We had a goal: to replace the ground screw from our bird feeder system. The bear bent it one night, May 13th. The power they have is amazing. There wasn't any rush, I won't feed birds until the fall, but it was good to go for a drive and get out of the house.
We got our used one, new to us, from Gilligallou, and toddled on our way. I eyed the feeders and bird seed, but there was no point in buying any. The moths are too happy to visit it.
Almonte is a typical part of Ontario. We only have three seasons here: bugs, construction, and snow, and they aren't mutually exclusive! It is a big hole, and they have to take advantage of the season.
I quite like the Post Office murals:
We arrived, and I snapped a couple of photos of the Enerdu plant. I'd been watching their progress: Almonte hydro dam protests have made the news! They are up and running, and the protests have finally stopped.
This is a neat building. There used to be a restaurant on the ground floor, and their signage is funny. I guess people don't notice it is now a textile store. They have a sign on the stand to indicate this! The upper floors are condos.
They had a woman directing pedestrians around the work. Here is JB with his sherbet cone!
I am surprised he had room for his ice cream! We had a delightful lunch on the patio of the Barley Mow. The hanging baskets were lovely. There was a nice wind, on a lovely day. It was so joyful.
The former train bridge is open to the public again. Pedestrians, dog walkers, an ATV, as well, traversed it.
I had blackened chicken burger. It was great. The server was happy and friendly. All went well.
It was such a lovely outing. Hooray for summertime, and being able to eat outdoors.
