Narrows Locks: Fall Part 3

 This is, indeed, part 3 of our Monday, Sept. 28th trip to Portland, Westport and surrounding spots. I have broken it down to sections, since while JB wants to see where we have been, I know some of my readers' eyes glaze over.

You know, sometimes you can hear a giant intake of breath as we drive along.

This was the action. The driver didn't seem to realize that the white car was stopped and turning. 

driving from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

Now, there is a narrow bridge at Narrows Locks. There are both locks, and a single vehicle bridge across the Rideau. 

They've spent millions of dollars on the locks. This is an old photo to give you an idea. We didn't stick around to see what the trucker was going to do. 

This dude had been out in his boat. He was loading it up at the boat launch.

I didn't have my zoom lens, I cropped this. Cottage country. Cottage will be shut down, for the most part, on Thanksgiving weekend, next week. Although, there are many more people retiring to cottage country.

They still call these 'cottages!'

Isn't it gorgeous?! 

From here, we went the backroads. I thought the motorcycle was going to hit us!

motorcycle from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

Trip to Napanee, Part 1

No, the first photo isn't Napanee!

The kids are having quite the time in Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge, in Tanzania. They are there a week. They have access to regular wifi now. That is a relief for me!

It was down to 10 C. overnight over there, and the pool is quite chilly. Other than that, they seem to be having fun, according to their commentaries and photos!

Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge, in Tanzania

We decided to take off for the day, Friday. Sunny, not too hot. Another adventure. We've haven't been on the road for a month. I've conquered my bronchitis, thankfully.

Off to Napanee for lunch. One of our favourites, on the water, The Waterfront Pub. Yesterday, I showed the birds and turtles we saw after lunch. [Napanee – the river, Part 3]

The roads were busy for a Friday morning! People out golfing. It was a lovely morning, not too hot.



This is a lovely arrangement of wood, with an amazing red door. I'm not quite sure what its purpose is.


More scenery.


And signage.




Everyone is taking off hay!

Sunflowers galore!


It's been so hot and dry. Burn bans prevail.


I love murals!

Ta da!


By the time we drove home, there were clouds in the distance. We were hoping for rain at home. Sadly, there was none there.


Into Westport on the way back.




Next, lunch, then, the winery on the way home. Stay tuned!

Old-time farm equipment and hay bales!

On our way into Constance Bay, we always pass these dudes. Now, the people are mannequins, but the horses, for example, look like horse statues.
I always do a double take. It looks like a group of old time, pioneer families on their way west.
Now, hubby grew up on a working farm in the 50s –they didn't have electricity or running water. He said they had all of this old equipment, and it was older than neighbouring farmer's equipment at that time. This looks like a museum.

One looks closer... 

Farm equipment from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
The most amazing display we've ever seen!

Then there is this spot

Totem poles and bird houses

Someone told me about the Montana What the Hay! contest.

"What the Hay!" began in 1989 as a joke between two neighbors. There were no rules or prizes. . . just a personal one-upsmanship between friends. It was done with such humor that another local decided to make a contest out of it.

Last fall, this plant nursery always does up a wonderful display.


The first bales are being taken off of the fields in Ontario in June. This is a cow!