Monday, August 23, 2021

A quick catch up....

                                                                      
 
 
                                                                                   Our Location: Summer Spot                                                                                 Near South Baymouth, Ontario 
 
 
We haven't forgotten about you fine folks but we really haven't had a lot to post about either. I did however think it wise to post a few pics of our last 6 months or so. Just to keep a record for future reference. 
 
Yes the stop sign is regulation height. 


I walk this path from our summer spot every morning for morning coffee. Although I did not walk it much over the winter, only to check on the Igloo under it's blanket of snow. 
 
 
We survived the winter winds and snows snuggled into our little rented stone house. I can honestly tell you that I do not miss Canadian winters and look forward to continuing our travels when the border opens up to allow us frozen folks to head to warmer climes during those long, cold months of winter. 
 
The rushing waters of a spring time water falls.



Ice forms on the trees near the base of the falls.

 Riley had an MRI on her knee about a month ago, it's been causing her pain off and on all winter since she wrenched it last fall. The report says nothing is amiss and she is fine to continue strengthening it even though it causes some discomfort. Always afraid we could be doing more harm than good with such injuries and so we are both relieved to hear the good news. 
 
 
Ice will soon be gone from the rivers and creeks.



 
 We moved backed into the Igloo before the long weekend in May and have enjoyed our summer spot once again. The summer has been odd, at times reminding me of the desert with cool mornings and hot afternoons. A dry start to the summer season had us living with a fire ban for many weeks but it started raining around July 1 and until about 2 weeks ago we had rain, rain, rain, with very little sun. Now we have sun, sun, sun with no sign of rain with the dog days of summer arriving about two weeks late this year. However there is a bit of colour here and there in the trees, leaves are starting to drift downward in a few spots, the sun no longer peeks through my bedroom window at the same angle and the winds are of course ever present but they carry a hint of something cooler to come. I wonder what kind of fall we will have this year? 
 
Sunrise June 9 just before 6 AM.

Produce from our gardens this year.

Congrats to nephew Jason and wife Leah welcomed a baby boy this winter, Hudson is now about 6 months old and a happy little fella. Jason recently took a spill breaking a few ribs, puncturing a lung and suffering various bruises and contusions. He's on the mend and doing well. 
 
Congrats also to nephew Jesse (Jason's brother) and Claudia on their upcoming wedding in about a month's time. Also congrats to daughter Bradey and David on their upcoming wedding just a week after Jesse & Claudia.
 
Also a few birthdays to mention sister Jan (June), daughter Bradey (July), and my dad (Aug) all celebrated since I last posted anything. 
 
So now you are totally caught up with our goings on here on the big rock in the middle of the Bay. Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed your visit. 
 
Until next time... take care, stay safe and healthy!!
 
Deb

10 comments:

  1. It's really good to hear from you! Thanks for keeping us updated .-Mary

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    1. I've been very lazy about posting over the past while, but hopefully things improve and we can all get back to a kind of normal and blogging will pick up. Thanks Mary.

      Take care, be safe, stay healthy,
      Deb

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  2. Great to know your both doing well . It was super hot with a lot of forest fire smoke this summer south of your broader. I sure hope things open up so you can go south this winter. The virus has taken off again here in the USA .Best of luck and thanks for posting . Vern in Boise Idaho

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    1. Thanks Vern. Glad to hear from you! We too hope things clear up in the skies and on land soon. The desert is calling and we are anxious to answer!

      Take care, be safe, stay healthy,
      Deb

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  3. Always nice to hear from you two! Glad things are going well and sure hope to see you in the fall! Glad Riley's knee isn't something worse and strengthening should help! Give Riley a hug! :)

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    1. Hey there folks. Nice to hear from you. Riley's knee is slowly getting better. We hope to make the southern trek this fall and hope to see your smiling faces!!

      Take care, be safe, stay healthy,
      Deb

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  4. Great to hear that you are doing well. Good luck with Riley's home 'rehab', it is harder to stick with it but the efforts will pay off!
    Fingers crossed that we can get across that border in the fall, we are so ready!!
    Hugs to both of you

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    1. Thanks Patsy. Riley's a trooper when it comes to her knee and she's sticking to it even on the 'I don't want to do this' days. She can see the benefits and that helps. Like you guys we are hopeful of getting away this winter and are definitely ready for it.

      Take care, be safe, stay healthy.
      Deb

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  5. Thanks for the update. Hoping they open the border soon so you can come down. Glad Riley's knee is fine so she can hike this winter. Looking forward to seeing you two this winter.

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    1. Hey my friend. Nice to hear from you. We too hope they open your border soon as we are getting tired of frostbite and winter boots. Haha. Riley's knee is improving a little each day. We too are looking forward to a few nice walks in the desert this winter. Hope to see you there!!!

      Take care, be safe, stay healthy,
      Deb

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