Best/Worse &What did I learnt today/Chat with Friends #114

Victoria Harbour, ON

Lordy you'll be busy..I don't worry about weekends too much, they sure do seem to fill themselves without my putting much effort into planning..

Poor Dave, he feels left out..does he want to go somewhere special away from home, or just do something in the area...

I'm about the same, this weekend Buffalo, next weekend Collingwood for the Elvis Festival then the next crossing the border to visit some of you...busy/busy..by then we'll be into August, thinking of fall..not that we haven't had fall weather all this month...

Victoria Harbour, ON


My brother Mike sent me this quiz...to tell you the truth I failed terribly..thought maybe you might be smarter...

Dementia Quiz

Below are four ( 4 ) questions and a Bonus question to test your perception, reasoning and the quickness of your logical processing.
They are stated simply so you should try to answer them instantly.
To assure the accuracy of the results, you should not take your time , but instead, answer each of them immediately .

OK?



Let's find out just how clever you really are....



Ready? GO!!! (scroll down slowly to uncover Q's and A's )








First Question :

You are a participant in a race. You overtake the second person. What position are you in?





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Answer : If you answered that you are first, then you are absolutely WRONG! If you overtake the second person and you take his place, YOU are in second place!

Try not to screw up next time. Now answer the second question, but don't take as much time as you took for the first question, OK?





Second Question :
If you overtake the last person, then you are...?
(scroll down)



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Answer : If you answered that you are second to last, then you are ; ; ; ;WRONG again. Tell me Sunshine, how can you overtake the LAST person??


You're not very good at this, are you?




Third Question :
Very tricky arithmetic! Note: This must be done in your head only. Do NOT use paper and pencil or a calculator .
Try it.



Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000 Now add30 . Add another 1000 . Now add 20 . Now add another 1000 . Now add 10 . What is the total?


Scroll down for the correct answer.....

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Did you get 5000 ?

The correct answer is actually 4100 ..



If you don't believe it, check it with a calculator!
Today is definitely not your day, is it ?

Maybe you'll get the last question right... Maybe...



Fourth Question :

Mary's father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini, 4. Nono, and ??? What is the name of the fifth daughter?







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Did you Answer Nunu? NO! Of course it isn't.
Her name is Mary you retard! Read the question again!







Okay, now the Bonus round,
i.e., a final chance to
redeem yourself:





A mute person goes into a shop and wants to buy a toothbrush. By imitating the action of brushing his teeth he successfully expresses himself to the shopkeeper and the purchase is done.
Next, a blind man comes into the shop who wants to buy a pair of sunglasses; how does HE indicate what he wants?

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It's really very simple
He opens his mouth and ask for it...
Does your employer actually pay you to think??
If so Do NOT let them see your answers for this test!

Fayetteville, AR(Zone 7b)

LOL I missed everyone of them except for the last one! Not any smarter than you Betty.

Laura I've been wondering also how the renovations are coming along?

Weekends do fill themselves up, and they are so short. I wonder why weekends aren't the same length as weekdays, that way we'd work a week, have a week off, work a week, have a week off LOL

So I found all of these squash bugs on my yellow squash plant last night. I told Dave about it on the phone and he said there are two pump jugs in the garage, one is empty and the other has about 1/4 left in it. Use that, it'll take care of the problem. So I go prodding out there at 10:00pm to spray this squash plant, which happens to be right next to the garage. I drench the poor plant, then when I'm going to put the pump jug back in the box I look at the side of the jug and it lists different weed killers that can be used in it. OMG I freaked. This is one of those jugs you buy empty and put whatever in it, I just hope Dave's right and it's bug spray and not weed killer... I'll know tomorrow.

Victoria Harbour, ON

OMG Crissy, the plant might be dead by the time you get home tonight..not funny, but I'm smilling, it's something I'd do..

Glenview, IL

Good morning!

Wow, Betty, I just got done reading Jeffs Blog. Quite the trip he is taking...Will keep hoim in T&P for saftey and a wonderful time.
I was glad to see he called you. Golly, would be pacing the floors, myself...You know what? What an incredible Journey, one must really enjoy Nature to undertake that, but I can just imagine the Beauty of it all both physically and emotionally, I am awed.
Yikes, I wonder whats in your room causing you to sneeze...sure hope that it only a bit of dust that got in the way. lol.


Debbie, LOL, forgot about the sleep clinic thing, So, I sure hope YOU got a good nights sleep too. Your life sounds very hectic so a good rest is the best.

