One More Sleep...

Heading out tomorrow, and what better way to kick off a road trip than a Shawinigan Handshake? I don't think we'll get far enough up the west bank of the St. Lawrence to visit Chretien's home town in person, but we'll wave from across the river as we speed East.

Let me just say that as a federal public servant, I just wish more of our political leaders ended up gracing beer bottle label art as a result of throttling hecklers. What a magical world that would be.

Stay tuned - stunning scenery pics from Newfoundland and Cape Breton to follow in the coming days, or at worst, when we get home again.....

Rawk the Coop VI

The August long weekend marked the 6th annual Rawk the Coop gathering of friends for a few days of fun. The weather was pretty much perfect, with days warm but not hot, and nights cool for bonfires and camping. Only this year's heightened mosquito presence kept things from perfection.

A total of 25 visitors made for a thoroughly enjoyable weekend of relaxing activities, including bocce, board games, music, pool time, BBQ, fish fry, and several great bonfires and s'more-fests.

Thanks to all for a wonderful time as usual - to past times with good company!

Now it's a Potty, er, Party!

Pools and umbrellas and tarps, oh my!

Tent City

Fish Fry!

Yellow Perch swimming in boiling oil

Bonfire of the Vanities, Mosquito Edition