Wednesday September 3 – School, Power Outage and Climbing

The day started with wet feet again as we walked on the grass to get around the construction at the school.  Once again there were no construction workers in sight.  To keep the children safe from moving construction vehicles long parallel fences were set up from the road to the back of the school whereContinue reading “Wednesday September 3 – School, Power Outage and Climbing”

Tuesday September 2 – First Day of School

Trystan and Owen started back to school today.  Alun just had to go in to have his picture taken and to pick up his timetable.  Megan did that last week.  It was back to elementary school for Trystan. When we opened our front door this morning Owen’s friend Emma was walking by with her mother.Continue reading “Tuesday September 2 – First Day of School”

Sunday September 1 – Last Day of the Season

Today we went to Wild Water Kingdom for the final time this summer.  The adults hung out at Caribbean Cove for a bit and then Michael and I took a revolution around the Lazy River.  Boy was it lazy this morning. Joe and Michael went to the driving range next to Wild Water Kingdom.  TheContinue reading “Sunday September 1 – Last Day of the Season”

Great Summer Day

My friend Victoria and her children from St. Thomas are visiting us this week. One of the activities we always do when they visit is go for a bike ride. Here we are about to head out. It always surprises me how long it takes us to get going. Sunscreen needs to be applied. ShoesContinue reading “Great Summer Day”

Day Out At Wild Water Kingdom

Today Trystan and his friends Edmund and Zack, Owen and I went to Wild Water Kingdom for the day.  It was the warmest day we have had lately, although I wouldn’t call it hot.  The kids were fine, but I wore my short wetsuit to keep me warm in the breeze when I was wet. Continue reading “Day Out At Wild Water Kingdom”

Boring Recovery Weekend

My knee swelled up alarmingly as the evening progressed on Thursday after my fall from my bike.  I had a physiotherapy appointment for my wrist on Friday morning and consulted about my knee.  The therapist suggested I rest, elevate and ice it for 48 hours.  I was also advised to use a tensor bandage whenContinue reading “Boring Recovery Weekend”

A Day out at the AGO

Today Trystan, Owen and I decided to use one of the coupons in the 2014 Fun Pass that the Ontario government provides to schoolchildren in their report cards each year. I don’t think we have ever used one of the coupons before. We drove to Kipling subway station where the north lot was already full.Continue reading “A Day out at the AGO”

Running Around

Today was a day of running around not accomplishing much. I began by driving Megan to Mississauga Secondary School. She was told to be there from 8:30 to 10:30. It was her final day of her summer 2 credit co-op program. It is a 25 minute drive at that time of day. When we arrivedContinue reading “Running Around”

Day Out at Canada’s Wondeland

Alun has a season pass to Canada’s Wonderland. This is the third year he has had one. Usually, he goes with three school friends, however this year he hasn’t planned anything with his friends so far. This year season pass holders can purchase up to four “Bring a friend Mondays” passes for $20 and upContinue reading “Day Out at Canada’s Wondeland”