Oct 14 2009-Putting the Walkabout to Bed

Time to put the Walkabout to bed for the winter. This year is a little different from years past because the boat is not staying at the Marina. Instead, it is being stored at Udo's property. Step 1) Take off all the covers and lay them out in the sun to dry.

Step 2) Build a frame on the boat.

Step 3) Cover the frame with a large tarp and tie down it down nice and tight.

Step 4) Winterize the motor and we're all done. Have a nice winter!

Oct 13 2009-The Stump

Today is the day to get rid of the stump in the middle of the extension to the driveway. We went to the local rental and got us a chainsaw. I'm ready to begin! The cutting was not easy. After only a couple of cuts the chain became dull.

Almost finished.

Done! It took five chains and two chainsaws. It was not what I call a lot of fun!

A few finishing touches and we're ready for the gravel!

Sept 30 2009-The Walkabout Leaves The Marina

The time has come to try out the new trailer and get the Walkabout out of the water and over to Udo's backyard. This is the first time the boat has left the Marina since 1999. Here are Joanne and Udo hooking up the trailer to go! In the water and ready to load.

Looks like we're on!

Out of the water we go!

All loaded and ready to go!

Sept 27 2009-Extending the Driveway

Now that Joanne is living here with me, we need to extend the driveway. We have to get her car, my car, and Jim's car in the driveway and off the road for the winter. Yes, I said winter! There seems to be more rocks than dirt and one heck of a big stump.

More rocks!

The digging is a lot of hard work and of course all the rocks and dirt have to be carried all the way back up the stairs and way back into the yard. But with Joanne's help, we will get it done!

After what seems like hours of digging and carrying dirt and rocks, it's time for a nap!

Sept 16 2009-Wave at the Camera!

Todays fishing trip with Udo could be our last trip together this season. Udo needs to go in for major surgery at the begining of Oct and with his help we will be putting the Walkabout to bed for the winter. We will be using his truck to tow the new trailer and boat to his property for storage. In the meantime; wave at the camera! Once again the fishing was slow, but the company was great! The only fish we got on board was this cute Pike. Wave at the camera!

After dropping Udo off at the George Road dock, it's time to head home for a little celebration with Joanne. Wave at the camera!

Joanne and I are celebrating our 6th month anniversary.Flowers and a home made card. Wave at the camera!

A frog and a beautiful card. Wave at the camera!

Sept 15 2009-Fishing with Rick

After a great holiday in Newfoundland, it's time to go fishing! Before leaving to pick up Rick we noticed a visitor in the backyard helping to trim back the plants before winter. A beautiful morning for fishing. Someone forgot to tell the fish we were coming. Rick caught the only fish. It was not much bigger than the lure.

After fishing with Rick, Joanne and I decided to go to the Muskoka Wildlife Center. Most of the animals on display were very common and could be seen outside in the wild.

Here are two of my favourites. A Bear and a Cougar in the same enclosure checking each other out.

And a two legged critter. It is truly amazing what you can see at a Zoo.

Sept 9 2009-Yep! THAT'S ME!

We're back in Muskoka and we still have one more day off before returning back to work. Today we are meeting up with Daryl and Lian for a game of Golf. Did I say Golf? Yep, today is the last day we can spend with Daryl and Lian before they head home from their holidays. So we decided to go to Kirrie Glen for a round of Golf. Did I say Golf? Yep! What form. What concentration. What is this sport all about?

Here goes. Or should I say duck? Yep! That's Me! I'm supposed to hit that little white ball all the way up to the far treeline. I did, but it took a hundred shots. Yep! That's Me!

I think Joanne,Daryl and Lian are trying to decide how to get rid of me!

Yep! That's Me. All in all, a great day! If you knew my score, you would say that I should stick to fishing. If I could catch as many fish in one day as my score card indicated, there would be no more fish in Lake Muskoka. Yep! That's Me!

Sept 8 2009-Newfoundland Trip-Part 16

It is a happy but sad morning. Sad because this is our last morning in Newfoundland. Happy because we are on our way back to our home and our own bed.
We were greeted by a beautiful sunrise. Vivid pinks,purples,blues and even yellows. Picture perfect and you can see Cabot Tower in the background. This was always the landmark to guide us back to our hotel. One last look at the Battery Hotel.

Our crew for the flight home.

Our ride home to Ontario.

Right back where we started a week ago. Entrance #13. This is the door we went in and the door we came out. Newfoundland was awesome. Thanks to Joanne, this was my best holiday ever. Thanks Joanne. I love you!

Sept 7 2009-Newfoundland Trip-Part 15

We continued on down the coast to visit more small villages and coves. The scenery was amazing.

Sept 7 2009-Newfoundland Trip-Part 14

After leaving Bay Bulls we decided to continue on down the coast and get off the main roads and see a few less commercialized points of interest. A lonely cannon looking out over a picture perfect bay and coastline. Old abandoned boats and buildings in need of repair.

More beautiful coastline.

Colourfull buildings.

And more Jelly Fish.