Vet Clinic March 10,2009

Dog gone it

I checked out the whole paper and I could not find Dr. Larry Simpson's next vet clinic. Oh Oh... I just found it. It's on Tuesday the 10 of March, 2009. I sure hope the doc is not superstitious cause I'm in trouble again with my master.

Winter arrives @ Bristol Motel, Wawa, ON Canada

The Bristol Motel Parking lot.

We have three tracters but my driveway is always the last one to be done.

Winter arrives all in one day. Snow started to fall and blow late December 5/08. Customers said the highway was terrible especially around the lake.

Snow continued to fall all through the night with blowing winds spread it all around.

This morning it continued to snow and blow. Locals were still getting to the Sub shop to bring their donations to the food bank fund scheduled for today. Donations will be very helpful as this year there are many people out of work in the area and they will gladly appreciate the help. If you have not been there yet ... get there! You never know when you need help, this is the true spirit of the holidays. Neighbour helping neighbour.

Willy has been in his toy tracter since 4:00 am. Marc came to help him and they have been done plowing their lists but I guess they still want to play awhile longer. Three P.M. and everything has come to a stop. The sun is starting to peak out and the winds have quit blowing.

One thing about the snow ... you can always pile it higher.

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Santa Arrives by Firetruck to Community Christmas

Sunday November 30, Santa and Mrs. Clause arrived at the Wawa Arena where the Best Start Hub hosted a very busy afternoon for the children of the area. The kids and the parents had a great time and it was a real treat to see something so positive. Everyone left their worries at home.

Santa Clause was keep busy with all the orders the children were giving him and Mrs. Clause was giving out the candy canes and oranges. The elves helpers were kept busy too as there was a steady line of children waiting for their turn to talk with Santa while their parent took their picture.

There were games and toys set up around the room and parents watched and talked and watched their children play while enjoying the snacks provided.

Small prizes were awarded to the children but they were more interested in the games and toys. Volunteers helped to paint the childrens' faces and helped them to decorate cookies. The play dough was also a huge hit not only for the kids as parents spent time at this table as well.

The Best Start Hub, Wawa hosted this very successful free day for the community . They did a great job and everyone is waiting for it to come around again next year. All the time and energy this group put into this project was very well appreciated. You are the Best Start to this community, and one day your little people will be a real asset to our community. I noticed these little people, many of them coming and going, but I noticed only laughter, sharing and learning, with the exception of the few who were afraid of Santa. Too bad some of the leaders today were not there; I am sure they could have learned something about getting along. Merry Christmas.

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P.D. Day = Home Schooling

Wawa Geese waiting for the bell to ring?

Someone forgot to tell the Geese it's a P.D. Day, Friday October3, 2008.

Enviromental Studies

Learning which berries to pick and eat. That's easy if it blue it is good.

Learning How to Make a Horseshoe Pit. Had to get the right wood for the plans I drew. Measure the wood, measure twice, cut once. Cut the wood and then nail it togeather. Fill the pit with sand after I get it laid out in the correct distance for the game rules. Good thing I know my math.

Horseshoe game tonight.

Never too young to learn How to use a drill. Never know when you will have to help dad with repairs. Hope the batteries last for a long time... and glad they are rechargables.

Catching the fish was easy ... BUT how to set that minnow trap and catch the minnows, well that's another story. Always bring extra clothes.


Time to eat now that we have learned how to clean our catch and get it ready for the pan. Safety lessons about using propane & hot grease. The big piece is mine.

Guess these two do not want to play horseshoes.

Checkout my campfire. The perfect end to a perfect day.

Wonder when my next P.D. Day is?

What did you do on your P.D. Day?

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ATV Fall Colour Tracks to Trail Guided Ride

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Virginia"s Restaurant Hornepayne ON

On our regular trips to Hornepayne , ON to visit our parents who resident in the Hornepayne Community Hospital we have found a new place to eat that you should check out when you are in the neighbourhood. Virginia's Diner 113 Front Street, Hornepayne.

We found out about it from the hospital. Hospital staff take out their long term residents to Virginia's Diner every Tuesday for Tunnie Tuesday. $2.00 for tea and a homemade dessert made daily by the owner Virginia. Virginia was a Wawa local and is the daughter of Mrs. Vinslovas here of Wawa.

It is a small little diner but she has a big desire to serve her guests in her spotless kitchen. She is opened from 7:00am to 8:oopm. Sarah is the friendly waitress that will serve your delious meal.

There is a small padio out front where the locals catch a beer with their lunch and enjoy the summer.

The Fly- in- fishermen have found this little jewell in the north and enjoy a harty breakfast before they fly out to have a busy day fishing.

The favourite special is her chicken wings. Eat in or take out you will enjoy it. Drop in and say Hi. We know you will not stop at a coffee!

807--868-3029

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Grandma doors

Come and see the Grandma Doors along the road from the Wawa Goose to the Wawa Beach front. They are the talk of the town. Everyone is talking about the doors and wondering what about grandpa?
This is a one time display and more than 200 doors have been created with a whole lot of love and memories. I am sure some tears fell along the way as local residents tried to tell us about their grandmothers. They include heritage women who contributed growth and development of this town. The are heart warming and some make you laugh. This project has created such a noise in this little town. I think that it is great to see the children of today working along with the adults to promote a positive example with a common goal. I would also note that with 200 hundred doors around town the vandal appears to be the rain and wind. Wawa is a great place to live and we should be proud to call it home. I truly wished I could have done one for my grandmothers but due to family illness it was not possible. To all the grandmothers you must have made some impression on your grandchildren for them to take the time to do this none computer task. They always say, the grandma that rocks the cradel will have a ruler of the world tomorrow. In a very difficult time it is a real positive. It is really nice to see the locals bring their Grandmothers out about town to view their works of art. Good job, Lori and your helpers and to the teachers who supported this display. P.S. Remember you could win $1000.00 in cash & prizes in the Grandma Door Trivia Contest.
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