Orillia, ON

A Little Walk At the Port of Orillia, in Orillia Ontario on a frosty December day.

Officially it is still FALL. We took a walk on Saturday along the boardwalk at thePort of Orillia and everywhere we looked, everything was hunkering down, awaiting old man WINTER. There were only two boats still tied up at the docks. The kids train station and French's hamburger stand were locked up for the season.

A few Canada Geese were still hanging around, and of course a dock full of Seagulls. If we were Seagulls we would definitely be in flight towards our new permanent home in Florida.

Samuel de Champlain overlooksLake Couchiching, frozen in time. It was just 394 years ago he was frollicking around right here with the local Indians.

Even Orillia's Island Princess has sailed her last tour for 2009 and awaits 2010 in the chilly waters.

It's a little errie, only a couple of people out walking their dogs where hundreds are usually enjoying the lovely waterfront.

Oh well, the way time is travelling, it will be SPRING again be for we know it.

ANSWER TO: Wordless Wednesday With A Little "Name That Photo" Added

We know this was a toughy, but if it is to easy and the first guy gets it... where's the fun.

We had some good guesses, even some pretty close ones.

So, this is what you were trying to figure out what exactly the picture was showing.

This is where the operator was stationed to operate the above picture.

Well here it is...

This bridge was able to rotate in one direction to allow cars to cross and as it showsc in the picture to allow for boat traffic to pass by. In the 1990's the bridge and the bridge operator were both retired to make way for a new modern overpass which allowed boat traffic to pass under.

The bridges both spanned over what is know as the Atherley Narrows which connects two bodies of water Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching.

Wordless Wednesday With A Little "Name That Photo" Added

Here's a little picture that might get your brain turning. It's something old, matter of fact it hasn't been used in years. It would of caused a lot of problems if it hadn't existed when it was used.

Look carefully, even though we don't think you will get it.

To help we will add a clue around supper time (EST), take a shot, come back later after the clue and take a second shot.

We will reveal the big picture tomorrow, so keep that computer humming...

We know, the above picture could be just about anything... you guys are so smart we have to try to trick you a little bit. Well this clue is probably going to give it away but that's okay, but you will have to wait until this time tomorrow for the full picture.

There used to be a guy that controlled what you see in picture number one. He hung out in what you see in the picture below. It used to be not a bad little place until the riff raft came.

Just What Is This Guy Thinking?

We met these guys at the Orillia Santa Claus Parade yesterday in Orillia Ontario of course. You can see most of the parade on our previous post of just click here.

Don't you just love animals, you can't help wondering, "what is this guy thinking?"

So, what do you think he is thinking?

Merry Christmas

It was a balmy 48 degrees in Orillia, Ontario today.  No snow in sight but a beautiful sunny day for the 2009 Santa Claus Parade.  Everyone was having fun waiting to Santa to come.  (Click the speaker in the top left corner of the slide show for a little Drummer Boy music.)

We would like to wish you a Very Merry Christmas and the best for 2010