We’ve made it to Ontario… Five travel days, one rest day and
today we are in Kenora Ontario. It certainly feels different to
cross into Ontario from the West. Lake of the Islands (woods) is
a sight to see. It really is an nice town… This is a time
when I wish we were travelling in the summer…
December 8th, 2005 at 9:44 am we have just reviewed your trip and pictures. nipigon awaits you .
December 8th, 2005 at 3:47 pm Wow. You guys are whipping along. Lucas looks so happy. It’s good you are getting him used to being flexible and a traveller. How’s the sleeping for you guys in the hotels? Any noises? Glad for those sunny days. We have lots of snow on the mountains. Hope to go skiing tomorrow. GOt a membership to Grouse, so Tes s has visited Santa’s workshop and met the reindeer up there. Mom says the winter has arrived on the east coast. Happy Travels to you all. What is your favorite Tim Horton’s treat? Love H, A, T, and Simba
December 8th, 2005 at 6:38 pm Hope to hear soon that you have arrived safely in Nipigon.
December 9th, 2005 at 4:22 pm Got this emailed to me. You have left the Vancouver “winter” for the real “winter. Day 2 - Vancouver Blizzard 2005 - Revenge of the Commuters Chilled Vancouver commuters faced their second day of winter hell today,as an additional ΒΌ centimeter of the peculiar white stuff fell, bringing the lower mainland to its knees and causing millions of dollars worth of damage to the marijuana crops. Scientists suspect that the substance is some form of frozen water particles and experts from Saskatchewan are being flown in. With temperatures dipping to the almost but not quite near zero mark, Vancouverites were warned to double insulate their lattes before venturing out. Vancouver police recommended that people stay inside except for emergencies, such as running out of espresso or biscotti to see them through Vancouver’s most terrible storm to date. The local Canadian Tire reported that they had completely sold out of fur-lined sandals. Drivers were cautioned to put their convertible tops up, and several have been shocked to learn that their SUV’s actually have four wheel drive, although most have no idea how to use it. Weary commuters faced soggy sushi, and the threat of frozen breast implants. Although Dr. John Blatherwick, of the Coastal Health Authority reassured everyone that most breast implants were perfectly safe to minus 25, down-filled bras are flying off the shelves at Mountain Equipment Co-op.
December 10th, 2005 at 1:35 pm Hi Lisa & Peter I am enjoying the description of your trip across Canada and your pictures. I admire the fact that you are doing this in the Winter when the weather and road conditions are so uncertain. Lisa do you plan on visiting with your Father while in Ontario? Is Bill still living in Orillia? Anyway Cathy would like to meet up with you if this is possible and have a short visit with you, Peter and Lucus. I am not sure if you will see this message but if you do please get back to us. Elliott
December 11th, 2005 at 11:06 am Using the BC ecyclopedia for the details, Terry Fox was born July 1958 in Winnipeg. He began his run in April 1980 and continued until Sept1. This means he was 21 when he started his run at St. John,s and 22 when he finished at Thunder Bay. He died on June 1981 in New Westminster. An amazing young man with a great legacy. Terry was named a Companion of the Order of Canada. .