Well not too many nags from you guys, just my conscience bothering me. I just haven't had the gumption to sit down and face this computer, (other than to check the news and play games). Betty and I have been out golfing a couple of times, and our Friday evenings with Loraine and Harry have been the highlights since we got back to the great white north. Really, there hasn't been too much to write about till last Friday, when Betty and I journeyed, to North Bay and enjoy the hospitality of Sylvianne & Jean in celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Now there's an accomplishment to be proud of. I suppose I could say the same, but, it took 4 wives to do it. LOL.
Lots of tents set up for shade or protection from predicted rain.
It was a pleasant 5 and a half hour drive, and as directed we stopped in Calendar (where Syl. and Jean live) to let them know we got there and then drove the ten miles into North Bay where we stayed at the Super 8 hotel on the waterfront. Nice place, (with free breakfast) and big comfortable rooms. After settling in we drove back to Calendar and enjoyed a pot luck supper with Sylvianne, Jean, their 3 children, some grandchildren and Linda from the Mexican bunch. Saturday was the official celebration, getting under-way at one o'clock. About 65 people showed up, including ten of the Mexican bunch.
Misplaced Mexicans?
It sure was great getting to chat with the folks we meet in Melaque. A sumptuous meal was served and there was no lack of cerveza and other things to imbibe.
The immediate Ethier family.
Sunday, we went back and enjoyed a wonderful brunch, put on by Sylvianne and her kids. (I musta gained 3 pounds!)
I thought this was “North Bay”, but it’s actually Lake Nipissing.
Monday we were supposed to head up to Sudbury to visit Linda & Ron, but I awoke a 5 AM. with the most terrible premonition, and just couldn't bring myself to go out onto the Highway. Stupid, I know, and I'm so sorry to Linda and Ron, so we spent the day being tourists around North Bay, taking in the sites, strolling along their beautiful waterfront eating "fresh cut" fries from a roadside stand and riding on a carousal.
Being kids again, when was the last time you did it??
Back to Syl. & Jeans for leftover supper and some Texas holdem, fond farewells and back to the hotel for an early night and the trip back to Cornwall. We're still eating the brown eggs that Jean's chickens provided for us, thanks Jean and also Sylvianne and your fantastic family for the most warm and cheerful hospitality anyone could ask for. I hope you can make it down here, sometime, so we can reciprocate. Till next time; Dan
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