Hello Shar!! What are you up to these days, still enjoying the blooms? My first Daylily Popped yesterday! Thought of you immediatley.
Funny thing, It's in Total Shade, so i was suprised it was the first to open.

Mary, Mary...so good to see you! Oh, will keep you in thoughts and Prayers too, keeping fingers crossed everything goes your way.
Antiously waiting to here your news.

Criisy, just hate summer colds. hope it passes quickly, drinks lots of water and get some Rest! Hey, sometime the best trips are the pick up and go...Just enjoy the time together...Yikes, sure hope that wasn't a weed killer! I would think you will know pretty quick tho.

Liz, oh I am glad ASTA is better! Great fun talking to you...LOL, was telling Steve your bringing half the Lemmon tree, he was doing the happy smile after grumbling on being almost out...Not to worry, he has enough to last 17 days..er for my sanity i hope!
Hope everything goes well with Dist. Mgr.

Oh Betty, How sweet you came home to dinner and a beautiful boquet...
How is Sailor today?

Speaking of Sailor, makes me think of Jeannine! If your reading, I hope you are well. Wondering if you are still fostering all those pups.
Figuring you are since you havent been, Waiving Hello to you...

Trisha, wow...i think you and mom are quite the energizing bunnies. I hope you both get in a good rest, geesh...makes me feel a little guilty to complain on the few muscle aches, lol will keep quiet and plug along...Be sure to get some rest you two!

OK, so my Lasagna looks awsom, I hope it will be tastey too. Having it tonight. So I told you Steve came home early, He cleaned his Van and re-organized it...i was happy to keep him company and helped him out...ROFLOL, I was the perfect Garbage bag holder! hehehe, well that took quite a while, but now he's in good shape...All the while, he blabbed on about whats coming up and he's got to do this and that, lol and I chimed in with the honey do list...lol, he gave me one of those Steve looks that said I'll add it to my list...hahaha, what can I say, was worth a try.

So, my gosh, it just a glorious day, sunshiney, breezey and comfortable...
Well better get to doing something productive!

Tubby, Thanks for the smiles, I just love the Jesus love me pic...was humming that song too! A long time ago i could sing that in sign language! hmmm, will have to see if i still can.

Victoria Harbour, ON

Judy, looks like the sky is clearing here as well, almost tempted to leave the office door open and sit outside on the steps for the rest of the day..isn't Steve getting his wisdom teeth out today...well now see, you are so organized you even have supper ready..lasagna, one of my favorites..I must have been an Italian in previous life..so love pasta...

Thanks for checking Jeff's blog, as you can see he started it early this spring, has thought of everything 'let's hope' and is very excited about his adventure...he wasn't very sports minded as a child but as he's aging he's taken up dirt biking/racing, he's a pro at golfing, lol..and so he should with the amountof time he spends on the course...I just could not see him leaving in a kayak when a 23' boat with cuddy and sleeper was sitting in the driveway..but, adventure he wants, he'll get...lol..he's hoping to put photo's on the blog...so it will be interesting...

Sailor is fine..have to pick up a few things for her before I leave tomorrow..maybe change her food..I'm so lucky that Cathy and/or her mom look after the furries...

Only thing about leaving tomorrow is Kyle arrives home after 2 weeks at the Army Base and I'll not be there to great him...guess Monday night will have to do..

Fayetteville, AR(Zone 7b)

I used to date a guy, dated him for 5 years, who was an outdoorsy type of person like that, and was a bicyclist who didn't ride anymore. He wanted to hike the John Muir trail from the Mexico border all the way to the Canadian border, and said he was going to do it. He didn't when I was with him, when we broke up he was 46 and that's been 6 years ago... wonder if he has or not...

Well it's almost lunch time, I have to get a list of ideas for my flat envie swap buddy and when I come back I'm going to be busy busy busy. See ya'll later. I'll catch up on some of the threads too.

Oh yes Judy, but I'd rather have them in the summer than in the winter, winter colds give me bronchitis every time, summer time colds don't.

Victoria Harbour, ON

Something going around..took a quick drive to the insurance company, was just up the street and there was a major accident so got delayed, got into the office and the lady who usually gives me the insurance wasn't there, new girl couldn't find the password so I left..have to go back either after work or tomorrow..just got back into the office and found out from Paul that a very dear friend of our, I was only 17, just married, Roger worked with him, passed away a few hours ago...although he'll be missed, it's a relief, he's been quite ill for over a year or so...

