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The bottom borders in this issue contain quotes, proverbs and sayings about travelling.
SUMMER 2020
In the rush to return to normal,
take the time to decide just what
you want to rush back to.
Those words of wisdom from Dave
Hollis are a good enough place as any to
start when it comes to summing up the
last few crazy months. When our last issue
came out at the start of March everything
was perfectly normal (outside of the
White House). As you know, nothing has
been the same since!
You may have missed our May June issue
- so did we! It was swept off the calendar
like a zillion other deadlines, hockey
games, high school proms, Michael Bolton
concerts, first dates, doctor’s appointments
and motion picture releases. These
concerns pale in comparison of course
to those of the countless healthcare staff,
essential workers and, yes, elected leaders
who have worked tirelessly for weeks on
end to battle this anomaly. And all of that
pales in comparison to more than 8,700
Canadians who have died. However, this
magazine will not dwell on that any more
than it has to.
After the attacks on September 11,
2001, it seemed that every magazine,
every TV program, every radio show and
every water cooler chat revolved around
the terrorist attacks. It was a simple
decision for Daytripping to not mention a
single word about it, because that wasn’t
our purpose. Instead, we relished the
opportunity to give you at least one place
you could go and forget about all of that
for a while. That is also our goal with this
issue, but this time every tourism operator
has been affected and we need to do all
we can to get you to go visit them, but in
a safe manner so we also keep this thing
under our control.
This issue is not filled with stories or
news about the virus. We don’t wish to
ignore it or downplay it - we aim to give
you a break from it. That said, there
will be notes in many of the ads about
curbside pick-up, online orders, available
washrooms and other information that
you’ll need to go and do what we are
asking of you. That is, of course, to shop
locally and support small businesses.
Do you remember the great Blackout
of 2003 and notice how we all fondly
reminisce about it? What a big deal it
seemed to be? Everyone experiencing the
same phenomenon - without streetlights,
electricity or reasons to be distracted
from human interaction for what seemed
like days on end? I guess that’s what,
in hindsight, they call a precursor or a
warning. Some families may have pulled
out a board game or two, but I don’t think
many of us had time to finish a puzzle,
hoard toilet paper, or learn how to make
homemade bread or play a musical
instrument. If I can recall correctly, the
blackout lasted a little longer than 24
hours in our area. I always wished it had
lasted a bit longer.
But that was then. We’re about halfway
through 2020 as I write this and I don’t
have to mention all the things that have
clearly made this one of the worst years
since World War II. And yet I see so many
people being positive, making the best of
it, and doing their best to make lemonade
when handed lemons.
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in Southwestern Ontario
Nature threw this incredible challenge
at us, but so many folks have risen to
that challenge and found ways to better
themselves and others in spite of this
pandemic and the quarantine. It separated
us, and yet it brought many of us closer
together in ways that we never could have
imagined. I’m amazed at the number of
people I’ve grown closer to, some that
I barely knew, by having a like-minded
positive approach to this challenge. I still
haven’t seen many of them, but I can’t
wait to. This pandemic and the ensuing
quarantine served to build social bridges
that will prevail for years. We’ll be talking
about this for the rest of our lives.
In our homes, cooking and puzzles and
long playing records and board games and
conversations and rules were back in style.
Online there were thousands of musicians
creating videos for each other (many for
the first time), countless threads, memes
and tributes. What I loved more than
anything else was the outpouring of
support for small businesses and the real
actions taken by people to spend their
money locally, in Ontario and Canada.
Consumers were going well out of their
way to ensure that their local restaurants
and shops stayed alive. That was inspiring,
refreshing and absolutely necessary.
Thank you so, so much for being awesome,
for rising to a challenge!
I’ve never been so proud of my fellow
Canadians. We came together in so many
ways and turned an absolutely horrendous
situation into countless inspiring
moments. I truly believe that, if we had
been asked by our political leaders to wear
masks at all stores and social situations,
we would have said... “Okay” and then we
would have bought some cool designs (I’ve
bought some from the company on page
37 and they’re terrific, and made locally
in Aylmer). Because that’s who we are.
