A Tale of Two Rivers

Looking back at the photos from last week, it seems that we spent a fair bit of time on rivers.

We tooted up the Magnetewan River all the way to the chip stand.  A small tributary winds behind our local chippie.  There is a handy stump to tie off the boat and a path cleared to the lunch stand.  Beautiful day and a tasty lunch.

Chip Truck

Magnetewan River

On Father's Day, we headed south.  First stop Toronto to see Jovana and Matthew's apartment.  Nice neighbourhood and a lovely home.  The bike in the living room is a nice touch.  After lunch, Wayne and I continued our journey to Guelph.

Kathy hosted a Father's Day barbecue.  More great food.  We even managed to keep out of the rain, while we had our supper.

Father's Day Supper

On Monday, we continued to celebrate Father's Day.  Kathy, Wayne and I took Dad and Mom on The Grand River Boat Cruise.  The boat is docked outside Caledonia.  Before boarding, coffee and muffins are served.  To get everyone into a festive mood, a musical quartet plays good old fiddle music.  They were very talented.  We then boarded the Queen of the Grand, cruised  the river and dined on a delicious roast beef  lunch - except Wayne and Kathy who had chicken.  Everything was homemade including the bread and apple pie.

Great day cruising along.

The Grand River

Tuesday I had an appointment with my doctor and his nurse.  They went over my test results  and did in depth blood pressure checks.  Looks good.  I just need to continue eating right and walking, walking, walking.

After a pit stop at Red Lobster, we scooted home to the forest.  Just in time for a wicked rain storm.  Our boat made out OK but the docks not so much.  Amazing how quickly the lake can change.

Today we went for another boat ride - this time on the lake.  It was a perfect day, the best of the season so far.  Enjoy your week and remember - Life is Good!

Weekly Update to June 13

The past week or so hasn't been that exciting. You know, we aren't travelling or carousing all the time. But it has been a good week.
First of all, we finally got some significant rain. The plants and forest are happy and most importantly the fire ban is lifted. In fact, Wayne is chopping firewood as I draft this blog. Today is bright and sunny, but cool with a bit of a nip in the air - just the way we like it.

I'm still heading into Huntsville 3 times a week for physio and Wayne had a followup trip to the dentist. Next week, I have a recheck with the doctor in Guelph. Hope that concludes our medical and dental appointments. Physio seems to be loosening and strengthening my ankle tendon. So its all good.

I was in a very crafty mood - sewing a table runner and completing a quilt square that I began in January. The quilt square was transformed into a toss cushion for the sofa.

Seeing as how today was such a gorgeous one, we decided to venture out onto the lake.  We toured all of Doe Lake (Little, Middle and Big)  By the time we turned back towards home, the lake was getting sort of rough.  Always seems to go that way.  I took about 100 pictures.  Next trip we'll head up the Magnetewan River.  It's so nice to have the option of  river when the lake is rough.

Captain Wayne aka The Whiny Pirate

From Middle Doe to Big Doe

Rocky Shoreline

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From Drought to Rainy Forest

Andy and Gail

 Andy and Gail were our first Doe Lake visitors for the 2012 season.  Who will be next?

It was Andy's birthday and they were on their way to Barrie for a day of shopping and stock car races.  Hope it was a great day, guys.  Andy and Gail are counting down to their retirement which is coming up soon.  They have sold their house and are moving to their new home at the lake.  Congratulations!  Can't wait to visit.

This week was busy with trips to town for appointments.  I have started physio to deal with a nagging problem from an incident several years ago.  This means three trips to Huntsville per week for awhile.  In addition we both had dental appointments in North Bay.  Wayne has to go back again next week.  Good thing we're retired and have time for all this running around.

While in North Bay, we met Peggy for lunch.  It was great to catch up and show each other pictures.  Peggy had pics of grandchildren and we showed ours of  Ian and Amy's wedding and Cuba. 

Peggy

 Speaking of Ian and Amy, I'm cross stitching a wedding sampler for them.  Almost done but I needed one more skein of thread to finish.  My usual supply in North Bay was closed for vacation. I found a lady on Kijiji who was trying to organize a club for North  Bay.  I contacted her to see if there was another local source for floss.  She checked her stash and gave me the floss I needed to complete my project.  So nice to do that for a complete stranger.  Thank you, Sharon Anne.

Why Is Wayne Praying?

Could it be for rain?  If so, his prayers have been answered.  We have a had a constant gentle rain for the past three days and its supposed to continue for the next week.  We have been under a total fire ban and forest fires have been raging in the north complete with emergency evacuations.  Thank you for the rain.  It has calmed conditions down immensely.

On the gardening front, I have been battling with raccoons.  They have emptied my bird seed feeders, dug up my garden and knocked down my hummingbird feeders.  I've given up for a few days until the rain stops and hopefully the varmints move on and forget about us.

We have yet to get out for a boat ride.  With so many appointments and now the rain it hasn't worked out.  Soon, I hope.

Well that's our week in a nutshell.  Life is good.