Headed up to Haliburton with my wife, two of her brothers and their families, and a couple sets of family friends in a rented chalet along Highway 118. It was a very nice place, good company, and a relaxing time. I had hoped to camp outdoors but non-stop rain on Saturday quelled that desire quickly, but all was still well. A giant hot tub filled some evening time as everyone partook in their brand of libation – St Ambroise Oatmeal Stout and County Durham Signature Ale for me – and rested between the very hot tub and the very cold outdoors. After a few pops Mary’s brother and a friend decided to try and get a nearby chair lift working (no kidding), and actually got it so far as starting to turn over before losing interest. Some unsuccessful and brief shallow water fishing with deep water lures on Sunday served no purpose so it was off for home afterwards.
Tomorrow is my long-awaited golf tournament at The Club at Bond Head’s north course. Varying weather opinions on whether or not rain will kill my efforts, but I’m hoping not. Lest we forget Midnight Madness 2005. Lots of vendors and lots of prizing, including a $100,000 Hole-in-One contest on the 11th hole by Symantec. Coupled with Bond Head’s $1,000,000 offer for the same shot somebody could be leaving very rich. It’s been exhausting and way too much effort, and I applaud myself for scheduling a trip to Boston starting Thursday.
Indeed.. Brent and I finally begin the process we’d promised ourselves as children of seeing every Major League Baseball park with a trip to Fenway. Thursday will be driving, Friday a day to tour the city, and Saturday the game. Sunday I’ll finally meet up with Laura and Julie, a couple long-time internet friends I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting. We’ll catch up for lunch in Saratoga Springs before I complete my trip home through the Adirondacks. Should be fun.. I’ll try to post from afar.
Cheers!