Maybe it’s rooted in the health care model
that we hold so dear. We don’t think solely
of ourselves, we think of the greater good.
We seek to be better people, better citizens.
If there’s one point I want to hammer
home it’s this. The government has handed
out a bloody fortune to keep our economy
going - to secure our economy and our
way of life. If we spend it all shopping
online and send it out of Canada, we will
pay the price for that, dearly. It will not
come back. We need to keep this money
in Canada and if that costs a few dollars
more, or if it takes a few minutes more to
research what you’re purchasing, please
do it. It will make all the difference for
you, your children, your community and
our country as a whole.
Please remember these few things:
• This is not over! Wash your hands, use
common sense, blah blah blah...
• This issue was printed on July 9th.
The ads may not depict what may have
changed since then. Please keep that in
mind.
• Be kind and patient. Everyone else is
going through this for the first time too.
If you’re completely bored, I have much
more to say on pages 42 & 43.
Thanks for reading.
Please say you’re Daytripping!
Mark Moran, Publisher
July-August 2020
This issue is dedicated to... You. You deserve it!
Daytripping Features
Daytripper’s Directory Pullout Map..........11-14
Tourism Contact Information..........................13
2020 Photo Contest.........................................23
S.W. Ontario’s Largest EVENTS List.... what events?
Buy Fresh, Buy Local, Farm Markets.......... 33-35
Recipes.................................................19, 33, 49
Antique Tours.............................................44, 64
Corkscrews & Craft Brews................................56
“Where You Should Eat” List...........................58
Tidbits & Tales..................................................59
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“1940 Batman Coupe” by Steve Harrington
Your Contributors
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Prothero, Agnes Burroughs, Susan Iedema, Maryleah Otto, Randy
Goudeseune, Vivienne Mathers, Nadine Wark, Dot Sale, Elaine
Ballantyne, Betti Szeider, Richard Hain, Julie & Steve Gibbings,
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Dave Steadman, Paul Schneider, Stan & Clare Champ, Jim Ryan,
Debbie McCormick, Dave McClure, Ross White, John & Nancy
Van Geel, Dave Brown, Tim Beaudette, Karen Collins, Dorothy
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Aberfoyle 25
Ailsa Craig 39
Alvinston 20,BF,CC
Andy’s Corners 57
Arkona 20
Arva
39, BF
Aylmer 1,49-52,55,BF
Bayfield
BF
Birr 44
Blyth
38,CC
Bothwell
15,BF
Brantford
64,BF
Brights Grove 16
Burlington 63
Cainsville 64
Cambridge 64
Camlachie 20
Central Huron 38
Chatham 8,9
Clifford 28
Clinton 38
Copenhagen 50
Courtland 64
Dashwood
BF
Delaware 44
Delhi
64,BF,CC
Dresden 10,44
Dundas 63
Dutton 43
Embro 61
Essex 4,5
Exeter 39
Forest 20,21,BF,CC
Glencoe 42
Goderich 26
Gorrie 29
Grand Bend 22,BF
Hamilton 63
Harriston 28
Harrow 4,5,44
Hensall
BF
Ilderton
BF
Ingersoll 55
Kent Bridge 8
Kincardine 26,27,BF
Kingsville 7
La Salette
CC
Lambton Shores 21,22,BF
Leamington 7
Listowel 29
London 9,39,40,41,44,BF
Melbourne
BF
Mildmay 28
Millbank
32,BF
Milverton 31
Mooretown 15,20
Morpeth 8
Mount Brydges 39
New Hamburg 31,BF
Nixon
CC
Norwich 55,61
Oil Springs 20
Orwell 51,52
Paisley 28
Palmyra 8
Paris 62,63
Parkhill 39
Petrolia
18,19,BF
Point Edward 17
Port Burwell 51,52,55
Port Dover 59
Port Franks 21
Port Rowan 64
Port Stanley 47,51,52
Princeton 61
Reeces Corners BF
Ridgetown
8,BF
Rodney 43
St. Clements 30
St. George 62
St. Jacobs 30,31
St. Marys 36
St. Thomas 44 to 55,BF,CC
St. Williams 57,CC
Sarnia 16,24
Scotland
BF
Shakespeare 30,31,BF,CC
Simcoe 57,59,BF,CC
