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Closing Up

Posted onOctober 11, 2025October 12, 2025AuthorGarryLeave a comment

It’s that time of year again where fall is well underway and the overnight temperatures are getting close to freezing. That means it’s time to get the cottage ready for winter. The boys, Eric and Scott come out with me Friday night to execute the Closeup Checklist. The main focus is taking care of anything Read More …

The Big Apple …

Posted onSeptember 17, 2025AuthorGarryLeave a comment

… tree. We have a pretty big apple tree in the back yard that Shirley planted when the boys were quite young. Over the years it has produced a lot of apples and this year has been no exception. In fact it’s probably been a bumper crop this year. Picking has taken four half days Read More …

I know a guy …

Posted onSeptember 3, 2025September 3, 2025AuthorGarryLeave a comment

… who likes to split wood. On the September long weekend Len K. tackled the wood pile and split all the logs that have been stacked up this year and from several previous years. Thanks Len!

Mystery Verse

Posted onSeptember 3, 2025September 3, 2025AuthorGarryLeave a comment

bible.com/bible/111/php.2.3.NIV I saved this and it must have resonated with me at the time but now I’m not sure. Hmmm. “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,”‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬https://bible.com/bible/111/php.2.3.NIV The helpful AI Assistant says I should: Some good ideas to pursue one day.

Keep Praying

Posted onSeptember 3, 2025September 3, 2025AuthorGarryLeave a comment

“Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.”‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭12‬ ‭NLT‬‬ bible.com/bible/116/rom.12.12.NLT

Trust

Posted onSeptember 3, 2025September 3, 2025AuthorGarryLeave a comment

Jesus, I trust You. I don’t need to understand everything that’s happening—I just need to be still, and know You. You fight for me. You died for me. You are for me. Thank You. You are enough for me, and so I will place my hope, trust, joy, and future in You. I believe in Read More …

Last Sail

Posted onSeptember 3, 2025March 3, 2026AuthorGarryLeave a comment

I have had a Fireball sailboat since 1970 and it has seen a lot of nautical miles over the years. However, it may have just seen the last sail. Our neighbour at the cottage on Brereton Lake got a Y Flyer sailboat one year and that was the beginning of my teenage sailing adventures. I Read More …

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