PureCountry
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So, it's been a very difficult decision, but we have decided to sell our farm in Alberta. It's been 2 plus years in making the choice, but we're moving forward with no regrets.
Enough of that, we went on a little holiday into southern BC last week, to relax, and also look at farms for sale in a climate that has 7 months of growing season instead of winter. Spent 10 days in 25-30 degree weather (Canadian degrees of course), which was fantastic. Had t-shirts on hiking in the mountains and even sunburnt our necks and ears a couple of days. Orchard trees were blooming in Osoyoos, and grass was popping up all over. Sure was nice to see after the winter we've had in Alberta. Hope you enjoy the pics.
Kids with Shaman the Bear at the Prospector Hotel in Rock Creek, BC
Saw some real pretty ranch country over the Sidley Mountain Range between Rock Creek and Osoyoos. In 30 miles you go from desertous orchard country, Osoyoos being known as "Canada's Only Desert", to alpine forest grasslands.
The real Rock Creek, in Rock Creek. White stones on the banks are dolomite which is laying around all of the creeks in the area. Sure sign of calcium in the soil. Bonus.
Some nice flat irrigated hayland.
Drinking straight out of the Kettle River near Midway, BC. Had my testing equipment along and all of the creeks/rivers I tested were cleaner than tap water in Alberta.
More Kettle River views. Locals were laughing at me because I kept taking pictures of water and walking the shores. Sure was nice and relaxing.
Hiking some back country near Midway.....in t-shirts......getting sunburnt. Edge of the logged area is the US border. I had to stick a toe over, just cause I could. Was kinda worried that Toby Keith might jump out of the timber and curb stomp me.
Real estate agent got to play photographer
Emily trying to convince Mom to convince Dad to carry Emily down the hill
Copper Eagle Bakery in Greenwood, BC. Old copper mining town with quite a history. And the biggest cinnamon buns these farm kids had ever seen.
Along the Granby River near Grand Forks, BC. Motel was right on the banks, so we ate breakfast at a picnic table listening to the river.
Hotel in Osoyoos on the shores of Osoyoos Lake. Was nice being there before tourist season kicks in. Rooms were half price and nobody around. Coffee with this view somehow tastes better.
Kids really enjoyed the ducks that seem to be regular guests at the hotel.
Have a great day all.
Enough of that, we went on a little holiday into southern BC last week, to relax, and also look at farms for sale in a climate that has 7 months of growing season instead of winter. Spent 10 days in 25-30 degree weather (Canadian degrees of course), which was fantastic. Had t-shirts on hiking in the mountains and even sunburnt our necks and ears a couple of days. Orchard trees were blooming in Osoyoos, and grass was popping up all over. Sure was nice to see after the winter we've had in Alberta. Hope you enjoy the pics.
Kids with Shaman the Bear at the Prospector Hotel in Rock Creek, BC
Saw some real pretty ranch country over the Sidley Mountain Range between Rock Creek and Osoyoos. In 30 miles you go from desertous orchard country, Osoyoos being known as "Canada's Only Desert", to alpine forest grasslands.
The real Rock Creek, in Rock Creek. White stones on the banks are dolomite which is laying around all of the creeks in the area. Sure sign of calcium in the soil. Bonus.
Some nice flat irrigated hayland.
Drinking straight out of the Kettle River near Midway, BC. Had my testing equipment along and all of the creeks/rivers I tested were cleaner than tap water in Alberta.
More Kettle River views. Locals were laughing at me because I kept taking pictures of water and walking the shores. Sure was nice and relaxing.
Hiking some back country near Midway.....in t-shirts......getting sunburnt. Edge of the logged area is the US border. I had to stick a toe over, just cause I could. Was kinda worried that Toby Keith might jump out of the timber and curb stomp me.
Real estate agent got to play photographer
Emily trying to convince Mom to convince Dad to carry Emily down the hill
Copper Eagle Bakery in Greenwood, BC. Old copper mining town with quite a history. And the biggest cinnamon buns these farm kids had ever seen.
Along the Granby River near Grand Forks, BC. Motel was right on the banks, so we ate breakfast at a picnic table listening to the river.
Hotel in Osoyoos on the shores of Osoyoos Lake. Was nice being there before tourist season kicks in. Rooms were half price and nobody around. Coffee with this view somehow tastes better.
Kids really enjoyed the ducks that seem to be regular guests at the hotel.
Have a great day all.
