Well today looked a bit brighter....we all were tired and slept in till 9:30 am....then I cleaned up and did final wash and packing...took over a load to shed and Barry, Susan, Fred and I had lunch with mom...great sandwiches! Susan and I then went for a swim to island, had a wine or two and then Barry took us and Mom for a nice ride around the lake....we all had an afternoon nap and met at Pollys for a farewell dinner! Fred and I walked there and home! Pollys de...

Unfortunately Peter and Debbie have to leave today...they got up early and were gone by 7am...had to go see Debs brother in eastern provinces...left us some lovely patio lights for next year! I went over to Moms and finished the gardening I needed to do for her this year..looks good...hope it lasts!!! Went home for rest and relax....I took some chicken, caesar salad, corn and potatoes to moms....Susan and Barry came over for dinner and Bev and Ron joined us after...

Well at 6am we all woke and said separately it was too rough and too cold, so we slept in a bit! I did some gardening for Mom while they took Mom for a boat ride....then we all sat around and chatted. We had lunch at our place and I had to run into arnprior to see the dentist as my tooth was hurting...got antibiotics and pain killers....to last till we get home! Back to share some champagne with everyone and out to Calabogie Lodge restaurant for dinner to celebra...

Peter and Debbie made us a beautiful bacon and egg breakfast....nicer day today...Peter and Fred drove boat while Debbie and I swam to little island and back...in preparation for big swim tomorrow! Mom made us a nice lunch..fresh sandwiches and olives for Peter...which Lynda was not allowed!!!! Josh and Stephanie came up from Ottawa and I got to see Josh and Peter barefoot ski! What a hard thing to do...they start from sitting in a tube, lying back and then as th...

Well today is my niece's wedding reception at my sisters cottage. Big day for the Culhane family...some 50 people coming. This morning my brother made us bacon and egg breakfast then took us for a boat ride and we swam off the back of the boat...Must be an Eskimo as it was freezing...only 14 degrees! After that I decided I could swim all year round in Bribie! Lunch at our lodge then get ready for party! Great party...weather turned out good...warmer than expected...