FUN ON THE TRAILS

Andrew just sent this photo from his I-Phone so I thought I would share.  Looks like fun, don't you think?

Boys will be Boys...

THEY'RE HEEEERE

They have decided to go for a 4 wheeler trip today so they all met here  before the big ride.  10 Farmers, Rejean and Andrew - stay off the roads.... they couldn't have asked for a better day, sunny and no humidity - they'll have a great time and fish another time.
See Ya Bye

THE FARMERS ARE COMING THE FARMERS ARE COMING

This time tomorrow there will be 10 farmers here from around the Listowel area.  Among them is Jack, my brother-in-law plus 9 of his nearest and dearest friends who are coming up here to fish and 4 wheel.  I don't know if any of them still farm but that is what we call them.  They are leaving today about 4pm so they should be here around midnight or so.  I don't know how many vehicles there will be but there are boats and 8 4 wheelers set to arrive.  We will also be taking them out on an all-dayer 4 wheeler ride  - I hear some of them are looking more forward to that than the fishing.  None of them will be staying with us - we made arrangements at a Camp up the road for them near Tunnel Lake where they will be fishing over the next 4 days.
So....let the fun begin...

MY NEW CAR

Things started to go wrong with my Jeep Compass like the clunk I heard, the squeaky noises, every light on the dash board came on, no cruise control and no 4-wheel drive - and the warranty had expired - it was time to get a new car.  I had previously test drove the 2012 Compass and I did like it - they had gussied it up to the point that it was too fancy for me.  Then I test drove the new Patriot - now this is more me.  It has the round headlights and grill work that a true Jeep has - I just felt more me in it.  And I liked the red.
I am very happy with my new purchase - and a 5 year extended warranty to boot.

Now you will be able to recognize me when you see me again ;o)

SAW A MOOSE!!!

I had to take Ute into town today for a shot of blood thinners - she broke her ankle a few weeks ago - and on the way I spotted a young moose in the swamp - right where Stacey and Andrew think the plug is - we turned around and got a couple of pictures before we continued on our way and she continued to feed in the swamp.  I didn't have my good camera so the closeups aren't really that good - but I think you have the ability to zoom in on these pictures.
It is always nice to see such a magnificent animal - I don't know how anyone can shoot them.
Big ears!!!
See Ya Bye

A PLAY DAY

Today we went with Ron and Mary to check out the place they will be putting their trailer at this summer and we also met John and Linda at their trailer for a tail-gate luncheon.  The weather called for scattered showers and they certainly were - we were in and out of a light rain all day long but it certainly didn't stop us from having a good time.
The first half of our trip was devoted to going someplace I have never been before and from what I saw, a great place.  Can't wait to go back with a fishing rod!!!
When we got to John and Linda's John had a nice fire going - altho he said it took a long time to get it started.  He cooked his Brenner hotdogs over the open fire.  I had made a potato salad and Mary brought the sandwiches, pickles, cheese etc.  It was delicious - I had too much to eat - and Mary also brought cookies for desert and then we stopped at the Aubrey Trading Post for an ice-cream!!  Needless to say I did not eat dinner.  There is a nice picture of Linda sitting in her trailer - it's a perfect size for what they need and I think we are going to start looking for a little trailer that we can hitch up and head up the highway for a change of scenery.
It was a good day to spend with friends...

NOT OUR TIME TO GO

We picked up Ron and Mary yesterday afternoon to have dinner at the Sinton in Thessalon - I drove.  There was a large semi in front of us carrying what looked like steel.  Approaching the intersection of Highway 17 and 129, the truck had his indicator on to turn right onto the Trans Canada highway.  He proceeded to turn, moving slowly as it was a big heavy truck.  I glanced to the left in time to see a huge tanker carrying fuel barreling straight at the slow moving truck turning right in front of him in his lane.  The fuel tanker moved into the oncoming traffic lane to the left - thank goodness there was no cars in that lane or the fuel truck would have had to make a quick decision - slam on his brakes which would have caused the back end to slid into us  or a head on collision with the oncoming traffic or swerve to the right and hit us broadside.  We all were watching this happen right in front of us - all happening so quick you would not have had time to react.
There was oncoming traffic but far enough away that the fuel truck safely made it back into his lane.  It was raining as well so the highway was nice and slippery.
I have to thank my Guardian Angel for watching over us yesterday.  Thanks Mom.