Sunday, April 04, 2021

SOME DAYS ARE JUST VERY MUCH MORE BETTERER THAN OTHERS

 THIS REFLECTION IN THE JEEP WINDOW IS MY IDEA OF A SELFIE I GUESS
When RVing and stopped somewhere for the night or longer I'm never too particular if we're dead level or not so why would I spend so much time and effort on leveling the rig in our driveway when we're not even in it.  I don't know either but I fritzed and frittered moving gravel around and placing it under the wheels this afternoon for way too long trying to get Scooter sitting perfectly level.  Did I succeed??  Of course not.  I may have to get a bulldozer in!!

 WE STOPPED ON BLUE BLUFF ROAD SOUTH  OF BAYFIELD TO TAKE SOME EAGLE PHOTOS

 MAMA BALD EAGLE ON HER NEST
 I SURE HAVE THE 'EAGLE EYE' UPON ME
 PAPA EAGLE A FAIR DISTANCE AWAY IS WATCHING A NEARBY FIELD FOR BREAKFAST 
What a delight to not wake up to temperatures below the freezing mark for a change.  Sunny day and I think we got up into the high fifties somewhere.  Spent most of my afternoon outside doing yard work and thoroughly enjoying it.  No bugs, no humidity, no problem:))

 SO NICE TO SEE CHIPMUNKS SCAMPERING AROUND OUR YARD AGAIN
 LITTLE RED PEERS THROUGH THE SUNROOM WINDOW TO SEE IF I AM GOING TO SCARE HIM OFF OUR HANGING BIRDFEEDER FOR THE 16TEENTH MILLION TIME TODAY
 'HOW'S THIS FOR A POSE MISTER CAMERAMAN'
 'OR MAYBE YOU LIKE THIS ONE BETTER'
Pheebs and I did make it out for a toot around the countryside this morning and how nice to be out in the sunshine with fields greening up, birds chirping, no snow left anywhere, and bare dry roads.  Some days are just very much more betterer than others.

 ON THIS EASTER SUNDAY MORNING BAYFIELD'S FISHING FLEET BASKS IN THE MORNING SUNSHINE
 I THINK LAKE HURON'S WATER LEVEL IS DOWN BECAUSE I CAN SEE MORE OF BAYFIELD'S BEACH
 MAYBE PURPLE MARTINS
 I SURE LOVE WANDERING THESE COUNTRY ROADS EVERY MORNING
 BY THE LOOKS OF THAT RED NOSE I THINK PEOPLE ARE GOING TO START CALLING ME RUDOLPH
 MY IDEA OF A HELMUT CAM
 PHEEBS AND I LIKE STOPPING BY QUIET COUNTRY STREAMS
An afternoon walk around the Park's pond and I was surprised to see a single large goose egg on the ground.  No nest, just a flattened-out spot in the trodden-down grass.

 NOW THAT IS ONE LARGE GOOSE EGG
 HIDING BESIDE A TREE PAPA MALLARD DIDN'T THINK I COULD SEE HIM ON THE FAR SIDE OF THE POND
 A SPRING FLOWER BUT I DON'T KNOW THE NAME OF IT
 THIS IS DEFINITELY A CROCUS
 IN OUR PARK, A FOREST ONCE STOOD HERE
 LOOKS LIKE THIS LOT WILL SOON BE READY FOR A NEW MOBILE HOME
Re-reading my last paragraph in Saturday's post I don't think I explained myself well.  I liked the commenter's comments much better.

GROANER'S CORNER:((   
A mechanic was removing a cylinder-head from the motor of a Harley motorcycle when he spotted a well-known cardiologist in his shop.  The cardiologist was there waiting for the service manager to come and take a look at his bike when the mechanic shouted across the garage.  "Hey, Doc, want to take a look at this?"  The cardiologist, a bit surprised, walked over to where the mechanic was working on the motorcycle.  The mechanic straightened up, wiped his hands on a rag and asked, "So Doc, look at this engine. I open its' heart, take the valves out, repair any damage, and then put them back in, and when I finish, it works just like new. So how come I make $39,675 a year and you get the really big bucks ($1,695,759) when you and I are doing basically the same work?"  The cardiologist paused, smiled and leaned over, then whispered to the mechanic..... "Try doing it with the engine running."