Ames, NE(Zone 5b)

Raining here..So I'm cleaning in my shop...Boy it needs it...

Smile


A filthy rich Florida man decided that he wanted to throw a party and invited all of his buddies and neighbors.

He also invited Jerry, the only Hillbilly in the neighborhood. He held the party around the pool in the backyard of his mansion.

Jerry was having a good time drinking, dancing, eating shrimp, oysters and BBQ and flirting with all the women.

At the height of the party, the host said, 'I have a 10 foot man-eating gator in my pool and I'll give a million dollars to anyone who has the nerve to jump in..'

The words were barely out of his mouth when there was a loud splash. Everyone turned around and saw Jerry in the pool!

Jerry was fighting the gator and kicking its ass! Jerry was jabbing it in the eyes with his thumbs, throwing punches, head butts and choke holds, biting the gator on the tail and flipping it through the air like some kind of Judo Instructor.

The water was churning and splashing everywhere. Both Jerry and the gator were screaming and raising hell.

Finally Jerry strangled the gator and let it float to the top like a dime store goldfish.

Jerry then slowly climbed out of the pool. Everybody was just staring at him in disbelief.

Finally the host says, 'Well, Jerry, I reckon I owe you a million dollars.'

'No, that's okay. I don't want it,' said Jerry.

The rich man said, 'Man, I have to give you something. You won the bet. How about half a million bucks then?'

No thanks, I don't want it,' answered Jerry.

The host said, 'Come on, I insist on giving you something.. That was amazing. How about a new Porsche and a Rolex and some stock options?'

Again Jerry said no.

Confused, the rich man asked, 'Well, Jerry, then what do you want?'

Jerry said, 'I want the name of the Sun-of-a-gun who pushed me in the pool !

Lyndonville, NY

Stopping in quick!

((((Marry))))) Dang lady, I have missed you! My partner in crime has been missing! LOL

So much going on here. You are all so busy!

Betty, Paul got preliminary results of the test. Not sure I understand his email, but that he supposedly does NOT have sleep apnea...but he does have some type of sleep disturbance....he couldn't breath well at all with a CPAP on....and he goes July 30th for full results. So, I will go with him and find out then.

Did I sleep? Nope. First of all had another fight with the alarm clock from outter space, and I hate that thing. Finally at Midnight, went and got Shane to help. He said he set it ...no problem. (of course). So guess what....I was worried about the clock going off at 7:00 like it should. And guess what....it didn't go off....and I woke up at 7:20 flying out of bed...getting myself and then DS up who had to be to work at 8:00.

I had an eye appointment this morning, and an appointment with my counselor....who is soooo happy and excited about me going on this trip. He is originally from "down south" and knows how much I love the area. I have bought him boiled peanuts in and other "southern comforts". LOL

I am in dire need of a nap....so going to excuse myself and go do that. I have yet another day in Rochester tomorrow....and am so tired of that drive. Shane and Shannon both have appointments, Shannon a followup from her knee surgery with "Dr. Hottness" so I am not too disappointed about that one! LOL

Be back later,
Debbie

Victoria Harbour, ON

You'll be so glad to get all these Dr. appts. behind you Debbie..that's a long time to wait for results..June 30 isn't for 2 more weeks..

OMG had lunch at a fish/chip truck (other foods as well) I'm not that much of a fish lover except for maybe halibut but today's special was fish and chips..ordered my meal, then listened to Suzanne read about the bassa fish I was going to be eating..comes from vietnam..after I eat Suzanne tells me all about what may be in that vietnam river...although flaky and no fishy taste I probably would have loved it except for what Suzanne read aloud..

Still waiting for Jeff's call...brat...

(Trisha) Olympia, WA(Zone 8a)

Just a quick check in and a wave....finished the last two pavers in the walk this morning then mom wanted to move some cedar rounds from the neighbors yard to my wood stack.....I did something very wrong.....have pulled something in my side and am not moving very well right now......got out the Aleve....am getting a large glass of tea, my garden magazine and going to see if i can make it to the lounge on the patio and watch birds for the afternoon...hopefully it will relax and ease up.....not my idea of a good time. Will check back in later.

