We got another call from the Government of Canada. We were out walking and missed the call. Her voice mail said, no problem she will call again.
Also received a call from Government of Ontario again, this one a recording that said “You are doing so good! You are now past the half way point, on day 8, and are helping to flatten the curve”.
Day 7 is really day 8. They count the day you enter Ontario as day 1. This makes today a 2fer!!
I’ll use this rainy day to recap our almost week back. May has had crazy weather, May 9th it snowed, that was before we got back, last 2 days there was a heat advisory in effect. Today just rainy and yucky.
May 23 – First thing every morning our chalkboard gets updated for our self quarantine period.
Allan is happy with his amber beer selection. He wonders how much he’ll like his @RedRickards once he gets some again. For now @yuenglingbeer is the favourite. Maybe because Allan likes canned better than bottled beer?
We are permitted to wander around the park. Rules: 6′ apart or wear a mask. We walk with our masks at the ready
Crib time
AND
Caesar time! Allan makes
We see a vehicle drive by with 2 dudes, do not recognize it. They are staring at Bailey and slow down even more; checking on us? Later in the day, the Government of Canada calls to ensure we know the quarantine rules and are not venturing out. Even though they only have one telephone number for us we were not permitted to just pass the cell.
All that time in Florida and not one gator viewing, who knew Allan would be luckier to see one here. Photo snapped right before my dash away… Allan gets his Government of Canada call. Are you self quarantined?, etc. Same script. Same answers. We are rule followers!
Gator seems to love us or the fires, always lurking
Super amusing, maybe sad story about this, (side note doors aren’t closed because one is off the rails and needs parts the other doesn’t slide)…
Government of Ontario calls to confirm we know the quarantine rules. They handle it better asking if she may be put on speaker so she could speak with both of us at the same time. Way to go, Ontario!! We thought our 14 days is up on the June 5th, she said it was the 4th yahoo!
Gator still lurking, hope it’s the log he’s after.
We’ve been wanting to try this for a bit but delivery never worked. Now it did! We are hoping it will help our sensors. 🚽
We leave at 725a; 65,735k
On our walks, this lazy animal kept catching my attention! Finally see what it really is….
Bye, bye terrifying Canada Geese with babies
We must stop for groceries, beer, wine! We select @kroger in Lapeer because their site shows what aisles items are in reducing the looking around time.
This was the biggest !
The rule is you must wear a mask or facsimile thereof. Directional aisles in force. Wrong! No one to wipe down the carts, people have masks, many around their necks, numerous people not going the right direction. I was super, happy to get out of there. We are stocked for our 14 day quarantine, mission accomplished.
Next stop, Love’s for fuel,
windshield cleaning (a Covid benefit! This used to be my job, now I sit inside like a princess)
and tire check. The front tire that made Allan want to retest all the tires turned out to not be the culprit.
Passenger side, inside drive tire was down to 65lbs should be at 105!
They give us options: 1) We, they would not do it for us due to liability, pump some air into the tire 2) Take Bailey into the bay, remove the outer and inner tire to determine why the tire is down. Even though we are anxious to keep going this is a no brainer!
Seems like forever till the guy in the bay leaves! Finally,
We are not permitted to stay in Bailey – out we go. Glenn, the tire tech, places the jack under her.
Learning experience: The blue thing is what lifts Bailey so the jack may be placed in the correct spot.
Tires off Glenn checks and determines NFF (no fault found). No nails, the valve is good. We would have felt better if there was a reason, that’s a lot of missing air.
Tires back on. We were curious on how much this would cost, pleasantly surprised – total cost $42.11. How do they make money? This little adventure, took 2-1/4h.
Next stop the border. But first the toll bridge.
Not a car in sight, happy there is an RV lane.
Sometimes we must use the truck lane, this line is fairly long snaking around the corner. We see the border, deserted! Only one Class A ahead of us
Our turnThe border agent asks standard questions then asks if we know we must quarantine for 14 days. Yes, we do. Have enough food to last? Yes, we do! OK proceed. Well that was easy!! Crossing took less than 5 minutes.
Not much to do but play crib and plan dinner. These are the most yummy meatballs that we found at a Costco Roadshow. Should have bought more, having the last few balls tonight with zucchini noodles.
Dinner was delicious! Forgot to take photos.
Hopefully, tomorrow’s weather will be nicer but it isn’t looking good.
Up early, my worry the slide won’t close was for not, as Allan predicted. It is at quite the angle. Allan has replaced toilet flusher, shade motor and more this is the next challenge. Rehang the heavy, heavy door.
The rain could have waited until we were all packed up but that’s what raincoats are for!
Goodbye KOA Lebanon
We’ll be
back!!
Today’s drive
Took us a moment to figure out what was up ahead
Yep, on the correct highway
Truckers transport the most unusual objects, what’s this?
