Saturday, September 27, 2025

Beautiful fall days at the lake



 It’s with mixed feelings that I enjoy a day like today. September 27, the temperature is in the mid-teens and I’m at my happy place, the lake. Summer has officially come to an end a few days ago and fall is upon us. Holidays are just a memory and the changing weather and cold is ahead of us. While there are things about winter that I’m ok with, the wnn b older I get, the harder they are to take and I find myself longing for the warmth of the summer sun on the dock, the paddleboard or the boat. 

Today the seadoos came out of the water and dad and I took out the docks and the lifts. Sadly, no more days on the lake until spring. However, I’m so thankful for days like today. Beautiful weather, amazing fall colours, seeing a moose in the field in the drive up, and 1 on 1 time with my dad. Even though we worked our tails off today getting things ready for the upcoming freezing temperatures, I cherished every moment (except for the metal sliver in my finger).  

The leaves are changing colours and falling but there is a peacefulness about this time of year. It’s quiet, there’s a crispness to the air, and we soak in each and every last bit of warmth whether it be outside in the sun or inside the cabin with the wood stove burning. 

As my eyelids get heavy, I couldn’t have asked for a better fall day ๐Ÿ‚

Thanks for a great day dad ๐Ÿงก

Saturday, September 24, 2016

Back to back wins!

Holy cow! The Riders won again! This time the kids and I got it witness it. Well, we almost made it to the end of the game. It wasn't the best weather that's for sure but it didn't stop us from cheering loud for our beloved green!
Good times hanging out with these two amazing kids!

D

Friday, September 23, 2016

Peculiar books

It's a collection of short stories that is linked to the series of books. Quite good!
Looking forward to seeing the Miss Peregrine movie coming out at the end of the month!

Darryl

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Popcorn nights

Popcorn nights

Busy day at school, daughters football game after school, run when I got home, quick supper, trip downtown, and a craving for popcorn!
Not the microwave stuff either. It's gotta be the hot air popper with butter drizzled on top. Turn on a ball game, crack a can of Coke, and enjoy. Mmmmmm!

Satisfied.
D

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Cross country running

Technically I'm the coach. What that really means is that I drive a couple of kids to the start and cheer them on as they go by my marshalling station.
I could certainly think of worse things to do on a beautiful late afternoon!

Coach Darryl

Squeezing in a bike ride before the sun goes down

It was close but I managed to get a nice bike ride in last night before the sun sunk down. It's getting tougher as the days get shorter and we approach the first day of autumn. Here's to enjoying the last official days of summer!

D

Monday, September 19, 2016

When the home team wins!

Ok, the Riders seasons is pretty much a write-off. 1-10 going into the game, most of Rider Nation didn't think there was much of a chance of the Riders getting their second win of the season. But, that's why hey play the game isn't it?
It took overtime but the Riders managed to pull it off! Woohoo!
A win!
Sweet!

Still a Riders fan!

Darryl