Turtle rescue and tour

JB rescued a turtle on Monday. He was on his way to do a work out walk in Smiths Falls. He came back, having rescued and flipped a turtle back onto its belly. There was blood. So, after a consult, he went back for it. It looked dead.

We left it in a bin, while he went to Smiths Falls. When I returned after my basement workout to look at it, joyfully it had moved and poked its head out. The photo is gross, and it's at the end of the post. I know there are some people, grossed out by blood. What I could not believe is that they said it was easily fixable! Go look for yourself, if you dare.

Here we are, some of the healthy, lovely painted turtles I have seen for comparison.



Just in the last few days have they awoken from winter slumber, and cross the highways to get to summer habitat. On our way there we spotted quite a few turtles, as well as snakes. It is so sad.
If you see a turtle, and it is safe to do so, take it across the road in the direction it was headed.


It was a bit of a drive, but a lovely, warm, sunny day. The drive-in is closed until summer. 

The cedars show the flat, wet nature of the area.


From fields, we are suddenly in the bog. A painted turtle crossing safely here.


Across the way is a road I'd love to explore!


This place caught my eye. We kept going, though, to the animal sanctuary. We visited it on the way back.


It's a quiet spot. Just on the edge of the Marlborough Forest. Also, very low-lying and flooded.


We passed the place I'd noted prior, and went back to turn around. We were greeted by two dogs. I rolled up my window!


Here it is! Isn't this a hoot? In the middle of nowhere. I think it a crow who photobombed. I wonder if someone is building here, and staying here while they do so. It's pretty boggy.


Look at the sign. sigh. Our Canadian ER physicians are in the middle of a battle, trying to reform the gun situation in Canada. It's been an interesting urban/rural issue. No one NEEDS a hand gun. Farmers need rifles for critter protection. The NRA has gone after our Canadian physicians, who treat a fair number of suicides due to guns.

Our @LanarkCounty1  Dr. Drummond doing a fine job. @alandrummond2 @CBCTheNational

Coalition for Gun Control @CGCguncontrol #GunControlNow pic.twitter.com/n0dQqaOKRW

— Jennifer Jilks🇨🇦 (@jennjilks) May 7, 2019

The rivers are full.

Now, there is a road I'd like to take!


One dead little turtle.


Evidence of spring flooding.


I like the post WW II homes in Smiths Falls, built for vets.


This farm is for sale. Built in 1943, with 50+ acres.

Yours for $579,900!

While I am on home sales, do you remember the former antique store?

It's been totally renovated. It's for sale, as well. Here is the tale of the renovations. Otter Creek Antiques: Store Deconstruction in Lombardy.

This is an old house, made new.

The water is still high.

Here is the poor fella! It is a common problem. They said they would fix it up.

Drive-by shootings: Ottawa infill and homes in the Ottawa Region

My regular readers know we've been on the road, 36 times, for healthcare. I've been collecting photos. We usually give ourselves 2 hours for a 90 minute trip. This means I can stop the car and take some photos!

I like to choose a route that is pretty. I know that we go past a couple of ghost bikes many times, it's nicer to concentrate on the mansions! We like River Rd., around Manotick. Last trip into Ottawa was to the art gallery downtown. The infill homes are quite striking.

As we gaze at them, it's lots of fun. All I can imagine is cleaning them. Or trying to find hubby.
 ♪♫♩If I had a million dollars!

 5 Rosedale Avenue - $1,399,000View Property 
"Fantastic location overlooking the NCC Parkland & the Canal! 
Two spacious terraces, huge master suite and a main floor family room.
Private elevator to all floors. 
Approximately 2900 square feet. including finished basement. "

Perth Road: has a church and manse, it looks amazing!
Only $925,000 CAD!

"Here is a home larger than some hotels!"
 to quote hubby!

We drove by this one.