September, that went fast

                  Rain on the window

All of the sudden summer seems to end, just like that. The wind still blows warm, but when I turn the calendar to September I know that the summer has run it's course, kids back to school, campgrounds start to roll up the carpets, weather ☁️ starts to change. I do love this time of the year, as still warm days, and roads get a little less busy, but I know the days are getting shorter, and the nights longer. Soon the travel across the country turns to the south, and new and different sights and places with different people will be in our days. 

      Just a little wipe, and the view changes 

I wipe the window with the squeegee, and TaDa 🎉🎉🎉 

I smile 😁 now that changes things. Still cloudy, warm and a little gloomy, but no water on the window does it for me. Funny how that works, just a small change and my feeling about the day does too. 

One moment it's August, the next September, just by turning the page. Just like a birthday 🥳, nothing changes, we just perceive it to be different, but with our same 👁️👁️ eyes we look at the day, it really depends on our perspective. How we see the days, how we want it to be it will be. 

I have been looking at the world 🌍 with rose colours in my glasses for years, I do believe this really makes me feel, think & act as I am. 

Popeye said it best 

I believe this, although I do try to better myself as I go, this always stays in my head. I'm not sure why, I just really like the saying.

Polly's up now, she says "I don't think it rained. I didn't hear anything!" I say "open the door, look at the table" ☺️

After Polly pours her coffee ☕ she looks at the calendar, 🗓️ and says, "Dawson City" as this is where we were last summer, and the photos on the calendar show that. 

"Friday today!" Polly says WOW, is it the end of the week? Or the beginning of the weekend 😆😁 just depends on your perspective is my thought. 

View it how you like, I'm looking for the sun this afternoon 🌞🌤️ a little shopping, and a beautiful weekend touring this interesting city a little more.

Love our Life 💕🤗

Repairs on the road seem to be good service as we travel.

Here I sit waiting listening to our pickup nuts being taken off whirlll whirlll the air gun goes, the man on the job is very competent as he checked it out earlier, then the girls got the truck info, and sent me home for lunch till they got the part's. A call back and all ready when I am, so I finished lunch, and off I go.

Now I sit and wait 

Not unhappy about this, always good when you are in town for repairs, not on the side of the highway. Always nice to get service right away, and that's what I got here. Susan had an opening and got me in right away. I really appreciate this, knowing I'll get going tomorrow morning without any holdup. 

I do keep up on maintenance regularly, but there are unexpected things that come up. This I didn't expect, but I know why it happened now. I changed the brakes with the help of my brother-in-law in the spring of 2021. After we did the brakes, Dan said I might have trouble with the caliper's as they were difficult to push the pistons back in. 

Well a short while later one caliper locked up on the rear, I knew them I made a mistake. I ordered 2 new calipers for the rear, and went to Dan's and we changed them. One shoe got ground down a bit, I'm guessing now it was the one that I'm now getting replaced now. 

Do it right I say, and this time I could have avoided this if I had listened to Dan and got the caliper's earlier. Well lucky me, we are here, and this shop got me in now. 

Tomorrow before we leave I'll come back here as I have a tire wearing on one side, I've been watching it, and talking with the guy working on my truck now he said could be bad tire, could be alignment, he's going to look at it tomorrow. 

Always something when traveling, just have to be looking and watching, and when I feel it, see it or just know been awhile, I take care of it so we just don't have trouble on the side of the road. 

On a positive note,the music 🎶 is good here waiting, and seats comfortable. 😁 Polly staying at the trailer, TV on happily creating something good to eat I'm Sure 😊

Love this Life 😍❤️🤗 

Tomorrow on our way further East.

Thinking of a friend while I eat breakfast today 🥓 🍳 got me thinking 🤔

How our day goes as we travel is always subject to change. Weather does make us alter our plans, so does where we choose to stay. Staying with friends gives us many opportunities, as local people have insights about the area, and suggest places to visit that line up with us, as they know us and our likes. 

While we were in Guelph, in conversation with Mike he told me of a great casino here in Gatenau, Casino du Lac-Leamy.

Polly didn't hear about this, so when I suggested we go there last night she was surprised, and happy to be going to the casino 😁 

The day had changed after our swim in the pool, rain was forecast, so let's go I said, of course this time Polly was ready before me lol 😆.

The drive there was ok, into the city always a little unsure, but the phone google GPS helps so much. As we approach the casino unsure of where to park, I drop Polly at the entrance, then go park. The roads are wet, but no heavy rain now. I walk in the casino, and there she is sitting there pushing the buttons already winning with a big smile on her face. 

