Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Finally home.....



Our Location: 
Summer Spot, near South Baymouth, Ontario, Canada

 


Hello folks. I’ll bet you thought I forgot about you but you’d be wrong. You have all been on my mind and today is the day that I let you know Riley and I are safe, sound and parked in our summer spot and we hope you folks are all doing just wonderful as well. We left Buttercup Ridge on Easter Sunday and arrived here before 5 pm. It was a day of mist, rain, almost rain, a few snow flurries but NO WIND.

 
I just love this bowl. It sits in the formal living room at Buttercup Ridge. It always catches the sunlight and looks amazing. 
 
 
 One of the spare rooms at Buttercup Ridge.
 
 
Throw pillows, blankets, robes, towels, etc throughout the house all bear the wonderful stitching!!
 
 
An uneventful drive, we stopped a few times to stretch and grab some food but other than that we kept on motoring. Leaving Buttercup Ridge before 8 am we managed to pass through Orilla around 10 am, thru Sudbury by 1:30 pm and were up the big hill, turned around and leveling by the time our first visitor arrived at 4:30. We had the feet down and were just putting the slides out when our second visitor arrived around 4:50 pm and were bringing things out of the Dogsled when our last visitor arrived at 5:15 pm. They came and left individually and never overlapped, a quick hello, nice to see you, chatter, chatter and off they went. Once they all left we were having some dinner and settling in by 6 pm. Social distancing is of course observed here and there were no hugs or close proximity standing.
 
 A very empty hamlet of Omemee, Ontario


 
 
Janet and Dennis arrived home on Monday night after four days of driving from Indian Wells, CA. A very long drive for certain. We are happy they are safe, sound and healthy back on Buttercup Ridge. On Saturday morning Riley and I headed into Cobourg for two reasons, shopping for us and them. They are now in 14 days of isolation with a full fridge and plenty of food and medications to last them until they are well past that time. We too are pretty much stocked for a  month or so. Milk and bread can be purchased by my SIL Barbara while she is at work and brought home to us.

 
  
Raindrops on the window.

Here on the Island there are only 2 reported cases ( reported about three weeks ago) of Covid-19, although there are a growing number of cases in the areas surrounding the Island. So we are happy to be settled in here although the cold is not enjoyable, we will manage. Of course the nice weather happened in the beginning of April and now the last two weeks will be quite a bit below seasonal norms. Yeah us.

 

 
The photos today are a bit of a collection, some were taken on our drive north, some while still at Buttercup Ridge and the last two this morning with my phone and they give you an idea of the empty roads and the ‘no sign of spring’ along the way, as well as our current weather.
 
 
 
 
A few notes of interest for those that pay attention to such things. Fuel prices in the area around Buttercup Ridge were in the 81/82 cent a liter mark for DIESEL. That translates to APPROXIMATELY $3.28 a gallon. I bought my diesel at the local reserve there. A stop in Parry Sound, Ontario (Muskoka-Cottage country) had us filling the drinking bowl at around 97/98 cents per liter. That is APPROXIMATELY $3.92 a gallon. A further top up at the turn off from Hwy 17 to Hwy 6 which we travel to reach the island had us seeing $1.14 per liter, APPROXIMATELY $4.56 per gallon. We are set for fuel for  quite a while as we drive  very little here.
 

 Most of the small inland lakes in the Sudbury area are still frozen but not with enough ice to hold a person up.

 
For those that are interested in the temperatures, BRRRRRR comes to mind with day time highs reaching 38 or 39F/  approx 3 or 4 C but with the cold west wind those aren’t the true temps. Night time lows dip well in to the ‘oh my God it’s cold’ numbers and one is good while in bed but hates to step out of bed in the morning. Although Dave, (Our View from Here) we aren’t as cold as you are out there in the cold plains of Saskatchewan.

 
 
Some of this sh*t is still on the ground and it's noon thirty! 
 

A couple of other notes as well to pass along. Since we are now in our summer location and not really doing anything of interest I will be posting occasionally now. I’ll try for once a week but can’t promise. We are on a different time pattern here, more structured and I spend a great deal less time inside and usually take very few photos. I seem to find things to occupy my time and keep busy. So if you don’t hear from me often, don’t be alarmed please.

 

 
 
 
A birthday wish to my brother Rick who celebrates tomorrow. I won’t give any numbers but he’s older than me. Haha. Happy Birthday big brother, we hope it’s a fantastic day. Also a birthday wish to brother Rick’s youngest son Jesse. He celebrates on the the 28th by turning 24. He and his lovely lady recently became proud parents of a fur baby, a very nice chocolate lab. I believe the puppy is named is Remy. Also a birthday wish to my nephew Allan. Allan is my sister’s only son. Allan celebrates on April 21 st and will be celebrating a 30 something birthday. Happy Birthday guys. We hope you all enjoy your special day.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you are all happy, sane, and healthy and remain that way. Hopefully we start to get back to some sort of normal in the next few weeks or at least by summer time. To quote an Anne Murray song,’We sure could use a little good news today.’

Until next time…take care, be safe, stay healthy,

Deb
 
 
 
 
 

24 comments:

  1. Bet it feels good to be settled even if it's a little cold. We had snow at my place last night so its cold everywhere. Enjoy your summer.

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    1. It does feel good to be settled and back to very familiar views. Snow isn't fun but oh well, it comes and goes quickly, so we can't complain too much. The guessers say it will be below seasonal norms until mid May but I think we are truly almost out of the 'cold' weather now, another week I think. It will still be below seasonal norm but warmer than it is now. Oh well, it is what it is.

