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Great Pictures. Got back from Ontario. yesterday visiting Anne Marie and Tom. Stay warm Love Helne
Helene <deerfield100@hotmail.com>
Canada - Sunday, January 03, 2010 at 11:14:27 (MST)

Hi Carol: Haven't heard from you for awhile how are things going, still hooking and knitting. Iam knitting a sweater for Anne Marie and hooking an inch mat. Talk soon Helene
helene <deerfield100@hotmail.com>
Calgary, alta Canada - Saturday, March 07, 2009 at 14:11:16 (MST)

An amazing site, hats off to both of you for getting back to the old school way of life. Well done on the cabin...if we need one built can we call
Rob Manning <barriebound@sympatico.ca>
Barrie, on Canada - Monday, November 17, 2008 at 17:04:25 (MST)

Hey, just took another look at your pictures from this past fall. That country is truly beautiful and you are very fortunate to be living under the canvas where God paints. All the best in 2008 to you all. Chris
Chris Lizotte <clizotte@huntoil.com>
Calgary, AB Canada - Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 11:31:22 (MST)

Andrew and Carol - Just wishing you a happy new years. Hope our pathes cross again soon.
Richard <richcout@telus.net>
Calgary, AB Canada - Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 11:40:13 (MST)

thanks for the update,.. you two have done some mighty fine work. i envy the lifestyle...tho' perhaps not all the labour. Twenty years ago, maybe. Ben and Sarah and Kevin(Sarah's boyfriend) all came home for Christmas..yay! So I had a happy Christmas..hope you did too..Happy New Year. xoxoxoCarrie
carrie <howard_grantham@shaw.ca>
penticton, bc Canada - Friday, December 28, 2007 at 12:13:22 (MST)

Great picutes. Beautiful area. Love the mushroome pics. Hope you have running water know Carol. We lived like that when we first came to Canada not much fun The very best in 2008 Stay warm. We are heading to Mexico and then New Zealand at the end of Jan. for 6 weeks. Talk soon Helene
Helene Wetter <deerfield100@hotmail.com>
Calgary, Alberta Canada - Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 12:19:11 (MST)

well girl? where in 'heck' are those updates you promised me? have you noticed the number of visits your website has had? PEOPLE LOOKING FOR THE UPDATES !!!!! Gonna get on that? xoxo
Carrie <howard_grantham@shaw.ca>
penticton, bc Canada - Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 21:49:09 (PDT)

Hi Carol, Carrie said you were in Penticton awhile ago. Wondering if you ever got any of the Balm of Gilead oil made. I made some using hot olive oil and stirring the buds around in it. But I spoiled the scent by BOILING the oil. DON'T boil the oil. Hey, that's GRATE poetry. My mother said GRATE poetry was the type that should be in the fireplace grate. The kind most people write. Joan
Joan Modrall <jo1ho2@telus.net>
Penticton, Canada - Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 20:15:15 (PDT)

I keep checking this site regularly, hoping to hear some word. I miss all your posts! It's so good to see you have a cabin now to live in, and -- look at all that snow!! Please keep us updated.. we miss you guys!
Tallguy <tallguy403@yahoo.com>
Calgary, Canada - Saturday, March 03, 2007 at 21:53:00 (PST)

Merry Christmas Carol and Andrew, you've done it! As much as we love camping I could never envision living this rugged. You on the other hand are revelling in it!! But we can experience it thru your website-Wonderful pics and great story lines. All our best in 2007! Donita and Brad
Donita and Brad <dsteig@telus.net>
Penticton, BC Canada - Monday, December 25, 2006 at 18:14:31 (PST)

Nice pictures of the snow- Carol thought you would have more done by now......... happy snow days- Brian
Brian <kerluke@hotmail.com>
penticton, bc Canada - Sunday, November 12, 2006 at 18:35:41 (PST)

Hi guys just going through some old email and saw your file. How's everything in the far north. Look and sound from the weather that you guys are into a little more winter than us. it was above zero here today. Anyway hope all is well. Take care and don't let the snow balls get to high. Dave
Dave Carlson <d2275766@telusplanet.net>
Canada - Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 17:11:49 (PST)

Hi Carol and Andrew - the log cabin looks great! Make sure your entrance to the upstairs is wide enough to allow the width of a weaving loom! The tub looks especially deep and inviting, and the wood burning stove will have many years of wonderful soups and breads ahead of it...
judi
calgary, ab Canada - Monday, March 06, 2006 at 09:38:46 (PST)

