We drove to Peterborough to visit Michael’s other brother Jamie, his wife Robin and children Riley and Sophie! A lot of Ontario is farming country! We saw lots of these beautiful yellow fields along the way! We arrived in Peterborough at sunset: Robin and I connected immediately! Brothers! Sister-in-law! Uncle Michael and Riley. Sophie was…
Category: Ontario
Ontario, Canada – Big Bold Beautiful Brawny Bumbling Black Bear!
While driving from Kapuskasing to Peterborough – meaning down and out the north – out of the bush – it’s called, a big ol’ black bear was hanging out in the bushes on the side of Highway 101! This was my first ever signing of a bear so we pulled over to get a closer…
Kapuskasing, Ontario – Joel’s Harley Davidson Collection
For all Harley Davidson fans, this is a collection you will enjoy! Joel’s collection spans 14 years and two man caves! S, xo Brothers and their cars in Harley Davidson Man Cave #1! Dana’s shuffle board in Harley Davidson Man Cave #1! Close-up of some of the Harley Davidson memorabilia in Harley Davidson Man Cave…
Ontario, Canada – Toronto to Timmins to Kapuskasing to Peterborough – Planes, Trains, Ferries, Buses and Cars!
I’m a bit ahead of myself with the blog title – but I wanted to foreshadow a little of what’s ahead for the next few days!! Since departing from Doha on June 14th – I’ve flown in 9 airplanes to arrive at my destinations!!! Michael only 8 airplanes – I’ve beaten him by one…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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