As the temperatures fall, so does the seasonal tourist population!
Mind you, the indoor population of fruit flies has increased exponentially.
The water is low. The marshes are slowly hatching their critters, set to face a long winter in the mud!
The smaller maples are turning a bright red. Ready for their winter slumber, too. But the temperatures are ameliorated by those living by the lakes. This morning we awoke to 7 degrees C., (0= 32 F.!) and each morning the thermometer rises less and less. The water is slowly cooling, but it keeps its daytime temperature longer than the land. We were able to sit and read by the lake yesterday.The towns are quiet, too. You could see forever down the main street.
But then, a few minutes later, Hunt is on for armed man, it seemed that the hunt is not over.
I spotted 6 motorcycle OPP, one car, and three officers with a sniffer dog. I don't know. But something was up.
Something is going on! It is hard to tell if this is practice or the real thing. I know I have seen OPP doing lots on the highways in preparation for the G8 in Huntsville in 2010.
In Muskoka the more, shall we say senior, population stick around for another month or so. Our snowbirds must spend a certain amount of time in Canada to keep their health care.
"Snowbirds are also spending more time outside Canada and need to know the rules and regulations for extended stays when it comes to health insurance needs and ensuring their finances and estate planning are in proper order."
See The Canadian Snowbird Guide!
Mind you, some seem to be lost, between two 'No Parking' signs. I love this shot! They were examining a map, not paying attention to the signs around them!
I was shopping across the street, finding great bargains at the nursery, when those poor plants who have been left and neglected by gardeners, and go on sale. I scoop them up at half price and pop them into my garden. That is My Muskoka! Lots of excitement!!!!
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Must be nice when the mass tourists leave. But that's a cold morning already and will send the snowbirds packing soon. What about you, do you stay on the lake all year Jenn?
It looks like a very peaceful time of year.
Yes, Gaelyn, we live here. I inherited my parent's retirement home by the lake! We cottaged here since the 60s.
It is peaceful, Yogi! A hole different tone.
Yes, Waikiki's Summer visitors thin out - then the Winter ones show up, including our dear Canadian snow birds. You, Jenn?
Aloha!
Comfort Spiral
Not us, Cloudia. After a lifetime working with crowds (crowd control: me and hubby in different worlds) we are content being here by our lake. It is just not our lifestyle! I think our next trip will be to Ottawa to see the kids! Joyfully, we've seen them once a month since spring!
Jenn: You made this post and I talked about our town doubling in size as the Kent State students return from the summer.
That is true, Fishing Guy! The cities fill up as the work begins and a new cycle.
We now have fewer people around here as well. I like your video of the sunsets on your lake. Enjoy autumn at Muskoka!
You have your town back.
No rain yet, and no fall colours!
Did you ever find out what/who the OPP were looking for?
Lovely landscape, our lakes seem so small in comparison with yours.
Thank you, all. It is a great spot.
And nary a clue so far, VioletSky! We have a lot of drug abuse in the town, it could have been as simple as that. Or a drill. But with all the OPP involved it looked serious.I'm just really glad to know they are there for us!
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