Found this one in the current issue of Chirp Magazine and had been wanting to try it while camping but the opportunity did not present itself until a few nights ago when we had some time before bed. It is a kite AND it is quite foolproof and flies pretty well and very easily. It [Read more]
Well, I’ve been over my head with backing up the computer, getting back from White Lake (did I mention we had to pack up in the pouring rain, I almost lost my mind when I thought our arrangements for having the camper parked fell through and ended up at the front gate office in my [Read more]
Yesterday afternoon Lloyd offered to Emeraude that he would help her play dress-up if she was interested. She of course was thrilled, this is one of her favourite things to do and I do not bring the dress-up clothes upstairs as often as she would like. I promissed Lloyd when I took photos of him [Read more]
The kids and I enjoy searching for and finding mushrooms anytime we are in the bush and White Lake is no exception. Here are some that we found on our recent trip, please, if you know there names, leave a comment to share the info! Big Brother, there’s no one else like him in her [Read more]
Notre jardin s’en vient pas mal bien, même qu’on s’en occupe pas beaucoup vu qu’on étaient à White Lake (parc provincial). Ce soir aussitôt revenuent moi & Emeraude coururent pour le jardin avant même d’avoir dépaqueter la van lol. Les photos ci-dessous sont [Read more]
Will be working on my article shortly but for now just had to make a quick post. Our day was GREAT. Before heading out we went by Grandpapa’s house to ask him one more time if he wanted to come along (he had declined earlier in the morning) and we were really happy when he [Read more]
On our way out to Marathon, ON to cover the CrossCanadaFlight of 100 aircraft (+) in honour of 100 years of flight in Canada… Photos tomorrow!! [Read more]
Parks across the country celebrated this weekend, with special events and programs in recognition of the 20th anniversary of Canada Parks Day on July 18th. At White Lake Provincial Park on Hwy17, East of Thunder Bay participants included families camping at the park as well as day visitors [Read more]
White Lake, Ontario Lloyd & Brady were great sports, really getting into the exploration when Emeraude asked them for help catching tadpoles, leaches and other aquatic friends. Between the three of them, they found 4 leachs, a few dozen tadpoles, what we believed to be the larvae of a dragonfly [Read more]
Thunder Bay area parks offer free summer programs by Karina Hunter Looking for something to do with the kids on weekends that won’t break the bank? There are many provincial parks in the Thunder Bay region, which offer free programs for children and families throughout the summer. [Read more]
I thought I’d figure out getting on line while here at White Lake but so far no luck. I do apologize for the lack of new material… I had scheduled a few posts to appear while I am here but had hoped any more would not be necessary, not having had the time to make [Read more]
It took some work but we’ve finally made it out :). I had help to get the camper there, it needed to be taken out of the garage by four-wheeler and then was towed with a truck to White Lake Provincial Park where we hope to continue camping for a couple weeks at least. Aside… The [Read more]
It’s been so buzy around our house the past weeks, not in a way I am particularly fond of but we continue trying to make the best of things. This morning, as Lloyd worked hard to get the house in order, sweeping, doing dishes & laundry and while I worked hard on an article I am [Read more]
