A storm rolled in!

UPDATE: The Proposed Gun Range <= the whole saga

The person who bought the former gun range property is re-appealing, although I don't think he has a leg to stand on. While I am on it, he has officially severed three properties. He has sold Property #1, having sold #3 in December. I presume the old farmhouse on lot #2 is still being renovated. It was in sad shape. There is an upper story apartment.  It is still for rent, for July 1st. 

• Dec. 9th – Property #3 sold Dec. 9th for $135,000 (lowered from $165,000 to $140,000). It is 1.9 acres.
• May 2024 – Property #1 has had its price reduced in December ( $185,000:  $144,000: $130,000).  It sold for $121,000. 

Anyway, back to my story. We'd planned to eat dinner by the water. That didn't happen, as a huge storm rolled in. I love the clouds.

I set up the videocamera:

I was sitting on the back deck, when the storm rolled in. The live map of lightning strikes did not bode well for sitting on a patio for dinner.

storm rolls in from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

After the clouds rolled in, there were 22 vultures flying!

 

22 soaring vultures from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

If you like a good storm rolling in, here is one! The thunder was lovely, the wind blew, and the clouds were amazing.

June 20 storm from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

We drove to Rideau Ferry to meet a friend for dinner. There are a lot of signs up regarding a cycling tour. We had to stay off the roads Saturday! I still cannot understand how and why the "Say No to the Gun Range" signs weren't allowed on country roads, but this is acceptable. I tried to look up this event, but they are a bit vague! 

Off we went. This dude was merrily making his way, with cars veering over the centre line to avoid him. I'd be scared!

I didn't take photos of the afternoon, but we were forced to eat indoors. This usually only happens in winter! I prefer the outdoor patio, or the screened in annex, but they wouldn't let us sit there in the outdoor porch either. 

My other disappointment is the new menu. They do not serve pasta any more! It is my favourite. This was March, 2018. We often eat here.

We arrived at 4, and a table beside us was reserved beside. We were actually sitting in the alcove  (file photos!), behind where the server was standing. I'd asked for a quiet corner, but that was not to be. There was a woman in the group, with that female laugh, loud and obnoxious. I have a bad startle reflex with noise. I had to plug my ears. JB actually took out his hearing aids, it was so loud. That is the issue with hearing aids, it amplifies all the sound, not just the conversations at our table. Even the server had to being raising her voice with the noise from the group.

It was difficult for all three of us. We hurriedly asked for the bill and headed home. What a day! Saturday I cooked up a couple of hamburgers. It was peaceful as we watched Escape to the Country!

Fantasy in the Forest Art Show – Sept. 2nd

  Jamie Brick is the artisan and landowner who created the show. The whole event was well-organized, with many volunteers. They have a Facebook page. Parking and admission is free. This article estimated that they get 5000 people per day. I'd believe it.

We had to leave Grampa at home, as there wasn't room in the car. You'll have to forgive all the photos, but Grampa wanted to know what we did and who we saw! I made most of them smaller, so you could just flip through, clicking on ones that interest you. 

He sent us on our way. I took the iPhone, and didn't realize his cell flip phone was in the car. Good thing he didn't have an emergency! 

You walk through the gate into the forest, where there is a lovely arch. 

Elf ears were everywhere!

The sculpture is by Wilma van Wyngaarden.

 

This man explained that he built this shelter, and as long as he returns he gets to use it for the show. About Face, Tony Deluca.

There were musicians in the group. This is the stage.

This is Jamie Brick, who created the whole event, sitting on his Elf King Throne!

Lots of costumes, lots of dogs!

This little kid was fun. On tippy toes. She was fascinated when Isabelle went into the stocks.

Grampa gave the girls $20 each. Josephine bought a beautiful necklace from Mariah Hounsell (Lady Lilith Creations), with a real spider web in it, to add to her jewelry collection. The webs are sourced in a park, sprayed to set them, then stuck onto the foundation with hairspray.

  

Isabelle bought a necklace, it was refitted for her, and Momma chipped in some cash. 

Now, I wanted a photo of the two men chatting, in costume. I snapped a photo of us in the mirror.

There were so many wonderful volunteers. We waited for our bus back to the main parking area. 

Notice the dark skies! It could have rained, it just sprinkled a bit, though. I drove us home, they had some lunch, and back to the city they went. They've a few more things to do before school begins on Tuesday.

I must say, I have social anxiety, and everyone made me feel welcomed, appreciated and loved. Everyone was so upbeat, and fully engaged. It was a blessing to visit.

1860 Draper Lake Road in South Frontenac township