Sombra 15,20
Sparta 48,51,52,55
Stratford
CC
Strathroy 39
Talbotville
BF
Tavistock 30
Thamesville 15,44,BF
Thedford
CC
Tillsonburg 53,54,60,64,BF
Union
51,52,BF
Vanessa 64
Vittoria 57
Wallaceburg 15
Walsh 57
Waterford 45,64
Waterloo 30,31
West Lorne 43
Wheatley 7
Windsor 6
Woodstock 60,61,BF
Wyoming 20
Zurich
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SUMMER 2020 “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” — Martin Buber
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“If you’re not living on the edge, you’re taking up too much space.” — Unknown
SUMMER 2020
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Most people look forward to spring,
after long winters of hefty heating bills,
early morning routines of scraping
frosty windshields, and the mopping
up of endless muddy puddles of water
collecting around the boots in the
entranceway. We eagerly anticipate the
appearance of daffodil sprouts, and the
first fat robin, and the longer, sunny days.
But what I look forward to
with all the longing of my
winter-weary heart is the
first bright morning when I
can take my laundry basket
out to the clothesline.
My mother hung her wash
in all seasons. In the sixties, she
still used her wringer washer. I
can clearly recall her feeding the
sopping pieces of wet clothing
through the wringer while I
watched my shirts and pants
and socks come out as flat as
pieces of paper on the other
side. Even in winter, she took her
basket out to the line, and later, when she
brought the clothes in, each item was as
stiff as a board. I remember the cold, crisp
smell that filled the kitchen as she ironed
every piece of laundry, trying to thaw
it out and get it dry enough to put into
the drawers. Mom didn’t enjoy trudging
through the snow to the clothesline, but
it was a joy to her in the warmer weather.
She took great delight in tucking us in
at night, under sheets that had spent
a sunny spring afternoon snapping in
the wind out on the clothesline. The
smell of the sheets was intoxicating; a
couple of deep inhalations and we were
borne blithely off to dreamland. In the
black and white photographs of us kids
by Corrina Austin, St.Thomas
from Daytripping July-Aug. 2003
playing outside in the summer, the laden
clothesline is always in the background,
towels and pants and shirts splayed out
in the breeze like banners. When Mom
wasn’t watching, we loved to play and
hide amongst the sheets, pretending they
were caravan tents, or the billowing sails
of tall ships.
My clothesline waits for me now, out
in the back yard. The empty lines
tremble in the chill wind, and
the crusted snow is piled up
around the centre pole. When
the first day of spring comes, I will
lug out all the clothes that I washed
the night before, and as the sun rises,
I will reach for my clothespins. There
is something so peaceful about
being alone at the clothesline
in the early morning, listening
to the birds and murmuring to the
neighbourhood cats that
meander into the yard for a
quiet visit. Hanging clothes
on the line is good therapy. As
I peg the towels together, and the socks
in their pairs, it is really my own thoughts
I am arranging in flowing, ordered rows.
Later on in the hectic day, when I am at
work, I will pause and think of my family’s
laundry, trailing languidly on the wind,
and I will look forward to coming home
and gathering it off the line, warm and dry
and sweet-smelling. No one ever bothers
me when I am out at the clothesline.
Maybe that’s because they can’t see me
out there, playing behind the sheets.
Publisher’s Note: Well written Corrina
- the clothesline must be the most simple,
affordable, environmentally friendly aspect
of life that much of the current and future
generations will never experience.
