Fri. Sept 30th Cold, wet and windy..

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        This is the last day of September and it's cold, wet and windy. About 8c (46f) heavy rains and strong winds all day. So we are not outside too much today, computing and reading and fine tuning some of the resorts we plan to hit for the first part of our winter migration.

        While surfing the net I was just reading food recipes and got the urge to cook something so  I made up a nice mushroom/ham and cheese omelet with fried potatoes for brunch, something we have not had for a while.

tasty brunch

Thurs. Sept 29th, More Rock Glen Resort

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        Today is not too cool, but not much sunshine either. Puttering around, chatting with various different people thru out the resort discussing each others travel plans for the winter and sharing information about different resorts. The nice thing about rv'ers is we are usually a friendly bunch and willing to learn and share with each other. We all have something in common, we love the lifestyle.

       We had the constant noise of machinery droning in the background all day still preparing the entrance to the resort for paving. And I think if the weather holds they may pave it tomorrow.

looking good

Wed. Sept 28th. More fun

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        Well here we are just enjoying the campground, planning our winter migration and still enjoying the mild weather. When the sun shines we run out to grab a few rays of this great vitamin source. This morning I helped neighbor Jack set up his digital converter box in his trailer. Not sure why he was having problems but it worked for me so now he has some new digital tv channels. Then I found a place to set up our Sirius Satellite radio, check out the features of this new toy, install a battery for the remote, surf some of the commercial free radio stations. I know we will enjoy it.

       For a couple of days now we have some free entertainment in the resort and just like little kids we are keeping and eye on the excavation, digging up the old broken pavement and getting things ready for a facelift at the entrance to our resort.

grading the parking lot

Tues. Sept. 27th, A nice fall day

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        Now this morning is bright, sunny and warm, a great way to start a nice fall day. Enjoying the morning outside, walkabouts chat with a few people, a quick trip to the store in town for a few items, love the weather.

        Mike and Trish dropped by and gave us a Sirius satellite radio they no longer use, to try in our coach. He gave me a demo, it hooks up wirelessly to our existing sound system. I am looking forward to trying it out when we are on the road, maybe we might even listen to the radio once again. Thanks guys for the radio.

        After a quick bite to eat for lunch I started by taking our Fantastic Fan apart for its annual cleaning, (go to this link on how clean a Fantastic fan) so much easier now that I figured how to get the fan blades off. Now that I got started and the weather was nice, up on our roof to remove the three vent covers and give them a good cleaning as well. Perfect day for it warm and sunny but not too hot.

Mon. Sept 26th Just another rainy day

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       Up early this morning and its overcast, and raining but at least its warm. Coffee, computing and a walkabout in the rain hoping it will clear up. No chance today. So what to do on a yukky day? Putter around, research the internet, look for ideas for supper, collect some rain water and washed our coach and car in the nice warm rain.

       Checked out the pool and hot tub and thought about going for swim but came back home and got side tracked starting supper early. Today I am going to do pork spare ribs, low and slow on our Weber Q-100 . I seasoned the ribs wrapped in foil with sauerkraut and on the grill on low for 2 hours. Removed the ribs from the foil, back on the grill, slathered with my bbq sauce long enough to caramelize, making them tasty, sweet, sticky and fall-off-the-bone delicious. For the last hour I added some baked potatoes and carrots, broccoli w/cheese on the side.

Sun. Sept 25th Time to move

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        Sunday morning and gonna be a nice day, we have been here for two weeks, its time to hit the road again we get itchy feet. So morning coffees, computing, walkabout and chat with a few people secure our coach and we are on the road at 9:30 am. Sunday morning is a good day to drive thru the city of Toronto (any large city for that matter) with a much lower volume of traffic. As usual we stopped at the half way point, Milton to fuel our coach and car stretch and have lunch.

