Wednesday, June 22, 2016

PHEEBS PASSES HER MEDICAL CHECK-UP THIS MORNING

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A FEW LEFT OVER PHOTOS FROM MONDAY NIGHT

Caught a lucky break late Tuesday night.  We still had a lot of things sitting outside from our metal shed clean-up and with no rain predicted overnight there was no problem with leaving things out overnight.  Key words there were 'no rain predicted'.  Last thing I did around 11 p.m. before shutting off my laptop was to check our live radar weather site.  'OMG' just a few miles offshore and headed our way were 2 big green rain Monsters.  I was out of my chair in a flash and out the back door scrambling around quickly putting water susceptible things back into the shed.  About half an hour later I heard it raining.  A lucky break indeed........………DSC_0069

BAYFIELD’S PLACID HARBOR

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A FISHING BOAT TIED UP ALONGSIDE THE PIER MONDAY NIGHT

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<<< A WELL LIGHTED FISHING BOAT MAST

Due for her 3 year rabies shot we loaded up the Pheebs and headed off to our Vet in Zurich Ontario this morning.  A general check-up and nails trimmed.  Pheebs passed her medical exam with flying colors and the Vet said she’s in good shape.  It’s all those happy morning Jeep rides you know.  Knowing we were looking for a dog this is the same Vet clinic that phoned us in August of 2011 saying they knew of a dog needing a good home.  And that dog of course was the fabulous Pheebs.  That sure was a win-win day for all concerned.  It is also the same clinic where we said our final good-byes to Max and Checkers 5 years ago.  South Huron Veterinary Clinic

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MONDAY NIGHT’S RURAL SUNSET

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PARKED ON ‘WHYS’ LINE

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With cooler temps and sunny skies upon us for the first half of today work continued at a leisurely pace on the shed clean-ups.  Always a nice feeling to see things coming together all organized neat and clean again.   

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GROANER’S CORNER:((  A teacher decides to help one of her kindergarten students put on his boots? He asked for help and she could see why. Even with her pulling and him pushing, the little boots still didn't want to go on. Finally, when the second boot was on, she had worked up a sweat.
She almost cried when the little boy said, "Teacher, they're on the wrong feet." She looked and sure enough, they were. It wasn't any easier pulling the boots off than it was putting them on. She managed to keep her cool as together they worked to get the boots back on - this time on the right feet. He then announced, "These aren't my boots."
She bit her tongue rather than get right in his face and scream, "Why didn't you say so?" like she wanted to. And, once again she struggled to help him pull the ill-fitting boots off his little feet.
No sooner they got the boots off and he said, "They're my brother's boots. My Mom made me wear them." Now she didn't know if she should laugh or cry. But, she mustered up the grace and courage she had left to wrestle the boots on his feet again. Helping him into his coat, she asked, "Now, where are your mittens?"
He said, "I stuffed them in the toes of my boots." The teacher has taken a 2 week recuperation leave……………

8 comments:

  1. Sure got a good laugh out of "the groaners' corner".

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  2. Some info on the boat photo
    Name: Huron Explorer 1
    Captain: John Brookham
    Length: 65 feet
    Beam: 21.5 feet
    Draft: 6 feet
    Speed: 9.5 knots
    Displacement: 111 tons
    Hull: Steel
    Year: 2011
    Comments:
    The Huron Explorer 1 has a state of the art navigational package, galley, 4 bunks and head. The vessel design includes a science davit, moon pool and bow thruster. It is equiped with a wireless remote for many of the hydraulics.
    Built by Hike Metal Products - Wheatley, Ontario
    Naval Architects - E.Y.E. Marine Consultants, Dartmouth, NS Compliant with Canada Shipping Act and Commercial Vessel Regulations. Sister ship of Ontario Explorer

    Second New Research Boat Supports Ontario Fisheries
    McGuinty Government Protects Natural Resources,
    A new 20-metre research boat - called the Huron Explorer I - will help support commercial and recreational fishing on Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.
    This new boat was designed and built in Ontario, creating 15 jobs during the 18-month project. It will now be used to research and assess the health of the fish population in the Great Lake. This information will help establish fishing quotas and monitor the Great Lakes ecosystem.
    Ensuring a healthy fish population in our lakes for the future and protecting our waters are part of the government's plan to build a stronger economy and create jobs while protecting the environment.


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    1. And here I thought it was just another small average fishing boat in the harbor. I should have clued in with all that extra rigging on the mast. Good work Ed:))

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  3. Oh my word Al! Where do you get the material for your Groaner's Corner???? It was such a hard day today ( this week for that matter) But at the end of the day, you make me laugh!!! The scripture says "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine" So true. Your stories lighten my day sometimes.

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  4. That great that Pheebs is good to go, for many more jeep rides.

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  5. So happy to hear that Pheebs is good to go.

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  6. The photos in the harbor are so peaceful. Love the new Pheebs sidebar photo, it really captures her sweet personality. It's always wonderful to get good health news for our bestest buds.

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