Commuting To Barrie
From our snowy/muddy (depending on the temp) lot in Milton we began to address the work we have before us here: make sure our apartment here (where Rick lived) is cleaned, given notice, and disposed of, same with his car cleaning and prep for sale, income taxes for both Rick and Jo's Dad complete and mailed in, as well as the health and welfare for both of the senior guys we are here to help.
To get from our temporary place in Milton it is 72 miles and about an hour commute which we have been doing every other day depending upon snow squalls, ice pellets, freezing rain, and wind; lot of driving. The route is fairly easy though on the 401, 407, and 400 freeway system which is excellent. April 27 we will move to our normal lot in Barrie but it isn't open yet for the year.
The apartment will be a continuing challenge to dispose of a huge amount of personal stuff and many months of neglect when Rick injured himself and will never be the same. Still dealing with many case workers, gov't officials, and hospital staff to find a suitable place for his future, as well as helping Dad out at his independent living residence in Barrie.
OK another change in Bruce's life. On April 4th his mom of 99 years passed away. It was fairly quick after she broke her hip at the Manor. I'll fly to Bryan Texas this Saturday the 14th to attend the funeral and I'll give more detail and pics of that after I get back on the 16th; so much more, eh.
On a rare sunny day in Barrie here's a nice shot of the Canadian Forces recruiter with the remnants of the latest snow storm. This was right across from the H&R Block tax office who we have dealt with for several years now.
And to relieve the busy commuters' hectic lifestyle, of course we sought out a local pub to plan the next mandatory event.
We Googled Milton and hit upon the Ivy Arms pub smack on the main street of the nice little town.
Over a couple of Harp beers we check out their very authentic pub style fare; really nice place and in looking around you could very well be in Ireland or Scotland
Typical dark wood, friendly service, generous pints and great food. We picked the pulled pork burger and the mushroom-onion flatbread to share and were definitely not disappointed. Both were melt in the mouth and soaked in a whiskey, bacon, maple sauce of some sort .... oh yeah.
And lastly another snowy shot of downtown Barrie while up there showing the ice on Kempenfelt Bay and the really distinct metal dragon sculpture on the shore. Barrie's a great mid-sized town of about 200,00 with a very walkable (in the spring and summer) downtown and many top eating places.
I will be sure to be thinking of our new friends at our new apartment in Flower Mound as I pass overhead on Saturday and Monday and give a high five salute as we miss them and the place quite a bit.
