Saturday, August 15, 2009

Episode: Fergus Scottish Festival




We've added this festival to our summer must-do list. To no-one's surprise we were greeted by a raging rain storm the Sunday we were going. Troopers as we are, Cam checked the weather on his Blackberry and as we were promised clearing skies we set out for Fergus. The rain went away and there was only a little mud here and there. We enjoyed a sheep shearing demo, some killer fish and chips and some musical entertainment. Kim & I got to meet one our our favorite authors Diana Gabaldon who wrote the Outlander series of books. She read an excerpt of her next book due out in September and answered questions from her fans. I am always amazed at people's stories and how they came to do what they are doing. We finished off our day with some ice cream and took in the massed band performance. Very stirring. I'll end this post with a scottish toast: Here's to the heath, the hill and the heather, The bonnet, the plaid, the kilt and the feather !

Episode: 1st Annual Gregstock - Peace everyone !


Despite the unsettled weather we trekked to Gregstock in August 2009 as our predecesors did 40 years ago to the original festival in upstate New York. We took cover in the outbuilding which served as a great venue and the kids enjoyed running around, playing frisbee and meeting some of the farm animals. Unlike the original Woodstock there were more than adequate "facilities" and food was in great abundance. Music was provided by Greg's sound system which he set up in his vintage 1969 truck - too cool or should I say "far out" Like Woodstock, some of the folks camped overnight and enjoyed breakfast the next day before heading home. It was an afternoon and evening of peace and love...a great time..Thanks Greg !

Monday, August 3, 2009

Episode: Here's some pics






Our vacation is Grand Bend this year was so wonderful. We had excellent weather, food, fun and good times. For those who haven't seen it the Grand Bend waterfront is the best I've ever seen with excellent facilities, a new kids splash pad and gorgeous boardwalk. Our cottages were right next door to each other and so we could visit back and forth as we wished. Perfection !