Touring Town & a Visit to Sauble Beach

The Birches, Southampton, On

On Tuesday, Sept. 8th I was not first up but still managed to wake about the same time. It was 6:45 when I had done my stretches and got up, trying not to disturb Gayle. Audrey was already up. 

Good morning!

I made a tea and worked on my blog. Sorry for the lateness, but hey, I'm on vacation! 🤭 Our plans for the day were up in the air but agreed that perhaps we should explore the town we are 'living' in. 

A cute private backyard
is always appreciated.

So we just hung around for the morning, talking, always talking and sharing, and decided to eat our leftovers for lunch. We all had a variety of different things but it cleaned out the fridge and filled us up saving about $30 each in the meantime. 

A bit of shopping/perusing downtown
Southampton

Around 1:30 we headed out with Cathy driving to the main street. Not much here to see so we walked a bit, had an ice cream cone, a few pictures (taken by passersby) and then drove to Sauble Beach - now called Saugeen Beach (!). 

An ice cream to cool off and
checking out the menu at 
The Walker House

That was good timing as after we perused a few pricey stores, we walked to the lake and got our feet wet. The day was perfect for that and Lake Huron was surprisingly warm. When we came back, there was a line of classic cars along the strip so we enjoyed those and took some photos.

Lake Huron was calm today
and warm

Back home for 5ish to relax, play some Scrabble, have a drink (mine was a Somersby Blackberry cider) until it was time to head out for supper. In case any of you remembered that we were to have a Block Therapy on Monday. 

We all like this truck and he
loved talking about it! 😊

Sadly, the instructor was sick so it was cancelled, thankfully, I haven't had any or very little notice of sciatica so that is great. For supper, we went into Southampton to The Walker House. 

Us classics, toured the classics😂

It was another nice place and although their soup of the day was sold out, I had a delicious caesar salad instead and a Reuben which was very good. We all left with full tummies and returned home to our bnb. 

Meet Irwin
A sweet terrier
(can't recall the full breed name)

There are so many little streets that it is easy to find a different route 'almost' any time we go out. But, we are getting better at turning the right way etc. and Cathy and I always get help (!?) with the 3 backseat drivers. 😂 

Just a couple of the many
Corvettes for my friend, Jim

Audrey taught us a new card game for 2 players called Double Solitaire, a different one that what I've played before. She challenged Gayle and I to a game and I quite enjoyed it. It was 11 pm when we all went to bed and then I layed there for half hour before dropping off. 

And I'll end with a picture
of my tasty cider.
Good night!

Another wonderful day with my sistas! Thank you for popping around.

The Beach, More Shopping and Another Sister

Kew Cottage

On Thursday, Sept. 12^th I was up around 7:15, ready for the day. Once more, it was a lazy morning. Since we finished the crossword last night, we only had Scrabble to entertain our minds. 😊 Donna and I played our Wordle games and we discussed the events of the upcoming day.

Good morning!

This was a picture taken of us at the
Bayfield Berry Farm & Winery

There was a garage sale on Mews Lane until noon so we popped in there for a quick look. I did well with $8 spent and then we drove to The Square (downtown) to peruse some of the shops. Déjà vu and DynaStyle were consignments shops, the former being very high end. We’d have to sell our trailer to buy anything but it was still fun to poke around and chat with the pleasant shop owner.

Lunch at The Little Inn

When our tummies were grumbling, we went to The Little Inn, recommended by the staff in the shops and it was lovely. I ordered a skewer of garlic shrimp and a Caesar salad and it was delicious and just the right amount. No disappointment for my food choices on this trip at all. I think everyone has been very pleased as well. It was time to head back to the cottage.

Headed to the Heritage Main Beach

Soaking up the sun
It was such a calm day

Wasting no time, we changed into our swim suits and drove to the Main Beach near the park. Well, you park your vehicle at the park and walk down the 116 steps to the beach. It was worth the jaunt and we all had a swim and stretched out on our towels for an hour or so. I love a good beach, the sand, the water (to get wet in for a few minutes) and the sun. ♥

Coneflowers? Black-eyed Susans?
Looking over the edge of the steps to the beach.

Around 5:30, we were ready to head out again, this time to Goderich. Bill suggested Beach Street Station, a restaurant down by the marina. It looked good so we planned to meet our youngest sister for supper. She is still a full-time working gal and drove from Owen Sound to join us. 😊 The restaurant was no disappointment, right on Lake Huron.

Our supper venue was
The Beach Street Station
with the best view.

We were seated within 10 minutes outside on their patio and tonight I enjoyed a Pina Colada, the beef dip and a small Caesar salad on the side. It was another delicious meal and half of the sandwich came home with me. It was great that Wendy could join us, it’s a long drive for her. We watched the sun set on the water, or should I say we watched the sun drop into the water? It is awesome to watch, pictures don’t do anything for it.

Nice the 6 of us could end up together tonight.

We drove home and I did something that I haven’t done in 8 years. Are you sitting down? I had a bath. 😊 It was wonderful! Living full-time in an rv does have some drawbacks. Downstairs, the girls were watching a movie and the Scrabble game was continuing. I worked on my blog, texted Bill and Gibbs to say goodnight and settled in for the evening.

Another great meal

Trust me when I say that the sunset
was 98% better than my pictures show.

This was a great day, reaching 25C/77F under sunny blue sky. I hope you’ve had a good one too.

The boss is taking a break
in the shade.
I'm anxious to see the little bum tomorrow. 💗
Good night!

Thank you for stopping in.

