I can't sleep. Tomorrow is the first day of school. I am really nervous, as always. I figured I might as well release some of this energy in a positive way...by blogging! It has been awhile.
Last week my family and I were to venture up north to Burk's Falls, where we were to spend the week boating, fishing, canoeing, reading, swimming, and all the other traditional cottage activities. Unfortunately, one family member was not feeling great. Going to a cottage 7 hours away, deep in the woods, at least 20 minutes from a main highway, and at least another 40 minutes to the nearest hospital, makes for an easy decision: to stay home! And that's what we did...sort of. Instead of travelling to Burk's Falls, we all met at my parents' home. We had a wonderful time celebrating birthdays, eating fresh perch (seasoned and grilled to perfection...thanks, dad!), cleaning the canoe (a long story that my uncle would be happy to tell...ha!ha!), watching movies, reminiscing, and most importantly, partaking in my family's favourite past-time - shopping! As you can see from the picture, we were all quite active! No, it wasn't Burks Falls...but it certainly came close! I end this summer by looking forward to what adventures next summer may bring!
Daytripping...no, not at Burk's Falls
But, why are we not moving????
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YO HO HO AND A BOTTLE OF RUM...
Great blog, Pooky...now if you would have only thrown a little more shoulder into the paddling (or even gotten a paddle) instead of barking orders like Capt. Cook, we might have actually gotten somewhere...I liked Martin's idea of trying it downhill to the backyard...maybe next time.
The most important part of these trips, whether to South Carolina, the cottage, whatever, is family. Us getting together, the whole lot (okay only six of us, but still). There's something to be said about how the house "feels" when we're all there...something quite comforting to me anyways...it's like the puzzle is complete, you know? I make the breakfast mess - you clean up, the full circle of life...lol...
Had a great time. Enjoy the book - couldn't stop thinking of you, Bee, and Heather as I was reading it and chuckling the whole time, the little Jack Wagner groupie you were...
Anxious to hear how the first days of school are going - blog away!!!
XOXOXOXOX
me
Too bad the cottage trip was a bust but like Holly said, it's the company not the place.
I like your blog and look forward to reading more.
I'll be getting around to blogging this winter and will be seeking your guidance.
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