Somewhat quiet the last couple of days in Pefferlaw. I did go out Thursday a.m., and after a bit of searching, found a camground that we could get into to discharge our black and gray tanks for the fee of $20.00!! We really didn't have any choice as our next RV stop won't be until this Monday afternoon and we are getting very full. Did let the campground owner know that I thought this was usuary and they should be ashamed. Asked for a receipt as I thought be darned it that $20.00 was going into their pocket. That, plus I am writing to Tourism Ontario to complain.
After finding that place, went into Sutton to get some fresh fruit and did a little tour, on my own, to look at a few places that I knew Dale would not be interest in. Did not succumb to any 2nd hand/antique stores, looked, drooled on occasion, but did not buy.
Thursday a.m., as well, Dale got in touch with an old chum from 65 years ago and we agreed to meet for dinner in Sutton. They were on their way to the Sutton Fair Tractor pull, and sorta half way for both of us. He didn't tell his wife that was what they were doing or who they were meeting. We got there first, and then Glenn & Irene walked in. Glenn sat down and Irene looked at him like he was nuts..like who are these people and then she recognized Dale. A good laugh and a great visit and dinner to. We'll meet up with them again when we come back thru this way later this month for a little longer visit.
Friday a.m., we packed up and drove the whole 50 km to Newmarket and are parked at Dale's 2nd cousin's farm, which is now actually on the edge of the city of Newmarket, it has grown so much. No hookups or anything, but we can manage for the three days we'll be here. (they have actually sold the farm to a developer but have two more years remaining that they can live here).
Today, Irene's younger sister, Eleanor, and two of her sons (Murray and Steve) came for a visit and for dinner so Irene, Eleanor and Dale have spent the past few hours reminiscing about "the olden days" and "remember when" and "who did what to whom"...Lots of good memories and lots of good laughs. It has been interesting being on the sidelines.....We had a good old fashioned farm dinner with everyone contributing. I made two blackberry pies and cooked a small prime rib. Eleanor brought a ham, three pies (rhubarb, apple and cherry), coconut macaroons, butter tarts and a gooseberry tart while Irene provided cole slaw, potatoe salad, sweet Ontario tomatoes, tea and coffee. Enough food for us plus probably twenty others. A very nice day for all.
Weather wise it has been quite a bit cooler. Still beautiful sunny days, but the temperatures are down by at least 10 degrees, with a nice breeze so very pleasant. Such a drastic change from earlier in the week.
Have Skype working now so anyone who is on Skype can reach us for a video or phone call. Nice to see everyone in person when we talk.
That's it for now. Here in Newmarket until Monday and then plan on heading to Beamsville area. Till next time....
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