Thursday, October 21, 2010

October 2010 - MacGregor Point


Monday October 4th 2010 -  293315 - 11.am.

After spending all week and all weekend working on bedroom renovations the fabulous fall weather got the better of us and it was time for a bit more fun.  We had a really good weekend even though it was a very busy one.  Natalie and Elijah came for a visit, which is always good.  But now was the time to throw a few things in our little camper and head back to MacGregor Point.  Bonus!  Our favorite #57 site was available.  All set up and had our lunch by 1.15 p.m.     293400 

 The weather was great even though there was a cool breeze along the lake shore.  We were in brilliant sunshine.  Very few people around at this time of the year, making it extremely peaceful. 

 We had a good hike along the Shore Line and Huron Fringe Trail. 

 One point along the Shore Line trail showed evidence of bears,  The print was huge, not to mention the poop!

Decided it may not be a good idea to hang around here today!





From there we hiked around the Turtle pond where it was sheltered from the wind, very calm and warm.

We did not see any Turtles this time, but the Merganser were swimming around the pond, thoroughly enjoying the weather.









Next stop was the beach, which we had to ourselves. 







 Back at camp it was quite shady so we lit the fire and sat around chatting and enjoying the birds singing to us.  We did see a Golden Crowned Kinglet and many Chickadees and Robins.





About 6.45 p.m, the fire had died down so we headed back to the beach to watch the sunset.  We almost missed it.  However it was still very pretty and different to previous sunsets we had seen here.










It got quite cool out at this time, still a wonderful calm clear evening.









Headed back to camp for supper, which we ate sitting around the fire, keeping toasty warm.  No raccoons joined us this time.

We sat out around the fire until about 11 p.m..  We had a really great day here again.

Tuesday October 5th   -                           293400

Unfortunately we have to pack up and head home later today.  Work for Mike tomorrow.  We really must win the lottery. W.O.R.K. is a four letter word!

Another great October day, clear blue sky and lots of sunshine and quite warm.   After breakfast we hiked the Deer Run Loop Trail, always a fun trail to be on.  Quite a few people out on their bicycles.  We did not see any Deer or other animals, but there were a lot of birds out enjoying the weather, just like us.  

Back from hike about 1.15 p.m. then got packed ready to leave.   On our way from the Park we stopped at a beautiful quiet beach we had found in Port Elgin.  The lake was a bit choppy, but still nice to look at.

        
From there we headed into Owen Sound to do a bit of shopping.  Once again we needed more wood trim for the renovations,  Then Home Again!

We had a really relaxing time and are now ready to face work and hopefully completion of the bedroom reno's.

Catch you next trip.