Winter 2022 in Kingsville, Onario

When I wrote the blog last week, this picture wouldn't show up on my screen. It was plain white which explains the caption at the time but today, miraculously, the picture was there so let me explain. On a quiet Thursday night last Aug.26th, just after 6:00 p.m., the town of Wheatly was changed forever by a devastating explosion. There were tourists and towns people on the street enjoying the late August weather. Shops were closing, restaurants were open and filling up. It was a miracle that no one was killed as two buildings were totally demolished by the hydrogen sulphide gas explosion. Since that time it has been learnt that this area is one of many in Ontario that has approximately 27 000 gas and oil wells with 3 000 of which have never been capped and their where abouts is not known.  This is a picture of downtown Wheatly taken from the west end. There are security people located at both ends of the street 24/7. The shops are still filled with their wares. The homes for one bl...

  Tuesday morning our intent was to get on the road early as Max had an appointment to get groomed. Got out to the car, turned the key and nothing. Then repeated that action a a few times as this could not be happening!!! Back into the house and called CAA. Oh my, that did not go according to plan. Make a call and like magic they appear. Called and got passed on to a total of 5 people until they realized that I did not want a truck sent from North Bay, I needed a local truck. Got off of the phone and called Dean to ask about local stations instead of having the car towed to Windsor. He called his garage and I got a call, "Hello. We got a call from Dean and he asked us to take care of you so we cancelled your CAA tow and we are coming instead. Yes, we are also CAA towers."  Battery jumped and Rodger who I first called George, which he found hilarious, decided that I needed a new battery. He then drilled me on did I know where this was and that garage and this and that. I appea...

  I am so fond of this lighthouse in Kingsville. I want to give it a good home and take it back up north with me as a souvenir. It is like the town has discarded it. There is no sign telling of its history or provenance. Just put to the side. Is this historic ageism?  The ferry that takes people and their vehicles to Pelee Island. It seems to only run when I'm not here. There has to be another way to get to the island as I believe some folks live there year round. I'll have to get the scoop on that. Zehrs, Kingsville. Yes, I exercised today. I went grocery shopping!!!! I'm so impressed with this store and the products it sells. Living in the north I didn't realize that there are at least 6 varieties of Perrier and fresh fruits that I've never seen before. Some of which I have discovered are a one and only time eating experience. One of the true joys of traveling is finding locations such as this. Love the signage. Love how the concept works. And, love being able to ...