We feel so blessed to have a very dear man, Norm Fischer, to call our friend. There are lots of words to describe Norm; thoughtful, caring, compassionate, open, empathetic are just to name few. Norm’s also a dad and a husband, and he’s an artist with an Electrician ticket!
So here are the “before” pictures of the lighting Norm is going to be making us for our house in The County. It’s important to record these “before” pictures,, as I don’t think they will be recognizable after Norm works his artistic magic!
We’ve lived in The Beach for a long time – so couldn’t have been more blessed then when we found access to Soup Harbour just down Point Petre Road. Here’s how it looks in the winter – can two girls and two wieners get any luckier?!?
Well that’s it, we no longer own a vacant piece of land….construction has started. I guess not exactly “construction”, but the driveway is underway. So here are the photos from March 3, 2017, our last visit with no holes, no muck. The build is going to be very exciting, and of course we can’t wait to live in The County. But this is the turning point – so thought we should share a photo journal of the last day of just us and our land.
Yup, we hit water! Well, George Chalk of Chalk Well Drilling did actually. It was such a cool process – from the dowsing, to the digging, then the tasting! Dowsing is also called “Water Witching”, and you know, I would not have believed it except I saw it myself. We watched George closely as he walked across the land. George told us where the underground stream began and where it ended, and his recommendation for the well location. And guess what – we hit water at 55 feet! Good flow and not a bad taste.
For Sale
Lots of grass!
Manuel and Walter checking out the guys
Manuel is helping out
This truck means business!
Lets not lose a Weiner down the well!
Planning it out
Lots of limestone to check out
Worth every penny!
Our first jug of water from the well!
Fingers crossed that finding water during a drought means we have lots of water this summer and for many summers to come!
I mentioned in an earlier post that our first experience in PEC was at The Miller’s House B&B in Milford. Before we even met the owner, Bob Cowan, we were welcomed with open arms – well actually an open bottle of a delicious Chardonnay! And then we went and sat in Bob’s garden and all the stress of the city just disappears.
I think you will find that Bob is an amazing host. Right from your first booking, Bob will do his best to make sure your visit to The County is as wonderful as possible. Need a restaurant recommendation? Bob pretty much knows everyone and will even give them a call to see if he can get you in.
And then there is Bob’s breakfasts! I know I’m biased, but I’ve also stayed at other locations in The County, and Bob’s is by far the best. Breakfast is served in a sunny dining room, and it’s family style, which is a lovely way to get to know the other guest. There’s always a fruit starter and then – well look at the gallery and you’ll see what I’m talking about!
Bob and Manuel relaxing before Breakfast
So if you are looking for a real “County” experience I’d recommend you check out The Miller’s House! Milford is about 15 minutes south of Picton, maybe I’ll see you there!
We were trying to remember how long ago it was when we first visited Prince Edward County. I can’t remember the exact year, but it was probably over 10 years ago. But I do remember the exact day, and the welcome we got when we arrived. It was a Saturday, and we were starting a 3-day weekend with our good friends Beth and Bill. They had been coming down to The County for a few years by then, and thought we’d like it too. So we met them at their favourite place to stay, The Miller’s House Bed and Breakfast in Milford. We knew we were in the right place when upon arrival there was a note under a bottle of wine and 2 glasses, telling us to join our friends in the garden. I’ll tell you more about Bob and The Miller’s House in a separate post. But for now, here are some photos that will show you just how beautiful PEC truly is, and why we decided to make it our long-term home.
