We are safe and sound in Ontario......

 

 Our Location: 

Valens Conservation Park, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Our morning was an early one, we were on the road at 6:50 AM, I know that because we looked. We enjoyed the Mercer County Fairgrounds and would stay again. We enjoyed it, it was a relaxing few days. Next time we would actually get out and tour Celina, but this time was strictly resting. 

We noticed this truck back at Quail Ridge Rv Park, in Huachuca City, Az.

And this one was in Fry's parking lot in Sierra Vista, AZ.

This morning's sunrise as we headed East.

We did see the sun later in the day.

The roads were pretty good over all, a few rough patches but not too bad. We had easy sailing to the border and the crossing was easy. A few questions and we were on our way. We crossed back into Ontario by 11 AM. We stopped a few times but not for long. 

Daffs in bloom at a rest area in Ohio.

We were only in the state for a short time.

We crossed the Ambassador Bridge.

The St Clair River.

There were lots of folks out on the water.

On the 401 East at MM 224, near Woodstock we had our first ever blow out of a tire on the Igloo. It was an interesting experience, no one was hurt but we do have some damage at the wheel well and along Riley's slide, one of the side markers is gone and apparently the Igloo isn't covered by CAA, who knew that? Not me. So I had to foot this bill myself. Kal Tire came after a two hour wait, and we were on the road again within about 20 minutes. Officer Stephen showed up and waited with us for about an hour before she was called away. We appreciated her assistance very much. Anyway all is well with us, we drove for another 50 minutes to reach Valens Conservation.  It's a big park and lots of trees, not someplace we would stay again. The roads are very narrow and the trees too close to the roads and the entrances to the sites. Our site is particularly odd, we had to turn around as the power receptacle is almost in the site beside us, we barely reach the post, if we hadn't turned around we couldn't have reached the outlet.

Back in Ontario, the grass is greening up and the leaves are almost visible.

The roads were pretty good. Excuse the dirty windshield.

Not our best day.

Tomorrow we are going to visit grandsons/nephews, daughter and her husband. We are looking forward to it very much. 

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you've all had a good day. 

Until next time....

Take care, stay safe, 

Deb

One more sleep.....

 

 Our Location: 

Mercer County Fairgrounds, Celina, Ohio

It was a wonderful night temp wise, sleep wise, not so much. Oh well, it is what it is, at least it wasn't a travel day today. We slept with all the windows and vents open last night and very few blankets. We are soaking up as much heat as possible. 

Jim these are for you and Barb.

Until you mentioned your project I hadn't ever seen any, and there is one right here in the fairgrounds.

At coffee time I had my pick of seats, I tried a few of them.

This morning I took my coffee and climbed into the grandstands to watch a few trainers letting their charges run for a bit. Even managed a quick conversation with one as he went by, we thought I might have the best seat in the house. Considering I was the only one there, I think we were correct. A walk around the park, a quick trip for diesel but no top up for propane as it was flat rate, no matter how much they put in, we left without a top up. The fairgrounds are getting ready for a yard sale tomorrow, starting at 8 am, we will be long gone by then. We hope to pull out by 7 am to avoid the confusion and busyness.

These two were just enjoying the wind in their manes and having a good time.

I spoke with the fella on the inside lane.

This guy came late to the party.

A few pics of the views, I hope you enjoy them. A quick up date, Rick is now off the ventilator, he was sitting in a chair for a while yesterday, he's still pretty fuzzy but doing better. Thanks for all the concern in the past week. 

 

They aren't racing just trotting along.

Not clear but you get the idea, they were enjoying their run.

He's still getting warmed up.

 

Until next time...

 

Take care, stay safe, 

 

Deb

 

 

A very bright, sunny warm day....

 

 Our Location: 

Mercer Fairgrounds, Celina, Ohio

We woke to a nice temperature, sleeping with windows and vents open. A walk along the paths here at the fair grounds, we enjoyed the sun and a brief sit in the grandstands to watch a horse going through his paces. I hope you enjoy the photos. 

We are parked over there behind the grandstands.

The horseshoe pit.

Some pretty small white flowers.

Some parking spots over there.

Lots of buildings here in the fair grounds.

Can you see the back end of the Igloo?

The barns over there, lots of horses there.

Going through the paces on a sunny warm morning.

Up in the grandstands...

We could see this water tower....

Blurry but a morning run and not breaking a sweat.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you've had a terrific day. 

Until next time...

Take care, stay safe, 

Deb

We are settled for a few days.....

 

Our Location:

Mercer County Fairgrounds, Celina, Ohio

 

We left Carrolton, Ky around 7:30 am this morning. A heavy dew on the windshield but it wasn't cold. Today was an easy day and we took our time. We travelled approx 186 miles/299 km, the Big Dog ran well and we had a head wind yet again. The roads were again decent in places and some pretty big grooves and holes in other places. We need to find a better way of joining bridges to pavement!!! We arrived here at the fairgrounds and finally found our spot, put the feet down and called Dad at 12:30 pm, EDT of course. We have never been in this area before, about 20 miles from Wapaknoneta, it's a nice location, a bit confusing inside the grounds but we figured it out, or at least we think we did. Sunny, warm but breezy, we have no complaints. Tomorrow I will post a few pics of the fairgrounds. 

 

Welcome to Cincinnati rush hour this morning.

Dandelions are blooming.

Trees are in blossom and some are leafing out, the grass is brilliant green.

Spring is here in Ohio.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you've had an excellent day. 

 

Until next time....

 

Take care, stay safe, 

 

Deb