Author Archives: Barry

Snow – What Snow

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Barry

The day started off chilly (-3C) and cloudy. A quick visit to MacDonald’s for breakfast rewarded us with an unusual sight, there must have been about 20 people in the restaurant armed with bingo cards and markers! Guess they have … Continue reading →

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On the Road Again

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Barry

The travels resume. Left home around 0745, breakfast in Kemptville and off we went. First thing I noticed was how  quiet the truck was after 2 new wheel bearings, it was also less tiring without the constant drone from the … Continue reading →

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Time to Leave

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Barry

The weather Gods must have known we were ready to head north. The high was around 7C today and going down to -4 tonight. The day  for me was spent dismantling my antennas and the satellite dish, packing up all … Continue reading →

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Our Last Trip Out

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Barry

Time has caught up with us. Today we went back to Jekyll Island for a walk along the beach. The tide was going out, leaving plenty of shells on the beach. We found numerous sand dollars which had not been … Continue reading →

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A Day of History

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Barry

Today we headed north to visit a couple of historical sites, the first was the Hofwyl Broadfield Plantation. This was the site of a 1250 acre rice plantation that started in 1807 was in use until 1915. After that it … Continue reading →

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One down one recovering

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Barry

I’ve almost got rid of the cough/cold, now Lyn is coughing away merrily. The lack of gas situation has been resolved, the site sells Propane so it was easy! Whats more the price was good, fI illed 2x30lb tanks for … Continue reading →

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Gas helps keep the furnace warm!!

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Barry

So, it’s 0C outside heading down to -3, and the furncace died! This was a little disconcerting as this afternoon I replaced the el-cheapo thermostat with a digital one. Anyway, a little snooping around pointed to a lack of gas … Continue reading →

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Air Conditioning and Furnace

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Barry

Yesterday we were cooling the place down, then last night a strong cold front went through, we got a little bit of rain and very strong winds. Further inland there was more serious weather with flooding and even tornadoes. This … Continue reading →

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Finally…… “She” speaks

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Barry

A quiet, at home today here listening to a local radio station which is playing a lot of Xmas music. It just doesn’t seem possible that it’s that time of year, we’re still wearing shorts and T-shirts and  the air-conditioning … Continue reading →

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When is Christmas in Canada?

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Barry

Since we have been down here I have graced Lyn with my presence during the weekly grocery shopping expeditions (back home I am not allowed to attend due to my impulse buying if unwanted items!). Today, at the check out … Continue reading →

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