Spring has sprung in Ontario

 

Yeah, I know, you've seen a shot like this before, but this was taken just yesterday in our usual spot at the Barrie KOA. And this maple has really grown with a vengeance, having just barely a bud on it three weeks ago.

 

We are back, finally settled in, and if you are in the neighborhood, please stop by and say hi and sip a nice glass of vino.

 

 

Part of our ritual of returning to Barrie is to stop at the flag factory to replace the worn out banner with a new, bright one.

As I was getting the old one off the pole and getting the new one ready to be mounted, Bandit did his usual cat thing of really making sure every other cat in the area is well aware that this is "his" flag.

And I couldn't resist the ginger (new term) haired kid as he ran across a picture of something that didn't exactly please him.

It is great to be back and to celebrate we hosted Jo-Anne's brother, Rick, on his birthday and he was joined by our niece Danni and Grandpa Martin. Great 72 degree day on the patio for burgers, slaw, and some of Danni's home brew wine ... which was an excellent cab by the way.

To close out here is a bit of a recap of the trip up here from Dallas. We drove 2066 miles averaging 8.7 miles per gallon, and used 237.8 gallons of diesel at an average of $3.90 a gallon (the HHR didn't use a drop). And still the ATM here is wonderful as you draw out your $200 Canadian and it costs you $184 US ... almost a free bottle of wine every trip to the machine.