Hi guys. It's so good to hear your back and things are going great. The cabin look wonderful. I cooked on a wood stove for a year. The first thing I learned was if you want fast coffe in the morning load the bottom of the fire box with big pieces and then build a small fire on top and you'll get your coffee a whole lot faster. mom used to have special wood for bread baking. She would start the fire with dry stuff and then put some wetter stuff on top that would burn slower so the heat wouldn't go up and down so much. cooking on wood is more of an art form than with gas. Dave ps glad to hear Andrew didn't get a flying lesson of the top of the house.
Dave Carlson <d2275766@telusplanet.net>
Canada - Friday, March 03, 2006 at 16:49:59 (PST)

Wow, your home looks wonderful. I just can't wait to read of your baking adventures. Hope spring finds you soon. Dianna from SK
dianna rubidge
Canada - Friday, March 03, 2006 at 15:52:12 (PST)

When I read you e-mail it brought memories back of cooking with a wood stove on the farm. Yes, it is an art and once you know how to control your stove with the proper amount of wood then there is nothing better than cooking on a wood stove. You get to know how much wood to put on to bake bread, pies, cakes, etc. etc. and keep it stoke until your product is done. Good luck on your cooking.
oralie shearing <oralie@shaw.ca>
Calgary, AB Canada - Friday, March 03, 2006 at 06:00:58 (PST)

Thanks for the news and pictures, well done glad to hear you staying warm. The wedding went well took a work shop in Edmonton for a week. To bad you didn't call when you were in town. May see you this summer Helene
Helene Wetter <deerfield100@hotmail.com>
Calgary, Alberta Canada - Thursday, March 02, 2006 at 22:41:31 (PST)

Carol and Andrew: Your cabin looks great so far! I can't wait to see the final product. Make sure you take lots of pics of the inside as well!
Jackie Vandertuin
Black Rock , NS Canada - Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 23:07:41 (PST)

Just looked in to see how winter up North is treating you. Getting any spinning done in those long winter nights? I am learning to weave ...not going too badly. Carol,hope to see you are the conference. The cabin looks wonderful but you never show a veiw of where you look out to from the cabin. How's the wood pile ???? I made Tony get lots of wood and we have had a mild winter......and you?
Joan & Tony <joan@ultimatetrains.com>
Nanton, AB Canada - Saturday, February 04, 2006 at 16:55:13 (PST)

Hi guys Just a quik note to wish you a Merry Christmas and happy new year. We're waiting with baited breath for the next up date. The question that's on my mind is when is the book coming out. You have a wonderul writing style and fabulous story to tell. I know it would mean you would have to go on a book tour to promote it when it comes out but it would give you a chance to visit all us in the banana belt. Dave Connie and the critters
Dave and Connie <d2275766@telusplanet.net>
Canada - Friday, December 23, 2005 at 18:48:00 (PST)

Can't find a snail mail address for you so will just have to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Hollidays this way. Hope you are all tucked in and warm for the winter.
Rod and Linda <rmoorcroft@dccnet.com>
Gibsons, BC Canada - Friday, December 23, 2005 at 11:14:43 (PST)

Carol and Andrew, Rollie & I have been enjoying your pictures and your advensures. We wish you all the best with the building process. Your both doing great! Pat yourselves on the back! We are very proud of you both! We will miss you very much during the Christmas Season. Our hearts are with you always. All the very best! Brenda.
Brenda Stevens <bstevens@neb-one.gc.ca>
Calgary, AB Canada - Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 07:44:10 (PST)

November 15, 2005 Carol, nice to hear from you. Hope that you are now in your cabin and not freezing in your fifth wheel. Yes, winter is just around the corner but just maybe it will hold off and let you get your cabin to the point where you can move in. Carol, I'm retired at long last and enjoying it. October 28th was my last day but have been very very busy this month, as I do all my craft fairs in November. Until next time, you folks keep up the good work and try and relax between time if you can. Oralie
Oralie Shearing <oralie@shaw.ca>
Calgary, AB Canada - Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 06:25:55 (PST)

Carol & Andrew it's wonderful to see what you're doing. Carrie said your website was professional and interesting. It is. Next time though, don't try to raise a SHEATHED wall. Too heavy. Just raise the joists nailed together,and put the sheathing on after. EASIER. LIGHTER. No firstaid box needed. I envy you the idealism, the challenge and the adventure, but not the mud and wet. HATE mud and wet. I was so worried you were going to try to live in your 10' x 10' cabin. You'll have lots of good outbuildings for your hens and sheep by the time your permanent home is built.Love, Joan M
Joan Modrall <jo1ho2@shaw.ca>
Canada - Monday, November 14, 2005 at 15:13:27 (PST)