Victoria Harbour, ON

OMG Trisha you've pulled a muscle and that can be mega painful....no more work for you today..go enjoy laying on the lounge...you deserve a rest..think sometimes the body is able to tell you what to do...and it's saying 'no more, need to rest'

Victoria Harbour, ON

So, my day just isn't going the way it should...started off this a.m. by trying to adjust my glasses and it broke in 2 pieces...then hearing about Bob, then mom just called, she's not feeling the best, already told the agent to have the insurance ready for 4;45pm so have to get it regardless...mom says she'll be ok tomorrow to go, told her it would be no fun if she's not well..sooo she'll call tomorrow morning to let me know...drats..

Fayetteville, AR(Zone 7b)

Betty that might be your way out. I'm sorry about Bob, but at least he's not suffering anymore.

I just printed off a bunch of stuff to do in Memphis and now I'm in trouble. I found a disco...

Victoria Harbour, ON

lol...leave it to you Crissy...other than Graceland what else did you find...

Yes, Bob's pain and suffering is now over..he had quite the life through the years..lived it to the fullest...should have a drink for him, he'd appreciate it..

As for mom, certainly don.t feel like going if she's sick but I will pick up the insurance pkgs. just incase...still no call from Jeff...maybe when the message was relayed to him re I got the piece he's thinking there is no need to call..oh well, nice day, I'll put the tunes on, drive to Washago and hope that's where he is...lol

Fayetteville, AR(Zone 7b)

LOL 40 other things to do. Seriously, 5 pages of crap! I can do that, I was going to have a Margarita when I got home so I can focus on cooking the chicken thighs that I don't want.

Oh Fiddlesticks!!! I've got to stop and get printer ink and I forgot the model number. Oh well, there are a bunch of severe thunderstorms knocking on our door here and they have a lot of hail to go with them. Maybe I don't want to stop at all.

Yea, you definitely want to pick up the insurance packets. I hope she's not coming down with something.

I can't work anymore, I've been staring at this bank statement practically all day and the numbers are jumping all over the paper. I told my boss I was just going to quit looking at it til in the morning. He laughed and said that was a good idea. Oh Oh Oh Oh I've got to send ya'll a dmail blast if I can figure out how. Someone posted instructions on some thread and I don't remember who or where...

Calvert City, KY(Zone 7a)

Chrissy..
Go to My Info
Click on Manage your Friends and Preferences
Then you'll see a blank where you name your group.
Once named, you'll be able to add those that are in that group by keying in their DG name.

Lake Toxaway, NC(Zone 7a)

I don't believe in tempting God but I also don't believe in violence because someone doesn't think like you. I suspect that story is bogus (I hope).

Victoria Harbour, ON

I don't believe in tempting the Lord either..just called mom, she's determined we're going tomorrow..sure had hoped she change her mind..told her I'd take her in a few weeks, nope, her bags are packed and she's ok..

Oh well..

So now for packing mine and getting things in order..

Just as I was leaving got the message that I needn't take the piece to Jeff, he was able to make repairs so home I came..

Cathy usually cuts my grass either Thursday or Friday..perhaps because she knows she's animal sitting, she's left it till tomorrow..think I might go out and cut it..

Crissy..leave the figures alone for tonight, it's probably something very simple and you've looked at it enough that it's not making sense, you'll come in tomorrow morning and it will be a piece of cake...

Fayetteville, AR(Zone 7b)

Thank you Betty, I told my boss that I was going to quit working on it and just play around 30 minutes before my shift was over, he was perfectly ok with that.

Ok, getting everyone's names written down for this awesome news I got this morning...

Ames, NE(Zone 5b)

What terrific news

Pacifica, CA

way to go crissy :)


laura, happy birthday!!!!!!!!!

(Trisha) Olympia, WA(Zone 8a)

WHoooHooo Crissy, way to go!!!

Happy Birthday Laura!

Stayed off the bike today and on the Aleve....starting to feel better.........

Laura, Sage and my son Shawn were over for dinner tonight......watching the Tour de France now.

Laura and Sean (son in law) leave for Idaho in the morning for Sean's brothers wedding.

I am just going to try and take it easy for a few days.

Hope everyone has a good night, talk to you tomorrow.



Baton Rouge, LA

Hello To All;

Boy I LOVE typing that...just as I always did! (((HUGS))) to Everyone...Sharran...Trisha...Liz.....Betty....Judy....Debbie....

and all that I am shamefully leaving out only because....I need to read back to catch up....

I resigned my job today. As you may remember I took a week's vacation in early June. I took the vacation time so that I could get resume's out and spend time researching new opportunities while not on my company's time....

