LET THE GAMES BEGIN

 

Well we now have our shuffleboard!  We had talked about it and after months of researching and calling around we finally have it.  We knew what we wanted - a 9’ Jett bank board shuffleboard.  Places had them but they were located so far away and delivery wasn’t possible.  Lots of gaming stores in the Toronto area - not so many around here.  And when I found them, no one delivered up here.  I couldn’t even get quotes for delivery. I finally found North Player in Richmond Hill.  I explained my problem and they quickly had a quote for the table and delivery and set up.  It was very reasonable and I accepted their quote.  Delivery was scheduled and confirmed and followed up to be sure we would be home.  They drove 7 hours to deliver and set up the shuffleboard, made sure everything was perfect, thanked us for our business and drove another 7 hours back home!  Talk about customer service!!  We are enjoy8ng the table and getting the hang of it.  Bank board is, I find, more challenging than a straight board. Back in my Fanshawe College days I would play at the OxBox, a great bar in my neighborhood.  They had a bank board so that is what I learned on.  I must admit I wasn’t bad after a couple of beers…maybe that is the secret to my game.  But then again, maybe not.

ROAD TRIP

 

Road trip to Windsor with my beautiful Sister Susan to see Jann Arden in concert at Casino Windsor. A check off my Bucket List.  Beautiful view out our window day and night.  Susan was settled right in enjoying the view and our cocktails.  We had dinner at Smokies BBQ on Ottawa street and it was delicious!!  Sue had the pineapple hamburger and I had the 1 skewer of chicken wrap and as I said, it was delicious.  Give them a try. You won’t be disappointed.  Heading back to Susie’s tomorrow. Or should I say shopping back to Susie’s tomorrow.  Walmart, Costco, Winners etc etc here we come.

The concert was amazing!  She sang all my favourites.  She made me laugh and cry and smile and reminise. 

650 DAYS

 

Finally moved in last Sunday.  650 days from the fire to living in our new home.  Totally different from our other house but we love it.  It will take some getting used to - remembering where I put stuff, finding the best place to put things.  I don’t have enough dishes or pots and pans to fill all the cupboards in my new kitchen.  I have a pen and paper to write things down I need.  Like pot holders!  Don’t have any here and I have to replace the ones from the cottage we lived in during the build.  It will take a while to be settled.  It is big!  I will certainly get my steps in every day.  

I will give you a tour in my next post.

PINK LADY SLIPPERS

 

…or as I like to call them - Testicle Plants.  They are in full bloom and I have a lot of them on the property, especially around the cottage and house.  Some are large and some are quite small.  There are clumps of them and some single plants.  Some are a deep shade of pink and some are almost white.i am very fortunate to have so many around here as they are hard to grow. Must be a perfect environment for them here.

A BEAUTIFUL DAY

 

Finally got out fishing today.  What a beautiful morning!  We used to be out at 6am but now we aim for 7 am.  We were on time.  It does help that we are 5 minutes away from Hooverville Landing and we can be on the water within about 15 minutes from leaving home.  It was slow going today. We only got 3 small ones plus the one I caught!!!!!

I thought I had snagged until I felt movement.  Holy Moly!  I knew it was massive.  It pulled drag and thank goodness I had checked mine earlier at Rejean’s suggestion.  I thought it was a big pike and I was hoping it didn’t get off.  But I finally got her to the surface and Lo and behold, it was a walleye!!  A huge one.  It measured 30 inches long and the stupid weigh scale didn’t work.  But we thought 7-8 pounds.  We got some pictures and got her right back in the water.  Rejean held her tail as he slowly moved her back and forth waiting for her to get her bearings. And with a splash of her tail, she was gone.  What a thrill!!  The biggest walleye I have ever caught and probably ever will.  She was a fish of a life time I am sure.  And I still had my worm!!!

Ps. Look at Rick’s smile in the first picture.  He is happy to be going fishing finally.

TRYING TO GET OUT FISHING

 We went to Pig Pen after dinner to check out the river.  Running hard and no shore to fish off of.  Oh well.  Still a beautiful spot to watch the power of the Mississagi River.  We have the boat all set to go tomorrow but found out at the last minute our builder is coming over to fix some siding so looks like it will be Wednesday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUSAN

 

It is my Sister Susan’s Birthday today.  She spent it with friends and family.  A lunch in Bayfield with Her friend Elaine, Shelley and Scott.  And hitting the beach after.  A perfect day for her. 

I wish her joy and happiness and good health.  I wish her many more vacations with Joanne and me.  I love you, Susan, very much.