Monthly Archives: April 2008

I want to share some of my highlights from the month of March when I wasn’t posting. On March 7th I was the guest speaker at the World Day of Prayer hosted by St. Peter’s ELW. I had the very … Continue reading →

The Chi-Cheemaun is the ferry which runs from South Baymouth (Manatoulin Island) to Tobermoray (north tip of the Bruce Pennisula). She winters at the port of Owen Sound. Each fall she has a special cruise event from Tobermoray through the … Continue reading →

It’s one of the sad comments on life in SK … it seems everyone moves to Alberta, specifically Calgary. When Rhett moved to Calgary, he was following his heart, his love, but most move for the jobs. Some move to … Continue reading →

I got to hold two – two month old babies on Sunday. Molly was fussing just a little bit and I said to Phyllis – “Watch me … I’m going in for the kill … I’m going to get that … Continue reading →

With our long, cold winter the maple syrup season was delayed. I was thrilled to spend one afternoon in my friends, Judy and Nigel’s sugar bush. They currently tap 200 maple trees. The maple syrup season is delicately controlled by … Continue reading →

Mary stopped by yesterday and while we were chatting, PJ – my kitty got underfoot and Mary stomped on her. PJ let out a howl! Mary asked, “Is PJ okay?” I said, “Yes, she’s fine.” It was a beautiful day … Continue reading →

I’ve never spent any amount of time on the water. I was always excited to take a ferry trip and be on a big boat. A few years ago when I went to Victoria (while Doug was at a conference) … Continue reading →

The Georgian Bay, and in particular Grey County is an incredibly beautiful part of the world. It was my absolute surprise to go to Inglis Falls, which is located just outside of Owen Sound and find such a lovely setting … Continue reading →

I have another Ontarioism, but it was pointed out to me by an Ontario citizen that “down country” must be a “Grey-Bruceism” as she hadn’t heard it before (growing up in Guelph). Did you know I’ve been ‘down country’? Bob … Continue reading →