You gotta love when the highway goes through a downtown, this one is Van Wert. What’s this guy towing? More weird stuff! Kyle, this is what we were seeing when we were on the phone with you. Finally we know what something is, a blade from a wind turbine.
Fun fact: The blades of the wind turbines are 120 feet long so that the total height from the ground to the tip of the blade is more than 380 feet, approximately the height of a 32-story building. How fast do the blades turn? Depending on wind conditions, the blades turn at rates between 10 and 20 revolutions per minute.
Let’s go quick to where there are no clouds, up ahead!Last State before entering Canada When did Michigan change to Pure Michigan? Pure Michigan began as an advertising campaign launched in 2008 by the state of Michigan, featuring the voice of actor and comedian Tim Allen, using the title song from The Cider House Rules as the background music in television commercials.
Sad, we knew it was coming announcement! Especially when the Toronto Caribbean Carnival was cancelled on April 8th and it runs after the Indy.
Honda Indy postponed because of COVID-19. TORONTO — The Honda Indy Toronto will not be held on its scheduled dates of July 10-12. Race promoters, Green Savoree Racing Promotions, made the decision on Friday after the city announced it was cancelling permits for major events and festivals for July and August because of the COVID-19 crisis.
@GreenSavoree are the same promoters as the St. Pete’s race. Just like St. Pete’s we will not be getting our money back for this race. We did get a refund, almost immediately when the Detroit race was cancelled. Roger Penske rocks!
I’d be OK with no refunds if they said, we can’t afford to refund – if we have a chance of keeping the series going please bear with us. I would!! Instead they say, read the back of your tickets, no refunds under any circumstances. Will I still be a fan on the flip side????
Shopping stops not required, Kroger delivered yesterday, we’re good on fuel so only back break stops required. We arrive at 130pWe were here last year, see the August 26/19 post.
Check in is a little different this time, turn around Allan!
Set up!A little closer to our neighbours than we’d like. This site is 116, last year we were next site over 118.
It was a fun week in Lebanon and we learned more about Bailey.
Allan lost the little Apple controller in the couch. While searching Allan finds a handle we didn’t know existed. Look further and discovered the way we thought the spare bed worked was not right – this way may be more comfy. Scooch up!
Walk around the park. Photo opp. Slide back in the chair! No thanks, too wet. Sights around the park.
Another of the must return to towns to actual do stuff. Super easy to walk to town.
Attached to our end of the park is the City of Lebanon Cemetery. I did earlier in the week, ask Allan if he wanted to walk it but he didn’t. Our neighbour said it was a nice, peaceful walk to town so we did it and he was right. We walked to the Lebanon Historic Train Station. A little disappointing but likely more fun when you can partake.
Fires permitted is always a huge plus, hum working on it
Success!
Retracted the door as much as we could, with me assisting. Next life I want to be she-woman Fingers crossed!
Stay turned, next stop === Here?? cause the slide doesn’t retract??? Dinner a La Allan . super delicious
Asked what is this? A stuffed red pepper, caesar salad & corn.
Happy Mother’s Day, Mom Not a day goes by that we don’t have a conversation. Miss you as much today as the day you left us. I know you are happy Allan got his air brakes. You no longer would have to make the “phuss” sound but we still hear you doing it.
Explore the park day. Our site 514
Kyle and Megan call; have a great chat. Chat so much we run out of park to walk in so head to the road. Not many places we’ve stayed have sidewalk access, we do here. Decide to walk to town because although it was dreary, the Son brings out the Sun. Got a chuckle from this store front sign. Make it to Historic Lebanon. The Black Horse Tavern is part of the larger Golden Lamb. The building takes up almost a block and has an interesting history. Sad but glad the streets are empty.
I’m sure this would be a fun town to explore; add this to our re-do list. More cities should have a DORA
Back home, in the warm sunshine, have a bevvy outside – clear skies but windy. Within minutes weather changes to Trees just a swaying Windy
We’ll @DoorDash for dinner, Chinese it is!! Having a great Mother’s Day!Notice it’s so much lighter out?!
Our newest issue (cause there always has to be one!) The big, much too heavy for me, pocket door that separates the living and bedroom doesn’t slide. It’s been getting harder and harder to move. Now it doesn’t want to move at all. We must get it back or we will not be able to retract the slide = not driving anywhere.
Signs of the time: 1.8 million the number of pay-TV subscribers lost in Q1, the sector’s worst quarter on record, per MoffettNathanson. Why more cord-cutting than usual?
A) no live sports and b) commercial customers like bars and hotels have paused service.
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Sprinkle in some kindling 
It is at quite the angle. Allan has replaced toilet flusher, shade motor and more this is the next challenge. Rehang the heavy, heavy door. 