Well....the info that I was 'looking' must have leaked out. I arrived back at work 6/15. And on 6/16 I was called into a very very STERN meeting...I was told I could take NO vacation time...sick time would need a DR. excuse....I would be required to meet with the Regional Vice President Every Morning at 8am...DONT be late.....I had to report what I would be doing that day....the day before...the next day.....

I had NO CLUE how the info leaked out...but I did remember showing this blog to several co-workers...and I wanted to be VERY sure that I didn't post any information on this that could be intercepted.....and used for them to let me go....

I miss you all ...and I will be on more frequently now....

I have my first day at my new job Monday...I feel like it is my first day at Kindergarten....nervous and working on getting new clothes and shoes and the like....

I am SO glad to be back here...I love and miss you all ...but I think you will understand my predicament....


More later...

Hugs,
Mary

(Trisha) Olympia, WA(Zone 8a)

Hi Mary,
Sooo happy things are working out !! We have all missed you a lot. Looking forward to having you back on a regular basis!! ((((HUGS)))

Baton Rouge, LA

Thank you Trisha! SO GLAD to be back! I need to read back and catch up on everyone....I miss you all SO much...It's been a hard road but this new job should be a GOOD ONE! So say a prayer for me Monday....

Tell me - what have I missed! (((HUGS))))

Calvert City, KY(Zone 7a)

Mary, how sad that happened to you, and the entire time I wondered about that very thing. Something similar happened to a friend of mine, too. How very sad.

Anyway, bet this works out to be the best job ever, and I hope you love every minute of it!
You go, girl!!!

(Trisha) Olympia, WA(Zone 8a)

I have always believed that things happen for a reason.....you were meant to have a new and better job....and our prayers are with you.

Baton Rouge, LA

I think you are all RIGHT! MY NEW job is so happy to have me...it's really weird..:)

I'll keep you posted.... Long weekend but I start my job Monday........

(Linda Kay) Amarill, TX(Zone 7a)

Well, I am home. My surgery was supposed to be at 8:00am yesterday morning, but the Dr. was late getting to the hopstial, so we had to sit there and wait for the first person in line to have her shoulder surgery, then fianally at 1:15, they took me back for mine! Once she opened my knee, to fix the miniscus tear, she found a bunch of other things wrong. So I will be on crutches for a few weeks, instead of a few days! Geesh. I can never get a break! LOL All the pain meds made me really sick for most of last night, but so far this morning I am doing OK
I need to keep my knee elevated, so I will try to check in another day!
Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers!
LK

(Barb) Manchester, NH(Zone 5a)

Ditto from other post Linda Kay
Congratulations Mary. Sounds like it was meant to be...
Stitching already this morning. Talk later.....

Ames, NE(Zone 5b)

Best of luck healing quick..Linda Kay
DW will need her knee worked on in time
Right now it isn't bad enough..
She is rather stubborn too..LOL

Victoria Harbour, ON

morning all...

OMG Laura, missed your birthday..I'm so terribly sorry..too self absorbed with all going on..Bob dying, Jeff on his trip, planning my trip finding out mom is not well, kaos in the office...etc..no excuse though..Happy Birthday sweetie..

How wonderful to open this thread up and see you've posted Mary..omg a new job how exciting is that for you..think it's normal to be a little frightened, new people, new things to learn...by the way, what is your new line of work..sure have missed you..how are the kids doing and the gardens???? so many questions...

Linda Kay, with the finding more problems in the knee, the only good thing about it is you did not know before the operation and didn't have time to fret at what it could possibly mean..so that in itself is a 'little' break..lol..sorry the meds make you ill..most likely you'll have to take them the next few days as the pain will be at it's worse...nothing else you could take? hugs and prayers...

Trisha, how are you doing this morning? I would think often pulling of muscles is more painful than actual break..touch wood I've never had a break but have had pulled muscles..wow, could hardly turn my head from side to side ..ouch...you didn't say, will you be looking after Sage while Laura and Sean are gone?



Victoria Harbour, ON

I'm back, all the girls just came in, had to give them messages...

I'm packed, everything organized at home, lordy even washed the floors this morning..I've a phobia, couldn't leave with dishes in zinc, or if a bed was not made, or floors dirty...where I got that I have no clue...even got to do a bit of dusting..lol..

Am waiting for mom to call to tell me wether or not she's well enough to go..only thing left to do is get the insurance...

It's a sunshine day here although they say it will rain later today, think calling for the same in Buffalo, oh well,you don't need sunshine in malls or casino's do you...

