In fact, Roxanna and I have been so busy that I have hardly had a moment to check my e-mail, let alone post anything here! (You may have noticed that!) Despite the wild, wet weather - courtesy of 'Sandy' - we are warm and snug, in our 'home away from home', enjoying ourselves immensely, as we reminisce over the pictures we're scrap-booking and watch old b & w comedy shows! Our project is progressing well and the set-up here is ideal; a large dining table (now covered with the tools of our trade) a gas fireplace flaming cheerfully in the corner, and everything we need in the way of food etc. close at hand. ( I'll try to post some pictures, so stay tuned for those..)
On Sunday, we were able to take advantage of a break in the rain and explore our surroundings. Apparently, the resort extends over some 750 acres, so we obviously haven't seen everything there is to see, but we did wander down as far as Georgian Bay and the Collingwood Marina. There were just one or two boats left in the water - obviously time to vacate, in anticipation of the winter storms. We walked along by the water, encountering a few other hardy souls out, armed with umbrellas, 'just in case'! By the time we returned 'home', we felt that we had inhaled LOTS of good fresh air and we were ready for a cuppa by the fire before settling down to tackle all those pictures...
Yesterday, we were out and about bright and early (relatively speaking!) to attend a breakfast (free!) up at the hotel, where we were briefed on the various activities available in the area. I won a discounted 'Hummer' trip up the mountain and through the back country, but we decided that, a) even with a discount, it would be an expensive activity and b) would be decidedly more of an adrenalin rush than we needed!! Some pool time was more what we had in mind...this we found to be very relaxing, particularly as we had the pool to ourselves for a good chunk of the time.....
Apparently, there was quite a significant earthquake on the west coast, in BC, in the Prince Rupert/Haida Gwaii area, but from what I gather, damage to life, limb and property thankfully doesn't seem to have been serious I haven't had the TV on this morning, but the pictures last night of the eastern seaboard of the US, as 'Sandy' made landfalll, were very dramatic, and I really feel for those whose lives are being so affected...
Here, at Club Cranberry, Collingwood, the weather this morning seems to be surprisingly calm and dry, for the moment, so perhaps it's time to head out for some fresh air, before getting busy with the scrap-booking, once again. (I can certainly see how it could become quite addictive - Roxanna and I are certainly having a grand time!)
On Sunday, we were able to take advantage of a break in the rain and explore our surroundings. Apparently, the resort extends over some 750 acres, so we obviously haven't seen everything there is to see, but we did wander down as far as Georgian Bay and the Collingwood Marina. There were just one or two boats left in the water - obviously time to vacate, in anticipation of the winter storms. We walked along by the water, encountering a few other hardy souls out, armed with umbrellas, 'just in case'! By the time we returned 'home', we felt that we had inhaled LOTS of good fresh air and we were ready for a cuppa by the fire before settling down to tackle all those pictures...
Yesterday, we were out and about bright and early (relatively speaking!) to attend a breakfast (free!) up at the hotel, where we were briefed on the various activities available in the area. I won a discounted 'Hummer' trip up the mountain and through the back country, but we decided that, a) even with a discount, it would be an expensive activity and b) would be decidedly more of an adrenalin rush than we needed!! Some pool time was more what we had in mind...this we found to be very relaxing, particularly as we had the pool to ourselves for a good chunk of the time.....
Apparently, there was quite a significant earthquake on the west coast, in BC, in the Prince Rupert/Haida Gwaii area, but from what I gather, damage to life, limb and property thankfully doesn't seem to have been serious I haven't had the TV on this morning, but the pictures last night of the eastern seaboard of the US, as 'Sandy' made landfalll, were very dramatic, and I really feel for those whose lives are being so affected...
Here, at Club Cranberry, Collingwood, the weather this morning seems to be surprisingly calm and dry, for the moment, so perhaps it's time to head out for some fresh air, before getting busy with the scrap-booking, once again. (I can certainly see how it could become quite addictive - Roxanna and I are certainly having a grand time!)
