A fly by...

While I was out on the lake a pilot decided to fly lower to see what I was doing....

Testing my photography skills

Today was an absolute perfect day to be outside. After numerous attempts at panning I finally got it right. It is actually harder than it looks!

star gazing

Whatever lake you are on or field you are in take a look at the night sky

Sledding

The Kawartha's are an all season region. From here one can travel to about anywhere on a snowmobile via lakes and connecting trails.

Sunsets

As always the Kawartha lakes region is a great area for watching the sunset be it from a window or from a viewpoint on the lake itself.

Purdy's Mill

This location has intrigued me everytime I passed by it. In 1827 an american family ( the Purdy's) immigrated to the area and damed the scugog river. They constructed a lumber mill ( pictured here) and a grist mill. The area soon took on the form of a small town called "Purdy's Mills". In 1834 an assistant to a surveyor was shot in the leg and later died from an infection as a result. The man known as Mr Lindsay was buried on the riverbank and his name and death was recorded on the official survey of the area. The name Lindsay remained as the town name by gov't approval. In 1861 a fire swept through the town destroying almost everything including the mill leaving hundred's homeless. It took about two years for the town to recover from the fire.

Fall Flying

I currently reside in a rural setting. Views like these are a common occurance in the spring summer and fall months from my backyard.