More Midland

Aug 14 -15, 2014

Now that we're back in civilization (wifi zone) and picking up email, thought I'd share this great photo we received from Charlie and Jan.  They are one of the 3 couples we met from Sarnia Yacht Club back in July.



Thanks, Charlie and Jan.  It was a pleasure meeting you.

Although we  loved Bay Port, we needed to move on to the Midland Harbor municipal marina so that Doug and Jan could have a new dinghy lift installed and so that we could get the mail we had forwarded there. It was still raining!  Luckily, it was just a short hop across the bay.  We managed to get secured on the wall before another round of heavy downpours set in.

Being stuck inside doing fun stuff like vacuuming was beginning to get to us.  So Jan and I donned our rain gear  for some SHOPPING THERAPY!  We hit every shop on both sides of the 4-block "downtown".  We found Jan the perfect pillow in one of the numerous "cottage" stores, a great little gourmet coffee/chocolate/ice cream shop and a quick stop at the grocery.  Worked for us!

We had cocktails on Waterford that evening with Martins, Nelsons and Rick and Sharon, who were docked right behind us.  Their home is right on the Trent Severn waterway at Orillia.  They spent the next 2 hours sharing their knowledge of the route from beginning to end --- invaluable.  And a lot of fun, too!

Friday the 15th

Finally, some sunshine!!  We sent Rick and Sharon off about 8 am.  Doug and Garry took advantage of the break in the weather to complete preparations --- securing Doug's dinghy, lowering the mast, washing the boat, etc.  Of course this also involves several trips to the hardware store (there are 3 within walking distance).  I took a walk to the library to make some copies, then the post office and a quick stop at the grocery for oven cleaner --- that was my last chore of the day.  It felt so good to be outside, Jan and I took a long walk on the bay front bike path to our original marina and back.

Chores done, masts down, it's time for dinner out!  Our mail still has not arrived, so Garry and I made a stop along the way at the rec center to leave instructions. Despite the evening activities going on, there was no one in the office ----

you'd think the World Championship Shuffleboard tournament would qualify.........







guess we'll go on to dinner and deal with it tomorrow before we leave.