Month: June 2017

Quiet Getaway for just the big kids

Quiet Getaway for just the big kids

Sometimes you just need a break… So as our anniversary was coming up, the ‘big kids’ decided to take quick getaway up north to Northridge Inn. A beautiful stunning property on the south end of Bernard Lake just south of Sundridge. The boutique hotel or inn 

TFC…and some exercise on the way

TFC…and some exercise on the way

With tickets in hand for the only afternoon TFC game this spring, we spontaneously decided a bike ride to get to BMO Field was a great idea.  Water bottles and snacks packed, we headed out with about just over 2 hours to spare to get 

Ride for Heart

Ride for Heart

Two years ago we were rained out, last year we double booked. So with determination, we re-committed to the Ride for Heart 2017. Portions of the Gardiner Expressway (main highway across Toronto’s downtown/waterfront) and Don Valley Parkway are closed down to vehicular traffic. Cyclists, runners 

Mew Lake Campground, Algonquin Park May 2017

Mew Lake Campground, Algonquin Park May 2017

It’s that time again… our annual Mew Lake Algonquin camping family trip where we travel with extended family for a week.  The majesty of provincial parks that beckons us yearly. We endure the sometimes cold and wet, but marvel at the wildlife, the tranquility and