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SUMMER 2020 “A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” — Lao Tzu
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...and we’ll continue on to KINGSVILLE, LEAMINGTON & WHEATLEY
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This is a fabulous idea from the folks at Tourism
Windsor, Essex, Pelee Island. Each year they sponsor
the Best of Windsor Essex Awards, showcasing some
of the region’s best places to eat, things to do, places
to go, stores to shop at and much more. The winners
are always chosen by the people so you’re getting
some good ideas of places to discover. We’d love to
see more groups sponsoring
similar lists throughout SW
Ontario.
These are only a few of the
many winners and nominees
in over 40 categories. You can
find much more information
at: www. bestofwindsoressex.ca
While exploring, share your
experiences with them using
#discoveryqg
Windsor Riverfront
Celebrating the best of Windsor Essex’s local businesses.
Here are a few of the winners:
Best Art Gallery or Art Space
Best Entertainment Venue
Best Museum or Heritage Space
Best Theatre Space
Best Tour Experience
Best Attraction - Family Friendly
Best Attraction - Historical
Best Festival - Arts
Best Festival - Family & Fairs
Best Festival - Music
Best Beach
Birding Hot Spot
Best On The Water Experience
Best Park
Best Trail
Best Breakfast
Best Burger Joint
Best Fine Dining Space
Best Ice Cream
Best Pasta House
Best Perch
Best Pizza
Best Sushi
Best Sweet Treat or Bakery
Best Wing Stop
Best Brewery Experience
Best Coffee House or Roaster
Best Winery Experience
Best Locally Made Store
Best Shopping District
Best Bed & Breakfast
Best Campground
Best Cottage
Best Photo Op
Art Gallery of Windsor
Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
Fort Malden National Historic Site
Capitol Theatre
WindsorEats
Colasanti's Tropical Gardens
Willistead Manor
Art in the Park
Harrow Fall Fair
Bluesfest Windsor
Point Pelee National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Urban Surf Co.
Kings Navy Yard Park
Point Pelee National Park
The Twisted Apron
Mamo Burger Bar
Mettawas Station
Dairy Freez
Spago
Jack's Gastropub
Armando's
Koi Sushi
Sweet Revenge Bake Shop
Rock Bottom Bar & Grill
Walkerville Brewery
Anchor Coffee House
Pelee Island Winery
Urban Art Market
Walkerville BIA
Iron Kettle Bed & Breakfast
Leisure Lake RV Resort
Holiday Beach Cottage
Windsor Riverfront
Canning Time
The cucumbers are dilled.
The chili is chilled.
The canning is done for the season.
By the stove I have toiled.
The jars have been boiled.
Good food from the garden’s the reason.
It’s a comforting feeling,
When I hear the jars sealing,
And each jar is filled to the top.
That sound makes me smile.
Says, it’s all been worthwhile.
When I hear all those sealer lids POP.
All that peeling and chopping,
And constant brow mopping.
Hard work is all part of the bargain.
There’s no time to be bored,
And I thank the Dear Lord,
For each blessing that comes from our
garden.
‘Cause when winter comes calling,
And the north winds are squalling,
And we suffer from lack of the sun.
There’ll be no lack of food,
To darken our mood.
‘Cause in August, the canning
was done.
By Joanne vanDam, Lucknow
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“Not all those who wander are lost.” — J. R. R. Tolkien
SUMMER 2020
Lake Huron
MI
ONTARIO
NY
You can start anywhere you like of course, and plan your own trip.
The
Wisdom of...
Louisa May Alcott
I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.
Good books, like good friends, are few and chosen; the more
select, the more enjoyable.
We all have our own life to pursue, our own kind of dream to
be weaving, and we all have the power to make wishes come
true, as long as we keep believing.
A faithful friend is a strong defense; And he that hath found
him hath found a treasure.
Money is the root of all evil, and yet it is such a useful root
that we cannot get on without it any more than we can
without potatoes.
It takes people a long time to learn the difference between
talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and
women.
Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I
may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty,
believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.
Do the things you know, and you shall learn the truth you
need to know.
Today is the
you’ve ever been,
yet the
Youngest
you’ll ever be.
Oldest
Enjoy this day
while it lasts!
This issue was printed on July 9th
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in Canada!
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Did you notice the maps that show where you are in SW Ontario?
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CURRENT HOURS:
(HWY 40, NORTH EDGE OF CITY) 519-351-7693
Mon-Fri 9:30-5, Sat 10-2
11652 LONGWOODS ROAD, KENT BRIDGE • 519-352-5226
5226
I stop to watch Lake Erie’s
waves crash and dispel their
strength before pulling back
for another strike—over and
over again. This rhythm runs
the length of the path that
dissects two very different
bodies of water at McGeachy
Pond Conservation Area. To
me, the waves often seem
more intense here. Maybe
it’s because of the contrast
of the other side of the path,
where swans and geese
lazily ply a serene pond.
Whatever the reasoning,
I enjoy hanging out with
Erie. The lake is like a
childhood pal I never totally
lost touch with.
While I observe nature, my mind
resonates with distant childish laughter.
Vague images—the earliest I remember
of our lake—accompany the trill. My
carefree child-self splashes and frolics
with her daddy in gentler waves at
the nearby family beach in Erieau.
Those memories, I’m sure, are in good
company. Many families spend broiling
summer days hanging out on the sand
and revelling in H 2
O glory. I remember
we children would eventually be dragged
out of the water for picnic sustenance,
which we hastily gulped down—only
to be forced to wait the recommended
half hour, lest we cramp up, to dunk
ourselves once again.
Some visits didn’t involve beach fun.
My parents loved Sunday drives. Erieau
generally ended up as only a side blip
on the route radar. We’d drive through
the village and then move on. At the
time, I didn’t understand what the point
was, though I seem to recall Dad liked to
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Where It All Begins!
• Breakfast &
Lunch Take Out
• Outstanding
Deli Subs!
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
Sat 8am-5pm
Authorized
Dealer
SALES &
SERVICE
QUALITY FOOD WITH A HOME TOUCH!
www.kentbridgecountrymarket.com
Erie—
Never Far Away
Story and photo by Cheryl Smyth, Blenheim
Cheryl and her mom in the mid-80s
on the Lake Erie shore.
check out any havoc foul weather may
have caused.
Once the teen version of myself
emerged—moody like the lake at
times, I didn’t want to be stuck with
my parents. The cherished driver’s
license offered my adolescent spirit the
freedom it craved. I could grab a car
whenever the mood struck—well, when
I was able to wrestle one of my parents’
cars from them, that is. Typically, that
was only when I needed it to go slog
away at corn detassling or other equally
grueling field work. After long, hot
days, however, the obliging vehicle
often steered me to Erieau to hang
out with my fellow crewmates where
we abandoned ourselves in the lake’s
cleansing refreshment.
As a young adult with my own set of
wheels, I often fit in beach time before
my afternoon work shifts. I became
pals with a Floridian transplant. She
was all about the beach, but not about
Smoked pork chops, sausages, deli meats
Wild game processing
~
Gluten, lactose & sugar free products ~
ALL PROCESSING DONE ON-SITE!
DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR COOLER!
Hwy. #2/Longwoods Rd.
River Line
Social distancing practiced at our store
according to government guidelines.
Open Tues-Fri 9-5 • Sat 9-3 • Closed Sun/Mon
Northwood
10910 Northwood Line at Mull Rd.
Fairview
Just East of CHATHAM • 519-351-7711
Hwy. #401
CHATHAM
Hwy. #40
Mull Rd.
Mull Rd.
Kent Bridge Rd.
96 Main Street West
Ridgetown • 519-674-0702
getting out of bed in the
mornings to go. The simple
enticement, “Let’s go to the
beach!” got her moving.
Those summer days were
filled with bronzing our
pre-wrinkled bodies and
gawking at brawny guys
playing Frisbee—when they
weren’t gawking back.