We decided to go for dinner first, and gamble after. Was good way to do this, as both of us hungry, and restaurant was busy. We ordered quickly, water was right away, and our snail 🐌 appy came quick, but dinner took a little while. Pizza 🍕, was a nice change, Polly loved the extra olives I donated to her pizza. 

              extra olives for Polly's Pizza 

Our waitress was so good, older looking but fast and very good. Polly watched her and said to me how she was so good at her job. I asked later how long she had been waiting tables, she said 47years, wow I said we both thought she was so good at her job. She appreciated this, she said. Only takes a second to say "good job" and goes a long way to help others know they're good work is appreciated 👍 along with a good tip.

Dinner was great, and was nice to be out with my honey ♥️, now off to gamble. I was off to the poker room, Polly to the machines. We both got some of what we wanted, Polly loves the machines game of chance, I just checked up on information on my phone for awhile, then left the poker room after about 40 minutes as tables were to busy to get on.

Off I went to find Polly, I decided to play a game after a couple rounds of the casino. I got lucky and won $100 at the wizard of oz machine. I cashed out and found Polly, then we gambled together till 9:30, then home we go. 

Was raining out now, so the drive home was a little different, dark out, and the turns are a little different on the GPS at night as quick, and my ability to see this when information is so fast. We made it after one missed turn , the GPS got us there, but a little detour. 

All in all a great experience, and Polly was talking about it still this morning. Today's rain's change our Ottawa visit, still sitting here at 10:20, we will go to the art museum, as hope to stay inside, and see something different. Many museum's to see here, will see. 

I met another friend this morning here at our campsite, Robert, he's headed same direction as us, only here one night, he's still working, so only so much time. Both him and his wife work from home. Our lives have changed. He has 2 dog's, Wisenheimers. That's how we met, had to go say hi and tell him how much we liked his dogs, watching out the back window. 

Never know who you will meet in an RV park, and always interesting conversation. 

Love this life we live ♥️🤗

A Holiday while on Holiday.

             We have the best friends 

Get your glasses on, this is a long one LoL 

From the moment we arrived to the moment we left the island we were treated to the island 🏝️🏝️ love with Friends & Family that helped us enjoy every moment. 

We are so appreciateive of the "Royal Treatment" we got while on Vancouver island, dinner's, breakfast, & lunch often before we knew we were hungry. And party's 🥳 like we were teenagers 👌😆 

We came for a wedding and some Dr appointments, and to visit as we didn't return to the island as usual on our way back to Canada as per usual, so this was the one time we will see everyone till next spring. We did try to get a visit in with as many as we could, but always some we don't get to see. 

Always a good hug when we haven't seen someone for awhile, and that was just great for Polly & I, we always love the hug's and kisses 😘 

Looking back on the whirlwind of time we spent it just seems it went so fast. First a few days in Courtenay with our friends Americo & Claudette who helped by picking us up late in the evening from the airport. A quick visit with them before we headed to bed. 

An early walk with Americo was nice to start the day, breaky au Claudette, then lunch with our grandson Jet, who was too excited as his longboard was about to arrive any moment at his place. Was nice to see him and hear his voice, and see him again.

Dinner & a visit with A&C's daughter Angela & her hubby Matt, and there 2 children Wyatt & Remi, was fun, Remi warmed up to us after awhile 😃😊 

Somewhere in here Ray stopped in for a visit before he went to work, his wife Cindy was away, but he stopped in for a Hi how are ya!

Barb also stopped in in the evening, was nice to visit with both of them. 

Next day Claudette had planned our trip to the legion for the meat draw, now we were in for a treat. Winning Polly always love's, but this time 3 o us won, first Claudette won a draw on an old ticket, so bonus, then I won on Keno, then Polly won the money draw, & 6 steaks. Wahoo's all around. So dinner the day before we were to leave was planned 😁😆

Then the party 🥳 at Wes & Wendy's, they were great host's, appy night I was told, and so much different food, and some interesting things to see, and new people we met, was a fun night. DD is a term I knew before, now I've become one, and that was different from before, I used to need the DD lol. 

Saturday now and off to Port Alberni with Americo's van he lent us for our week away, made our trip so easy to plan. On our way we dropped Barb off at her car, left at the party, so took the old highway to Qualicum, such a nice drive. Stopped at the beach just long enough to talk with a guy about his cabin on wheels, and enjoy the view.

We arrived at Ted & Cindy's our home for the next while, 

such good host's, very nice to stay with them while we visited in Port. Nice when no pressure to do anything special, we went to see Lyn, Polly's sister, who was about to be married next weekend, she did have to get over her sore back first, and Andrew over hist twisted ankle, but all would heal before the wedding. Was nice to see them, hugs all around. 

I'm having a tough time trying to remember all we did, and all the people we saw at this time. Sunday we visited Dan & George at there place and I caught up on all Dan's projects he's been doing while we were gone. Always busy he is.was a nice warm afternoon, the weather had changed from cool and rainy to this warm, we sat outside and had a good yak on the patio, was great. 

