Firstly, we welcome tourists in our wee town. Many Americans have cottages here, or visit. There is a loud, obnoxious, American tourist in Scotland. Our Scottish friends are giving him a suitable welcome. Well done, folks. The BBC has some photos, but they seem to focus more on the protestors supporting the felon. I checked the NYTimes, and their headline is clear, 'Trump Greeted by Protestors (🎁 article).'
We played tourist in town. We had a mission: visit the Perth General Store. They are getting great press, and much support. There are 50 products, and all Canadian.
Ironically enough, I found a Muskoka brand in the store. Muskoka Gourmet is located in Huntsville. Near our old house in Bala.
We have been pleased with the small producers placing products in small stores. Also, an impact of this tariff crap, the provinces and territories are doing more cross-Canada deals. In the past, there has been some protection of inter-provincial trade. Primarily because provinces had their own rules for packaging, and exchanging of goods. That is disappearing with agreements promoting east-west marketing, excluding US goods.
We took our loot home, and put stuff in the fridge. It was 35 ℃! The clouds were terrific.
Vacant land on Gore St. New building
This building is still for sale as of April ($1.475 million) and has 4 rental apartments (@ $2300/month)!
