Saturday, May 21, 2011

UNCLE HARRY ROLLS IN FOR SOME RHUBARB CUSTARD PIE

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I was in my recliner with my laptop on my lap & the television tuned to CNN this morning.  They were talking about the ‘end of the world.’  Kelly was on our desktop computer in the sunroom.  It was 6:57 when our electricity suddenly went out.   Kelly hollered to me that the ‘end of the world’ had started.  And, indeed it had.  Anytime one loses their internet connection, it is the end of the world for sure.  We went out on our porch, drank our coffee & turned on our emergency radio.  We heard the siren go off in Bayfield a couple miles away & figured that must be the big Tsunami coming in off Lake Huron.  At 7:09 we knew ‘the end of the world’ was over when our electricity came back on & the internet was up & running again.  Whewww, close call!!  The gullibility of human beings never ceases to amaze me.

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CAN'T REMEMBER WHAT THIS IS BUT IT GROWS IN ONE OF OUR FLOWERBEDS EACH YEAR

It's a big holiday week-end here in Canada & probably one of our biggest.  Queen Victoria's Birthday has morphed into the May 24th week-end, or more commonly referred to by the young folks as the big 2-4 week-end.  It's the time of year when people pour out of the town's & cities & head for their favorite summer haunts like Bayfield for the first big outing of the season.  Cottages are opened  & aired out, boats are slipped into the water, shops & stores are open & the liquor & beer stores do a booming business.  It's the week-end to shake off those long winter blues for a lot of folks & party, party, party.

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BAYFIELD'S LITTLE INN 

Bayfield years ago was a picturesque little fishing village high atop sandy cliffs overlooking mighty Lake Huron.  It's like being at a village by the sea.  Many trendy shops & restaurants now with people streaming in from miles around.  Yachts & Sailboats dock in the harbor as travelers hike up the hill into town.  Bayfield is a bee hive of activity during the summer months & it is this week-end that kicks it all off. 

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BAYFIELD'S TRAFFIC CAN BE PRETTY CONGESTED DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS & PARKING IS AT A PREMIUM 

Kelly & I have learned its a good week-end to stay off the roads & out of the town.  We get our groceries well ahead of time & make sure we do not have to go into Bayfield for anything.  Cars & people everywhere.  We are fortunate to live just a couple miles away in our hidden little Pine forest.  You can see my Smug Mug album of Bayfield right here by clicking BAYFIELD.

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My Uncle Harry was due to come over to our place this coming Tuesday for supper but after checking the long range weather forecast this morning we could see our area is going to end up like the underwater world of Jacques Cousteau next week.  It was a nice sunny morning here so we called Harry's friend Grace & wondered if they could come today.  A quick check with Harry & the Nursing Care Facility cleared him for take off.  Grace & Harry landed in our driveway about 2:20 p.m. this afternoon.

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RELAXING ON OUR FRONT PORCH THIS AFTERNOON  

For 95 years old, Harry does pretty well but has lost most of the mobility in his legs.  We were able to get him up the 3 steps onto our porch OK & we all sat outside for about an hour.  Nice for him to hear & see the many birds coming & going from the feeders a short distance away.  Had ourselves a nice visit & Harry's appetite came alive once again for supper.  We finished everything off with rhubarb custard pie baked this morning at the Mennonite bakery just south of Bayfield.

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STRETCHED OUT IN MY BIG RECLINER....IT'S THE 18mm LENS ON MY CAMERA THAT GIVES HARRY THE APPEARANCE OF HAVING LONG PAUL BUNYAN LEGS:))

Harry & Grace headed headed out just before 6 p.m.  All & all, a nice afternoon with my last remaining Uncle.  Thanks for bringing him up Grace:))

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MY COOL UNCLE HARRY WAVES A BIG GOODBYE AS THEY HEAD FOR MITCHELL, ONTARIO

Looks like we have rain moving in overnight so that squashes my plans for digging up some more trees in the morning.  Could be a bit of a drab day by the looks of things.

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GROANER'S CORNER:((   I rear ended a car this morning....The driver got out of the other car, and he was a DWARF!! 
He looked up at me and said; "I am NOT Happy!"
So I said, "Well, which one are you then?"
That's how the fight started........honest.

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14 comments:

  1. Bayfield looks like a very pretty community and good place to kive.
    I am glad Uncle harry was able to come to your home, I know he must have really enjoyed being at your home with you guys. It's nice to be able to spend some time with family...good for both parties there.
    Take care and have good rest of weekend.

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  2. I think you ought to torch that groaner!

    The flower, that you don't know what it is, is simply gorgeous!

    So nice for Uncle Harry to get out and about and visit you guys. You're a good nephew. :)

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  3. I love that white flower. That is just so beautiful. So your week-end is like our Memorial Day week-end. Wish I had some idea where we were going to be so I could make sure it's away from the week-end warriors.
    Uncle Harry looks really great for 95 and really happy sitting on the porch.

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  4. Strange thing, I just lost my last uncle yesterday... Uncle Ed, he lived in Reno Nevada. He was only 4 years older than me...

    Your uncle is doing real good,,,,It is great that you all go see him and invite him out...

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  5. Looks like a nice visit with Uncle Harry. How nice for him that he can go on an outing and enjoy his family.

    Your Groaner was a Groaner for sure!!

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  6. Great to see you guys had a nice visit from Uncle Harry, He sure looks like he is pry and doing well in the pictures, Maybe longevity will run n the family and you'll reach 95 Al.Be safe out there. Sam & Donna.

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  7. Yep, Uncle Harry is definitely doing great at 95. But then anybody still alive at 95 is doing great!

    www.travelwithkevinandruth.com

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  8. Uncle Harry looks so good. He really seems to enjoy life. Love the picture of the Bayfield Inn.

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  9. Uncle Harry looks good for 95! Hope you don't get as much rain as we did!

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  10. That flower almost looked like an Alium, but a different color..Wen need to visit Bayfield someday..It looks lovely.
    Uncle Harry reminds me of our Uncle Jr. and Aunt Jeanette...A little slow on the feet, but very much young at heart...

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  11. Al, your weather may turn drab, but your flowers brighten up any day! Good old Uncle Harry just keeps plodding along, taking in the best of life with good cheer! And Rhubarb Custard Pie! Rick recently posted about Rhubarb Crisp, and now the pies! Wow, gotta get us some rhubarb! Can't grow it in Benson, Arizona.

    Incidentally, we loved your Groaner today. Not politically correct, but PC is SO BORING!

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  12. Nice that you were able to have a good visit with Uncle Harry, he looks pretty good for 95. I'm sure he enjoyed escaping for the day.

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  13. What an interesting and beautiful community you are blessed to live within....and Cool Uncle Harry is looking good!

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  14. God bless Uncle Harry... he is so cute! 95 WOW can you even imagine?
    Have fun
    Donna

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