The new pup is certainly enjoying the beauty of winter!

Great video Todd! Thank you. Your musical choices are perfect for the moody atmosphere. We could use with more snow for the water tables. But thankfully, January is almost over! Enjoyed this very much! Pat

It is the most beautiful January in a long time here in the US.

Just a sweet little bundle of energy and joy!

I don’t know what model I have but mine looks identical. I bought it in 1988 and paid $400. (US) I haven’t rode it in 20 years as I lost interest. Then I didn’t take care of it either. It sat outside for years. But, it doesn’t appear that bad. Now at 69 I’m thinking about getting a ebike, but yet wonder why not just put money into the Miyata. When I first bought the bike I could believe how easy it was to peddle and ride.

Thanks very much Geoff! I know what you refer to about getting back at painting. This was the first semi-serious painting I’ve done in quite a while. Fun to get back at it again though. I find just doing small sketches at first can help get you back in the mood. I will watch your link to the video.. sounds interesting. 😊

What a beautiful gift to create, and give, from your heart. I hope your son always cherishes this very touching, and heartwarming gift. Amazing work Todd! Reminds me of the work of James Gurney. One of my favourite artists. You are a very talented artist Todd. Thank you very much for sharing your creativity, skills, and thoughtfulness! Pat

Wow, very nice painting - composition and colour. I used to paint when I was younger, but I am having a hard time getting into it now. I watched an interesting video about why the allies had a white star on their vehicles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmmkcpqojK6Mq5Ysi=Qfh6O1VBMP9oFcfg

Wow! What an amazing Christmas gift to yourselves! Wonderful to see Bandit is appearing right at home. Great name selection as well. What a memorable X-Mas it must have been for all of you. Fantastic that you have captured all this video... It will be treasured as Bandit gets older. Yes, I am admittedly one of your biggest fans. lol I love your videos. And always check them out pretty quickly. Even if I am busy with artwork, or cooking, etc. lol Thanks for sharing such a touching video! Luna and Bandit look very good together. This is a nice treat... Thanks!

Wow what a cutie Bandit is!

Great way to embrace winter, and reduce the winter 'blahs'. Thanks for sharing this event! Pat

Beautiful! Great memories. Thank you!

Gorgeous video Todd, thank you! Such beauty to enjoy, and appreciate. Nice as well, that Eastern Ontario has been spared the heavy snow the Mid-Eastern US states have received. Very cold, but otherwise our winter has been quite reasonable thus far. With no big storms. I've been very busy for several weeks working on improving my own personal design and illustration portfolio. I'm not here, at YT so much. I expect to continue to be busy for a few more weeks yet. As I am catching up on your video now. Thank you for these! Pat

Thank you for this beautiful video. Their happiness was communicative. 1- Did it not hurt when he stepped on your foot ? 2- Why keep one on a leach ? ( I dont know much about horses. )

Join us on a walk around the farm with our horses Colby and Piper on this fine winter day. They haven't been out for a walk lately so I think they were happy to see some other scenery for a change.

Looks good. My only comment is that a box with a lid often attracts bees. I remove my roof during the off season.

Do you know of a dealer that sells parts? I have the FU84 from 2001, and my local dealer stopped selling parts.

Looks great!!

Something to consider. The owl experts say that if the offspring can climb up to the opening they will do so before they can fly. They will fall out and die on the ground.

Happy New Year 😊

Wow, Todd -- You really captured the essence and spirit of the Frontenac Christmas Bird Count at its 10-year Anniversary!

Happy New Year! Fond memories of numerous guided hikes I did there between 1996 and 2014. We did the same trail, but starting our hike at the campground parking lot, and following pretty much the same trail as you did. However, we never took Third Depot Lake Rd., but rather, followed the network of trails from the Third Depot Lake dam that ultimately took us back to the start of Third Depot Lake Rd, close to the junction of the main road. Also led many canoe/kayak tours from Third Depot Lake to Fourth Depot Lake. Certainly one of my favourite destinations.We are so lucky to have these special places.

Happy New Year Todd! All the best to you in 2025. Thank you for all your great work, and videos in 2024. An excellent video here. Great, to see it snow free again. We do have more snow here, but like you, we did lose a lot as well. Thankfully, the days start to become longer now. Really enjoyed this special and attractive nature walk. Thank you! Pat

Interesting Zoe a little unsettled on the trails. You gotta wonder what instincts she is picking up. It is a rather remote place. Beautiful spot but I've hiked/camped there and have felt some ominous vibes there too. Was a lovely warm day. Happy New Year!

I've found that my dual-stroke bell is greatly appreciated by others on the trail. They cost from $8.00 to $20.00 in most shops or online. They can give up to 50 metres warning so others are prepared in advance.

What a HUGE surprise! Thanks for this. I rode from Sharbot Lake to Clarendon Station on Sep 14 2024 and none of the work beyond Clarendon Station looked like it was even going to be done at that time. This will definitely be on my plans for the summer of 2025. Coming south from Renfrew on the K&P, I believe the trail is quite useable as far as Calabogie, but after that? A trail is marked on the maps, but ...?

