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During a heat wave the only things we were packing During a heat wave the only things we were packing in on a hike is water and sunscreen! - We try to actually bring a small garbage bag with us on hikes to pick up any waste we see along the way. - Try to leave the world a little better than you found it. - #keepnatureclean #rulesforhikingtrips #stayhydratedmyfriends #summerblooms #rvdiary #familycampingadventures #familyhikes #valensconservationarea #walkinthewoods #breaththefreshair #hamiltonconservationauthority
A summer heat wave is hitting us here. Beautiful A summer heat wave is hitting us here. Beautiful sky’s and lots of humidity. That means hot hikes in the sun. - #bringonsummer #blueskyreflection #summercamping #rvlife #rvdiary #valensconservationarea #julycamping #traveltraileradventures #rvcanada #favouritecampgrounds #slowinglifedown #getoutdoorsmore #exploreontario #ontariocampgrounds #hikeontarioparks #conservationarea
Our deep cleaning went much faster with a little h Our deep cleaning went much faster with a little help from our friends. Carpets, walls, cabinets, bedding, bathroom, and exterior. Thanks to John and his boys for the help! - We bought a @bissellcan carpet cleaner and I never expected I’d use it so much! From cleaning the truck seats a couple weeks back to washing all the RV carpets this week. It’s a great tool to have. - #rvmaintenance #covidcleanup #rvrental #rvezy #rvezycommunity #rvcleaning #deepcleaning #rvdiary #goodtoolsareaninvestment #tincancottage #cleanrv #rvcanada #elbowgrease #thattookalongtime
Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦! Maybe, just maybe, as w Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦! Maybe, just maybe, as we start the second half of 2020 things will start to improve! - #happycamping #happycanadaday #rvdiary #valensconservationarea #happycampers #evergreeneverlite #traveltrailer #chillinoutside #rvcanada #rvingcanada #tincancottage
We finally picked up the TCC last night after she We finally picked up the TCC last night after she has been used as an isolation unit since the beginning of April. We have been going through some serious RV withdrawals this spring as a result. - Home for a deep clean then off to camp to celebrate 🇨🇦 Canada Day! - We can finally start the “spring” RV projects! 🤪 - #traveltrailer #rvisolation #covidisolation #rvadventures #campingtime #tincancottage #hitchandhaul #rvlife #takemecamping #happytohaveherhome #rvcanada #rvingincanada
The summer heat is here and we are seeing lots of The summer heat is here and we are seeing lots of bumblebees flying from flower to flower. This big bumble was loving the daisy’s then flew off into a fallen log which is where I assume it has a nest started. - We are really hopeful this is a sign of recovery for them. Bees have been hugely impacted by insecticides. #feelinghopefultoday - #bzzzzzz #bumblebees #bees🐝 #insectworlds #exploringnature #polinators #fuzzybee #natureobservation #ibelongoutdoors #beesofinstagram
We harvested our first crop of radish. (We should We harvested our first crop of radish. (We should have only planted one seed pack and done a second crop). - So, we are trying some pickled. With peppercorns, chilli pepper flakes, salt and some maple syrup in a vinegar solution. We’ll see in a few days if it was worth it or how we might adjust the recipe. - #pickledradish #covidcrops #homepreserving #tryingsomethingdifferent #cannedvegetables #preservingsummer #homegardens #hopethistastesgood #tincancottage
Today is National Canoe Day in Canada! Yes, canoe Today is National Canoe Day in Canada! Yes, canoe day 🛶! - I (Colin) have been paddling since I was about 5 and Jenni picked it up when we started dating. We have had so many backwoods canoe adventures and love the dip, drip and pull of a canoe gliding through the water. - We are planning on having our @Langford prospector canoe out next week for Canada Day 🇨🇦 - The real debate. Is it canoer or canoeist? - Nothing beats coming out of a backwoods canoe trip into Tim’s for a fresh coffee. Even if we did smell pretty terrible by then. 🤪 - #canoeday #portagetrips #canadiancanoe #backwoodscamping #familycampingadventures #ontariocanoeroutes #lovecanoeing #happynationalcanoeday #outdoorexploring #happypaddler
