Saturday, October 07, 2017

I PREDICTED A COOL ALL DAY RAIN SO SKIES CLEARED LEAVING US WITH SUNSHINE AND WARM TEMPERATURES

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THE ‘MANITOWOC’ LEAVES GODERICH HARBOR THIS MORNING

Rains again came in the night and stayed to nearly noon.  Undaunted, Pheebs and I struck out for Goderich anyway sticking to paved roads.  Those country roads looked pretty soupy when we went by them.  I had hoped the rains would let up but alas they didn’t so after grabbing a coffee and muffin we swung down around both sides of the harbor then plotted a course for home.  We did see one Lake Freighter heading out of the harbor with a load of salt on board.  Watched the Manitowoc set course for the horizon and watched as it slowly faded away into Saturday mornings misty rain.

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Being the keen weather person I am I could tell from the clouds it was going to be an all day rain so I adjusted my mood accordingly.  Twenty minutes after pulling into our driveway at home the Sun popped out.  Ten minutes after that I was on the end of my long scrub brush washing down the sides of the Motorhome and not a drop of rain fell for the rest of the day as skies cleared and temperatures soared to over 75F.  If you ever have any questions about our weather don’t be afraid to ask me Okay………

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THE LAKE FREIGHER ALGORAIL HAS BEEN DRY-DOCKED IN A CORNER OF THE GODERICH HARBOR FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW WITH NARY A SOUL ON BOARD….WELL THAT IS UNTIL I  EDITED THIS PHOTO AND HAPPENED TO NOTICE SOMETHING LEFT OF CENTER THAT I DID NOT SEE WHEN I TOOK THE PHOTO

It’s Thanksgiving Week-end here in Canada and at our house Kelly whooped us guys up a big yummy turkey dinner today with all the fix-ins.  Choice of two pies too, apple or pumpkin.  I prefer both.  House smelled marvelous all afternoon.  I’m not much of a big eater anymore but I sure over-stuffed myself as if there were no tomorrow.  But hey, it was my 73rd birthday today and Kelly said I was allowed to do that…………:))

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GROANER’S CORNER:(( "The Jewish people have observed their 5758th year as a people," the Hebrew teacher informed his class. "Consider that the Chinese have observed only their 4695th. What does this mean to you?" After a reflective pause, one student volunteered, "Well, for one thing, the Jewish people had to do without Chinese food for 1063 years."

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Officer to driver going the wrong way up a one way street. "And where do you think you are going?"
Driver: - "I'm not sure, but I must be late because everyone else is coming back."

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Knock Knock
Who's there?
You!
You who?
Did you call?

31 comments:

  1. Well Happy Birthday Mr. Al !!!
    And again, thank you for all the beautiful and interesting photo's you
    so generously share with all of us...... and the great posts, always. 😊

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  2. Jim and I wish you a very Happy Birthday! Live long for more celebrations!!

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  3. Happy Birthday Al, your Thanksgiving /Birthday dinner sounds wonderful.

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  4. I hope your birthday was a very happy one. Praying the Lord will bless you more than abu dantly this coming year. Oh and Happy Thanksgiving to you and Kelly

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  5. Congratulations Al. And I genuinely thoroughly enjoy all the pictures from the area of your home.

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  6. Nothing like a birthday pie! Happy birthday!

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  7. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. AL !!!! I LOVE YOUR BLOG AND CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHERE YOU GO NEXT !!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING TOOOO

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  8. Happy Birthday!! Nice birthday, out for a drive, some photography, and a wonderful TG dinner.

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  9. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! And MANY more!!!
    Best wishes from me and my Newfie Old Man!

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  10. Happy Birthday!! I enjoy your photos very much.

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  11. Well Happy Birthday Al! I'd have both too - if I was ever given the choice!

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  12. Happy Birthday Al! How wonderful is that! don and Kim

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  13. Happy Birthday Al. Love your blog, your photos & your writing style.

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  14. Happy Birthday Al! Sure sounds like you enjoyed your day.

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  15. Happy Birthday Al! You certainly had quite a feast

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  16. Special birthday wishes being sent to you, Al. So look forward each evening to your wonderful photos. Thank you.

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  17. Nothings like a perfect fall weather day and an excellent meal for your birthday . Jere's wishing you many more.

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  18. Happy Birthday Al, and Happy Thanksgiving to you all at the Bayfield Bunch.

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  19. Happy Birthday Al. I would take a sliver of each, whether or not it was my birthday!
    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  20. Happy Birthday Al--sounds like a GREAT meal for Thanksgiving and your birthday!

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  21. Happy Birthday Al, it sounds iike you had a good one ... and an awesome dinner!

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  22. Kelly is right you are allowed to indulge yourself on those special occasions.
    Happy Birthday Al and wishing you many more.
    Be Safe and Enjoy!

    It's about time.

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  23. Happy Birthday Al! You don't look a day over 20 ;)

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  24. I sure can't predict the weather very well anymore - being in so many different, and new, regions I have no clue what to expect. Fortunately the weather guessers are getting much better!

    A great big Happy Birthday to you and a belated Happy Thanksgiving to you and Kelly and Pheebs. Lots to be thankful for.

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  25. Happy Birthday, Al! My husband always enjoys the apple cake baked by our daughter on special occasions. It has a powdered sugar/cream cheese frosting!

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  26. Happy Birthday!! Hope you had a great day!

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  27. A belated Happy Birthday, Al!!!!!!!!!!!

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  28. Sorry I am late to the party but Happy Birthday!

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  29. Belated birthday wishes Al--mine was the 5th. We are both Libras! (for what it's worth :-) Six years younger than you--let's hang around for a few more decades, shall we?

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