Other like-minded
comrades often joined us
when they could. One trip
included an infrequent
friend, who slathered herself
in baby oil and then kept
rolling off the blanket. She
was surprised I wasn’t happy
to allow her sand-plastered
body into my still pristine
vehicle for the ride home.
I lived in London for a number of
years. Though farther from Lake Erie,
I discovered alternate waterfronts at
Ports Stanley and Bruce. By this time, in
my new found passion for photography
and nature, seeking picture possibilities
replaced lazy days of sun worshipping.
I eventually moved back and I
continue to wield my camera on the
shorelines I grew up with. Having
discovered kilometres of hidden
beaches between communities helps
me avoid their summer population
explosions.
McGeachy seems to be an
unfrequented gem. Back in the present,
while I gaze at the spirited waves there,
a couple of geese flying overhead startle
me from my reverie. As they join their
feathered friends on the pond, I move
on leaving my ruminations to be drawn
out to the watery expanse with the next
set of dispelled waves.
WEDDING
T RADITIONS
SHOP
NY
LOCAL
French Bakery - where everything is made from scratch with love...
OPEN FRIDAY EVENINGS & OUR SPECIAL DAYS
Cherryfest
Applefest
July 18 August 22
Everything BBQ Food • Fun Everything
CHERRY! Door Prizes APPLES!!
Served on the Terrace 10am-2pm
14226 TALBOT TRAIL, PALMYRA
519.674.2888
Hwy #3, just 8 km East of Morpeth
OPEN: Wednesday to Saturday 10-3
Friday Night
PIZZA 5-7PM
(Order by Thurs.)
PICK-UP ONLY
Pizza • Panzerotti
Apple Dessert Pizza
Masks & Physical Distancing Please
Updates: www.jojoparadisebnb.com
Around the World
VENEZUELA - It is considered
good luck if the newlyweds can
sneak out of the party undetected.
It’s also good luck for the first guest
that figures out that they’ve
disappeared.
IRELAND - When the bride and
groom are dancing, the bride is
supposed to always keep one foot
on the floor. Folklore says if she
doesn’t, evil fairies will come and
sweep her away.
INDIA - It is common, right before
the wedding, for Indian women to
get together with their closest
friends and sit together while the
bride gets intricately painted with
a henna tattoo.
FRENCH POLYNESIA - After the
wedding, the relatives of the bride
lay side by side, face down on the
ground, while the bride and groom
walk over them.
PERU - The wedding cake is full of
ribbons attached to charms, one
of which is a fake wedding ring.
During the reception, the single
women do a “cake pull,” each
grabbing a ribbon. The single lady
who pulls the fake ring is said to be
the next to get married.
HOME DECOR LADIES WEAR
GIFTS BOOKS BIRD FEEDERS
Enjoy a butter tart,
ice-cream
or chilled cider
on our deck
overlooking our
Perennial Gardens.
DISCOVER RURAL AT CRAZY 8 BARN & GARDEN!
www.crazy8barn.com
MI
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THE BEST BUTTER TARTS!
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“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag
SUMMER 2020
Now we’re in RIDGETOWN, PALMYRA, KENT BRIDGE and CHATHAM
Birdie’s Nest
“We shop the World for You!”
• An Experience in Home Design
• Fashion Boutique • Jewellery
• Handcrafted H n
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From the
Fashion Boutique...
•Dresses •Pants •Tops •Tops
•Tops
• Wraps, Purses &Sca
&F
Scarves
• Jewellery - Sterling Silver
Fashion Ensembless
Stone Sinks
& Backsplash
From Vietnam
& Indonesia...
Simple & Elegant
Furniture, Baskets
& Pillows
Room Accents in
Summer Colours!
Unique
Dining Sets
LOCATIONS ~ TWO Chatham & London!
Summer
Living...
