 2004 
Back to our favourite park. Miles of paved roads and trails for biking or in-line skating. Great in June before schools get out - not crowded. Huge sandy 2km long well-kept beach, Many deer & raccoons. Renown bird watchers' paradise & Fantastic water-side "Bluff" campsites - we can "park" the boat right beside our campsite on the water & the park is close to stores and restaurants. Back to Sandbanks, our 2nd favourite park - big sites, located under canopied pines, great paved bike trails, beaches to absolutely "die for" - four of them - clean white sand, clear warm water, memorable sunsets, great bodysurfing waves and lots of opportunities to use the "Yacht", lots of countryside hiking, occasional topless bathing beauties don't hurt either! <;^)- No way are we travelling long distances with Jackie's back condition -so- "sayonara" to the Atlantik Kanada trip previously planned! Now most parks are biiked solid - at least the decebnt sites are - so back to our old mainstay - Fitzroy! Not many flies, good fishing and lots of wildlife - and Hey! - we are only 40 minutes from home!! Our annual "trek" up to the shale flats of Collingwood and close by, the longest fresh-water beach in North America, Wasaga Beach. Smack-bang in the swimming season so a little leering and ogling might be in order if the Mrs doesn't give yours truly a swat on the side of the head! Wasaga Beach has topless bathing but the trip is to really see family and enjoy the famous Craigleith sunsets - that's what I tell Jackie at least! Back to our favourite park - 2nd time this year. Can't ever get too much of this waterside park. Camped here in June - kiddies back to school, deer wandering around campsites, evening "deer counting" trips or relaxing boating excursions in the "Yacht", 20Km of paved roads & trails for biking and, this year for the first time, in-line skating, & zillions of migrating birds (& raccoons galore). Once again (Yawnnn..) back to our favourite park & site- 3d time this year. First time we have tried October camping - fingers crossed for a decent "Indian Summer" period! Many of our campground friends may be there - gonna be quiet - some campers, many deer and the 'coons! If the nights turn cool - well.. we have the new central heater bar installed - keeps it nice 'n cozy!      |
