First day of Fall and moving on down the road, loving it!

Where are we today ? 

Rock Glen resort

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      First day of fall, where did the summer go. cooling down just like that overnight.
      Another wonderful nights sleep, up at 5 am puttered around had my oatmeal, coffees and computing done, Then shortly after 8 am taking our time secured the coach, hooked up the car and on the road about  8:40. Wanted to get this done before the rain predicted to begin at 9 am, And yes it began right at 9 am!

Hooked up and ready to hit the road,
good bye Camp Awesome see you in the spring

           Which way to head to Rock Glen? So many choices of routes, think we will take Maplewood side road, quiet newly paved 2 lanes and next to no traffic, a very relaxing drive, A bit of light rain on and off but no big deal arrived at Rock Glen shortly after 10 am and heck it is raining here. Heavy for a bit then a light drizzle. Taking our time between rain drops we got set up on our site and enjoy a light lunch at 11 am. The sun is coming back out , yahoo! And a comfortable 72F.

a nice country drive

we passed the Dairy farm Suzie grew up on
our Nephew works it now

this is Maple wood, 6 houses and a farm

        Just before turning into Rock Glen Resort we spotted this nice rainbow, right at our destination.

we heading to the end of the rainbow

       Puttering around and Tucker dropped by to see Suzie, dragging Gerry along with him.

doggie fix for Suzie

the site we enjoy here, no campsites  beside, in front or behind us
the campground so quiet now, perfect

relaxing and peaceful here.

          We relaxed in the shade enjoying our page turners. Suzie charging her I-pad and spotted this critter crawling up her charge cord.

first one this year a walking stick is what we call them

    The shortly after 3 pm Happy Hour evolved at our place as usual. Rob and Pat, (we have camped with for many years), as well and Paul and Judy. Sharing stories and getting  together again is always fun with these guys.

a fun Happy hour

         They headed home before 5 pm , out chicken almost done to perfection on our Weber Q.

love our chicken on the Weber Q when we can get them for a good price

    Lotsa leftover chicken and bones, think a chicken soup needs to be whipped up tomorrow, like why not? And of course chicken for lunches as well.

     Nice to be here for a couple of weeks again with  full hook ups and no overnight fees. Last time her this year before we make our migration south to warmer winter temperatures.

     A great day we enjoyed new scenery and friends again and relax a bit more. 

     Thanks for taking the time to join us and hope you had a great day as well. 

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 Where have we been this Summer ?

Back is getting better, weather getting hotter, we enjoying it while it lasts. And SNOW!

Where are we today ? 

Plattsville Ontario

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       What an awesome night we had, bedroom windows open, fantastic fan running and we both slept like a log. As usual up early got the coffee and stuff done took the garbage out and hopped in the car at 7:30 am to head to my Chiropractor in Waterloo DR. Sean Delange he took over from my previous Chiropractor Bruce Wand after I had seen him for over 34 years.  Sean is amazing using all the new techniques. I  needed to allow some extra time for rush hour traffic especially around the University of Waterloo. Sean did some major adjustments on my back and mentioned that there is some bursitis  in my right hip. So I have a few exercises and will put ice on it  for 10 minutes avery few hours. As of 6 pm I feel much better already at least I can get up and walk around with very little pain. And the rest of my back is all tuned up. Almost brand new again! Thanks Sean !

7:30 am a nice morning sunrise on my way.

       Before I left I added all the veggies and spices to the large pot of chicken broth I made last night and just let it simmer for a couple hours, Suzie home here to keep and eye on it anyway.
       Home by 9:30 and finished off the soup for an early lunch. And of course lotsa leftovers for a few more lunches.

this is nice hearty Stewoup

tasty steoup, apple and banana yummy

     Got lunch  done then I headed into New Hamburg for another follow up eye exam at 11:50 am. 3rd one this year, a few adjustments were made and he noticed I may have the beginnings of cataracts , Not to worry for a few more years, (oh the joys of getting older). At least this is all paid for by our government health care.

love the back country roads around here

        Now it is back home and relax with our e-readers and some ice packs on my hip every once in a while . The temperature did get to 95F (35C) but not too bad here at all in the shade with still a very nice light breeze. You know it is nice out when Suzie is wearing shorts!

        A bit later to the Hardware store in town to fill our jug of RO purified water. And saw some snow ! Ok not really snow but from the arena when they clean the ice and dump it outside, It sure is melting pretty fast in this hot weather.

