The best thing about Big Bay, besides the skipping stones and the ice cream available at the nearby general store, was that I got out in the fresh breeze, to ride out on that pier. Once she saw me looking regal against the blue waters of the bay, Mrs. F.G. thought I needed a new picture, so here it is!
This flag has been here for a long time, but I have never in my life seen as many Canadian flags flying in front of homes as I am this year!
And here I am, handsome for an old gent eh?
Then we headed home, taking the shore road around until we came out at the Women's Institute memorial. The Kemble Women's Institute is the oldest in the world, dating from 1897. The monument, taking the form of a table set for tea, seems so appropriate to me. We always stop here when we're going by.
The view is incredible. Sitting on top of one of those escarpment outcrops, this one known as Cape Rich,, the view takes you right across Owen Sound (the water body, not the city), to the clay banks on the northern side of the military base, just north of us.
There was more ice storm damage here and there on the way home, these some willows behind a former B&B. Willows are highly susceptible to ice damage.
Having told you about the ancient glacial shorelines, I should point out the view from the crest of the highest of these as we returned to Meaford, the Algonquin shoreline. On a sunny day it provides a stunning view over Meaford. Not surprisingly the crossroads here is called Bayview. The far shore is about 50 km. away. All in all a wonderful Sunday afternoon drive!
Looking very dapper FG! And what a view you had from the pier.
ReplyDeleteYou're looking fine!! :)
ReplyDeleteI always love seeing that long long road.
You are a handsome dude!
ReplyDeleteSo smart, and not an old guy at all. Flags, let them fly tall and proud for all of your country.The road I see so often with snow and ice looks so safe today, no skidding or sliding there.
ReplyDeleteLooking very dapper, FG. Blue on blue! You sure live close to some gorgeous views.
ReplyDeleteYou look great, and thanks for the wonderful views, stunning in fact.
ReplyDeleteAnother great day trip! You do look quite handsome and it is nice that you didn't need a winter coat!
ReplyDeleteThose views are gorgeous!
A great drive indeed. Great new photo, FG. Looking good!
ReplyDeleteThe countryside is beautiful, and then you come upon the lake. I think this was last Sunday. Today has been very nice too. We sat on a park bench for awhile.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I can't wait to come back that way.
ReplyDeleteMy Canadian stepson just came back from Canada. He was visiting friends in Whistler where he used to work and where he met his (English) wife. He said he couldn’t believe the number of Canadian flags they saw.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture of that road in the last pic. Not bad picture of yourself looking quite chipper.
ReplyDeleteI love your photos, of nature, history, everything. Indeed, you are a handsome old gent. :-) And that flag is beautiful. Two friends of mine would often ride along on my boat for weekend trips or week-long trips years ago, and when we crossed the dotted line on the chart, and we entered Canada from Washington State in the USA ... the three of us stood up on the fly-bridge of my boat and all three of us sang Canada's national anthem. My Scottish/Irish/Welsh grandparents walked across the border from Canada into Michigan years ago. If I get deported to Canada, I'll be in good hands.
ReplyDeleteWoW!!!! you look great!! it is always better to take the road less traveled, there is always so much more to see!! awesome pic's!!
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see you! The blue seems too blue to be true! What beauty, FG.
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