Paul Gallant Memorial Ice Fishing Tourament

On Saturday, February 18, in near perfect conditions, the third installment of the Paul Gallant Memorial ice fishing tournament was held on French Lake. The turnout for this yearly event was excellent, with 120 adults and 43 youth being registered. Many well wishers and visitors also stopped by during the day. A large army tent full of volunteers, serving refreshments, greeted participants as they made their way onto 12-14 inches of "good" ice. The basic equipment needed includes warm clothes, an auger, a rod and some bait. The actual equipment used by some is as varied as the different modes of transportation that were also used. As the tournament wound down, contestants raced to register their catch. Everyone gathered around and winners were announced for both adults and youth in two species categories, pickerel and perch. This is a well organized family event that both novice and seasoned fishermen will enjoy. For more information or to volunteer, donate or participate in next years event contact Mathewmrichardson@gmail.com

Bath Time

For those who don't know, Wendy and I have four grand-children and four dogs. When the kids are visiting overnight a bath is always on the schedule. Some love it...others not so much....same goes for the puppies...... Who do you think dislikes it the most

Winter Fun

Winter can be a fun time of the year to stay active and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. I think that every town in New Brunswick has an outdoor rink or a pond that the local kids keep clean, and every town has a favorite sliding hill. There is always snowmobiling, snowshoeing. cross-country skiing, and ice fishing. Of course, nothing says winter fun like making snow angels. The low angle of the sun provides lots of shadow shots and many opportunities for great scenery shots. The only drawback to winter is the shoveling but with the right attitude and a little patience even that can be enjoyable. Get out and experience winter for yourself...it probably will be fun.

Wide Trail

While there hasn't been much snow this year, the lake offers the perfect surface to have some fun on a sunny winter day. The first pic is also my entry for Slywatch Friday........ http://skyley.blogspot.com/

Frozen Sunrise

I don't often get many sunrise photos, but I rushed home to get my camera for this one of the sun rising over a frozen Grand Lake.. This is also my entry into Skywatch Friday  http://skyley.blogspot.com/

Fall Sunsets

Its been awhile since I last posted, but by the time I get home from work, I only have a small window of available daylight left. However, I have been able to capture a few spectacular New Brunswick fall sunsets......