Have really enjoyed getting news and update. Best of luck to you both.....Evelyn
Evelyn Brown <evbrown1@telus.net>
Calgary, AB Canada - Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at 18:29:25 (PDT)

Hi guys, Looks like great progress! Do you think you're going to be done in time for winter? Do you need some help? Send email.
Grant
Okotoks, AB Canada - Friday, October 14, 2005 at 09:24:54 (PDT)

Carol, loved your last pictures. It sure is a lot of work when you start from scratch but it will well worth it when you look back on it. Just think next spring you can look back at the pictures and say gee look how far we got. Happy Thanksgiving. Keep the good work up. Give those two dogs a big hug. You would be lost without them.
oralie shearing <oralie@shaw.ca>
Calgary, AB Canada - Monday, October 10, 2005 at 08:05:09 (PDT)

Hi guys today is tahnks giving and I'm so thankful that we can watch and share your adventure even if it is from a distance. Your place is coming along so well. the house is looking great. It brings back so many memories of our first years here. When we got that first room finished it was nice to lock myself in it(happened to be the bathroom) just as I was about to go nuts. Sanity came back and we carried on. We deep fried a turkey for thanks giving. Our first deep fry. An 18 pound turkey in 1.5 hours and turned out great. Just when you find your comfort zone you should jump over the edge. Take care and have fun Dave
Dave and Connie <d2275766@telusplanet.net>
Fort Macleod, AB Canada - Sunday, October 09, 2005 at 20:22:38 (PDT)

I just remembered the name of that twirly thing my mother used to use in the bathtub to wash our clothes. It was a "dolly". Oh yes, it's all coming back! Congrats on great progress with the cabin.
Tamsin Carlisle <tamsin.carlisle@dowjones.com>
Calgary, AB Canada - Monday, September 26, 2005 at 13:45:32 (PDT)

Just spent 20 minutes looking at your new life. So glad you are keeping your humour! You two are doing just super great! If you have any questions Carol about ringer washers and 'The Dump'...? Yes city folks, there is a different way of life! :-)
Pat Markin <pearkes@pris.ca>
Hudson's Hope, Canada - Friday, September 23, 2005 at 14:29:58 (PDT)

Hi Carol and Andrew! Things are moving along! I bet muscles are sore but your sleep is heavenly! Can't wait for the next edition - it inspires me to keep working around here!! Enjoy! Sandi
Sandi <spinningbluehorses@yahoo.ca>
Mossleigh, AB Canada - Thursday, September 22, 2005 at 07:52:19 (PDT)

Wow you guys are doing great. Love the pink Carol. Your place is coming along wonderfully. Looking at our house we are just at 900 square ft and had 2 kids here so you should be able to put a jungle gym in yours and still have some room. Andrew I'm working on an addition to the spin-a-ciser this one will see a peddle lathe for small projects. It may even have a generator attached. Take care and have fun. Dave Connie and the critters
Dave and Connie <d2275766@telusplanet.net>
Canada - Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at 20:03:06 (PDT)

Wow...i am green with envy. Carol, I love your writing style. The pictures are wonderful, one can really get a sense of it all when you combine the pics with your writing! Have you thought about putting in a runway? henkhenk
Carrie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <howard_grantham@shaw.ca>
Penticton, BC Canada - Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 20:37:52 (PDT)

Keep up the good works folks. All the hard work pays off and just think when you have doors, windows in and heat, you can just cosy up and read, knit or whatever and wait out the winter. The dogs are really enjoying themselves, you should have up them to work.
Oralie Shearing <oralie@shaw.ca>
Calgary, AB Canada - Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 16:22:49 (PDT)

Your cabin looks fabulous! You've made amazing progress. Soon you will be done and snug for winter. Do you have a snow plow for your driveway in the winter? Is the pole in the middle of the room a permanent fixture or temporary until you get the rest of the house up? Seeing Andrew on the very top of the ladder is pretty scary--I guess building a house isn't for people that are afraid of heights. Blessings,
Chris and Robin <joybileefarm@telus.net>
Greenwood, B.C. Canada - Monday, September 19, 2005 at 21:03:17 (PDT)

