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A gray West Lake morning

Posted on October 17, 2014 by westlakemusings

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2013 in review

Posted on December 31, 2013 by westlakemusings

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 6,000 times in 2013. If it were a NYC subway … Continue reading →

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King of the Road

Posted on October 17, 2013 by westlakemusings

Oh Yes. We did it. We purchased a RV. It was not the ridiculous, gigantic  38 foot long, top-of-the-line – with its own washer/dryer, that I wrote about in my last blog. Surprisingly that was bought out from under us, at … Continue reading →

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To RV or not to RV? That is the question

Posted on October 12, 2013 by westlakemusings

We are on the verge of making a major decision and I’m embarrassed.  I  feel your judgement. We might be insane or at least, described as foolish.  Definitely it is a risky venture.  ….. We are seriously considering purchasing an RV.   … Continue reading →

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Wiggly bottoms

Posted on October 7, 2013 by westlakemusings

Warning:   DO NOT READ THIS IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE AND GROSSED OUT EASILY.  This is off the chart on the disgusting meter. As you can imagine little Libby, my fourteen week old pup has been spending a lot of time … Continue reading →

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Introducing Libby

Posted on September 2, 2013 by westlakemusings

Last Thursday we took the plunge. We are now the proud (and slightly exhausted) owners of an eight week old puppy. We selected a little female who has a sweet disposition and three small brown freckles on the left side … Continue reading →

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County Road 32

Posted on July 31, 2013 by westlakemusings

The posted speed limit on County Road 32 (CR32)  is 70 km an hour.  That’s just ridiculous.  Why would anyone choose to barrel down this delightful slip of paradise?  CR32 represents all that is real and good about country living.  It … Continue reading →

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Asparagus and turtle season

Posted on June 16, 2013 by westlakemusings

The month of June means the asparagus are sprouting.  It also means the turtles are nesting.   Asparagus and turtles are two of my favourite things. The asparagus Just a few kilometers away is a large asparagus farm  To pick asparagus several weird looking machines are used.  … Continue reading →

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Martha Stewart, Pollyanna or just plain silly?

Posted on May 18, 2013 by westlakemusings

I’m pretty excited about this.  I hope you don’t rain on my parade and find me silly.  This afternoon I had a brilliant idea.  I can’t wait to share it with you.  But first I must tell you something quite … Continue reading →

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My destination garden

Posted on May 6, 2013 by westlakemusings

It’s time I give you an update on my latest gardening project:  my destination garden. What is a destination garden, you ask?  Well, it is similar to a destination wedding.  You have to travel to get there but it is … Continue reading →

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