• Wall Art
• Accents
• Wind Chimes
• Oversize
& Whimsical
Pots
In CHATHAM
90 PARK AVE., EAST • 519-354-4040
Also in LONDON
125 CLARKE RD. • 226-663-7183
Outdoor/Indoor
Fountains
& Waterfalls
www.birdiesnestonline.com
Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm
Sunday 11am to 5pm
SUMMER 2020 “A ship is safe in the harbour, but that’s not what ships are built for.” – Gael Attal
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TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
~ We Buy Estates ~
Antiques, Collectibles, Glass, China,
Quality Pre-Owned Furniture
SHOP
LOCAL
Gary’s Gallery
29569 St. George Street N., Dresden (Hwy 21, north edge of town near Hwy 78)
519-401-7322 • Monday-Saturday 10 to 5; Most Sundays 11 to 4
UNCLE
TOM’S
CABIN
uncletomscabin.org
VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR CALL 519-683-4368 FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.mckellarsflowers.ca
“Are You Paying Shipping &
Handling Fees for Bradford?”
DON’T—We’re Your Authorized Dealer
Bradford
Exchange
presents
“My Granddaughter - Bee-Lieve
in Yourself” musical glierdome,
plays “You Are My Sunshine”
View Bradford’s
new products at
www.gallerymarketinggroup.ca
& order from us.
Serving
Dresden
& Area
Since 1953
433 St. George Street, DRESDEN
Email: babcock@mnsi.net•519-683-2463
ANUSCHKA Handpainted
Handbags, Wallets & Accessories
Artful, Empowing, Bold
Every creation
is a contemporary
masterpiece on leather.
“GARDEN OF DELIGHTS”
Zippered Crossbody $204
Luxury with a conscience.
Enriching the community through Fair Trade.
Serving
Dresden
& Area
Since 1953
JOIN OUR “SELL IT OR SCRAP IT” AUCTION
ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
433 St. George Street, DRESDEN
Email: babcock@mnsi.net•519-683-2463
Designing Your Memories
& Decorating Your Home!
• Floral & Garden Inspired Accents
• Inspirational Garden Stones
• Framed Prints & Canvas Art
• Decor Touches • Wall Signs
• Wide Selection of Angels
• Custom Created Weddings
Monday to Friday 10am-4pm
Saturdays 10am-2pm
Christal Wills ls
- Owner & Designer
445 St. George St., DRESDEN • 519-683-4368 • 1-877-228-3440
Upcycled Furniture
Home Décor
Vintage Finds
Tuesday-Friday 10 to 3,
Saturday 10 to 12
TM
FUSION
Mineral Paint,
Stains & Waxes, Brushes
Downtown DRESDEN... 444 St. George Street • 519-437-8064
Dresden Plate
Quilt
Shoppe
(formerly Shelley’s
Painted Treasures n Quilt Shoppe)
• 100% Cotton Fabrics
• Quilting Classes
• Supplies & Patterns
• Custom Quilts
• Long Arm Quilting
• Custom Embroidery
Canadian NHL Fabric
Arriving Soon
20% Discount for
Quilters Guild Members
Quilting is
BEAUTY
WI TH
BLOCKS
462 St. George Street, South
519-683-4244
Tues,Thurs,Fri 10–4 • Sat by appt.
See Facebook for updates
on our expanded hours.
• Lunch specials
• Hand Made
• Seasonally Inspired
Baked in-house...
• bread •co • cookies
okies
k
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• squares • pies
• scones • cakes
• specialty s a l t y items
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Visit i
our new website:
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www.unionblockbakery.ca
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519-683-3000
Actual
FAMILY
FUED
Answers
• Name something that floats in the bath - Water
• Something you put on walls - Roofs
• Something in the garden that's green - shed
• Something you do before you go to bed - Sleep
• Something you do in the bathroom - Decorate
• Something slippery - A con man
• A part of the body beginning with "N" - Knee
Mona Lisa
PAINTED IN 1503 BY
LEONARDO DA VINCI
Housed at the Louvre since 1797, the subject has no
eyebrows (it was the fashion in Renaissance
Florence). The 2'x2' painting is actually called “La
Gioconda” because it is a portrait of the wife of
merchant Francesco del Giocondo. The painting
was once stolen and not retreived until two
years later, creating its fame.