OOOOHHH mom just called, said we're going...she said she's fine JUST that she can't move around as quickly...well neither can I..lol

Barb, what are you stitching on today..remembered last night something that I could make for my 'flat envelope' involves some sewing so if I don't find everything I want for the envelope on my trip I'll have to save the pkg. to send when I'm back home..

Tubby, how are you doing today..blood transfusion starting to kick in???

Shar, what have you been up to??? if all goes well I'll be in your neck of the woods 1st week of August..I'm thrilled about that...

Pacifica, CA

morning all,

lk, take care of yourself wishing you a speedy recovery

mary, missed you glad things are working out good for you, best wishes on your first day

judy, how far is patriot blvd from your house? lol cosco run

hi betty and everyone else got to run

betty have a nice trip.

This message was edited Jul 17, 2009 6:23 AM

Victoria Harbour, ON

Judy and others...here is my baby's post from Day 2 of his Kayak Journey..

GOOD/BAD & THE UGLY!!!


Good part first, I am 4k into simcoe and an amazing day of kayaking, pushed the limit today and did 45km, a little by mistake though and I'm blaming other people. Well past my 30km a day goal and only took 12 hours. Very long day and a little tired tonight, was pretty much constant all day, these warm pjs are very welcome, so glad my big sleeping pad fit, going to need it tonight.

Left swift rapids around 8am, was up at six but somebody parked in the only spot I could launch kayak so I had to wait for them to get up. Was nice when I woke up but turned overcast, foggy and windy by the time I left. Wind to my back so made good time, few channels had significant current but found staying to the side helped a lot. Got to balsalm lake around noon and took a break for some grub on a little island. Wind changed direction and was coming sideways, waves got pretty big and were cresting over the side, lots of bracing going on but nothing to worry about. Half the channel to couchiching lock was into the wind and didn't like the whole river thing. Much prefer open space (it was coming alright).

Got to couchiching lock at 3 and asked them if they knew a good camping spot further up, was told as you come into couchiching there is a big resort so decided to go there instead of camp at the lock. What she really meant was the other end of couchiching or I wasn't listening because she was cute.

Here I am siting at the start of couchiching at 3pm in washago after good day paddle, which is where I intended to stay for night two anyway. Look across and that's a long way but wind slightly behind and very few waves, still early so why not. Little did I know that the point in the distant wasn't even half way. I figure 730 is my cutoff time and think I can make it, I reach the narrows in orillia just after 730. Whew.

Ask the marina guy where the resort is and he says just go under the bridge around the other side can't miss. I come around and can't find it, ask some guy and he says yeah just around that point, 3km away. Notice people don't have an appreciation for distance when you aren't paddling. Amazing how fast you can paddle when the sun is going down and you are on lake simcoe. Get around point and no resort, ask a local on his dock and he says, no it's around that point over there 2km away! He says there is a provincial park just down the shore. Sun going down now and starting to sprinkle, I figure time to call it a day.

Here is the ugly part. Picture this. Sun is going down, raining, lone paddler pulls up on shore exhausted. Notices a nice grass patch to pitch tent right at the water and sets off to find park warden who shows up a minute after I start walking. She says I can get a spot for the night but not at the water, about. 1/4km away. Hello how do I get 200lbs of gear and kayak that far dumbass. She recommends a resort around the point, arggghh. I finally convince her to let me stay on beach under the condition I leave no later than 7am and pay. Fair enough. Booth a km away and won't give me a lift. I walk to booth pay my 30 bucks for 11 hour stay and walk back. Setup camp while being eaten by mosquitos, make quick dinner and coffee and hit the sack.

Now the bad part. There is this little river right beside my tent and as I'm cooking I see eyes shinning back on the other side. I'm in the tent now and can hear huge splashes like a 300 pound guy doing bellyflops in the water every 10 minutes and hear whatever they are walking in the bushes. Spooky.

Going to sleep now and hope to have all my limbs left in the morning.



Victoria Harbour, ON

Cosco run..lol...Liz, hopefully we will be able to meet up with you all and have lunch at CrackerBarrel..only this time you'll not be able to purchase everything you see like the last time...lol

Pacifica, CA

LOL bet me betty! i'll think up some crazy story why i have to have it..
omg then you'll see his im the king and what i says go's ha ha then you'll see how he gives in.

Victoria Harbour, ON

Like most men Liz...lol..I always got what I wanted, the only thing is some times I had to listen to a story first...lol

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