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Did you ever notice?  When you put the two words  "The" and "IRS" together it spells "THEIRS"?



Saturday, April 03, 2021

GOING AGAINST MY OWN ADVICE I HAVE BURIED MY HEAD IN THE SAND

 GOLDFINCHES ARE RETURNING TO THEIR VIBRANT YELLOW SUMMER COLORS

 I guess it could be called impatience at this time of year and I think a lot of us get it.  We are so close to warmer weather and yet with these windchill-driven days, we just can't seem to turn the corner.   Okay, so maybe it's just my impatience and nobody else.

 GOLDFINCH ON THE LEFT AND A RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH ON THE RIGHT

Pheebs and I wandered up to Goderich and back this morning.  Not much new about that as we did our usual drive down around the harbor.

 SPOTTED A FELLOW SHUTTER BUG ENJOYING THE MORNING AT GODERICH'S ROTARY COVE

Home again the wind gusts were nearly blowing our hanging birdfeeder upside down.  I immersed myself in my recliner, book in hand, and said, "the heck with it I'm staying in"!!  And so went the day.

 HEADING HOME THIS MORNING I NOTICED WHAT I THOUGHT WAS AN OLD TROLL BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD UP THERE ON THE LEFT
 YEP, IT WAS A TROLL ALRIGHT
Finished my latest book, Passport To The Cosmos by John E Mack.  It wasn't an easy read for me but I made it through from beginning to end.  I had to really concentrate on what I was reading to try and comprehend and understand what it was I was trying to understand at times.  But I got the gist of what he was saying and that was the important part for me.  I maybe don't understand the mechanics of how all this is working but I am comfortable knowing that, 'it is real and it is happening'.  My next book will deal with the views and beliefs of Indigenous People and their centuries-old deep connection to what they call the Star People.

It's been nearly 3 weeks now since I last watched any cable news so I have no idea what's going on south of the border anymore.  I have gone against my own advice and buried my head in the sand.  I just can't take any more of what is happening to the United States.  A country I had learned to love over our RVing years.  A country I had so fondly considered and remembered as our second home.  I was totally a non-political person up to about 6 years ago and I'm hoping I can return to that status once again and not let myself be drawn into that political quagmire anymore.  Politics just seem to pull the absolute worst out of so many otherwise good people........... 

GROANER'S CORNER:((  There were two lovers, who were really into spiritualism and reincarnation. They vowed that if either died, the other one remaining would try to contact the partner in the other world exactly 30 days after their death.  Unfortunately, a few weeks later, the young man died in a car wreck. True to her word, his sweetheart tried to contact him in the spirit world exactly 30 days later. At the seance, she called out, "John, John, this is Martha. Do you hear me?"  A ghostly voice answered her, "Yes Martha, this is John. I can hear you."  Martha tearfully asked, "Oh John, what is it like where you are?"  "It's beautiful. There are azure skies, a soft breeze, sunshine most of the time."  "What do you do all day?" asked Martha.  "Well, Martha, we get up before sunrise, have a great breakfast, and there's nothing but making love until noon. After lunch, we nap until two and then make love again until about five. After dinner, we go at it again until we fall asleep about 11 p.m." Martha was somewhat taken aback. "Is that what heaven really is like?"  "Heaven? I'm not in heaven, Martha."  "Well, then, where are you?"  "I'm a rabbit in Arizona."

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Friday, April 02, 2021

AND OF COURSE YOU ALREADY KNOW I MUCH PREFER THE SECOND OPTION

It was a bright sunny blue sky morning but with an icy northwind dropping the 32F temps into the low 20's it was cold, cold, cold.  Pheebs and I took ourselves for a drive southeast of Varna Ontario to Kerr's Campground for a walkaround.  Too early in the season for the campground to be open but I could see they are expanding their RV hook-up sites.  This is a very nice scenic family-oriented country RV Park away from city noise, busy roads, and the general hubbub of urban life.  I'm guessing there are about 30 units there.  Kerr's Campground can be found at the southwest corner of Centennial Road and Bannockburn Line if you are in the area.  Entrance to the Park is off Bannockburn Line.  Pheebs and I were home shortly after ten.    

