A FEW PHOTOS IN THE HULLETT MARSH AND THAT WAS ABOUT IT FOR THE DAY

It was a short Jeep snort over to the Hullett Marsh for an even shorter walk this morning.  A sultry looking sky greeted us soon as we cleared our forest of trees here in the Park.  The low cloud cover lasted all the way to the Marsh before skies began clearing. 

LOW CLOUD COVER HEADING TOWARDS CLINTON AND THE HULLETT MARSH BEYOND

EARLY MORNING BEANFIELD

Temps were coming up quickly and the damn Deer Flies were biting.  When we pulled into one of our favorite spots at the Marsh I saw a couple Blue Herons take off and then a couple more, and more.  Never have I seen so many Blue Herons in flight.  I counted 18 altogether and I know I missed some.

MANAGED A FEW BLUE HERON PHOTOS BUT THEY WEREN’T FLYING AND THEY WERE VERY FAR AWAY

TURKEY VULTURE DRIES IT’S WINGS SITTING ATOP A SWALLOW’S BIRD HOUSE

 

CANADA GEESE

I DON’T KNOW WHAT KINDS OF BIRD’S THESE ARE

We were back home by 10 and aside from some straightening up in the carport I didn't get much accomplished.  It was simply too uncomfortably humid for me and I had to retreat inside for the rest of the day.  Kelly spent some time over at Deer Park Lodge visiting her daughters and grandkids.

CANADA GEESE WING THEIR WAY OVER HURON COUNTIES HULLETT MARSH

We had two overnight guests Tuesday night and they slept in our Motorhome.  Keenan and Langdon aged around ten and elevenish are two of Kelly's grandchildren.  They along with their Mother Sabra will be heading home today after a couple days over at Deer Park Lodge.  Kelly's daughter Rebecca is still at Deer Park until Saturday.  Rebecca's husband Ricardo will be joining them late Thursday afternoon after work.

KEENAN ON THE LEFT AND LANGDON ON THE RIGHT

Just to give myself a bit of a boost today I went to the drawer and pulled out my ‘RV Loading’ list.  You know, that list that has everything written down that has to be loaded into your RV before you leave home.  What’s that………you don’t have things written down??  In reality I think most Snow Birds have these totally necessary lists because most of our aging brains are no longer equipped to remember things like which shoe goes on what foot.  Without these important lists I'm sure there would be countless thousands of Snow Birds heading south each year with only half their feathers.  I've had my list for 12 years now.  It changes from year to year and you have to keep it current.  Here's an example of just a few small things on my 'loading' list.  Electric beard trimmer, email address book, 6 cases of peanut butter, spare watch and glasses, cell phone and case, laptop power cord, battery chargers, spare keys, Kindle, etc. etc.  Believe me my list goes on and on and on from there.  In my mind if I don't write it down then it don't exist.  And if it don't exist I don't got it, so I am forever checking my 'loading' list to see what I do or don't got!!  Why do I do that??  Because I gotta:))

THIS LITTLE SHOREBIRD SEEMS OBLIVIOUS TO THE LEAPING PYTHON AND 12 FOOT SWAMP GATOR……….OR WAIT A MINUTE, IS THAT A STICK AND A LOG??

SOMETIMES WHILE TAKING PHOTOS PHEEBS JUST LIES DOWN BESIDE ME AND WAITS

No change of plans yet regarding this coming winter's travels so we're still on track with things. Renewed our Passport America membership.  Don't know if I've mentioned this but we are maybe not going to travel with our Shaw satellite dish this year.  That would save us a few $$$$$.  Just hate the thought's of having to deal with Verizon again for our internet in the States. 