Toads. Don’t they look like the Eeyore of the r Toads. Don’t they look like the Eeyore of the reptile family? - This big one is certainly getting some good meals and is the size of my palm. We didn’t pick him up as we always have sunscreen on and didn’t want to transfer any of that on it. - #toadsofinstagram #getreadytojump #reptilesofontario #toadsunning #hikeontario #ontarionature #10kstepsadaychallenge #youreinmyway #americantoad #tincancottage #hippityhop
Halton Conservation has set up appointment booking Halton Conservation has set up appointment bookings for trail hikes due to Covid 19. It was nice to get out and enjoy the views from the escarpment. - The booking schedule meant the trails were not busy, and everyone took turns stepping aside to let others pass if you were travelling in the opposite direction. - Summer is here and everything is green! - #covidrules #hikinghalton #mountnemoconservationarea #socialdistancehiking #trailedicate #familyhike #outsidetime #tincancottage #hikeontario #familyhike #conservationhalton #niagaraescarpment
Of course it was raining poop on our hike. It's 2 Of course it was raining poop on our hike. It's 2020! -- We kid you not. There is an incredible tent caterpillar infestation in the tree canopy munching away with such ferocity there are bits of chewed leaf all over the forest floor. Along with the leaf bits are small black poo pellets from the insects. -- There was such a volume coming down that it actually sounded like rain! Holly 💩! -- #tentcaterpillars #caterpillarinfestation #closeyourmouthwhenyoulookup #caterpillarinfestation #rainingpoop #easterntentcaterpillar #tentcaterpillars #poophike #tincancottage #hikeimthewoods #haltonconservation #mountnemoconservationarea #hotdayforahike #didntexpectthis #ontarionature #exploretheoutdoors @conservationhalton
RV cat training in progress! 🐈 - Our daughter RV cat training in progress! 🐈 - Our daughter has begun training the cats to accept wearing a harness. She is doing a great job at this and pops them into these about twice a day. - Lots of laughter ensues as they fall over a lot as they aren’t quite used to them. - These two will be interesting in the trailer as there is a LOT of kitten left in them both seeing as they are just 1 year old. - #rvcats #cattraining #rvcatsofinstagram #catharnesstraining #theyarenotimpressed #ifcatscouldtalk #tincancottage #goodkitties #familypets #rvadventures
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During a heat wave the only things we were packing During a heat wave the only things we were packing in on a hike is water and sunscreen! - We try to actually bring a small garbage bag with us on hikes to pick up any waste we see along the way. - Try to leave the world a little better than you found it. - #keepnatureclean #rulesforhikingtrips #stayhydratedmyfriends #summerblooms #rvdiary #familycampingadventures #familyhikes #valensconservationarea #walkinthewoods #breaththefreshair #hamiltonconservationauthority
A summer heat wave is hitting us here. Beautiful A summer heat wave is hitting us here. Beautiful sky’s and lots of humidity. That means hot hikes in the sun. - #bringonsummer #blueskyreflection #summercamping #rvlife #rvdiary #valensconservationarea #julycamping #traveltraileradventures #rvcanada #favouritecampgrounds #slowinglifedown #getoutdoorsmore #exploreontario #ontariocampgrounds #hikeontarioparks #conservationarea
Our deep cleaning went much faster with a little h Our deep cleaning went much faster with a little help from our friends. Carpets, walls, cabinets, bedding, bathroom, and exterior. Thanks to John and his boys for the help! - We bought a @bissellcan carpet cleaner and I never expected I’d use it so much! From cleaning the truck seats a couple weeks back to washing all the RV carpets this week. It’s a great tool to have. - #rvmaintenance #covidcleanup #rvrental #rvezy #rvezycommunity #rvcleaning #deepcleaning #rvdiary #goodtoolsareaninvestment #tincancottage #cleanrv #rvcanada #elbowgrease #thattookalongtime
Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦! Maybe, just maybe, as w Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦! Maybe, just maybe, as we start the second half of 2020 things will start to improve! - #happycamping #happycanadaday #rvdiary #valensconservationarea #happycampers #evergreeneverlite #traveltrailer #chillinoutside #rvcanada #rvingcanada #tincancottage
We finally picked up the TCC last night after she We finally picked up the TCC last night after she has been used as an isolation unit since the beginning of April. We have been going through some serious RV withdrawals this spring as a result. - Home for a deep clean then off to camp to celebrate 🇨🇦 Canada Day! - We can finally start the “spring” RV projects! 🤪 - #traveltrailer #rvisolation #covidisolation #rvadventures #campingtime #tincancottage #hitchandhaul #rvlife #takemecamping #happytohaveherhome #rvcanada #rvingincanada