 BESIDES EXPANDING THE SERVICES I NOTICED A NUMBER OF NEW TREES PLANTED AS WELL

 AND THIS NEW FENCE HAS REPLACED AN OLDER TUMBLE DOWN ONE
 THEY HAVE SEVERAL NICE FRESHWATER PONDS HERE AND THIS ONE IS AIREATED 
 THAT'S PHEEBS OUT THERE ON THE WALKING BRIDGE
 THIS WATERFALL IS BETWEEN THE TWO PONDS
 THIS ROAD LEADS TO THE RV AREA
With so much sunshine outside it was hard to remain inside but with so much cold air outside I had to keep going inside to warm myself up.  Had there been no icy north winds outside it would have been an enjoyable day.  I did manage to dig up and re-locate 3 different kinds of grass plants with one of them being Bamboo.  And Pheebs and I did trudge ourselves out for an afternoon walk.

 I DON'T KNOW WHAT THESE DUCKS ARE ON THE CAMPGROUNDS POND
 MUST SAY I WAS SURPRISED TO SEE AN ALL WHITE DUCK

I don't care for 'Game Shows' but Kelly likes watching Jeopardy.  My late Mother did too.  On Thursday nights Jeopardy there was a fellow on from my hometown of Tavistock Ontario.  His name is Scott Shewfelt.  Right beside my Mother's house is a Veterinary Clinic and the man who started that years ago I think was a fellow by the name of Shewfelt.  I wouldn't be surprised the guy on Jeopardy might have been a son or relative of Dr. Shewfelt.  When my Mother's house was sold back in 2004 it was the next door Veterinary Clinic that bought it and I think the Veterinary staff and trainees may live or stay there now.

 THESE CANADA GEESE HAD JUST LIFTED OFF THE POND AS WE CAME ALONG

We became aware today of more housing developments going on in our area.  Tiny Homes For Big Thinkers is already in the works for the recently sold and existing Princess Huron Park along the shores of Lake Huron between Bayfield and Goderich.  And closer to Bayfield a new 300 unit development is already underway overlooking the lake across from the Bluewater Golf Course And Campground called Bluewater Shores.  Our quiet little gem of an area here along the shores of Lake Huron is certainly undergoing some major changes with both Grand Bend and Goderich ramping up significant housing developments as well.  People are flocking to the area.  We have been here for over 18 years now and I think we have been really fortunate to have experienced this area's quiet peacefulness for as long as we have.  However, I guess change is inevitable and we either adapt with that change or pull up stakes and move further out into the serene countryside away from the coming hustle and bustle.  And of course, you already know I much prefer the second option..............

GROANER'S CORNER:((  Top 10 Reasons to Celebrate Easter::

10. You absolutely love the movie, "The Ten Commandments."
9. You look really, really good in yellow.
8. You just went on a low cholesterol diet and didn't want to waste all those eggs in the fridge.
7. You figure any Holiday that starts with a "Good Friday" can't be all bad.
6. You love to bite the heads off chocolate bunnies.
5. It's a good time to check out your neighborhood church and not be noticed.
4. You have this bunny suit you love to wear but are too insecure to wear it without a reason.
3. Even though you don't know what it is, you really like the sound of going to a "Passion Play."
2. You figured since Jesus went to all THAT trouble to make it to the first Easter, you'd give it a shot.
1. As a Christian you celebrate the resurrection every other day, why not Easter too?
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An Irish man walks into a bar with bandages all around his feet.  His friend asked him, "What happened to you?"  "Well," he said, "it all started with a can of soup which said on it 'open can and stand in boiling water for ten minutes'... so I did."

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“When I got the bill for the engine rebuild, I blew a gasket!”

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I built a model of Mount Everest.  My son asked, “Is it to scale?”  I replied, “No... it’s to look at.”

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