A SMALLY FLUTTERING BURST OF COLOR CAUGHT MY EYE

GROANER'S CORNER:(( And Here's a Bit of Medical Advice for Today::  I don't understand why prescription medicine is allowed to advertise on TV or why anyone would think of trying one of the medicines after listening to the laundry list of warnings of possible side effects. This is a refreshing change: Do you have feelings of inadequacy? Do you suffer from shyness? Do you sometimes wish you were more assertive? Do you sometimes feel stressed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist about Cabernet Sauvignon!Cabernet Sauvignon is the safe, natural way to feel better and more confident. It can help ease you out of your shyness and let you tell the world that you're ready and willing to do just about anything. You will notice the benefits of Cabernet Sauvignon almost immediately and, with a regimen of regular doses, you'll overcome obstacles that prevent you from living the life you want. Shyness and awkwardness will be a thing of the past. You will discover talents you never knew you had. Cabernet Sauvignon may not be right for everyone. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use it but women who wouldn't mind nursing or becoming pregnant are encouraged to try it. ………. Side Effects May Include: Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, incarceration, loss of motor control, loss of clothing, loss of money, delusions of grandeur, table dancing, headache, dehydration, dry mouth, and a desire to sing Karaoke and play all-night Strip Poker, Truth Or Dare, and Naked Twister. Warnings: The consumption of Cabernet Sauvignon may make you think you are whispering when you are not. The consumption of Cabernet Sauvignon may cause you to tell your friends over and over again that you love them. The consumption of Cabernet Sauvignon may cause you to think you can sing. The consumption of Cabernet Sauvignon may create the illusion that you are tougher, smarter, faster and better looking than most people. Chardonnay, Scotch, Vodka or Bourbon and of course Beer may be substituted for Cabernet Sauvignon, with similar results! Please feel free to share this important Medical information!

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ALTHOUGH I GRUMPLED THE WATERS AGAIN KELLY KEPT US ON AN EVEN KEEL

GODERICH’S ROTARY COVE THIS MORNING

Well first things first so Pheebs and I were off to Walmart in Goderich to exchange the Sirius Satellite Radio and Boombox combination I had bought Monday for just the radio alone.  We had determined the new Sirius radio would fit our old Boombox so there was no need of spending money on a new Boomer.  We use that satellite radio with the Boombox when we are parked somewhere in the Motorhome.  The radio sits docked to the Boombox right beside my chair and I can plug my headphones into it and listen to my music at night while Kelly sits a few feet away watching her night time TV shows.  However, last year neither one of us watched much TV at all.  In fact we might just end up not even taking our satellite dish this year.  Why pay all that money every month when we don't watch much TV while on the road anyway. 

OUT AND ABOUT FOR A PADDLE ON THE 3RD LARGEST FRESH WATER LAKE IN THE WORLD ….. LAKE HURON

THIS FISH & CHIP RESTAURANT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE HARBOR IS FOR SALE

While in Goderich under gray skies I figured we'd probably not get any rain so I took a chance and washed the Jeep at a car wash.  Twenty minutes later we drove all the way back to Bayfield in the rain and dirty wet road grime.

NICE TO GET DOWN AROUND THIS SECTION OF HARBOR NOW THAT THE WAY ISN’T BLOCKED BY SIFTO SALT MINE STRIKERS ANYMORE

NOTICED A LARGE RCMP POLICE BOAT DOCKED NEAR THE SALT MINE

BOAT IS NAMED THE PRIVATE ROBERTSON V.C. 

Took a bit of stormy grumping on my part to ruffle the smooth satellite radio installation waters with Kelly of course keeping everything on an even keel.  I seem to get myself in such a snit over the simplest things.  Amazingly enough the new radio and antennae worked just fine and the reception is much better than before.  I nearly went into shock.  Why didn't I switch radios two years ago instead of letting that extremely annoying radio reception aggravate me so bad for so long.  Why do men have a habit of doing these things to themselves!!

WE HAVE A COUPLE BABY ROBINS NEAR OUR FRONT PORCH

Bad humidity today so after squaring away the satellite radio set-up I had to head inside strait away to take advantage of a cooling shower plus a house full of wondrous air conditioned air. 

