Author Archives: SweetP

Visiting Brynmorwydd, Wales

Posted on September 14, 2013 by SweetP

This summer, August 2013,  we had the pleasure of going back in time.  On our family trip to Wales (for a family wedding) Terry booked us 5 days in Northern Wales to explore and discover the beginnings of our Cottage.  … Continue reading →

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Season of 2013

Posted on July 7, 2013 by SweetP

Welcome Cottage Season 2013! Off to a great start!  Able to spend lots of time up here so far, with great weather, and great friends.  When we do have our quiet times we are enjoying doing things around the cottage.  … Continue reading →

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Season of 2012

Posted on September 8, 2012 by SweetP

It seems like only yesterday when we drove up North to open up the cottage.  Now, we are beginning to think of closing!  Where did the time go? But we still will have some great times this month and up … Continue reading →

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Seasons of Change 2012

Posted on May 22, 2012 by SweetP

This post will be a continual update.  I’m hoping to take photos of our changing landscape as the seasons progress. Enjoy!  🙂

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Winter Scenes

Posted on January 3, 2012 by SweetP

Thanks to all our Wood Bay neighbours for taking photos!  It sure looks pretty, cold, but pretty!

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The Little Chapel in the Wood

Posted on January 2, 2012 by SweetP

Severn Falls Chapel has a special place in my heart… it’s a little Chapel that represents my Father to me. It’s a nondenominational place of worship that was begun by a lovely couple, now 55 years ago, in their basement. … Continue reading →

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Construction – Season 2010 Part 2

Posted on October 17, 2011 by SweetP

Construction resumed early in the spring, thankfully as the water broke in April so we got a great early start.  But during the long winter we spent our time planning all the inside details for the cottage.  Should the pine be vertical … Continue reading →

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Construction – Fall 2009 Part 1

Posted on October 13, 2011 by SweetP

We purchased our cottage property from my mother in 2005.   We knew that this original cozy cabin would not fit into our future plans but we did not want to rush into any quick decisions.  Besides that, life got in … Continue reading →

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2011 Season

Posted on October 12, 2011 by SweetP

It’s that time of year again….winterizing time.  It’s kinda sad.  The summer went by so quickly, but it was a great summer and even a better fall!  We really have been fortunate this year! But it did not start off … Continue reading →

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Creating Our Own Traditions

Posted on September 28, 2011 by SweetP

Celebrating Labour Day Weekend, 2011 This was the first time since 2006 that we were all together at the cottage.  My step-daughter J had just returned from living in the UK for the past 3 years and so she had … Continue reading →

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