Is that a #50 High SPEED ROLLER CHAIN? You might want to compare that small sprocket to a new sprocket .... on motorcyles or anything that has sprocket, if the teeth are pointed they are worn out and ( They ARE SUPPOSE TO BE FLAT ON THE TIPS )THEY will wear the chain out faster because it will allow the chain to move all over the place and will not stay aligned properly or stay tight! REMEMBER: IF ONE SPROCKET IS WORN AND NEED REPLACED YOU WILL NEED TO REPLACE ALL OF THE SPROCKETS IN ORDER TO "SAVE THAT CHAIN !

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas Todd, to you, and your growing family! I hope Chaos continues to feel more at home with each of you. What a wonderful X-Mas gift to yourselves. This a beautiful video, thank you. My only wish, is that these heavier snowstorms would occur during the day. So, we can better enjoy the falling flakes. I hope you enjoy the very mild weather, arriving for the next several days. It should reduce the snow volume. Hard to believe the temperature reached a summer-like plus 22 on Halloween in Godfrey. And here in Ottawa. Have a wonderful Boxing Day, and weekend ahead Todd! Pat

Good stuff! Thanks!

Hi, hows the birding and camping there?

What a beautiful story! & you are all so happy with this pup! Merry Xmas & Happy New Year to you ALL! Kathy & Dave

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Not the crowds of people like in your second vid either...it is a smaller area, the Traverse Woods being the best area.

Hi, Where are you located? Google the Prince Edward Point Observatory. It sounds like its a lot closer for you and it is only about 4 species short of Point Pelee. The Warbler Weekend is on the long weekend in may. Been going there for 15 years, I"m only an hr away.

Oh what a cutie! Can't wait to meet Chaos.

Sooooo beautiful 😍

A wonderful Christmas present to yourselves! And a special treat to share with us viewers. Thank you! Great video Todd. And very significant that your new family member joins, on the same date Luna joined you in 2015. She is so beautiful. Lets hope the three dogs, and you and Diane, make lots of memories together! This was a terrific story to see, right before Christmas. Thank you! Pat

Pure joy on your faces. Congratulations! She is a beauty!

What a wonderful Christmas gift! It's the gift that keeps on giving! A 'horse' of a different sort *wink wink* for Diane but equally adorable and precious.WOW such synchronicity getting your new dog on the exact same date as you did Luna. Thanks for sharing this wonderful surprise with us and wishing Chaos a wonderful, long life with you and the other dogs. Looking forward to seeing her grow up and antics. I got a puppy, Clio, earlier this year after my toy poodle, Lucy, of 18 years passed away last year. Clio is also a toy poodle, who is now 9 months old , and has kept me super busy all summer and fall and a most wonderful addition to my life. I forgot how much energy a young pup has and though it's a ton of work, she makes me laugh every single day with her hilarious and winsome personality. Wishing you and your family (pets included of course!) a very Merry Christmas and thank you for adding so much to my life through your videos!

Great video Todd, thank you! Excellent, that you took advantage of this mild period, to enjoy this special place again. And nice, that you are snow-free again. We never lost our snow here in Ottawa, 4-6 centimetres snow remained, even after the rain. Such a departure, from the same familiar landscapes, in summer. Remains very beautiful! Thank you. Pat

Without modern technology most of Canada, away from coasts, reverts to very low numbers of people and the beginnings of the never ending hunt. Fire, skin clothing and shortened lives. Reality.

Stay warm out there!!!!! Merry Christmas from Pennsylvania!!

Great and informative video! Very educational. Thank you. With this very cold weather, nice that you have plenty of firewood stored up. Thankfully, we will both get a mild reprieve, from the intense cold for the next three days. When I chopped lots of wood as a teenager, I used to wear steel-toed boots. As extra protection for my feet. Perhaps, I was overcautious then. An excellent video! Nice, that you showed several angles as well. Thank you! Pat

I hope the little guy isnt starving. I think that happened to my step dad many years ago. He saw a snowy owl while out hunting and he approached it. It didnt fly away. He picked it up too and held it for a bit before putting it back down. I told him that its possible it was very weak from not having any luck hunting, or some other kind of illness.

Another excellent Friday evening video Todd. Thank you! Great topic, om survival of the fittest. I have to admit, if I ever have had the chance to intervene for the underdog, I will wherever I can. When I used to see one of our cats toying with a captured mouse, I would immediately take the cat into the house. Letting the mouse escape. Of course, this flirtation with death or survival, is necessary for creatures to evolve. To allow them better odds for survival. Thank you, for this thought provoking topic. Enjoy a wonderful weekend! Pat

Good question! I've been wondering that for a while. Take a look at Wim Hof - the Iceman.

I would go underground, dig a hole to build root cellar, natural insulation. When humans move to moon & Mars we will be moving underground to survive is harsh cold & radiation.

Yeah, if they dropped me off buck wild naked in the middle of nowhere in the freezing winter, it'd be a tough one indeed. We don't start from nothing though - that's how life works. What people are most in danger of these days is wanton ignorance, apathy, and placated contentment.

And...be thrust out there in your birthday suit.

I think there's one hanging out near our bird feeder today - 12 Dec 2024, QEW/ Hwy 10 area.