Author Archives: Barry

The Lost / Forgotten State

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Barry

Another early start at 0730 (would have been later but someone neglected to check the time on the alarm clock when they set it, and it was 15mins fast). We left Kentucky and almost immediately crossed into Tennessee. The scenery remained much … Continue reading →

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1 Province, 3 States, 1 Time Zone and a border check!

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Barry

We set off from Windsor around 0730, the bridge to the US was about a mile from the hotel. Traffic was remarkably light and there was no line at the US border control, this was looking really good until we … Continue reading →

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From -30 to 0

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Barry

Well, we’re back on the road again, after 9 of travelling we’re still in Ontario, but within site of the Windsor / Detroit bridge. It was -30 when we set out this morning, we hit some snow around Kingston and … Continue reading →

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Home

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Barry

Woke up to a beautiful morning, clear skies and no rain. Seems that is the forecast until next week now. Typical!! Got packed up and away by 10:15, home by 7:15. So, who has been reading this?? See you in … Continue reading →

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The Last Night

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Barry

Well true to form it rained most of the day. Luckily most of the outside work was done yesterday, just the WiFi and Satellite antennas to bring in, then disconnect the water, sewer and hydro tomorrow morning chuck a few … Continue reading →

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The End is Nigh

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Barry

For once the day started of dry, but overcast. We decided to take advantage of the better weather and get some of the outside stuff dried up and  put away . The awning was covered in fallen leaves and was … Continue reading →

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It Rained Again

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Barry

Looking at the forecast it looks as though we are going to see rain for the rest of our stay. This is a bit of a pain as we could do with a dry day on Tuesday so that we … Continue reading →

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It Rained

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Barry

See the title

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A Return to First Class Travel at 22 Miles per Ton

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Barry

Again the weathermenpersons got it wrong, instead of waking up to a grey overcast day it was clear blue skies and a little cooler than forecast. After breakfast we set off for Essex Connecticut. Essex is about 80 miles south of … Continue reading →

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JoAnn Fabric Coupons Should be Banned!!

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Barry

The rain continued through the night, then cleared away this morning. However the sky was overcast and showers didn’t seem too far away. After breakfast we did our usual e-mail check, and Lyn got all excited…. More JoAnn fabric coupons … Continue reading →

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