After a nice leisurely bkfast we were on the road for our trip from Kap to Timmins. It was Ron’s turn to trek down memory lane as we visited the streets he roamed as a kid in South Porcupine. It is interesting to note that many of the street names have changed—Ron’s street is no longer Commercial Ave but is Shamrock. This all has happened since the amalgamation of the smaller communities into the town of Timmins. We moved on to Porcupine and Ron’s sister in law Andree’s home. It was exciting to see the renovations she has made since our last trip to the North in 1998 and she now lives on Dixon Rd. Instead of Martin Ave. Her maiden name was Dixon and her father built this home many years ago as the family summer cottage so it is exciting to think that her Father has a lasting memorial in Porcupine.
Sunday (June 17) was another day of memories and a trip down memory lane. Ron, Andree and I went out to Barber’s Bay to visit Ron’s brother Roy and his wife Nellie at their cottage. Ron’s family had a cottage on Barber’s Bay, we had a cottage there for 5 years and now Roy and Nellie have a cottage on the lake. Roy is retired and has made many additions and improvements to this cottage. We had a wonderful afternoon of visiting and playing. Ron got to fish (he even almost caught a pike), ride a scooter, drive an ATV and have a sauna—there is nothing as nice a sauna in the out of doors. We did have the option of jumping in the lake but decided to shower indoors—the lake water is surprisingly warm but.............I got my workout using the peddle boat to sight-see in the bay—I did have Ron helping me along and we did a good 20 minute peddle. The lake was very quiet and such a pretty spot with the birch trees all around and the lupins in full bloom—they are everywhere and pretty much grow wild. There have been a lot of changes on the lake but not a huge increase in the population—some of the cottages are now permanent homes. It was interesting to listen to Roy and Ron put names to most of the families that had been on the lake in their early days.
We had an interesting lunch gathering on Monday at the Finnish Seniors home in South Porcupine—the Kulta Koti. Every week there is soup, pulla and coffee available for the residents as well as the general public. Ron met a few former school friends and did some reminiscing about the good old days. He also met some of the friends of his parents and was able to speak to them as well. This lunch is available twice a week and in the winter there is another day when they prepare a hot meal—good value for your dollar. The rest of the day was a continuation of visiting , shopping and eating. We had a wonderful meal at the Fish Bowl. I think it is the first pickerel I’ve eaten since we sold the cottage back in 1978. Yum.
Sunday (June 17) was another day of memories and a trip down memory lane. Ron, Andree and I went out to Barber’s Bay to visit Ron’s brother Roy and his wife Nellie at their cottage. Ron’s family had a cottage on Barber’s Bay, we had a cottage there for 5 years and now Roy and Nellie have a cottage on the lake. Roy is retired and has made many additions and improvements to this cottage. We had a wonderful afternoon of visiting and playing. Ron got to fish (he even almost caught a pike), ride a scooter, drive an ATV and have a sauna—there is nothing as nice a sauna in the out of doors. We did have the option of jumping in the lake but decided to shower indoors—the lake water is surprisingly warm but.............I got my workout using the peddle boat to sight-see in the bay—I did have Ron helping me along and we did a good 20 minute peddle. The lake was very quiet and such a pretty spot with the birch trees all around and the lupins in full bloom—they are everywhere and pretty much grow wild. There have been a lot of changes on the lake but not a huge increase in the population—some of the cottages are now permanent homes. It was interesting to listen to Roy and Ron put names to most of the families that had been on the lake in their early days.
We had an interesting lunch gathering on Monday at the Finnish Seniors home in South Porcupine—the Kulta Koti. Every week there is soup, pulla and coffee available for the residents as well as the general public. Ron met a few former school friends and did some reminiscing about the good old days. He also met some of the friends of his parents and was able to speak to them as well. This lunch is available twice a week and in the winter there is another day when they prepare a hot meal—good value for your dollar. The rest of the day was a continuation of visiting , shopping and eating. We had a wonderful meal at the Fish Bowl. I think it is the first pickerel I’ve eaten since we sold the cottage back in 1978. Yum.
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Gee, I made a typo and thought I could just remove my comment, but it SHOWS that I removed it. *blush*
What a great shot Margot! And Ron -- you've got them eating out of your hand! Holy smokes. It sure sounds like you two are having a good trip: memories and old/new friends and family. How lovely. :)
Great picture!. Okay, so I know that Ron's charming manner has always had the ladies 'eating out of his hand', but it's also nice to see it working on other species! Watch out for your nuts, Ron! :)
As you get closer to Sarah, Heather and Granny (who just reported today that she is so thrilled she will be seeing you again soon), you do get further away from home on the Island. All's well here though, so hope you continue to enjoy your wonderful trip............frank
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