We were both awake and up at 6:30 on
Saturday, Apr. 7th. Pretty normal for me but I think nerves for the
day, good and bad ones played a part. We were hoping for an early start so that
was good. The sky was clear and I watched the sun come up before 7. It was a
cold 27F and Black Beauty was sporting a frosty coat. All we wanted to do was
wash, pull slides in and go.
Yesterday, we had an Anonymous
commenter on my post. Someone who is in this KOA park and follows blogs. That’s
kinda cool! This morning we saw Mr. Red Cap and Black Lab walk by but it was
before we had stepped out the door. Once we got things closed up, he walked
around again and we were able to strike up a conversation. Brian, from Toronto,
is heading out about 10 minutes after us on his way home. Safe travels and nice
to meet you!
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| Can you say c-c-c-camping? |
At 7:35 we turned out of the park
onto OH-420 and then I-75N. By 8 we crossed into Michigan. I didn’t see the
sign but the roads were the telltale of that crossing. Man, oh man, crappy
roads! I sure hope Bill rates this road! Don’t travel too far on it with an rv
if you have a choice. Before we left we made up our hot drinks in travel mugs
and opted to just munch on our breakfast bars until we arrived in London.
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| Getting ready to pull out Our last American sleepover |
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| Leaving early gave us a good head start on the day Not much traffic for the most part |
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| The very creative structure over the bridge at Toledo, OH |
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| Always construction, no matter where you go this was on I-75 in Michigan |
We pulled off at Exit 15 to the Pilot
Travel Centre for fuel and had to bite back on the high prices here. No choice,
when you need it and it is still cheaper than getting it at home. $3.29/gal for
diesel. Ouch! With a full tank, we are back on this nasty interstate. It did
actually improve a bit once we got past Wayne, Mi. Clear sailing from there to
our Exit 43B to the Bridge to Canada.
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| Approaching the Bridge to Canada and what's that red and white? Nice to see familiar sights |
No line ups, 2 people ahead of us,
zip zip. We were asked 3 or 4 questions and wished a good day in all of 2
minutes. Just the way we like it. As soon as we crossed, I texted Donna and we called
Dad. They are the worriers and were happy to hear from us, safe and sound back
in our own homeland. It was 9:20 and 30F. The sun is glorious and the same in
Stratford so that is great. Now we just need to get used to kilometers and Celsius
all over again.
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| More familiar things in Ontario Snow in the fields, On Route (rest area) Tim Hortons! Furnival Road, Rodney, I lived there for 5 years Highway 401 Next, I texted our 6 kids so they knew we were ‘home’. The 401 is a blessing, kind of like the Arizona highways, in good condition. It is funny how you just relax when back in Canada. There are no surprises here, I guess and things are familiar even though it has been a while since we’ve travelled this particular stretch of highway. Our plan is to find a Rest Area, now called ‘On Route’, ladeda’, so we missed the first one. Someone needs a washroom break and it isn’t Clemson or Bill. He used the facilities at the Pilot way back in MI. |
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| Sunshine and smoke stacks |
Because we didn’t eat, other than a
snack bar, we are going straight to the Flying M Truck Stop down the road from
our dealer, CanAm. We’ll grab brunch there and the good news is that my son,
Patrick, is joining us. I’m glad he is able to drop everything and come and
give us a welcome home hug. It was too bad that Nate had swimming lessons so I
have to wait to see the little gapher later in the week.
We had a nice meal together and
caught up on our stuff and his and it was a great visit, however short.
Hopefully, we can get together with all 3 of them Tuesday night before heading up
to the Ridge. How could I forget to take a picture? Having too much fun, I guess. After saying goodbye, we drove the short jaunt to the CanAm
dealership on Colonel Talbot Road. We set up, got plugged into electric/hydro and
popped in the store to say hello.
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| Now that is a pretty water tower! :) |
Most everyone was busy but that is
typical for this business. Lots of customers filtering around and we did manage
to grab a few hugs and hellos without interfering too much. I hope. Katie, Josee, Pat, John, Joe, Andy, Evan, Dan and Kirk a few of the boys in the shop, Ron and Rick. Bill and I walked through a couple of Airstream trailers
because we are curious and our minds are always working. We had a nice chat
with Dan, he is the youngest salesman at CanAm or at least one of the youngest
and a really special young man.
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| Looks like winter here, not spring |
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| CanAm, our home for the next few days |
There is just too much information
for such a short period of time. I finished my post and downloaded a few
pictures. We only get 3 channels here and they are Canadian channels so not
very entertaining. Other than the news, we can either watch a dvd or read. For
supper, we have leftover meatloaf with some potatoes and I can make another
salad on the side.
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| one of the Airstreams we looked at |
This has been a cold day, but another
great day. We are home, we are happy and we are warm. If you are still
travelling, which I know some of you are, be safe, make wise decisions and take
your time. It is still ‘sprinter’ here in Ontaryario.
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| Snuggled up against the building |
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