11th
August
2006
One thing about the weather; it constantly changes. We had started our night with some cloud that degenerated into heavy rain before dawn with the usual shock and awe effects. No matter. We packed up and headed off before spirits were too wet. Lunch saw us in the Mount Stewart area, ready to try out the Trailside Cafe, which is better known for its live shows throughout the summer. Appears we’ll miss Gordie Sampson this year. On the brighter side, we met up with Margie Carmichael and caught up on the news over our chowder and sandwiches. Her reaction to my new accordion was that, at least, it wasn’t bagpipes.
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10th
August
2006
It is true that a new environment can be hard on the body; son #3 is suffering from a rather nasty summer cold, which has nothing to do with temperature and everything to do with contacting unfamiliar virii. We decided that a trip to the pharmacy would be in order, as well as a good excuse to get down to the shopping district of Souris.
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9th
August
2006
We did it. The parents left the youngest to his own devices for a whole day while we played tourist. I admit, the choice was his, and he scored a laptop to design games while awaiting our return. Still, not something we’ve done before…
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8th
August
2006
We didn’t have enough sunshine predicted to call this a beach day; the wind guaranteed sandblasting for free and rain showers are not warm enough to warrant skipping a trip to town. The others decided to catch a movie, so after some shopping I left them to their dark room and went over to campus to look through the community history section.
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7th
August
2006
One of the top draws to Souris is an attraction that only stays around for a couple of hours a day. The ferry linking PEI to the Magdalen Islands, the MV Madeleine is there between 13h00 and 14h00 most days, a beehive of activity on a an otherwise quiet waterfront. The ship is large enough to have crossed the mighty Atlantic, although much smaller craft have done the same. Most don’t try to fill the interior with as many cars and trucks as can be shoehorned in before leaving the quay.
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6th
August
2006
A rare sighting; the bishop in the local church. I think that episcopal visits have always been on a sparse timetable; the bicentennial is historically relevant, hence the journey. The boat used by his predecessor was nowhere to be seen.
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5th
August
2006
The open house at the church was less crowded, thus the displays could be seen without pouring hot coffee over someone else. One person brought in a complete book dedicated to the Dunphy family, so I added a few details to my dataset. Also had an interesting meet with a descendant of the Creamer family, famous church builders. Back at the campground, I used the shade in the cook shelter to enter data updates, and found out that there was a wifi hotspot in St. Peter’s.
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4th
August
2006
We spent some time over at North Lake Harbour today, long enough to see a tuna landed and dressed within several minutes. Quite a change from several decades ago, when a fish was a trophy to be hung on display, photographed, written up in the newspapers. This fish was already in the icehouse by the time we walked around the fish factory, and the chainsaw was fired up to remove the head before the dog even realized what kind of a show was in store. I guess that familiarity breeds contempt.
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3rd
August
2006
We’ve had our morning coffee in the new pushmugs, and my “gut feeling” is that the Bodum doesn’t match this new camping standard. Good coffee is as necessary as a dry tent, in our circle.
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2nd
August
2006
We’re across the bridge, which is a poor replacement for a summer ferry trip. Our hunger led us to Summerside, where our choice of restaurant was closed. In the worst sense; there was no sign of it being open for business at any time of day. Happily, the road to Charlottetown is well marked. We simply went to the other Smitty’s restaurant for a great breakfast with unlimited coffee. Great way to start the day.
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