Wedding Day Bliss - Picture Overload

On Tuesday, Oct. 22^nd we woke up knowing that today would be the most scheduled we would have to be all week. The morning was pretty much free for whatever we wanted to do but come 1 o’clock, it was time to be organized. Bill and I were awake around 5:30 and by 6:15 I roused myself enough to finish posting my blog. Bill slept on as I slipped him a kiss goodbye and left the room at 6:30.

My walk along the beach Tuesday morning

There were quite a few clouds to the east of us yet I was hoping for some kind of sunrise today. I walked down to the beach and was rewarded not by sun but by some pretty awesome waves in the sea and beautiful cloud formations in the sky. As I was taking photos, I met up with Charlotte and Cory and then further down, Rose. She was sitting on the rock fence trying to capture the lightning flashes which were few and far between.

Rose and I getting the best of the early morning

After sitting together for a while, we parted ways and I made my wavering way back to our room. Bill was up and reading blogs on his laptop so I made a pot of coffee for us. I’m not particular about the taste of coffee, neither is Bill, so with milk/coffeemate and Splenda we were good. They don’t have creamer here and we’re not really sure why that is. By 8:30 we were dressed and had decided on going to LaCosta for breakfast again.

This is where the ceremony will be held later today

Charlotte, Cory, Rose, Sandy, Yvonne, Dennis, Krystal and Matt had already eaten and were just about to leave. The kids went to Akumal lobby to book 8 of us for a bus trip into town to a ‘flea’ market and tequila bar. That is tomorrow morning’s plan. We agreed to meet at the pool where they wanted to go and were able to snag 8 chairs near the White Sands bar.

Easton goes to the beach before the big event

Drinks were still served and although still early – at 10:30 I ordered a Mimosa and later a Mud Slide while Bill had a couple of Miami Vice. 

White Sands Bar right beside us

There were some rain showers while we sat there but we were going to be in the pool anyway so what did it matter? There was no storm activity to scare us off. We read our books and a bit later Jess, Matt and Easton arrived. He loves the water so was in a few times with Dad, Grandpa and Aunts Yvonne, Charlotte and Krystal.

Grandpa's turn swimming with Easton

The kids went to play beach volleyball but this was not something Bill and I had any plan for. Jess’s friend, Kelly, fell making a shot so needed minor medical attention. We all teased her over a knee scrape for all the attention she got. Quite an ordeal! The resort needs to be sure that the customer doesn’t come back on them, I guess. 

All dressed, somewhere to go

 Eventually, we all separated. Jess and Charlotte were getting their hair done, I think, and left and then Bill and I headed back to our room around 12:30 as well.

The staff hadn’t cleaned our room yet but Bill stretched out on the bed anyway and I started my post. 

Just being cutsey

By 1 pm, she tapped on the door so we moved to the seating area and let her do her thing. We each needed a shower, maybe a snooze and then something light to eat. The wedding ceremony was at 4 and reception not until 5:30 so we’d need something in our stomachs. When our room was cleaned, we walked to the Adults Only restaurant by the pool.

And this little guy has his suspenders and hat on too

Buenos dias, Ola, por favor, de nada, mucho gracia – we are trying to remember the small words to be as courteous as possible. We dressed in our ‘finest’ and all guests met at a gazebo up on the hill near the beach. When ready, we all walked down the steps to our seats under the pergola. It was a beautiful setting, the feared rain forecast was a myth and the breezed coming off the water was wonderful! The ceremony was lovely with a couple of nervous chuckles amongst the vows.

Jess and Matt's friend, Kelly, gets first aid treatment from beach
volleyball
But she scored the point!

Waiting for the bridal party

Now, we can tease Jess that it is a second marriage. Ha ha, remember the one in Ontario in September?  Jess looked absolutely gorgeous and actually so did all of us family and friends. After wedding photos to match Jess’s list request, this time taken by her best friend Kelly and her spouse. There was a small covered gazebo at the bottom of the hill where 3 bartenders had set up a fully stocked bar and some appetizers for us to munch on.

Charlotte, sister of the bride - Maid of Honor

Mr. & Mrs. Flessati 

Dad and Step Mom of the bride

At my request, a picture with Jess

On the trolley to the reception

When we were shuttled to Tulum lobby, another accessible resort to us, we had a great dinner. Bill and I sat at a table for 6 with Matt’s father, step mom, step sister and her husband. It was a nice opportunity for us to get to know them. The meal was a salad bar, grilled vegetables and rodizio. 

Reception area - We only used 4 tables plus head table
The rest was open to other resort customers

Rodizio is where they bring huge skewers of meat around to your table. Chicken, pork, ham, lamb, sausage and beef, oh my. Even though you receive only small portions, add in the alcohol being served and salad and you get sated very quickly.

For dessert we had cheesecake and wedding cake. The latter of which I passed on. Instead, I had a Disorono on ice. We went from there back on the trolley to the Akumal reception room. 

The reception servers with Matt's b.i.l. Federico

Cory, the brides b.i.l. was the Master of Ceremony

We were greeted with blue champagne and speeches and toasts took place before the music started and for 2 hours, we danced and drank. 

Dad and daughter dancing to Tim McGraw's
My Little Girl

We enjoyed ourselves and around 10:30, Bill and I walked home to our room. The days have been very full here which is great. Some things were necessary and others because we want to do them (like beaching and eating and pooling).

There was a lot of this going down

Blog writing is not a priority and I know you all understand that. Today had hiccups for Jess, Matt and the wedding party but it was all bearable with the support and assistance of family and friends. The happy couple had a great day and Baby Easton, can’t forget him, was so well behaved the whole day long.

I love this picture
Good night, sorry for the delayed post!

I hope you enjoyed your Tuesday. Thank you for joining us!