Wow, the summer of 2021 seems to be zipping by at the speed of light and with the end of July fast approaching I realized it's been quite a few weeks since my last post. It also sunk in that we've spent eleven weeks here in the Great White North since May 10th. That said, we're enjoying each and every moment and I am offering an apology upfront for such a l-o-n-g post*. It's filled to the brim with photos and my favourite (below) was taken by John while he was kayaking on Quirke Lake.
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Jabs, Tests & Another 20 More Years
On May 28 John and I drove from Elliot Lake back to Ottawa. From start to finish it's equivalent of a trans-Atlantic flight and that seven-hour journey always impresses and reminds us how incredibly huge the province of Ontario really is. The trip was necessary, however, as during the first week of June we received a number of deliveries from local farmers and vendors, I got my second Covid 19 jab, conversed with our GP, plus I had a follow up CT scan and blood test.
Saturday, May 22, 2021
Back in Elliot Lake, May 2021
With the lockdown still in effect across Ontario, John and I wondered when we'd be able to return to Elliot Lake. After I received my first vaccine job on May 4 we decided to drive north on Monday, May 10th. Again, for so many reasons, it's an absolute joy to be here.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
SpringTime 2021
It's astonishing that nine l-o-n-g months have passed since my last blog post and if I'm honest, there were moments when I doubted I would ever add another. BUT, I'm here, I'm able, I'm thrilled and ever so grateful to post this update. So let's get to it!
Saturday, July 11, 2020
Summer 2020 In the North
Towards the middle of June, Covid19 lockdown and travel restrictions began to ease somewhat across Ontario and so we packed up the van and returned to Elliot Lake on June 24th.
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Cinder Lake |
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Spring 2020 Has Sprung in Ottawa
It boggles the mind (well, at least it boggles mine) that another month of staying at home, social distancing, obsessive hand washing and donning face masks to go to the grocery store have passed since my last blog post.

Wednesday, May 13, 2020
10 Weeks into the "New Normal" Thanks to Covid-19 Pandemic
The past few months have been a game changer and like everyone else we've stayed home, social distanced, done obsessive hand washing and donned homemade face masks to go to the grocery store.
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