400 kms (250 miles) today

Sat. Sept. 24th just another nice day

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        Today is sunny and mostly clear blue skies with a little bit of drizzly rain . My morning walkabout and check out the bear carving progress, its coming along pretty good.

looking good

        After a little puttering around and a light lunch we headed off to visit friends Ron and Karen and check their new trailer at Pine Vista Resort on Stoney Lake. It was an nice 30 minute country drive thru throlling hills and around the many lakes in the area, checking the leaves as they are beginning to change color.

Fri. Sept.23rd First Day of Fall.

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        Funny how the weather can be so strange from one day to the next. Thursday the last day of summer was a perfect summer day, sunny, hot , blue skies even a warm summer evening. Today is the first day of fall and its very cool, overcast skies and drizzly weather off and on.

        This morning our friend Karen came over for morning coffees and brought a very fresh, tasty chelsea bun to share for breakfast. She came to visit yesterday on her day off from work but has to go back in this morning to sell a few more Rv's at Owasco Rv centre.

yummy chelsea bun

Thurs. Sept. 22nd. Last day of summer

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        This is the last day of summer and we have had a pretty good one. To celebrate the weather decided to give us one more fantastic day.  It was mild overnight and a bright sunny morning that stayed with us all day.

        Up early as usual our friend Karen came over for morning coffees with us and chit chat ( just like we did many years ago in Algonquin park). She brought along a delicious homemade zucchini loaf to nibble on as well. After this walkabouts and a quick trip to town for a few items. We puttered around for a while then outside to read on such a gorgeous day even Karen's dog Fiona and Siamese cat Leo enjoy the outside.

perfect day

Wed. Sept 21st, Changing weather

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        This morning began with overcast cool and drizzly, a big change from yesterday. But by noon it had cleared up a bit, sun shining and did get quite nice for the afternoon. The wood carving guys were here for a while and began working on the large tree stumps by the office. It was interesting to see him assessing the wood and where to proceed from there.

building platform

Tues. Sept 20th, A wonderful sunny day...

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        This morning the sun shone bright in a mostly cloudless sky. The warm fresh air of Ontario's cottage country is wonderful. Morning coffees, computing and can't wait to get outside for a walkabout. Lovin it, feels like we have an instant replay of summer. So into town for a few groceries and stopped at a farm market around the corner then back home to putter around outside.

         Then a bite to eat for lunch and we can relax outside with our books, it was 84f (29c) in the shade, my kinda weather. Then about 3:30 pm we took a short drive to visit John and Barb just outside of Buckhorn, we met a few years ago at an RV rally in Georgia. They are renovating a cottage here and have been staying in the fifth wheel trailer for the summer.

nice view of the lake

Mon. Sept. 19. A brand new week.

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         Monday morning and the beginning of a brand new week. We had a busy weekend now we can maybe relax for a bit. Its cold and rainy pretty well all day so between raindrops can go for a walkabout, then a drive to the store and to the reservation, check out the new gas station and save a little on fuel for our car. Also enjoying some of the native carvings and decorations that were set up in time for the Pow wow on the weekend.

nice t-pee

Sun. Sept. 18th, Mexico revisited..

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        Up early and its sunny, coffees, computing and walkabouts then, its such a great morning I was able to inspect and touch up some caulking on our coach. This done, a bite to eat for lunch then we are off to visit Warren and Joyce, managers of Tres Amigos Rv Park in Mazatlan Mexico. We met then when we stayed there for two months in the winter of 2009-2010. They happen to live about 35 minutes from Galvin Bay resort so we got in touch with them and made a day trip to visit. 

Mexican pottery in Canada

Sat. Sept 17th, Curve Lake Pow Wow.

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        Another wonderful fall day, and we find out that the Curve Lake Pow Wow is happening today and tomorrow. It is only a 10 minute drive from our resort to the reservation and everyone is welcome. We have never been to a real Pow wow so lets go. "Pow Wow means gathering or celebration".

        So after a bite to eat we head over to check this out. Along the road thru the reservation past some stores and vendors where we find a spot to park our car and get a shuttle bus to the Pow wow, lotta people.  At the entrance I paid Suzie's admission ($7.00) but seniors are free, thats me!! I like this already.

nice t-pee

Fri. Sept. 16th . The weekend is here.

