Backed tracked a bit to spend time with Jacque…yes, Doug is

Backed tracked a bit to spend time with Jacque…yes, Doug is of being the Hill Hiker…so she is home alone. We had a short but pleasant visit…then headed to tour the new Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art….wow, what a display ….then a stop …

After a short stay with my mom in Fredonia, we headed to

 After a short stay with my mom in Fredonia, we headed to Springfield to have lunch with an old friend of Floyd's before heading to Golden. Floyd spent a delightful afternoon touring me through the "spots of his youth". The cabin his par…

We spent the winter in Wichita…holiday events, visiting

We spent the winter in Wichita…holiday events, visiting parents, friends, children, working on charity projects and just a few condo projects…Nothing too exciting…Floyd had the TUMBLEWEED port engine replaced in February…how they accomplished t…

Spent a delightful day touring Graceland…I had already

Spent a delightful day touring Graceland…I had already seen the extras but not the house…so Floyd was willing to let me explore…then we headed straight to Fredonia…a long day of travel…and we resembled the Clampets….

Jacque and Doug Nelson stopped for the "clean out the

Jacque and Doug Nelson stopped  for the "clean out the refridge" supper and over night stay. Doug is quite the walker and they have been.  He plans to walk the Applalachian Mountain trail this spring and summer…we know all about chasi…

I am so far behind…but I do have notes and photos to

I am so far behind…but I do have notes and photos to publish…Hopefully I can get caught up and current soon…

Summer Festivals in Toronto

The Toronto festivals and events calendar is full for this summer for all ages. The list is so long that I am breaking it up in various blog posts. So if you are looking for something to do in Toronto … Continue reading

Tip Toeing through the TRILLIUMS

Yesterday we enjoyed a nice afternoon walk at LeMoines Point. This conservation area is near the Collins Bay Marina where we departed 3 years ago this July. Interesting how life can change in 3 years.  (Continued…)

A Year To Remember

Well the year is coming to a close. Jim and his father Rae (85) rented a car in Port Charlotte and drove to Marathon to join me on my last voyage of the season. With a little delay Thursday morning and a trip to see super Kendal again with a Gener…

THE SPY CONNECTION AND ENVOY WINE

We left the marina last Thursday for a four day cruise around the very picturesque Marmaris Bay local area in great weather, and plenty of swimming.On our first day out we launched our large RIB, weighing 350kg, from the boat deck using the boom winch….