Monday to Shayla & Carl's in Naniamo, our next house to stay awhile, key was out for us so we got a great greeting from Pyper

there dog as we came in, and that was nice. We got setup and Polly had dinner already planned. Shayla and Carl both work, Shayla came home first, her first day at her new job, she was excited, so lots to talk about. Was really nice to see her. 

Carl came home later, he has longer day's. Dinner and a bit of yak, then Carl to bed, Shayla managed to stay up awhile we played Skip Bo, was fun. Shayla to bed, we not far behind.

Off to Victoria next day for me, Dr appointment and hospital tests, thought I had lung problems. Checked out okay 👍 

Got to visit Gonzalez bay beach on my way outta town, I had forgotten how beautiful it was in summer.

Just a little smell the rose's as I drove home. Stopped for a break at the top of the malahat to see Brentwood bay and mount Baker. 

Then off to the traffic jam at an accident scene at the turn off to Cowichian bay. This added another hour to the drive, so missed seeing Jayden, our oldest grandson. 😟

Polly and I got another game of Skip Bo in with Shayla, winning wasn't important, was just nice to be with her. We got to see her get up in the morning, and see her to bed in the evening, made for a nice visit all around 🤗❤️

Wednesday we went and visited my sister Joy & Brother-in-law Dan, they just moved in their new home, was a nice visit, coffee and bagel's on the deck, and a walk around the neighborhood.

Hugs all around 🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️

Picked up a dehumidifier that we had stored at their house, and brought it to Shaylas place to store till next spring. 

Back to Shayla's house, Polly made dinner, Shayla made us an offer, if we wanted to stay there we could, as long as Memere-Polly made dinner's.. we LoL 😆

Wednesday off to Chris & Barbs for a visit, was nice to see them again, hug's again 🤗🤗

So much to yak about, was a good time as always.

Lunch at the Saw Mill restaurant in Chemainus made for a easy jaunt to our next adventure, Dr appointments with our GP, and our yearly checkup. Always 😊 fun lol. 

That's is, Dr gave us a clean bill of health, we ready for our next adventure 👍 a wedding in Port Alberni, at Sproat Lake, Polly's sister Lyn & Andrew tie the knot on Friday. 

Friday, the wedding went over without a hitch, was a perfect day to be married. Andrew & Lyn looking beautiful, Andrew sung to Lyn on her way down the isle, was very cool.

Went for a visit with Don & Chris at their house for dinner & so much to talk about, hugs 🤗🤗 some more. Nice to catch up with them, always lot's of laughter. 

Saturday I had to move all my tools and lumber collection from Ted & Cindy's as they have their house listed for sale, and if and when they sell don't want to have to deal with this then. So I asked Donny at Arrowvale if I could store it there till we come back in the spring, and his answer was, "I'm sure I can find a place for it." That was nice to hear, so Saturday morning was the move, Ted helped me, glad he did, I forget how much I had, this spring I have a lot to do getting rid of as much of the lumber as I can, some more fun projects 😊

Saturday afternoon the wedding reception party was toned down a little, no huge celebration as planned, appys at Brennan & Kristy's with a swim in the pool, was just right 👍

That evening a party for 3 birthday's on my birthday 🥳 was fun, Penti, Crystal & Carli 

were surprised to see all the people in the hall yelling "Surprise". Polly & I got to visit with many friends we hadn't seen for a long time. We didn't stay too long, knowing I had to move the rest of my lumber the next day.

We bid our farewell to the party and our friends, then off to Ted & Cindy's for our last sleep there. Next year when we return, they may be in a new to them home. 

Sunday early Ted & I attached the little trailer full of my woodworking tools, the truck was full of wood and my work benches and off we went to Arrowvale. Was a quick trip to unload, then back for breakfast at Solda's we had a good final vist with Ted & Cindy, then off we went to see Penny & Dax for a late morning visit.

Was nice to see them both and give hug's 🤗🤗, been since Christmas since we saw each other. Birthday presents exchanged, and our plans and their's talked about. Be another 9 months before we see them again. Traveling does have it's other side, missing our family and friends. 

This trip home gave us opportunity to visit many. So off we went to have a last visit with Don & Chris, took Don up to see Daniel's cars and met Herb at the same time. We had a good look around, Dan Herb & Don had much to talk about, cars, 

Was a good look around, and final goodbye to Port Alberni as we headed to the highway outta town feeling good we got to see everyone we could, as well as Dr appointments all caught up. 

Off to Courtenay and dinner with Americo & Claudette & friends Barb, Ray, Howie & Cyndy was nice, dinner and ice cream Birthday cake for dessert.

Nice way to end our trip, Thanks Americo & Claudette, always thinking 🤗

The next morning 3:30am, our great friends got up and took us to the airport in comox. Truly good friends, we gave a good hug each, no tears, we had a very good visit with them, and a great trip. "Thanks hey 👋👋 see you in Florida hey 😎🌞, never know." 

