Meaford Scarecrow Invasion has got to be the cutest town festival in Ontario. We came across it on our way back from our trip to the Bruce Peninsula; not really realizing at first what is going on. First, we noticed the strange creatures dangling from street lamps around the harbour. Interesting decorations, we thought. These … Continue reading Meaford Scarecrow Invasion
Rural Rootz, a Harvest Hosts location between Wiarton and Oliphant in Ontario, is a magical place. You may stumble upon dragon eggs, forest fairies, and wonderful people with big hearts and gentle ways. It was a delightful surprise encounter at the end of a scenic and wet trip to the Bruce Peninsula.
This tale is about the best little coffee house in Utah. It is also a tale of our shrinking world and online technology. Full disclosure, we did not try every single cup of coffee in Utah. If we did, this cup of coffee will to be up there with the best of the best. But … Continue reading The Best Little Coffee House In Utah
Our Canadian Identity and Algonquin Park are intertwined. We camped there almost every year since we moved to Canada. In some cases, once in the spring and once in the fall to avoid bugs and crowds. We learned how to canoe there and quickly bought our own canoe from a local canoe maker. Our daughters … Continue reading Algonquin Park
Carado and Sunlight Priority Checklist identifies priority areas of potential flaws, incorrect installation and potential hazards. It synthesizes available information into a manageable starting point for new Carado and Sunlight owners. At the top of the list, highlighted in red, are items critical to the health of your van. As you go down the list … Continue reading Carado And Sunlight Priority Checklist
As part of our one year review, we created the Carado and Sunlight owners survey. We wanted find out how other owners use their vehicles and how they rate them. This may aid prospective buyers who are looking for reviews of these campervans. We posted the link to the survey on 2 Facebook groups: Carado … Continue reading Carado and Sunlight Owners Survey
We've been back home for a week and already itching to go out again. When we saw an RVillage get-together in Niagara-On-The-Lake we decided to make it into a day trip. RVillage is an online RVing community with a strong focus on bringing people together - whether online or through monthly local get-togethers. There is … Continue reading Niagara-On-The-Lake RVillage Get-Together
Solar panel hail protection, is it necessary? Do you need to protect your solar panels from hail? Well, maybe. Solar panels can withstand extreme weather. This is generally true although some factors can challenge this statement. For example, the size and velocity of hail and the angle of the solar panel mount are important factors … Continue reading Solar Panel Hail Protection
On our way home The last leg of our trip took us through Vermont's Green Mountains and through the Adirondack Mountains and northern New York State. Still a lot to see! We left Hapgood Pond and drove through strings of quaint New England villages. The unique architecture ranging from Colonial to Victorian and everything in … Continue reading Green Mountains, Adirondack Park and home again
Our time in Cape Cod is almost over. One last stop on our way to the bridge - the Sandwich Glass Museum is a neat museum featuring rare glass mostly from the local Sandwich Glass Co. that operated between 1825 to 1888. We also watched a fascinating live glass blowing demonstration. Getting off the … Continue reading From Sandwich Glass to Vermont Cheese