Arista Ramblers

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Inverhuron, Sept. 6-8 2013

It was a mixed bag of weather this weekend. Friday was sunny and warm and we enjoyed a wonderful evening. I went down to the lake to get sunset pictures while Duncan got the fire going for us to enjoy for the rest of the evening. The firewood we got this weekend was the best park wood we have had this year. It was a great fire! When I went to see what time it was later in the evening I discovered that I had lost my watch. Unfortunately a search turned up nothing. Saturday we were both shocked when we woke up and it was 10:00. The gentle rain that was falling must have lulled us into a deep sleep. When Duncan went outside to have his tea he found my watch lying on the ground all wet. It was still working but the pin in the band was missing. I was lost all day without my watch. After lunchtime we headed to the veggie stand just south of Southampton to pick up a few things. The corn on the cob was the best corn we have had this year. It was so sweet and tender. We then drove up to Sauble Falls to enjoy some of the sights there. I had great fun watching all the ducks stretching as far as they could to enjoy the seeds on the tops of the grasses growing at the edge of the river. It was a cloudy day and it drizzled every so often. Our next stop was to visit with John & Joanne and see how the house reno was coming along. There is lots of work done and they are hoping to start dry walling before long. I am sure they are hoping things move quickly and they can have Christmas in there new home. We went to the Enchanted Fusion Restaurant for a chinese dinner. If you are in this area and want to enjoy a good meal be sure to go here. It was delicious. On our way back to Inverhuron we stopped and I was able to buy a new watch. I am not lost anymore........lol It was a wet night so we watched dvd's of the West Wing. It's amazing how much shorter they are when you don't have to watch the commercials. Sunday we had a relaxing time at camp. I was able to hand feed some of the chickadees and enjoyed watching the other friends that came to visit. We headed to the beach area and went for a hike over the bridge and along the trail. I went down to the beach for a while before we headed home.

Twins on a log at our campsite

Treats for the birds

Friday evening sunset

Many shades of red in the evening light

My cheeks are bursting with treats

I see you looking at me

I got a peanut and I am off to enjoy it

Posing in the pine tree

Coming for a sunflower seed from my hand

Duncan spotted this salamander just before we left the campsite

Our Afternoon Hike

Flowers along the creek

A big paw print in the sand along the trail

More signs that fall is arriving

Fallen cedar trees and reflections in the water

Have a seat and enjoy some time at the lake

One of the many buggies we past on the way home.

Saturday Afternoon at Sauble Falls

Pretty in pink

Blue Heron on a log at the edge of the river

Golden beauty

Mallard ducks enjoying the treats of the river

A bees work is never done

Rings in the water from the Mallard

Rain drops on the petals

Oh HAPPY DAYS

He thought they were bugging him about his age.

Inside was a picture and this is how Duncan showed us

This was the best birthday gift ever

WE ARE GOING TO BE GRANDPARENTS!!!

The baby is due in March or as Brittany says
on her blag as of today, 178 days and 13 hrs.

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Septembers Adventures

This is our schedule for September if any of you are in the area be sure to come and visit.

Sept. 6-8, Inverhuron
Sept. 13-15, Emily
Sept. 20-22, Rondeau
Sept. 27-29, Point Farms

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Arrowhead, Aug.30-Sept.2 2013

This was truly a family vacation. Drew, Ian and Brittany came with us for the long week-end. We had a good drive up and the traffic was moving well. Just after arriving we had a downpour so Duncan got a little wet filling with water. It rained lightly off and on most of the evening.
Saturday we drove into Algonquin park to take in some of the sights of this beautiful park. Unfortunately we didn't see any moose and Brittany didn't get to see a beaver. We had a late lunch and stopped at Ragged Falls for a while. We arrived back at camp to a yummy beef, potato and carrot supper that had been cooking in the crock pot while we were away but none of us were hungry. We went down to the lake for sunset and then enjoyed the rest of the evening at the fire. It was nice sitting at the fire and having our supper.
Sunday we went to the Mayflower lake and then hiked to Stubbs Falls to enjoy the sights and sound. Duncan always love sitting there and just listening to the water roaring over the rocks. We then headed into Huntsville for a waffle ice cream cone from the Kawartha Company. It was so good and the small cone was two large scoops. We headed back to camp and the kids enjoyed feeding the chipmunks sunflower seeds. They were like little vacuums filling there cheeks and running off to hide them. The three that were visiting were all given names. The first was woundy 1, then woundy 2 came along and then lumpy butt. The first two had sores on there faces and the third one had a lump above its tail. They were great entertainment. When the red squirrel came by he would go and hide the nuts and then the blue jay would take them from his hiding spots. It was quite funny at times to watch the antics between them all. We spent the evening relaxing by the fire and keeping an eye on the three toads that joined us for the evening.
Sunday we had breakfast and spent a bit of time relaxing before packing up and heading out for the trip home. We stopped at Webers Hamburger's for a late lunch. The traffic was very slow at times so it was a 6 hr drive home. Once we we able to get off hwy 400 we were able to pick up speed and make much better time. It was nice spending the week-end with the kids. Thanks for sharing the week-end with us.

Memories From Arrowhead