A FEW DAYS AGO WHILE UP IN AMISH-MENNONITE-COUNTRY WE STOPPED BY LAKE WAWANOSH

A LONE FISHERMAN

With 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren over at nearby Deer Park Lodge Kelly has been getting some time in these past few days visiting with her daughters and their children.  They all headed out for supper tonight at The Docks.  Nobody rattled my chain so I stayed curled up and happily quiet by the front porch steps.  My other four pawed front yard Pals call me old ‘Mudgy’….. it’s short for old ‘Cursmudgeon’!!

‘GEEEZZZZZ, THERE’S GOT TO BE MORE THAN ONE WAY TO OPEN A BEER’

GROANER'S CORNER:((  A guy goes into a bar, orders twelve shots, and starts drinking them as fast as he can. The bartender says, "Why are you drinking so fast?" The guy says, "You would be drinking fast, too, if you had what I had." The bartender asks, "What do you have?" The guy answers, “about .75 cents."

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Q: Why do men like women in leather?
A: Because they smell like a new car.

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Why did the robber take a bath before he robbed the bank?  He wanted to make a clean getaway.

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ATTORNEY: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney?
WITNESS: No, this is how I dress when I go to work.

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If pro- is the opposite of con- then congress must be the opposite of progress.

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NOT WHAT I WOULD CALL MY BEST DAY

Despite Sunday night's partial clearing we woke up to mostly cloudy rainless skies.  Disappointing of course.  A sunny Monday morning would have been a nice way to start the week but I don't think it would have helped.  I was simply destined for a not so swell day.  Patches of sun this afternoon with a few patches of rain rolling through.  Humid. 

I had one of those days where I couldn't seem to get ahead.  Couldn't seem to win for losing.  If I put one sock on the other sock fell off.  Had I decided to shave I'm sure I would have been out of razor blades and if I would have found a blade I would have cut myself anyway.  Not knowing where I wanted to go this morning Pheebs and I headed out the gate, meaning to turn left towards Bayfield I turned right and headed out into the countryside.  Within a couple disgruntled miles I turned around and decided to give up and go home.  By the time I reached our Park's entrance I was mad at myself enough to keep on going.  Headed for downtown Bayfield to get a calming coffee but was too upset to stop and get it.  Instead of turning into the coffee shop I kept on going.  Decided to take a drive around Bayfield then went straight home.  Got home and felt like going someplace else so didn't go anywhere.  Then there was the on-going problem with our Sirius Satellite Radio which was instrumental in putting me into my foul early morning mood to begin with.  Our satellite radio hasn't been working the greatest for the past couple years and this morning I decided to make a stand.  Good thing we Canadians don't carry guns up here or I would have shot my Sirius Radio on the spot just to put it out of it’s misery and aggravation.  Might even have shot it twice.  However, as an angry Canadian I did give it two very nasty swats with a wet Chinese noodle.  Enough was enough, was enough alrighty already!!!!  To make a long story short (and yes it's a long story) I decided to head off to Walmart and buy a new Sirius Satellite Radio before I hurt myself.  My old Sirius Satellite Radio which wasn’t working right had probably come over on the Mayflower anyway.  At this point the new radio isn’t hooked up and working yet.  Figured why put all my eggs in one basket so I’ve saved that little aggravation to start off my day Tuesday.  Yes-yes I know…….’smooth move Ex-lax’. 

WHEN WE SPOTTED THIS PICNIC COOLER WITH NOBODY AROUND PHEEBS AND I CONTEMPLATED PUTTING ON OUR ‘YOGI BEAR’ AND ‘BOBO’ SUITS AND CHECKING OUT THE COOLER TO SEE WHAT WAS FOR LUNCH

WE OFTEN SEE RV’ERS PARKED ALONG THE ROAD RUNNING ALONGSIDE THE LAKE IN GODERICH

Of course at Walmart today I got into another big snit with myself over the whole Satellite Radio thing again and what radio model to buy because they only had one.  Finally decided not to buy anything and give myself a few days to settle down and think about it.  With that thought foremost in mind I bought the radio and exited the building.  Not needing a coffee I went right to Tim Hortons and got me a ‘LARGE’.  To add insult to injury I ordered myself a carrot muffin as well.  I asked the girl at the window to give me the biggest meanest roughest toughest carrot muffin they had.  She in turn gave me the biggest meanest roughest toughest look I’ve ever had so I left.  Pheebs and I slipped down to the Goderich harbor, grumbled at some road hog bicyclists, and came home.  Drove slow as I could all the way so we would get there faster.

