Come on Carl, I know you're missing this 88 but "feels like" 97 with rock-the-house thunderstorms every afternoon, admit it.

 

I had 98 on my carport yesterday at 1:00. Humidity was 90%. Dont know what that translates to feels like but it was freakin nasttttty.

 

We saw 100 at 4 and 6. Only 96 at 8PM!

 

Well, it does sound like home for sure. But I'll get to share in mid August when we arrive back home.

 

The weather has been absolutely perfect. Temps in the low 60's F at night and highs in the mid 80's. We have the ac's running everyday and no heat at night. Meanwhile, in Florida the low temps are in the mid 70's F and highs in the mid 90's F. Because of the good weather, Mabel and I have been riding together when she is not raining. It is nice to ride with her now that she has a scooter that run at the speed limits! I can get out of 3rd gear.

This time we rode that sightseeing train that I photographed a month or so ago. Unfortunately, it was not the steam locomotive pulling it as it was not a holiday weekend. But we had fun anyway. St Jacobs is in the heart of the Amish and Mennonite area. If you have never visited a similar area, you be amazed at their beautiful, picturesque farms. The sightseeing train runs through that farmland.

This is the restored passenger car we rode in.




This is a canal that was constructed to power a grist mill in St Jacobs. It runs next to a small river. It is a park area now.




The river the canal flows beside.






Farm field on the outskirts of St Jacobs


Amish farm. They do not use electricity.



Amish or Mennonite farm land.


Railroad crossing. At the top of the hill just past the red farm implement is where I took the photo of the steam locomotive coming across the field.




This the farm I was shooting when the locomotive appeared in my view finder.


Another farm. This one has electricity.


Rail cars on a siding awaiting restoration. Forgive the thumb.

 

We are getting ready to leave Milton and travel to North Bay for a week. We leave Tuesday. Mabel and I have been doing a lot of local riding together now that she can, at least, ride at the speed limit. Mostly we have been riding in the local area. The weather has been absolutely perfect for the past week. Here are a few more pics.

Downtown Sarnia on the St Clair River.




We rode down to Bronte where the Bronte Creek empties into Lake Ontario. Bronte was once a busy lakeside fishing village with a large fishing fleet. Overfishing gradually drove the fisherman out of business. Now it is a resort typr area; but the shoreline and marina are lovely.



Downtown Bronte




The harbor marina




Meanwhile, back at the campground, I washed the bikes and the truck. Washing that truck is a chore!

 

Hey Carl. Nice ride and two wheel accessories. I noticed you have a bull bar. What brand? If it's a Westin Ultimate bull bar, what is the distance between the accessory light mount holes on the bar?

 

Hey Carl...........you missed a spot.

Thanks for the photo's though. Looks like a great trip.

 

Thanks, Frank. It is not a Westin bull bar; it is a cheapie. I have forgotten the brand, but I found it in a Google search. I compared three different brands including Westin. It works for my purpose - protecting the front bumper and grill in parking lots.

Thank you, Carlene. I went out and looked and found several spots I missed. We are really having a great trip and the weather has been superb.

 

Last Sunday, Mabel and I rode into Toronto. I don't like cities nor the traffic; but she had lived there when she was a teenager and, you know, if momma ain't happy... So off we went.

We wanted to go to the water front; but it was all closed off due to the Pan American Games closing ceremony. We went looking for the house she had lived in and she thinks we found it.

We first visited the Casa Loma. Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival style house and gardens in midtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that is now a museum and landmark. It was originally a residence for financier Sir Henry Mill Pellatt. Casa Loma was constructed over a three-year period from 1911–1914. It is in the neighborhood where Mabel lived.

Casa Loma






View of downtown Toronto from the Casa Loma grounds.


The neighborhood around Casa Loma




Trolly in Toronto. The trolly lines run all over the place.


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We are safely in North Bay, Ontario. North Bay is in the northern Ontario region and is considered the gateway to Northern Ontario. The terrain and vegetation are different from what we saw in Southern Ontario. The land is rocky, rolling and mini mountainous with lots a beautiful lakes. The wildlife warning signs on the roads have changed from deer to moose. I haven't seen a moose yet; but I have seen beaver, muskrat, coyote, and deer.

Our trip north was, more or less, uneventful. What should have been a five hour trip turned into an eight hour trip. It took us 2:43 to inch our way through Toronto! We got off of the freeways and traveled the back roads when ever we could.

This is the route we took to avoid more congestion.


Hooked up and read to leave Milton.



Our new location in North Bay


Our campsite is on a creek - complete with Canadian geese


I had the privilege of meeting in person, Gerry. It is great to meet face to face with someone you regularly see on a forum.


The road north

Stalled in Traffic near the Toronto Pearson International Airport


Abandoned farm

 

Good morning everyone... and welcome to a hot, hot August!

 

Good morning, Tim. It is a balmy 55F here in North Bay, Ontario this morning. Have a great weekend.

 

Rubbin' it it in Carl.

 

Carlene, it did get up to 75F during the day. I spent the day on my motorcycle.