Ivy Lea – Anniversary trip part 2

We went to Gananoque for a two-day overnighter.  Since our room was not ready, we took a drive. As always, the homes are quite different, side by each.



You can tell how many boaters there are in the area. Lots of marinas. It follows with the history of the area, changing over from providing wood to steamships, farmland, and now tourism and a playground for the rush.


There are lots of side streets, with homes on the water. The resort is right on the water, while we waited to get into our room, we went to Ivy Lea.



But, then, there is Ivy Lea!


There are lots of boat tours, as well.


I like the sun deck and the sun porch. The BBQ seems a bit far away for me. Mine is on our back deck!


Here is another place, I had to look it up! On the left in the photo is the fence, the home is long and not all that wide.
Only $575,000 for two bedrooms and two bathrooms!

It appears that the realtor took a photo from the neighbour's house. It's not a lot, 'scuse the pun, for the money on the water.


I do like noticing architecture. Many places have such a wide range of size and style. What IS common, are decks facing the water.


We stopped at a lookout. The area has a long history.


This is Darlingside. It used to be a wood depot, where steamboats would stock up on wood. It was named after Thomas Darling, who bought the depot in the late 1830s, then added a general store. Steamers brought goods, and then local products were sold. This predated the railways, which connected farmers and lumbermen to the interior.


We like a good fence and gate!


Rock cuts...


From here, we went back to the resort, hoping to snag a room! Or, at least, a drink by the water.

Signage: "Autocorrect is my first enema!"
P.S. Today marks a new week of Gramma Camp! We have them Monday to Friday. Friday, I take them home. Caitlin and I are going to see Come From Away in Ottawa, Friday night. Girls night!

Trip to Brockville

We were on a mission. Off to Brockville for lunch, and then back to Augusta to pick up a piece from the auction house. It was for my daughter. We were waiting for a delivery, which arrived at noon, and we left around 1 p.m. We'd planned to eat in Moose McGuire's. It has a nice view, and we've been several times, not since they've changed hands, though.
The top of the building are condos, and the like. At the ground level: great seats for looking out at the lake.

We took the grandkids during Gramma Camp in 2016.

I emailed them on Messenger at 9:26 a.m. and heard nothing back by the time we left for Brockville. We figured we'd just pop in. There are several pubs in Brockville!

Athens

Yours for only 

 ATHENS, ONTARIO, $184,900

I love the mural! I've never been quick enough to take a photo.

Brockville

More senior's housing!


The Catholic students were walking to stop poverty. "Thoughts and prayers?"


Lots of spires.


We made it to Brockville. Just like last time (May, 2017, Brockville), the restaurant was closed, but set to open for 2 p.m. It was just about 2. The door was opened, and in we went. They said they had a propane leak and would open at 2:30. The repair person was on the way. We looked at one another, and I said we were pretty hungry, and didn't want to risk not eating for another hour or so. (Wait'll you hear what happened!)
We went across the street to the pub.


This was up over my head!


There are lots of interesting homes. Lots of sources for sketching ideas!


We made it to Hands Auction house. It's all online. Bidding and all. I picked up a piece: Carnival Glass Fruit Bowl for Caitlin.


I love the stone work at this house.


Then there is this place.


These next two homes are right beside one another. Lovely old homes, with solar panels.


Nearly 4 acres, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, only $327,000.


More solar panels. I wish we could afford them!


Heads up!


Back in Lombardy, they are still working on this house! It's still for sale. Here is the tale of the renovations. Otter Creek Antiques: Store Deconstruction in Lombardy. $249,900. 


When I arrived home, I found a note on Messenger. They said that they would be operational by 5 p.m. We hedged our bets, and rightly so. We couldn't imagine sitting their while waiting for a broken propane pipe. Who knew when they would arrive to repair, or how long it would take!