‘HOW’S ABOUT SOME OF THAT THAR ROOTIN TOOTIN SLIPPERY SLIMY SMOOCHIN BIG BUG BELLY BOY’

Wonder if any readers can help Stew out with a question.  In his latest post he asks, Has anyone figured out how to post from an iPad and import pictures from a cellphone?  You can find Stew, better known as ‘The Furry Gnome’ here at What Really Happened.  Believe me folks, under the circumstances Stew could really use your help on this one.

SPOTTED THIS GUY IN GODERICH THIS AFTERNOON AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT ALL THAT STUFF IS

Kelly's two other daughters Sabra and Rebecca along with Rebecca's daughter Ella rolled into Bayfield's Deer Park Lodge where they met up with Ben, Bree, and the two boys.  Ben and Bree’s week-end was up and they were handing the cottage over to Rebecca and Sabra who pan to stay for the rest of the week.  Kelly slipped over to see them all for supper.  She left me at home changed to the porch.  Just as well, I was happier to be curled up in a little ball by the steps anyway.  I was in no mood for chattering voices, happy laughing and rambunctious kids (4 boys, 1 girl) flying around all over the place. Of course had I been there I doubt there would have been any happy laughing anyway.  Maybe some excited chattering though as a big 10 foot hole on the beach was dug and a jar of peanut butter placed in the bottom with instructions for me to go for a walk on the beach and see what I could find.  However I didn't fall for it so here I am again tonight sitting quite passively in our sunroom pecking away at my keyboard.  When I wake up Tuesday morning maybe I will luckily fall asleep again!!   'ANYWAY' that's about enough out of me tonight!!

GROANER’S CORNER:(( An old Native American wanted a loan for $500. He approached his local banker. The banker pulled out the loan application, asking, "What are you going to do with the money?"  "Take jewelry to city and sell it," said the old man.  "What have you got for collateral?" queried the banker, going strictly by the book.  "Don't know of collateral."  "Well that's something of value that would cover the cost of the loan. Have you got any vehicles?"  "Yes, I have a 1949 Chevy pickup."  The banker shook his head, "How about livestock?"  "Yes, I have a horse."  "How old is it?"  "I don't know; it has no teeth."  Finally the banker decided to make the $500 loan.  Several weeks later the old man was back in the bank. He pulled out a roll of bills, "Here's the money to pay loan," he said, handing the entire amount including interest.  "What are you going to do with the rest of that money?"
"Put it in my pocket."  "Why don't you deposit it in my bank?" he asked.  "I don't know of deposit."  "Well, you put the money in our bank and we take care of it for you. When you want to use it you can withdraw it."  The old Indian leaned across the desk, looking suspiciously at the banker, and asked, "What you got for collateral?"

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10 Things You Never Hear in Church
1. Hey! It's my turn to sit in the front pew!
2. I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went 25 minutes over time.
3. Personally I find witnessing much more enjoyable than golf.
4. I've decided to give our church the $500 a month I used to send to TV evangelists.
5. I volunteer to be the permanent teacher for the Junior High Sunday School class.

6. Forget the denominational minimum salary. Let's pay our pastor so he can live like we do.
7. I love it when we sing hymns I've never heard before!
8. Since we're all here, let's start the service early.
9. Pastor, we'd like to send you to this Bible seminar in the Bahamas.
10. Nothing inspires me and strengthens my commitment like our annual stewardship campaign!

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