Snow looks great from here in the heat

just enjoying our E-books and the quiet view 

        Now because we can, having a craving supper tonight, Hot dogs and homemade french fries, We have the Fry Daddy so why not? A rare occasion any more but a nice treat.

Love this Fry daddy

one hot dog each is all we need

      Of course our dogs are loaded, mayo, tomato, onions, mustard, relish and peanut butter, Suzie chooses cheese whiz over peanut butter, they did the trick, with a few fries.

was a perfect meal for a hot summer day

     Now that was an amazing first day of fall, Heck I thought it was yesterday. This is the weather we can enjoy, for some people too hot, No need for  air conditioning when we can enjoy this shade outside, plus not enough power for the A/C anyway.

      Here we are still outside shorts and sandals after 7:50 pm in the shade enjoying our reading and posting this blog. Gotta read our here a bit more listening to the cricket symphony. Still wonderfully warm too and no bugs!

       Thanks for taking the time to check us out and hope y'all had a great day as well.

 Want to learn more about Membership camping at Rock Glen Family Resort ? click this link www.geosuzie.rockglen.com

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Where have we been this summer ?

Car serviced, lawn mowed, winter meds ordered, and hockey on on this very warm first day of fall. Then my back went wonky.

Where are we today ?

Plattsville Ontario

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       Well here it is the first day of fall 2017 and gonna be an awesome summer day ! A short walkabout this morning then into Pettigrew's Garage in town for 8 am to have our car serviced for the winter and the one new free tire I picked up yesterday installed and balanced. On my way to the garage I drive around the country roads to warm up the engine oil for the oil change. And spotted a hot air ballon floating over the tree tops, perfect day for it.

it would be such an amazing view from up there and so peaceful

love these old iron bridges sound here

       Then about 9 am into New Hamburg to order our winter prescription meds. Stopped into Oak Grove cheese to order our winter supply of extra old white cheddar cheese vacuumed sealed, and then picked up the birthday and Christmas cards for our 8 grands that we will see in a couple of weeks.

     Back home for a light lunch, then I hopped on the amazing Ferris zero turn commercial mower to finish mowing the last of the 5 acres of lawn here. 90 minutes later all done, no more lawn mowing for me this year if all goes well.  Would have been nice to have a dip in the pool as it was 91 f (32C) but John has closed the pool for the season, as he would normally do after labor day. But we do have a very nice shady spot with  a light breeze, very refreshing. And so peaceful.

what and amazing 1st fall day!

love it here

lawn mowed and we have a cool shady spot

         While I was doing this I emptied all the chicken and turkey bones from our freezer and made a nice large pot of soup broth. Garbage day tomorrow and want to get rid of them asap. The broth is in the fridge and I will make the soup when time permits in the next day or 2.

        Enjoying our e-readers in the shade and about 4;30 I preheated our Weber Q 100,to grill a couple of smoked pork chops from Clover Leaf farms in New Hamburg, While it was preheating I whipped up a tasty salad with our Olive Oil and balsamic vinegar dressing. Sure hit the spot. 

love these smoked pork chops a couple minutes a side
 so moist tender a juicy 

add to our salad was wonderful

          Salad done, supper done and dishes dish done then to the arena in town for 6 pm to watch number 4 grandson doing his best for the hockey tryouts. As he always does.

that is him on the right

Just about done then they hear the results 

    We headed home shortly after and got a text that he did make the Rep team again, so some travelling for games this winter. Di not hang around as my back is really not good today . Not sure what I did but heading to my Chiropractor at 7:30 in the morning so that he can make me all better again.

        Heading back from the arena we did manage to catch this mazing sunset very rare where we are parked,

    Our plan was to head back to watch grandson number 1 tryout, at 8 pm, but my back pain said maybe staying home would be a good idea. I sadly gave in let Suzie rub on some great rub from my Chiropractor and decided taking its easy would be a good idea, considering I could barely walk.

      So there it was an amazing first day of fall, heat wave,and loved the weather, and the relaxing in the shade. Did  get to see one grandson play hockey tonight and will get an update on the other, Chiropractor tomorrow morning will be heading out at 7:30 am  for him to give me a tune up and  should soon be good as new once again, Really hate when my back does this to me, sure not the first time and likely not the last, but I do know how to get mobile again.

      Thanks for stopping by today and hope you enjoy some of the amazing weather today as well.

OOPPPS I goof it was not the first day of fall, but it was still and awesome day.

 Want to learn more about Membership camping at Rock Glen Family Resort ? click this link www.geosuzie.rockglen.com

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Where have we been this summer ?