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A little bit about me and a lot about the things we do.

Sunday, 4 May 2025

Just What We Do

We went to church this morning and it was good to see everyone.  We were one of the last ones to leave.  We stopped at Wendy’s for lunch and ran into cousins Tam and Katy.  We received an invite for supper due to our encounter.

Tammy made a great dinner and Gary and Denise were there to help eat it.  


After we were well fed the gamers gamed.
The hillbillies moved to the front porch.  Ron is adopted into the fam due to his musical ability.

I was the one that just didn’t fit in and got to enjoy my own little porch watching the dogs.

Just a day in the life of people from Tamworth.

Thursday, 1 May 2025

Things To Do

Our day was spent back in Ontario but we kept moving.  We were up around 6:00 am, back to the routine.  I was so tired.  


Sarah and Ron left shortly after 7:00 am.  Sarah was off to school and Ron was getting new tires put on the car.  He stopped on the way home and had a visit with the cous’ clan.  New additions had been added to their herd. 

After my hair appointment, we went to Kingston for my uncle’s wake.

Uncle Johnny was always a big part of our family.  His wife was my mom’s sister.  Uncle Johnny and Aunt Juanita stood up for mom and dad in their wedding.  
A few years later when I came along, Uncle Johnny chose the name, Penny for me.  Years later when Ron and I got married, Uncle Johnny and Aunt Juanita’s sons’, Paul and Tim, were both in our wedding.  Uncle Johnny was always a big personality and one of my dad’s best friends.  There are lots memories of our two families doing things together.

We checked on Sarah to see if she wanted anything brought home.  She had decided to make herself dinner and I was quite impressed.

She had also stopped to pick up the mail.  We were excited to open something from our great niece.  Taylor has worked hard and her dedication has paid off.  Congratulations sweet girl!

Our evening then turned to game five of the playoffs. The Leafs didn’t disappoint this time.  They beat the Sens and are moving to the next round.



It’s time for bed now….hoping for a little longer sleep.

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

We’re Home!

Our day started off at the Best Western in Vancouver with breakfast from McDonald’s being delivered to Sarah and I.  It’s nice to be married to an early riser.  The coast is so far ahead of Ontario in the spring department.

We took the hotel shuttle to the airport and checked our luggage and got through security.  Next step…Starbucks for Sarah.

Our plane from Vancouver left at 10:00 am.  

Our flight flew over some familiar places.



It was a pretty smooth flight and 4 1/2 hours later, we arrived in Toronto.  
Local time was 5:30.  Our luggage all arrived with us which is always a good thing.  Next step, you guessed it, Starbucks for Sarah.

We boarded the Megabus just after 7:00 and relaxed as the bus driver got us through Toronto traffic.

We arrived in Napanee around 10:30 pm and our truck was waiting for us.  Thank you Gary and Denise.

We got home after 11:00 and there was milk and cream for coffee in the fridge thanks to Janice.  I really have great cousins.

Janice had been staying at our house and Sarah had left her a note about her pet snake, George.  Of course, we don’t have a snake but this is what we found when we arrived home.


Thanks Janice for looking after the house and the pretend reptile.



Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Goodbyes and a Canuck Encounter

The worst thing about visiting is the day that you have to say goodbye.  We got up this morning and Stephen and Kylie made waffles and bacon for us.  After being well fed and getting packed up, we decided to take the dogs for a walk.  

It is good for the dogs and better for us.  

We needed to keep moving and it helps a little dealing with the thought of leaving.

A little animal therapy is good for the soul.

Stephen and Kylie drove us to the airport and we tried to put on our brave faces.  We didn’t do a very good job.


We boarded the small plane and wiped our tears.


The spectacular views kept us snapping pics and wiping the tears.  It had been such a nice time.  We all needed this time.


We landed in Vancouver at the south terminal.  Sarah wanted to get a picture of the cockpit of the airplane.  

The pilot invited her right up to the copilot’s spot.  Why not?
We took the bus to the main terminal.  


At the terminal, we decided to walk the full length so we got off at the first stop.  Sarah suddenly stopped as she pointed out a Vancouver Canuck’s hockey bag.  She wanted to know who the player was. Ron noticed that he was checking goalie sticks.  We googled.  We thought it might be Kevin Lankinen.  As he walked towards us, Sarah asked, “are you Kevin?”  He smiled and said that he was.  


We asked if we could take a picture and he was very willing.  He was on his way back home and looking forward to next year.  Behind us a couple others were waiting to greet him.  Sarah walked away thrilled to have met him and is now thinking she may have to be a Canuck’s fan next year. After getting back to the hotel, we saw that he was one of the goalies for the Finland team at the four nations.  Pretty cool!

This encounter with a Canuck made Sarah’s day.  I don’t think her Starbucks’ drink could even top that.

We took the shuttle to the hotel and settled in for an evening of hockey.

Monday, 28 April 2025

Live Goes On

We woke up to rain.  Coffee always tastes better on stormy days.  This was our last full day here.  Kylie made us a big breakfast.  I sat on the deck with a blanket over my lap eating my breakfast. Stephen, Ron and I went for a drive to the ocean.  Even with heavy clouds and rainy skies, it was pretty.  




We went for an afternoon walk with the dogs.  The dogs enjoyed some time in the water.  We filled the rest of the afternoon with games and snacks.
Tomorrow we fly to Vancouver.  

Tonight we are sitting watching the election results roll in.  I’m thankful that I don’t put my trust in the government.  Life continues no matter who gets in as prime minister.  We need to choose to keep looking up, stand together and keep going.  


Sunday, 27 April 2025

A Beautiful Day

Today our morning looked a little different with Stephen and Kylie being back.  It was a beautiful day and it was too nice to be inside.

We went for a nice walk in the morning.  
We spent some time at the water.  


Stephen and Sarah did some exploring and one of them got a wet foot.



Kylie watched on…
We had the scenery, the people and a beautiful day so time for some posed pictures.




In the afternoon, Stephen and Sarah went on the side by side.  



They saw some pretty sights.





 Sarah got to drive some and that was a neat experience for an almost 16 year old.

Another wonderful day!  Question of the day….can you say this word and what does it mean? 😃