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Category: Essex

Final Thoughts – Essex, Ontario

During our last days in Essex visiting my husband’s father Ron, and brother Joel who was down from Kapuskasing to visit us and his dad, the boys worked together to lay a new gravel driveway for their father.  Ron’s health is not the best at this time, but that didn’t stop him from pitching in…

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Moments – Essex, Ontario

Here are random moments of county, country life here in Essex, Ontario! Or just moments of what it is like, for me, to be back in Canada! For example… Tim Hortons coffee here is the REAL deal!  Yes, we’ve tasted Tim Hortons in places as remote as the Saudi Arabian Jeddah Airport.  But nothing is…

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Ron’s Classic Car’s – Part II

Let me introduce you to the other side of Ron’s garage!  This is the location of the man cave loft, tools, hoist, etc….! Note the pictures on the wall documenting Ron’s career of cars!   The first car I will introduce to you is the 1950 Ford Custom 2 Door.  This is a rare, six…

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Ron’s Classic Cars – Part I

Michael’s dad has been an antique and collector cars aficionado since his teens.  Since that time he’s bought and sold more than 140 classic cars, as well as owning a variety of Harley Davidson motorcycles. Our tour of his beloved cars starts here in his custom made garage, built to hold 18 cars.  Ron has…

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Father And Son Gone Cruising In A ’56 Ford Victoria

Michael and his father, Ron enjoyed some time out cruising the Essex main street together! S, xo  

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Afternoon Cruise In A ’57 Chevy Bel Air

My father-in-law Ron collects old cars.  Here is what we did this afternoon!! S, xo

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Mid-Morning Country Walk

Being in Canada allows enjoyable time outside to enjoy the fresh air! S, xo    

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Back In Canada. Bring The Bacon!

My husband and I are back in Canada for two weeks. In the province of Ontario.  Essex, Ontario.  The reason why we’re here is to be with family. Our journey here was, as usual, a long one.  Yet, with the number of times I’ve flown from the continent of Asia to the continent of North…

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