Lots of moose and a few coyotes

This past week I have been bumping into about 16 moose everyday.
Usually together on a large field.

I have tried snapping a few pictures with my cell phone but that does not do them justice.

As soon as you stop the moose head directly for the bush so, pretty hard to snap a picture of them.

On the road home

that black speck on the road is another moose.

So, this morning I decided to head out and see if I could find them.

I did, however most were just cow-calf pairs scattered around, not in a large group together.

Moose do not "herd or flock", they are solitary animals. It is actually quite unique to see such a large group congregating together.

Only the cows and their babies remain together as a pair.

Seeing all these cow/calf pairs together makes me happy.

Unfortunately not quite the photo's I was hoping for, but on a grey, early morning it is the best I could get.

I will try and few more times this week to get a group shot.. try and try..

My total moose number this morning was 12,

at home I came across these 3..

and a few hundred feet further, this one.

Making my morning tally, after 30 mins of driving around and less then 2 miles from home,

12 moose and 4 coyotes.

Good Bye 2015, welcome 2016

My new years wish has almost become a tradition now,
so I will stick with the same format as the last few years, a collection of thoughts and wishes illustrated by our guardian team.

 I do not do resolutions, but I do have wishes,
these are things I wish for me and my family,
and you and your family.

This past year has been one of the toughest years for us, big and heart breaking disasters, but also lots of kind, tender and compassionate moments.

From bad things, we move on and look forward to  good and positive things.

First and foremost,
 wishing you a happy new year!


Here is to new beginnings, and new hope.

Play, dance and wrestle together.

May you always have someone who will watch over you.

Your power lies, within your pack.

Take time to rest your head.

Hang out with good friends

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Enjoy the ride.

Turn away from things that make you unhappy.

Reflection is a good.

May, you always have a warm and soft place to go to.

Be confident.

Be a team player.

Always show your best side.

Go on adventures

Good food, good friends

Run, like you have wings.

Love your family.

Be goofy.

Be open to meet new people.

Be tolerant of those who are different to you.

Be gentle.

Tenderness.

 Have someone to show you the way.

Kisses are good.

Go with a purpose.

Be a mentor.

 Honest friends are essential in life.

May someone always have your back.

Jump for joy.

Some days, you just need to be incognito.
Enjoy the superpower of invisibility.

Be a leader, show the way.

Feel safe, knowing someone is watching out for you.

Share a laugh.

Explore new trails.

Broaden your horizons.

Some lessons must be learnt the hard way.

Bask in the glow of the sun.

May you be surrounded by people who believe in you.

Venture out and discover the world.

Be brave

 Be different.

Go for a walk, nature replenishes your soul.

Have a listening ear.

Hangout with your tribe.

Guardian angels come in all shapes and sizes.

Be watchful.

Take a moment to enjoy the beauty surrounding you.

 Someone to show you the way.

Know that you are safe.

Look beyond the boundaries, that hold you back.

CHEERS! to 2016

Happy New Year from Louise, Eric, Jess and Roy.