Andrew Wyborn built this house with his bare hands 150 years ago, it is my responsibility to make sure it is here 150 years from now. Years ago we had a minor earthquake, over time the ice got in and started pushing out a corner stone. Fixed that up pretty quick with some help from a friend, then it was time for a real Latvian sauna; wood burner, oak leaves, the gargoyle came with the place. He's always back by morning. 

Just one little corner stone, the foundation is solid. I have been feeling a lot better lately, an hour of hard labour; not too bad for 70.

 Nicely done with a little help from a friend. Repointed the entire corner while we were at it. I could not find any old brick to match the patina, time will take care of that.

This used to be the kids hockey rink, it was re-purposed as a sauna.

Oak leaves have been an integral part of the sauna tradition since ancient times.

 A real Finnish Sempo wood burner. Nothing comes close to a real sauna at the end of a hard day of work.

Grendle, he's always back by morning

By contrast to where I lived in the 60's.

The Colonnade 131 Bloor St. W
A sports car, waterbed and a stereo; it was the sixties
I was the Manager of the Colonnade Camera Centre, it was a short trip to work everyday; I lived in the building.

I love the country, but I do appreciate the action in the city.