85 W: MEDICAL UP-DATE
Saw Dr. McEnery at 8:15 this morning; all is good, swelling has disappeared, advised to stay on medication until done. I had a bacterial inf...
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