Join me for instalment#1 of a video tour of the kind of typical work I do here at our place on Manitoulin Island. See a burning barn, watch some building work, join in driving the forest, see a vigorous but friendly dog fight, and more. This video series is new for me, so please let me know what you think and how it could be better – [email protected].
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