Congrastulations Carol and Andrew... the walls look great. It is my understanding, that quite often at transfer stations, items that are recyclable or may be of use to others are set aside. So perhaps you have a fairy godmother leaving you pumps and pinks steps ... take advantage!
judi
Calgary, AB Canada - Monday, September 12, 2005 at 05:58:55 (PDT)

Great going you 2.....the 2 walls going up ! I just wanted to tell you Carol that I caught a ride with violet to the "spin into fall" this year There was alot of learning and practicing going on...just great!It rained buckets but we were all cozy in the cook house.
Joan&Tony <joan@ultimatetrains.com>
Nanton, AB Canada - Sunday, September 11, 2005 at 10:39:42 (PDT)

Andrew and Carol, I see you've made lot's of progress getting settled. It was great to see the pictures. I had a chuckle seeing Andrew setting up the wireless telephone. It's great to see this working.
Bashir <Bashir@GO-IP.ca>
Calgary, AB Canada - Wednesday, September 07, 2005 at 04:22:04 (PDT)

Wow! I knew you were building your own place, but hadn't realized you were starting right from scratch! I only have to admire your determination, and creativity. The satisfaction you will get from all your work! And I thought spinning and knitting my own socks was an accomplishment!
Gerald <tallguy403@yahoo.com>
Calgay, AB Canada - Sunday, September 04, 2005 at 05:20:35 (PDT)

Great job neighbors. Keep up the good work, and of course stop by for coffee when it gets to be too much!!!!!!
Susanne <susanne@pris.ca>
Hudson's Hope, BC Canada - Thursday, September 01, 2005 at 23:03:22 (PDT)

Wow! Home-made everything. We can just imagine the work! Good luck.
Michele,Kelsey, and Paul
Okotoks, AB Canada - Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 13:00:33 (PDT)

Hi Carol and Andrew... What a terrific job you guys are doing! I admire your determination! It looks like you are both working very hard, and that the results will be extremely satisfying. Please keep us all up to date on the SASSY list... judi
judi <bonaventure56@yahoo.com>
calgary, ab Canada - Saturday, August 27, 2005 at 07:15:42 (PDT)

Great Picutres Thanks.Well you two are really living your dream great to see. When we first came to Canada my mother did many loads of laundry in that kind of machine, I guess We have gotten spoiled with our conveinces, but I am OK with that. I did dig a few didges for our irragation flooding system in Taber. Stay dry
Helene Wetter <deerfield100@hotmail.com>
Calgary, Alta Canada - Friday, August 26, 2005 at 22:21:38 (PDT)

Carol! You are making progress!!! It looks like an awesome place to live! Can't wait for you to get your first fibre pet! :) I love the pics...thanks for sharing!
Sandi Riemersma <spinningbluehorses@yahoo.ca>
Mossleigh, AB Canada - Friday, August 26, 2005 at 20:18:13 (PDT)

What a wonderful adventure you two (umm , four with the Labs!) are having. I envy you both. Thanks again for providing the wonderful rocks for my garden , Carol..have fun. Can't wait for more pictures.
Patricia Marshall <patricia@koolmum.com>
Calgary, Ab Canada - Friday, August 26, 2005 at 16:28:43 (PDT)

Carol, your wash day reminds me of early memories of my mother washing clothes. She used to pile the week's dirty laundry into the bath tub with water and soap, then she'd use a giant plunger-like thingy to swish everything around. Wringing was done out in the yard, where she had a "mangle" set up. At least you've got a washing machine!
Tamsin <tamsin.carlisle@dowjones.com>
Calgary, AB Canada - Friday, August 26, 2005 at 13:25:10 (PDT)

I just had to show Tony your albums. Brings back memorie of our own Northern Experience..Mud and back breaking work to me . How is the solar panel working?
Joan & Tony <joan@ultimatetrains.com>
Nanton, AB Canada - Friday, August 26, 2005 at 09:15:20 (PDT)

Good to see you living your dream. Straw house next? Hmmm, hope there aren't too many wolves up there!!
Rod Moorcroft <rod.moorcroft@hspp.ca>
Gibsons, BC Canada - Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 23:15:40 (PDT)

Are "we " having FUN YET ????? Oh to be pioneers!Leave it to the youngsters. Joan & Tony
joan <joan@ultimatetrains.com>
Nanton, AB Canada - Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 14:53:21 (PDT)

hello again
Rick
Canada - Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 10:47:51 (PDT)

hello
Rick
Canada - Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 09:33:11 (PDT)

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