The summer heat is here and we are seeing lots of The summer heat is here and we are seeing lots of bumblebees flying from flower to flower. This big bumble was loving the daisy’s then flew off into a fallen log which is where I assume it has a nest started. - We are really hopeful this is a sign of recovery for them. Bees have been hugely impacted by insecticides. #feelinghopefultoday - #bzzzzzz #bumblebees #bees🐝 #insectworlds #exploringnature #polinators #fuzzybee #natureobservation #ibelongoutdoors #beesofinstagram
We harvested our first crop of radish. (We should We harvested our first crop of radish. (We should have only planted one seed pack and done a second crop). - So, we are trying some pickled. With peppercorns, chilli pepper flakes, salt and some maple syrup in a vinegar solution. We’ll see in a few days if it was worth it or how we might adjust the recipe. - #pickledradish #covidcrops #homepreserving #tryingsomethingdifferent #cannedvegetables #preservingsummer #homegardens #hopethistastesgood #tincancottage
Today is National Canoe Day in Canada! Yes, canoe Today is National Canoe Day in Canada! Yes, canoe day 🛶! - I (Colin) have been paddling since I was about 5 and Jenni picked it up when we started dating. We have had so many backwoods canoe adventures and love the dip, drip and pull of a canoe gliding through the water. - We are planning on having our @Langford prospector canoe out next week for Canada Day 🇨🇦 - The real debate. Is it canoer or canoeist? - Nothing beats coming out of a backwoods canoe trip into Tim’s for a fresh coffee. Even if we did smell pretty terrible by then. 🤪 - #canoeday #portagetrips #canadiancanoe #backwoodscamping #familycampingadventures #ontariocanoeroutes #lovecanoeing #happynationalcanoeday #outdoorexploring #happypaddler
Toads. Don’t they look like the Eeyore of the r Toads. Don’t they look like the Eeyore of the reptile family? - This big one is certainly getting some good meals and is the size of my palm. We didn’t pick him up as we always have sunscreen on and didn’t want to transfer any of that on it. - #toadsofinstagram #getreadytojump #reptilesofontario #toadsunning #hikeontario #ontarionature #10kstepsadaychallenge #youreinmyway #americantoad #tincancottage #hippityhop
Halton Conservation has set up appointment booking Halton Conservation has set up appointment bookings for trail hikes due to Covid 19. It was nice to get out and enjoy the views from the escarpment. - The booking schedule meant the trails were not busy, and everyone took turns stepping aside to let others pass if you were travelling in the opposite direction. - Summer is here and everything is green! - #covidrules #hikinghalton #mountnemoconservationarea #socialdistancehiking #trailedicate #familyhike #outsidetime #tincancottage #hikeontario #familyhike #conservationhalton #niagaraescarpment
Of course it was raining poop on our hike. It's 2 Of course it was raining poop on our hike. It's 2020! -- We kid you not. There is an incredible tent caterpillar infestation in the tree canopy munching away with such ferocity there are bits of chewed leaf all over the forest floor. Along with the leaf bits are small black poo pellets from the insects. -- There was such a volume coming down that it actually sounded like rain! Holly 💩! -- #tentcaterpillars #caterpillarinfestation #closeyourmouthwhenyoulookup #caterpillarinfestation #rainingpoop #easterntentcaterpillar #tentcaterpillars #poophike #tincancottage #hikeimthewoods #haltonconservation #mountnemoconservationarea #hotdayforahike #didntexpectthis #ontarionature #exploretheoutdoors @conservationhalton
RV cat training in progress! 🐈 - Our daughter RV cat training in progress! 🐈 - Our daughter has begun training the cats to accept wearing a harness. She is doing a great job at this and pops them into these about twice a day. - Lots of laughter ensues as they fall over a lot as they aren’t quite used to them. - These two will be interesting in the trailer as there is a LOT of kitten left in them both seeing as they are just 1 year old. - #rvcats #cattraining #rvcatsofinstagram #catharnesstraining #theyarenotimpressed #ifcatscouldtalk #tincancottage #goodkitties #familypets #rvadventures
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