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        Again a cool morning, 5c (40f) but in a few minutes our furnace makes us toasty warm, then as the sunrises it takes over.  A beautiful sunny day is in store for us and it's wonderful enjoying our morning coffees, watching the news, checking email, the trees and scenery all around us.

        After morning walkabouts and a late breakfast we took a very scenic 20 minute drive to Bobcaygeon. Cruise around town, the lift lock and check out the area where I spent many weekends many, many years ago. Always amazing how so much has changed and yet so much is still the same. We did notice while on the road there was a bit more traffic than the rest of the week, cottage country this is for sure, even the grocery store had about 25 cars in the parking lot compared to two or three we have seen all week.

Thurs. Sept. 15th, Another great day.

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         It was cool overnight 4c (40f) sure good for sleeping under a pile of blankets, but its that time of year and as long as the sun is shining during the day its not too bad. Our campsite is nice, gets lots of sun and shade even the neighbours are quiet so all is good here.

Wed. Sept 14th. A nice fall Day.

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        Not much happening these days as we put in time until we head south, but we always manage to keep busy, planning, cleaning and enjoying the end of summer weather.

        A nice bright morning and the temperature is rising from 10c (50f) to eventually a high of 22c (70f), so after coffees, computing and walkabouts putter around. I started with the mini blind over our kitchen sink. We don't use it much but have noticed it was getting quite dirty. All the other blinds have been removed, washed and restrung a few times but never this one. Kinda awkward to get at but I managed to get it and the valance down. I am sure they have never been cleaned before (12 years) so it was a good thing we did.

Tues. Sept.13th. Cooling down brrr.

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        Its a good thing we shampooed our carpets and upholstery yesterday, because today it was overcast, too cool and breezy. Today was a research day again, we computed a bit and are working on a possible itinerary for this winters migration. I plot out a possible route on Microsoft Streets and Trips looking for easy traveling days between membership campgrounds (we have over 700 to choose from) or free overnight stops. Now an easy traveling day is from 9 to 2 with a 15 minute stop about every two hours to stretch, and a stop for lunch. If we see something interesting we have time to stop and if we like an area we stay for a while as well, so much to see and do.

        Once we get to warmer weather we like to stop for a week or two at most destinations and just enjoy the local atmosphere of small towns. After planning a route on my computer I will copy the file for Suzie to put on her computer so we can discuss the plan and adjust accordingly, of course in will change many times along the way as well, this is really just a guideline.

        During the day the occasional walkabouts the resort, chat with a few people, enjoy the peace and quiet, and wildlife on a fall day at a not too busy time of year.

Mon. Sept. 12th Happy Monday!

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        Happy Monday morning! Warm weather, sunshine we are having another nice day. In fact its so nice that today we have a project, a perfect day to steam clean our carpets and upholstery. So into Buckhorn and found a rental steam cleaner and chemicals so we can begin our chores. We move lotsa stuff outside to make room to work. All carpet and upholstery will be cleaned. Just a couple of hours work and all looks good as new. While waiting for this to dry we washed all our blankets that we use as throw covers, they too get pretty sandy.

Sat, Sun. Two Busy days.

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Saturday 
Kevin and Desiree's Wedding

        We started off Saturday morning, bright and sunny, computing, coffees and walkabouts then pack up and off to visit family friends Christine and Bill, near Scotland Ontario. Her son is getting married today and we are going to share this special day with them. It was a nice country drive  only 133kms.

