I just have to share this great news.

Where are we today ?

Plattsville Ontario

           Another lovely rainy day here in southern Ontario, but looks like it will clear up for our departure on Thursday morning. 
           Had some great news from the Doc today, checked for my latest blood work results and all is good, actually better than good. Cholesterol average down to 3.75.  We have been working on lowering my cholesterol levels that had an average of 5.67 in May. August down to 5.22 still not good enough need to be below 5.1, so doc insisted I start taking Crestor to lower my chances of heart attack or stroke. So changed our eating habits, if you have followed our meals all summer a lot of chicken, fish, turkey, lean meat, veggies and fruit even oatmeal for breakfast. Consume less beer and exercise more. The results have been amazing. I have lost 35 pounds feel great, back and leg problems pretty well non-existant, arthritis pains and swelling very minimal as well and even breathing easier. Still plan to keep with this healthy eating, and exercise, we actually really enjoy it much more. (mind you we do fall off the wagon occasionally with getting together with family and friends). 
          Even went to my Chiropractor for a check up today, though I felt good Suzie thought it was a good idea, he did a very minor adjustment. Even he said I am his star patient with my vast improvements. So there, we are happy campers and ready to hit the road in search of more sunshine and warmer weather for the winter with lots more energy to burn.

stopped by to check on Ma's house all is good
and make sure the water is shut off

        For the rest of the day we just puttered around research a few things, had our sewage tanks pumped out by George M and G Portables for the final time this year, again only $20.00. Read for a bit then a visit with our financial advisor to go over our portfolio. He has always done very well for us and insists on taking us out for a lovely meal any place we want to go. He is keeping us in this lifestyle and a nice meal out is a bonus. The Lancaster Smoke House is a place that we enjoyed once before, Southern BBQ and Cajun cooking, getting us ready for our journey south.

         My choice for supper was blackened catfish, red beans and rice and molasses baked beans, Suzie had grilled catfish, caesar salad and cornbread, or host enjoyed 1/2 rack of BBQ ribs, veggies and coleslaw. We sure had a very tasty feast.

my blackened catfish and beans

grilled catfish and caesar salad

lotsa tasty ribs

the t-shirt on our friendly waitress

          After a nice visit and excellent meal we headed back home to call it a night, not sure where the day went but it just flew on by.
         Thanks again for stopping by. "its almost time !!"

Posted by George, a.k.a. "The Weber "Q" Man of Blogland" according to Rick Doyle. 

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Sunshine and loving it! Just hanging out here enjoying life.

Where are we today ?

New Hamburg Ontario Canada

        I made an earlier posting today about possible good news for Canadian Senior Snowbirds, if you missed it and care to check it out just click HERE. Maybe not everybody is excited about it but does give us more available options if it ever gets passed. We could maybe even travel some northern states in the summer, which would be awesome!
        Bright sunny day today, not much wind and not too cold.  We can handle almost any weather as long as its nice and sunny. While enjoy our morning coffees and computing looked out the window and noticed this squirrel standing on his hind legs by our car. Must have been there at least ten minutes then I figured out what he was probably doing. As you can see the car is pretty dirty and we have driven on back country roads and ice covered roads in the last week. Now here in Ontario when it it snows they spread the roads with a heavy layer of salt. Makes for safer driving, no ice, not too slippery. Great eh? Makes a mess of your vehicles and in three four years they can rust away no nothing and are scrap. Unless you wash them frequently and rust proof once or twice a year. I believe this is the first time our car has ever seen salt covered roads in 11 years.

look closer the squirrel is licking the salt off the car!

         Ok this got me moving, headed off to the do it yourself car wash in New Hamburg and gave our car a real good bath especially underneath.

car is much cleaner now, no squirrels licking

         Then back home to enjoy some sunshine and fresh air. Puttered around in the yard for a while then actually got our chairs out to read, a wonderful day. The Milk truck pulled in again while we were outside and just had to take a picture of this beautiful looking tanker truck. He is here every two days to load up with fresh milk. Just love the graphics.

sunny warm and no wind

         Then for supper tonight I am gonna whip up something quick and easy for us and our host's. They have a meeting tonight at 7 o'clock right after milking and chores. So spaghetti dinner with meat sauce and Gluten free rice pasta, tossed salad and 1/2 a bun (with gluten for me and Suzie). Quick, easy, simple and filling. Its not always easy to cook on the Weber when we are not sure what time we are going to eat. Never know when milking and chores are done and sometimes they have things do do right after supper too.

hit the spot

        We will take this warmer sunny weather any day, and enjoy it. Just wanna thank you for stopping by and enjoying this wonderful weather that we are now having. Hope yours is good too.

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Possible good News for Canadian Retiree Snowbirds

Where are we today ?

New Hamburg Ontario

        I was sent this information from fellow rver's and Bloggers Ron and Sharon, that we had the pleasure of meeting this spring in Willis Texas and again in Wapakoneta Ohio. Their blog is here.

        Sounds very promising, mind you us Canadians from Ontario do need to spend 5 months in Ontario to be eligible for our government health care. But to legally be in the USA for seven months instead of six would be a nice bonus for us.

Canadian Retiree Visa Update

Release date : Apr 19, 2013

Dear Snowbirds,

The Canadian Snowbird Association applauds the inclusion of the JOLT (Jobs Originated through Launching Travel) Act in the comprehensive immigration reform legislation filed April 17th in the United States Senate. The JOLT Act is a bipartisan bill which seeks to expand international travel to the United States in order to increase economic growth. One of the provisions found in the JOLT Act, known as the ‘Canadian Retiree Visa,’ would allow Canadian retirees, who meet certain requirements, to spend up to eight months in the U.S., two months longer than current policy allows.

The CSA has been working closely with New York Senator Charles Schumer’s office for the past 18 months regarding the two month extension for Canadian retirees.

Canada is the largest international tourism market for the United States. In 2011, Canadians made an estimated 21 million trips to the U.S. and spent approximately $24 billion.

To be eligible for the Canadian Retiree Visa, one would have to satisfy the following criteria:

• Have Canadian citizenship;
• Be 55 years of age or older;
• Maintain a residence in Canada;
• Own a residence in the U.S. or have a rental agreement for the duration of stay;
• Will not engage in employment while in the United States; and
• Will not seek assistance or benefit.

The Visa will also allow the retiree’s spouse to be admitted for the same duration. Further, time spent outside of the United States, during the eight month period, will not be counted against the Visa holder or their spouse. Real estate investment will not be required to obtain a Visa.

While the CSA remains optimistic, we would like to emphasize that the bill has only just been introduced. The bill must go through committees before it is brought to the floor for a vote. We will keep members updated on the status of the legislation as it progresses.

If you have questions or would like further detail related to the Canadian Retiree Visa, please email us atcsastaff@snowbirds.org or call us toll-free at 1-800-265-3200.

Sincerely,

Bob Slack
President
Canadian Snowbird Association
The Voice of Travelling Canadians
www.snowbirds.org

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