Fall 2016 - Our Trip "out east"

Red Chairs of the National Parks - Fundy National Park

In Letchworth State Park, NY

A few years back my eyes were opened to things at ground level. I've enjoyed taking pictures of mushrooms ever since.

There were only 3 or 4 camp sites occupied during the week we were in Allegheny State Park

"I'm Thinking About It"

  During the "shoulder seasons", Jean and I get away for 1.5 days (2 sleeps) as often as we can (usually Sunday night and Monday).  From where we live now (Holland Marsh), there's a whole new world of camp grounds and sites within an hour or two.  Taken on the southern banks of Lake Ontario - Fourmile Creek SP.

The Good Old Days -- 1933, RV'ing at its Best

We've Been Thinking of Camping

This trailer is from circa 1930.  I love the relaxed look and dress of the campers! Maybe they've just come home from a worship service at a local church.

On the Banks of the Mighty St. Lawrence River

For a few days near the end of the merry month of May, Jean and I found one of the best camp spots we've enjoyed in a very long time.  Right on the banks of the Mighty St. Lawrence River. A wonderful cooling breeze came off the river, no mosquitoes, well, you'll get the idea from the next few images.

Site 92-b Panorama, Kring Point SP, NY

Site 92-a Panorama, Kring Point SP, NY

Kring Point SP, NY

The "Thalassa Desgagnes"

Throughout the day and night, some mighty ships went past our site.
Psalm 107:23

Long Boats

From the edge of our site, there was this little island to which we could walk. Click on the image to get a better view of that ship in the background. Some of the ship slipped by quietly; others were so deeply powerful, the ground seemed to shake with their engine rumble--it was actually quite impressive.

Hand-Held! Kring Point SP, NY

Exodus 19:16

EOD, Kring Point SP, NY

There Comes a Time

Micah and his dad were camping on Goat Island with a large number of dads and sons. When men get together there are stories to tell, hamburgers to BBQ, and fish to be fished. In that latter process, there comes a time when the earth worm gives its life to the cause. Micah, thanks the worm for its sacrifice, does something to it, and goes fishing.

Samuel's Turtles

At Samuel De Champlain Provincial Park, there is a dock around which there are about 5 large turtles eager to eat your food offering or your finger!!

1983 to 2009, Trailer for Sale or Rent

Back in 1983 or 1984 we bought a 'Trunk Mate' to assist us in carrying our stuff for our annual trips from Regina, Sask. to Hamilton, Ont., and for camping. The Trunk Mate served us well till around 1994 when we bought the Coachmen CO 230 "tent trailer". Once Aaron and Meghan moved into 1036, the Trunk Mate slowly found its home with them and they took it over as a yard waste transporter.

It's been through a number of repairs and paint jobs, but eventually after 26 years of service, it seems ready to retirement.

We thought about restoring it for renewed use with camping, but as partially shown in the photos, and for a number of other carefully thought through considerations, we think it's time for a new utility trailer.

So we found a replacement! This fine unit will help Aaron & Meghan with camping and hauling stuff, just like the Trunk Mate helped us.

A Good Site

Jean and I camped at several spots this Fall. This was the last one of the season -- Kayuta Lake Campground This site was huge and the far end of it overlooked the lake below.

Fall Vacation in Letchworth State Park

Letchworth State Park: here are just a few shots of the various falls and sites.

To properly explore this area, you'll need a week or more.

We spent a week there with John and Grace M. in mid-October.