Back in Carleton Place

I arrived home last night around 6:00 p.m. It was very difficult to leave as I had a blast visiting with old high school friends, neighbours, and family. I really do love this part of Ontario. I know I'll be retiring there. Unfortunately I received some sad news about the death of my friend's sister and headed home for the funeral.
The next two weeks will be crazy as we need to get both of the kids off to university and I need to get my class, the library, and the portable in order for my new students. I also need to complete my research report. I really need to get my act in gear!!

I Love Manitoulin Island!

Hey, I was only supposed to spend one night here on Lake Manitou but now it's been three nights. It's magical! Its beauty is so captivating it is definitely difficult to leave here. Today Jane and I visited the Ojibway Cultural Centre and the KTI Educational Resource Centre. Shelba was very helpful and we enjoyed looking at the beautiful picture books and resources. We headed out for a hike in the late afternoon on the M'Cheeging Trail and ended up on a road so we obviously took a wrong turn somewhere. At six o'clock we went to a theatre presentation at the Cultural Centre in an outdoor amphitheatre. The play was called "The Gift" and we found it quite unusual to say the least. We headed down to visit Jane's sisiter-in-law afterward on Lake Mindemoya and then headed home as we were getting sleepy. I'll be heading back to Beaver Lake tomorrow.

Back in Northern Ontario

I always love the drive back to my childhood home. The usual traffic congestion was prevalent from C.P. to Deep River and then it was clear sailing with the tunes blaring and me singing, passing only an occasional car or camper trailer. There were a few spots of rain and then beautiful sunny weather as I arrived in the Sudbury area. I arrived at Mom and Dad's place in six hours and unpacked and inspected the mouse traps. Only one catch today! All was calm and quiet in Beaver Lake. I need to hit the hay early this evening so I can rise early and head to Rainbow Country tomorrow and meet Jane at the Pow Wow. I love it here! It will be a perfect place to start my research!

Riverside Jam and New Teeth

I started my day at 7:30 this morning with a long slow run of 16 km since I am going to miss my training session at the Running Room this Sunday due to my trip to the Island. I was a bit stiff today but managed to complete the run. I really enjoyed having the ipod for this as it was my first long run alone.
There are massive trailers, trucks, and campers arriving in Carleton Place for the Riverside Jam. It should be good business for all of the local shops this weekend. Hopefully the weather will cooperate.
Matt had a bright big smile today as his new teeth (temporary) were put in. The permanent ones should be ready to go in in a few months. It will definitely help his confidence.
I'm packing for my road trip and should leave by early afternoon. It will be a six hour drive to the Sudbury area where I'll stay at my parent's house and then head to the Island the next day for the Pow Wow.

Ho Hum

I stayed up late until 1:30 a.m. to finish my novel and rose at 8:00 a.m. Read the paper, cleaned the house and read some more. I drove Lindz to work and stayed at the Ale House where the rest of the gang met for lunch. It was great to see the gals and we enjoyed a leisurely lunch. After lunch it was time for errands, groceries , banking etc. cooking supper etc. etc. Not very exciting! Matt survived his surgery and is eating ice cream and mashed potatoes.

What's Happening with the Weather?

Rain again today! I think I'll have to go to the tanning salon to get a tan this summer! Today was another day of not getting too much done other than my hair appointment and catching up on my sleep. I am well rested and enjoyed my hill training workout this evening. I'm looking forward to having lunch with our gang of teachers tomorrow. Matt will be having his oral surgery in the morning (implants and wisdom teeth extraction). Poor kid!!

Summer Days

Today I did not manage to get my research started. It ended up being a day of many interruptions so I gave up. All of the interruptions were necessary as I spent time visiting with T. and her new foster baby who is three weeks old and quite adorable. It was magical to hold an infant so tiny and delicate. It's been awhile!! I also had to drive Matt to his job, get groceries, do my running work out and step workout and answer several phone calls. By the end of the day I was exhausted. Tomorrow is another day. I imagine that I'll have more time to do my research when I head up to the quiet of northern Ontario though internet access could be a problem. I might also be able to get first hand information from some of the people at Wikwemikong which would be ideal.