Category Archives: Outside living space

Outdoor Clay Oven

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Darlene & Ken

September 2019 An outdoor oven is one of the projects that has been on our bucket list for several years. Being off grid, we don’t have an electric stove and our only oven is in the wood cookstove, a Kitchen … Continue reading →

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2017 Year in Review

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Darlene & Ken

December 29, 2017 Another year over, it seems in a blink of an eye. 2017 was another busy year here at the Ponderosa. And we are pleased to announce …drumroll please…..THE HOUSE IS FINISHED!!!!!!! There are still lots of little … Continue reading →

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Balcony

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Darlene & Ken

October 17, 2017 The balcony railing is now up. Another project complete – well almost complete. The facia around the balcony still needs to go up.  As a bonus, although it is already mid October, the weather has been nice … Continue reading →

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Drone Pictures

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Darlene & Ken

October 13, 2017 In September of this year, brother-in-law Dennis brought over his drone for some aerial shots of the property. The view from the sky provides a different perspective of the property. The picture above gives a bird’s eye … Continue reading →

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Workaway 2017

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Darlene & Ken

August 31, 2017 Earlier this year, we signed up for a program called Workaway. Workaway promotes volunteering, work and cultural exchange around the world. In a nutshell, as a Workaway host, we can host visiting travelers at our property and in exchange … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Kitchen

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Darlene & Ken

July 13, 2017 Another project almost complete. The building of the outdoor kitchen is done. Just waiting for the hookup of the propane stove and the plumbing on the outdoor sink. Although we can’t cook or wash outside yet, we are … Continue reading →

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Mini Greenhouse

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Darlene & Ken

April 30, 2017 Tomorrow is the first of May, and things are beginning to green up here in Manitoba. The snow has disappeared, the days are getting longer and the temperatures are on the rise. Pretty soon it will be … Continue reading →

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Lake Side Deck

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Darlene & Ken

May 8, 2016 Happy Mother’s Day. Today my daughter Kelsey celebrated her first Mother’s Day with little Jacob. And my daughter-in-law Emily celebrated Almost Mother’s Day. (They are expecting in about 5 weeks.) And my mother had a heavenly Mother’s … Continue reading →

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Veranda Update

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Darlene & Ken

September 13, 2015 This is what the house looked like one year ago. And this is what it looks like now. What a difference. The veranda/wrap around porch is complete. Does it ever change the look. And it is a … Continue reading →

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