133kms

        We parked on their property chatted and caught up with them for a while before we had to get dressed up, (no hat, vest, shorts or sandals for me!) and head out for the 4 p.m. wedding only a few minutes away.

me, Suzie and a 59 Ford

        We parked our car and made our way thru the huge tents that were set up for the occasion. To the other side was the gardens, gazebo, pond and impressive outdoor living room on the back of the house complete with coaches, fireplace, infared heaters, huge bar and the largest barbeque I have ever seen.

ourdoor living room

        Before the ceremony started a very nice bagpipe band played and the wedding party made their entrance, and all witnessed this special occasion on a perfect fall day. After the lovely ceremony cocktails and hors d'oeuvre's served in the gardens with very efficient waitstaff. Everything from a seemingly endless supply of chicken, sushi, lambchops, yellow perch, bacon wrapped scallops, cocktails etc.. just kept appearing while the wedding pictures we taken around the property.

        Then the pipe band played again leading the bride, groom and wedding party back into the tent. Everyone seated and more food was served, impressive huge steaks individually served, hot and melt in your mouth tender, for over 200 people. If you didn't eat beef I guess you were out of luck.

        The meal was followed as usual by the speeches, deserts, specialty coffees, dancing and celebrating. We stayed as long as we could then back home to call it a night.

me and Suzie

Sunday

       Sunday morning we are up early as usual then in the house to visit a bit more with out hosts Chris and Bill for coffees and Suzie getting her dog fix this morning.

Suzie and another dog

        After our fill of coffee its time to pack up and hit the road, to Galvin Bay resort near Buckhorn Ontario, with a beautiful rainbow to start the trip with. We are on the road about 10 a.m. with the first stop just off hwy 401 at Kitchener to meet mother with a package for her. A quick visit and hug we are back on the road stopping at Milton for fuel and food. Then east thru Toronto with no traffic problems for a relatively quiet sunday noon.  We passed our first fall fair on hwy 35/115 verifying that fall is on the air.

302 kms

                About 2:30 we pulled into the resort, proceeded to set up and were greeted by neighbors Frank and Heather on one side and Mary on the other. Even before we had our satellite dish setup Frank, Emile and Monique had joined us for happy hour, gotta catch up with everybody's travels. Happy hour winds down then time for supper and today is an easy one, a fresh spaghetti squash cooked in the microwave and heat up some homemade spaghetti sauce we had in our freezer just for a quick meal like this.

spaghetti squash

        Now after supper the weather cools down outside so we can have a nice relaxing evening inside with our books and a movie on tv. Its really nice to put our feet up after a couple of busy days.

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Sat. Sept 10th, No posting yet will do it Monday for two days, on the road Again!

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Fri. Sept. 9th, Sunshine yeah!

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        Up early this morning to watch the sunrise and it did! Blue skies, no clouds, warm gonna be a wonderful day after four days of overcast and rain. So outside to play, walkabouts chatting with neighbours, helped Rich and Mary-lou wire in and setup a 12 volt digital tv converter for the new digital channels on their older tv.

        Then just puttering around tidy up outside, scrub our large muddy patio mat. Put away a few things, check tire pressure etc, we are on the road in the morning to Scotland Ontario for a wedding tomorrow.

        Now with such a sunny warm day we can sit in the shade and enjoy our books once again after lunch, chat with a few new neighbours then a happy hour with Rich and Mary-lou. Until its time for supper, tonights craving being wings, fries,with celery and carrot sticks so plug in the Fry Daddy fire up the barbie and soon we are eating.

yummy supper

        After supper we happened to notice that Len and Darlene had their fire going so we gathered up our chairs and a beverage to join them and three other couples for a couple of hours chatting around probably one of the last campfires we will have here at Rock Glen this season.

        We also heard from some friends on Vancouver Island where the earthquake happend and all is well with them out there.

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Thurs. Sept 8th, Another yucky day

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        Once again its cool, cloudy and drizzly most of the day. Morning coffees, computing and walkabouts in the rain then into Forest to pick up a few items. Putter around inside and a bit outside between the rain showers, chat with a few neighbours and finally about 3 pm we were able to sit under our awning and read for a while, until eventually it felt too cool and damp.

        So I fired up our BBQ to grill a small lean pork roast, potatoes in foil with onions and butter, zucchini slices and applesauce for a tasty supper. Sure love our Weber grill.

yummy pork roast

        Now after supper it appeared to warm up a bit and we were able to read outside until almost 8 o'clock when it got too dark. Boy the days are really getting shorter.

