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THE ‘ON THE ROAD’ SQUID LITE

issue 1116

From Russ

From Greg

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Hey there,

Looks like we’ve just about run out of time. My intent is to hit the road at the crack of dawn Sunday morning. I may even be a few miles down the road as the eastern sky starts to show signs of daylight as I’d like to be well out of Southern Ontario and into Northern Ontario by the end of the day. Wawa is my target for the first night back on the road. It’s very doable if weather and traffic allow.

It’s been interesting being in KW at this time of year. Most crops are off the fields, the trees are turning colour and the weather is doing all sorts of things to remind us of the time of year. We ended up being here during Octoberfest which was not the intent, I simply forgot about it. We ended up being here for Thanksgiving. Again, not my intent, I hadn’t thought about that either. We did have a nice dinner at Gale’s. That was great. I found myself having the opportunity to visit with Russ for a few hours. That was worth the whole trip. What happened was Sue was going with her sister up to Kincardine to visit her sister’s daughter and it occurred to us that I could tag along and be dropped off as Russ’s place would not be very far from there and that’s what we did. I spent several hours there enjoying his wit and conversation.

On Tuesday we headed up to Tobermory, to what had been their family cottage. It is now her sisters. I’ve always loved that part of Ontario, the Bruce Peninsula. The cottage is on Warner Bay, just south of the Tub, is comfortable and cosy. We headed back down on Wednesday and took the opportunity to stop in for a visit with brother Gary and Evelin in Wiarton where we managed to bum a free lunch. The thing for me with the drive up and back is seeing the farms and countryside. It is so very different from the mountain scenery out eyes are used to.

And then there is the get-together at ‘the homestead’ on Saturday. That of course hasn’t happened yet but we are looking forward to seeing everyone. After that it’s just a matter of getting ready to hit the road and then doing just that on Sunday morning. Next week should be business as usual as far as the Squid is concerned. I figure 5 days on the road will get us home unless there are weather issues in which case it could take a day longer. We won’t know until then. And regardless of weather and fall scenery, I’m looking forward to getting back into the north and the west to get away from the miserable southern Ontario rageweed.

Doug

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From Russ

Another benefit of growing old

Bettie drives me to all my appointments - I buy her a tank-full of gasoline periodically.

It's Monday noon, the Canadian Tire gas bar in Kincardine is busy as usual - only one person at the cash register (a cute, young blonde) is rushed off her feet!

"pump #4", says I when approaching her.

"That'll be $57.89 please" she purrs. I pay with my debit card.

"Is there anything else I can do for you today?"

"Yes, you could give me a big hug" I say as a joke - without hesitation, this sweet, young chick comes from behind the counter and applies a "warm fuzzy" for as least four Mississippies. Looking over her shoulder, a man and woman in line behind me, were smiling broadly as if in approval.

"I'm 94 - never been hugged like that for many, many years!" I announce loudly.

Getting back in the car, I proudly tell Bettie what had just happened - she replies,

"It's a wonder you didn't get your face slapped, and called a 'dirty old man'!"

Never gave that a thought.

Russ.

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The Ontarion

Hello everyone

It’s been a long three weeks of fighting covid but we’re finally feeling better!

Hope you are all well!

Our best to carol who we hear isn’t feeling her best!

I’m sure you are enjoying the Brubacher reunion today! At least the weather is cooperating!

We are still staying secluded for a while! We enjoyed Chinese food last night for the first time in weeks! It was very good to eat a decent meal in a long time!

I’m going to keep this weeks Ontarion short. Sorry I DonT have more to say but just don’t feel up to writing a book today!

All the best to you all on your family gathering! Please enjoy the day!

All the best to you all!

Talk more next week!

Greg

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Have a good one.