The Mad River iron bridge in Clearview is within walking distance of our farm. There is now a very nice entry to a platform where you can view the river and surrounding protected area. Makes for a good destination on a Sunday afternoon hike.
Archive for November, 2009
Mad River lookout
Thursday, November 26th, 2009Abondoned Kitten
Saturday, November 21st, 2009
I noticed this little cat about 3 weeks ago on our farm. Until yesterday, I was unable to approach him at all as he would dash away whenever I came close. Yesterday, he was sitting fairly close to the house and yard, just looking at the house. I went out and was able to pet him. He was pretty frantic. Picked him up, brought him in and put him into a small spare room. Fed him (frantic again, absolutely starving!), gave him water (very thirsty!) and a blanket. He is very thin and jumpy, but otherwise in good shape and can’t get enough of being petted. I am bringing him in to the vet on Monday for his shots and to book an appointment to have him neutered.
There have been many cats abandoned here over the years but this is the first one I have been able to approach to rescue. The others usually end up getting hit by a car, are easy prey for coyotes or starve to death in the winter time. It’s really so irresponsible and careless!
I hope he will fit in ok with our other pets eventually- not letting him out of the spare room until after he’s been to the vet! He is looking much improved after just one day. My son thinks he will turn out to be a handsome cat 
MLS homes sales forecast revised-
Friday, November 20th, 2009
With home sales activity running so strongly, setting records for July, September and October, the Canadian Real Estate Association has revised its MLS home sales forecast for 2009 and 2010.
The new sales forecast for 2009 now puts activity about equal to 2004, but still below levels for the years 2005 to 2007.
National MLS home sales activity is forecast to go up by 7% in 2010. This would make 2010 the second highest year on record for sales (the peak so far was reached in 2007).
The national MLS average home price is forecast to climb 4.2% total in 2009 (1.5% had been the previous forecast). Average prices are forecast to climb a further 4.7% in 2010.
Rainbow Trout
Friday, November 13th, 2009
Tracey has caught two beautiful rainbow trout this week from the Nottawasaga River. They are delicious, we do them up on the bbq with butter, onions, salt and pepper.
House for Sale in Angus, 85 Simcoe Street
Friday, November 13th, 2009
Nice 2 storey in town, over 1500 sq ft, with big fenced backyard and garden shed. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen, walkout to yard, 3 bedrooms. Close to school. Great opportunity for investors or first time buyers at $164,900!