        But as most rver's will agree even the worst day camping is much better than the best day working, love this lifestyle.

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Wed. Sept. 7th, This is nice.

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        Well its been a busy summer and it seems like fall just suddenly appeared. Another cold rainy day and it pretty well rained and drizzled all day. So another day puttering around, computing, planning our winter migration, a couple walkabouts and we actually watched a couple of dvd movies that we have been saving for a rainy afternoon. Its been a long time since we have done that and it was really nice for a change.

        With the afternoon movies done I whipped up a nice rainy day supper, looked in our cupboard and found a Hamburger Helper Stroganoff, added a few spices and veggies a tossed salad and enjoyed a great tasty meal.

tasty

Tues. Sept. 6th, Pretty quiet now

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        This morning feels cold outside 50f (10c) think we need to head south soon! We are toasty warm inside with coffees, computing, news on tv and walkabouts, but I need a sweat shirt and socks on, I like hot summer much better.  The campground was pretty empty by this morning, the two pictures below is the view thru our front window, first one on Monday and the second on Tuesday.

Monday

Tuesday

Mon. Sept. 5th Change in weather!

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        Wow what a change in the weather! The weekend began friday with very hot humid sunny weather with temperatures as high as 46c (110f) with the humidex, now today we get up and its cool overcast and rainy, the high's today did almost reach 18c (65f), just a real yucky day.

        Its the final day of Labor Day weekend and people are packing up their wet tents, clothes, mats, lawn chairs and awnings. We have had a great hot summer, perfect for camping, beaches, outdoor activities and relaxing in the shade but now the weather is saying enough of this, its rainy and cool everybody back to work!

Sun. Sept. 4th, More fun!

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          Now after thunderstorms overnight its still drizzling this morning and overcast all day. We are having company for lunch and I wanted a couple of items at the Pinery Flea market. So a quick trip for  new pair of sunglasses and some of my favorite pepperettes then back home to get ready for, my daughter, son-in-law and three grandchildren to arrive.

in the bush at the Flea Market

Sat. Sept 3rd, A busy Saturday

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        Still hot and humid and the resort is just buzzing with activities. Everyone is having a great time, children's activities, the pools and splash pad are very busy.

campground busy

Fri. Sept. 2nd. Fantastic Friday.

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What a great way to begin the last long weekend of the summer!

        Well we have been feeling like summer is on its way out, but today it came back with a vengeance. When we got up this morning it was quite warm and humid and the temperature just kept climbing. We had our coffees and computing done, then got our extra lawn chairs and tables out. My daughter, son-in-law and three grandchildren are coming for a day visit. They arrived just before noon and the resort is beginning to fill up. Trailers are arriving in a steady stream to enjoy the hot weather.

put on the sunscreen and stay in the shade

Thurs. Sept. 1st. Summer's Over???

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        Today is Sept. 1st and it always reminds me that summer vacation is over. As a child my sister and I spent the whole summer at our family cottage a couple hundred yards from Georgian Bay close to Wasaga Beach/Collingwood Ontario with our grandparents. This posting on June 3rd tells more about the cottage. Sept.1st marked the last long weekend of the summer, we went back to the city, (Scarborough, a Suburb on Toronto Ontario). We got to go to the CNE (Canadian National Exihibition) and spend the money we earned with summer chores on midway rides, games and food. Then it was back to living in the city and back to school. I always looked forward to the CNE but not living in the city and going back to school.

        Now this same long weekend and a little bit older now we have mixed emotions. The last summer rush to the campground, celebrations and fun, the weather will be getting colder and the days shorter. But now we don't go to the CNE anymore, no more school, no more city living,we are on a permanent vacation. The temperature with humidity was 36c (94f) I love that, and once everybody else goes back to work and school next week the campground will be nice and peaceful, very relaxing and then we will begin planning our winter migration, exploring new sunny warm southern destinations, before winter sets in here.