I Always like propose opportunity, never know what might, could, maybe happen. 

Long story this time, but that's how 12 day's Holiday while on Holiday went, got stuff done, and enjoyed as many visits as we could too. 

Today as I finish this we have moved out of Mike & Linda's yard to the campground they spend some of there summer at,  Woodland Camp Site, on Buckhorn lake.

We will stay here 10 days, another Holiday 🌞😎😁 

Yesterday first neighbor I met was Brent, was surprised to hear his name was Brent too. Later we were sitting outside and his wife came by with Brent, we introduced ourselves, and her name is Pauline LoL, we all had a good laugh over that. 

Brent & Paulette & Brent & Pauline wow

Life is full of fun, and laughter feels good. Going to have many laughs the next 10 days 🤣😂😅🤣🤣😂😅

Loving life here in Ontario ♥️🤗

 

What am I made of? What do I believe? How do I think?

Reading an article in "USA today" written by Candy Woodall, Replacement theories, hunting RINOs: How GOP candidates, lawmakers push 'dangerous' language.

The line in the headline that attracted me to look at it was about "hunting RINOs" 

I didn't finish reading it yet, once I got to the point where the question posed was about how articles written could create dangerous behavior somewhere there I thought, how do I operate? What do I believe? What is my basic operation thoughts when I think? 

I think I'm correct in saying I don't really examine how I think of what's happening. I come to a decision about what I read because of what I have accepted as my beliefs about how we all act, are, behave. 

Now I go back to the article and the place I read it takes me to there page, and I can't find it to read it there, so I look under USA today, I find it, but not able to read it unless I pay $1 a day to the business. LoL 😆 not going to happen. I'm a cheep reader, I'll find a way around this I think. There, that's a behavior I have, I'm not sure when or where I got that, but that is just one way I behave. 

Along those lines, people that know me know I don't like to pay for parking, some would say cheep, I say why pay when you can find it free? And I do often, but sometimes I do pay, even if it bugs me to. 

That's a couple of parts of me, but not all. There is so much to make a human being operate, like a computer, but we have given ourselves our operating system. We update it regularly with some information, but our basic beliefs come from a long time back in our history. 

What we accepted as the basis for our life.

This will control us, our decisions are automatically made from this base, our beginning controls everything from then on. 

Hmm I say to myself now as I write, I'm going to be thinking of this just a little more over the next while, just pay attention to what I'm thinking. I snikker to myself, will I really 😄😆

We are all taught from the day we are Born. We make a decision to accept this or not. Everyone's basics are different, so many things that make up a person. We all got information, and decided to accept it, or not. If not, then what?

 Looking for different information is critical to how we make decisions, and how we live our lives. We all think our way is correct, and at the same time we all have different beginnings. 

The article struck me as what it was implying is we are being force fed information that controls our thoughts, or enforces what we believe in the first place. 

Critical thinking will help, but our basic beliefs are deep inside us, I'm thinking we cannot change this. 

As Popeye said "I am's what I am, and that's all I am!" My learning started a long way back, I'm a critical thinker, but can be tricked by writing that hooks me on my early beliefs. 

I was taught by a friend to look at the writer, the publisher and be aware not all that's written is true goods. 

I finished the article now, and learned what RINO is, (Republican in name only) hmm, now I know. 

Every article has information, it's up to me to get the true goods, and often that takes effort. 

Canada Day is over now, what's next?

We celebrate our nation on the 1st day of July here in 🇨🇦 Canada, yesterday was a doozer. Children's parade, foam pit for the young ones, then the dunk tank where the older ones got dunked, then after dinner the band played right up to the time the fireworks started. All celebration was put on by the campers and a few key people that give it their all.  

This campground and these people all from Sault Ste Marie have been so welcoming, I could stay all summer. Such a great experience being not from here and welcomed like we were. Is this being Canadian? 🇨🇦 🍁

 I think it's being human, welcoming, inclusive, & friendly. Has been a very good Canada day, and celebration 🥳🎉🎊 was good for the spirit after so much regulation the last couple years. 

           Polly made cupcakes for the kids

               Fireworks all set to go

Today we leave for Sudbury, some say "Why you going there? Nothing there!" I'm thinking they just haven't looked. Will find out for ourselves today, always something to see everywhere we go. The Big Nickel for sure, were told there's a big loonie on the way there at Echo Bay, (Never know if you don't go) applies here.

Every day another adventure, different sights, different places, and different people. Such a great experience. Canada Day here was great. Now we go back to bitching about high cost of everything, how our politicians are screwing up our country, how things aren't as we think they should be.

 This year's celebration here taught me about us Canadians, if we want something we can make it happen, don't just bitch about it, step up, make it happen, like they did yesterday. 

Love this life ♥️🤗  

Congrats Canada, 🇨🇦 made it another year.