HERE WE ARE

Here we are in Windsor again. Stacey's announcement is that Andrew has signed up for the Iron Man in Wisconsin next year - and I thought she was going to tell us she was pregnant or something. But I think that is great news - it'll get Andrew back into the big time training mode - I don't envy him at all but I know he can do this - it will be his third one and he has plans to do another one in two years. I may try a tri next year - they have them on St Joseph's Island which is in my neighbourhood. BUT I am not promising anything but I am thinking about it. I like to do a 1/2 or full marathon every year - it keeps you motivated and in shape. We have the best place to train for one up north with the hills and I can train for the swim in the lake - good thing I have a 1/2 wet suit because the lake can be cold early on in the year. And I still have my bike...it's looking good.
Today Rejean has a dental appointment and I have the day to myself to do all the things I like to do. Stacey will be loaning me her car so I have transportation. Look out Devonshire Mall, here I come.
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ps - don't forget about Stacey's big run on Saturday if you are in the area. We will be cheering her on from her front lawn out in Amherstburg. Stop by and join us - it is for a good cause.

A GOOD BYE

This afternoon we are going to a going away party for a couple who are selling their camp on a neighbouring lake - and I suppose this is as good a time as any to announce that the buyers are Joanne and Mitch!!!!! Yes, my baby sister and her husband have purchased the camp. I will have my family near by. I called Susan and asked where her loyalty lies - will she be staying with me or Joanne when she comes up for vacations - she said she has to flip a coin. I said I will be staying with Joanne because she will have a sauna!!! Oh what fun we will have!! More later.
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THE LEAVES ARE WELL UNDERWAY

Just in case anyone is planning a trip up north to see the colors, they have started. And they are changing daily. It is amazing how fast they are changing. We have some vivid reds and yellows and oranges. But I think it is going to be a brilliant year. It has been very moist and the trees haven't been stressed with drought as in previous years. So start planning your tours.

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WHY BAIT???

Our friends on the other lake were baiting for bear. It is the way some people hunt bear up here. He had been sitting on the bait but had no luck - well, his wife was cooking a roast and a big black bear was right at her front door smelling thru the screen door. Someone just happened to be driving by and noticed the bear and managed to notify the occupants. He managed to get his gun and shoot the bear just yards from his front door. Now that doesn't happen very often. We were invited over for a wild game dinner (just an excuse to eat the bear with friends). I brought over some "wild" shrimp I had in my freezer. It was delicious - there was bear, venison, fish, moose etc. And it was even more enjoyable because we all sat around the camp fire afterwards just relaxing, laughing and drinking. It doesn't get any better than that!! (well, maybe it does ;o)

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THERE'S BEARS!!!

A beautiful example of the bear tracks we found on the mine side yesterday - they were fresh!!

MY NEW BLOG GADJIT

There is a "comment" section at the end of every blog and I do appreciate any and all comments I get - you don't have to give your name - you can choose to be anonymous but I like getting the feedback. I have put a new feature that all you have to do is click the box that you think applies to the blog you just read - either funny, interesting or cool. That way I know that people are reading my blog and how they are reacting to it. It just takes a moment to do. Thanks in advance.
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BACK TO NORMAL

We had company this past week - Barry and Sandy and Ed. Barry and Ed are Rejean's hunting buddies and they were up doing some maintenance on the trails for the deer hunt this November. Sandy and I just took off and enjoyed ourselves. We 4 wheeled and fished the river - I lost a nice pike - it bit through my line. We also went to Pig Pen and enjoyed the company of two little crayfish in a puddle. The guys got their work done and managed to get in a day of fishing and a day on the river in our kayaks - Rejean and Ed just watched. AND they picked the nicest week of the summer - at least 6 days without R A I N ! ! ! A good time was had by all.

But as much as you enjoy company it is nice when it is just the two of you. I was supposed to go on a 10K walk from from the Trading Post home but I cancelled and cleaned my house - it is supposed to be a nice day tomorrow so I will head off at about 9 and get my walk in. The marathon is not that far away.

We also took a walk on the mine side and came across some wolf tracks in the mud - and they weren't that small. My friend Vickie's daughter was on a bike and 3 wolves surrounded her. She quickly rode away but that was just down the road in Whancliffe!! And the bears are out in force right now. They have been sighted everywhere. Rejean took Gerry's 4 wheeler to Blind River with him and they had to swerve to avoid a bear crossing 17 and they also saw one on 546. I feel safe tho. They are more afraid of us than we are of them. And I know what to do if I come across one on my walks. Don't run away just stay put and try to appear bigger than you are and yell at them - they should get the message and run away - SHOULD being the operative word there. But I am not afraid.

It is a beautiful day out there - my work is done - I'll be taking my shower soon and then getting outside to enjoy the nice weather. Cocktail time too.

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