Back at Muskrat Ranch, at Ta Ta Creek

Nick and I are looking after Muskrat Ranch in the East Kootenays for the month of February.  Not as many animals as there were two years ago when I was last here.. the sheep are gone (in the freezer?) and she's down to two horses, three chickens and three border collies, which added to our two, make five. It's beautiful here; sunny most of the time, cold and snow on the ground. Had to get away from the constant rain on Bowen and The Coast.  Luckily, Margie wanted to go to Ecuador to visit with friends, so everyone's happy. Sadly we have to leave on the 24th for Vancouver for Nick's surgery on the 25th.  Still lots of time between now and then though, for great walks with the dogs, brushing the horses and generally enjoying ranch life.

Nick with 4 of the 5 dogs at Muskrat Ranch,
Margie's horse trailer parked beside the garage

Chance and Gamble ready for breakfast

Nick starting the fire for heat before we do anything else!

Lovely walk on a cold sunny February day

the wood & kayak shed across form the ranch house