      Take care, be safe, stay healthy,
      Deb

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  2. I was happy to see an update that all is well with you and Riley. Those temperatures....oh my. I'm looking forward to your occasional updates and photos.

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    1. I will try to remember Elva but I can't promise. Since we aren't going out there won't be a lot to see. Hope you folks are doing well out there in CA!!!

      Take care, be safe, stay healthy,
      Deb

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  3. Always a nice sense of relief to be home again after winter months away south of the border. Warmth will soon be in the air, things will be green again and familiar routines will return. All the best for the summer you two:))

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    1. Very true, there is something very comforting about familiar sights and views no matter where we are, but nothing wraps one up in a sense of 'ahhhhhhh' like home views. True, the warmth will eventually come and things soon the leaves will be on and the signs of a promising season ahead will surround us. All the best to you and Kelly for the days, weeks and months ahead.

      Take care, be safe, stay healthy,
      Deb

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  4. Glad your in your summer place safe and sound. That country you drove through looked peaceful and beautiful . A lot better than the heavy traffic Boise has . Our Diesel is $2.59 not that I'm using any , locked down with the rest of the world. Take care and have a great summer . Vern in Boise Idaho

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    1. Thanks Vern. The country we passed through is indeed very peaceful and beautiful. Full of cottages, small lakes and ponds, a few little hamlets here and there but in the summer months it's like a zoo with all the traffic and cottagers. We are always happy to be away from that drive during the 'animal' season. Haha.
      We hope you have a fantastic summer Vern.

      Take care, be safe, stay healthy,
      Deb

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  5. It's not the Spring any of us want to see. Hopefully it will clear up soon.
    Just hoping they have the Virus under control before the fall.
    Be safe and Enjoy!

    It's about time

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    1. Very true Rick, no spring right now anywhere or so it seems. Oh well, this too shall pass and summer will come at some point.
      We too hope this is cleared up by fall but we shall see how things progress and take it one day at a time.
      We hope you and Kathy have a great summer.

      Take care, be safe, stay healthy,
      Deb

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  6. Glad to see your post. Hopefully spring weather will find you soon. Until then you and Riley stay warm, safe, and healthy.

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    1. You folks have been on mind of late, hope all is well down there in your current neighbourhood. I'm sure you folks are watching the northern weather and happenings hoping for a good sign of improvement in all things.

      Take care, be safe, stay healthy,
      Deb

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  7. Good to see you arrived safely to your summer spot. We had heard that they weren't letting anyone on the island, unless like you, are a resident. We should be looking at more spring like temperatures this weekend, stay warm and healthy.

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    1. Thanks Bill. There are rumours everywhere and we must all use common sense and discretion. There are however proven facts that any of the Land Lease Cottagers at or near Birch Island(not on the Island but close ) cannot occupy their cottages because the Natives will not allow them on the land. Some of the locals can be pretty out spoken to folks that come to their cottages though, or so I've been told. There are only two cases on the whole Island and they are hoping to keep it that way.
      WE are looking forward to spring soon, as I'm sure you and Patsy must be as well. I'll bet it's cold on The Ridge with all this spring wind. Hopefully the temps rise soon and the wind chill becomes in the plus numbers instead of the negative. Have a great summer folks!

      Take care, be safe, stay healthy,
      Deb

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  8. Good to see you made it. Now you can relax. Hopefully this virus thing will be moving on soon. Stay warm!!

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    1. Thanks Nancy. Now I expect I should be out and about every day puttering at something but it's too cold to do most things and so I'm trying patiently to wait for warmer weather. Being here a couple of weeks early is also throwing us off a bit but soon the weather will warm up and I can outside and start setting up our summer things, checking on the gardens and so on.
      We are all hoping that Covid-19 is soon under control and a thing of the past before much longer. I think the entire world is getting cabin fever. Have a great summer!

      Take care, be safe, stay healthy,
      Deb

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  9. Welcome Home! Nice to see you are both healthy and happy back in your summer spot. Hopefully the real spring is just around the corner.
    Stay well!

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    1. Thanks Patsy. We appreciate it very much. We have been so looking forward to getting here and settling in to some comforting sights and happenings. WE are also looking forward to a great summer. I'm sure you and Bill will be very happy to have warmer weather coming along soon. Have a great summer.

      Take care, be safe, stay healthy,
      Deb

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  10. Nice that you two are home for the summer. Hopefully temps will be warming soon. Looks like a lovely place! We will be looking forward to hearing from you when you can!

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    1. Thanks Folks. I will do my best to post on occasion but no promises. Haha. WE are looking forward to warmer weather and getting out to walk more here. WE can walk the hundred acre farm, stroll to the shores of Georgian Bay, and just enjoy the quiet here. Lots of things to do if it ever warms up enough to do them. Haha. You folks have a great summer.

      Take care, be safe, stay healthy,
      Deb

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  11. I'm glad you are HOME for the summer. It sounds like we should put the brakes on for a while and enjoy some of the warm southern weather as long as we can!! Stay Safe.

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    1. Thanks Lorne, we're glad to be home. I don't know anything about you neck of the woods but it looks to be a very cold, and well below seasonal temps all across the country except BC. I'd call ahead if I were you, not that you can do much but at least you know how long to drag your feet on the way home. We hope you and Sue have a fantastic summer!!

      Take care, be safe, stay healthy,
      Deb

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  12. I LOVE that bowl. That kind of glass is a favourite. Glad you have arrived at the summer place. Forgive my asking, is the Ridge an Airbnb? We are in a place last June in Spain and everything was monogramed and very fancy.

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    1. Thanks Contessa. No Buttercup Ridge is not an Airbnb but it certainly could be, it's big enough and pretty enough for certain.

      Take care, be safe, stay healthy,
      Deb

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