O' Canada!

Yes, we are back in good old "Canada". We had a very good trip home on Thursday, and actually made it all the way to Woodstock, and are currently staying at the Pitock Conservation Area, just to the north of Woodstock.

We were away for 178 days. There have been complaints lately in the Toronto Star about the Customs Canada Staff being rude, and controlling, and just there to cause us all problems. We are pleased to say we had no problems returning to Canada, and in fact our Customs agent was pleasant and efficient, despite when she asked be if we had any liquor that we were returning with, and I answered "Yes, we have one body.......... ooooppppsss" She said if we did have a body on board the conversation was going to take a quick turn! She laughed it off, and welcomed us back to Canada!

Did not get the internet up on Thursday night so no blog. Kristina did come out and officially welcomed us back home to Canada. Had a great visit. Today, Judy spent the day with Kristina while she baby sat little Jack. They had a great day. I took off early on the motorcycle heading for Orillia, where I met up with Shawn and Jenn and the kids, who were doing an introduction of Baby Paige to Grama Hollinger. We had a great time!

We got to meet Cali, Kristina and Chris' dog.... Kristina makes a great pack leader!



Chris made dinner, and is now officially a "Master Chef" on the BBQ....



I kind of messed up in my uploading and got two of Chris on the Q...



The weather was awesome in Woodstock tonight while we enjoyed dinner on the terrace....




Mean while, back at Grama's place earlier in the day, I took this pic of Emmie helping Presley open a gift. Shawn and Jenn have not had a chance to meet Presley... she put on a show for us all.... what a great kid...


Little Presley fell in love with Shawn and despite the fact we tried to warn her that he was a Dr. still wanted to sit on his knee all afternoon!


Grama Hollinger got to meet Paige.... look at Paige giving her the once over....



And my favorite pic of the day, Grama H. with Emmie and Paige... what a bunch! We had a great time at Grama's place, and she made a great lunch for us all.... Pearl joined us, as well and Jenn's Mom, Andrea, and of course Mindy was there with Presley. It was a great time!


In the afternoon, I carried on up to Bracebridge to Dave and Angela's place, and traded my motorcycle for our car parked at their place. We decided we wanted our car for the week we will be in the Woodstock area.

Finally got the internet up late tonight to be able to do this post....

Till tomorrow....