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“There ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like or hate people than to travel with them.” — Mark Twain
SUMMER 2020
- Southwestern Ontario Map -
TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
Unique Shops,
Stops and Websites
This pullout map appears in each issue of
Daytripping
Most, but not all, of our regular adversers are listed here.
Many more unique shops that rarely or never run larger adversements
in Daytripping can be found within these four pages.
When travelling
to a town,
be sure to check
these lisngs!
Find more great stops on our FEATURE PAGES:
“Where You Should Eat” (See PAGE 3
“Buy Local, Buy Fresh”
Index)
“Corkscrews & Cra Brews”
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Remember, that all of our customers, events,
links & more can be found on our website!
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ABERFOYLE S-8
Aberfoyle Antique Market 519-763-1077
www.aberfoyle-antiques.com
AILSA CRAIG M-11
Home Hardware 519-293-3202
ALVINSTON I-13
Munro Apiaries 519-847-5333
www.munrohoney.com
AMHERSTBURG A-19
Rose Cottage Quilt Shoppe 519-730-1172
www.rosecottagequilt.com
ARKONA I-11
AYLMER N-14
Aylmer & District Tourist Info. 519-773-3446
AYLMER-MALAHIDE Museum & Archives 519-773-9723
www.amtelecom.net/~aylmermuseum
Aylmer Sales Arena & Farmers Mrk. 519-765-2211
www.aylmersalesarena.ca
Elgin Feeds Country Store 519-773-8481
www.elginfeeds.com
Gay Lea Dairy Heritage Museum 888-773-2955
www.cec-dairymuseum.com
Mennonite Furniture Gallery 519-765-4386
www.mfgi.ca
Pinecroft Pottery & Gift Shop 519-773-3435
www.pinecroft.ca
Spicer’s Bakery 519-773-8404
www.spicersbakery.ca
The Wood Connection (Copenhagen) 519-773-9049
The Woodpecker Solid Wood Furniture 519-765-4771
BADEN P-9
Castle Kilbride National Historic Site 519-634-8444
www.castlekilbride.ca
BAYFIELD J-7
BEACHVILLE O-11
Beachville District Museum 519-423-6497
www.beachvilledistrictmuseum.ca
BELLE RIVER - ON THE LAKE D-17
Belle River - On the Lake Events & Info. 519-728-4624
www.belleriverbia.com
BENMILLER K-6
Benmiller Inn & Spa 1-800-265-1711
www.benmiller.ca
BIRR L-11
BLENHEIM H-17
BLYTH L-6
Blyth Festival Theatre 1-877-862-5984
www.blythfestival.com
The Old MIll 519-523-4595
www.theoldmill.ca
&
BOTHWELL I-15
Joyce Farm Market (April thru Dec.) 519-494-6561
Parks Blueberries (April thru Dec.) 519-692-5373
www.parksblueberries.com
BRANTFORD S-10
Bell Homestead National Historic Site 519-756-6220
www.bellhomestead.ca
Crossroads Trading Post 519-759-8960
Serenity Country Candles 519-753-6374
www.serenitycountrycandles.com
BRIGHT P-10
BRIGHTS GROVE G-11
Gallery in the Grove 519-869-4643
www.galleryinthegrove.com
BROCKTON N-2
BROWNSVILLE O-13
BURLINGTON U-9
Tourism Burlington 877-499-9989
www.tourismburlington.com
BUXTON G-18
Buxton Historical Site & Museum 519-352-4799
www.buxtonmuseum.com
CAINSVILLE S-11
CALEDONIA T-11
CAMBRIDGE R-9
McDougall Cottage Historic Site 519-624-8250
www.mcdougallcottage.ca
Southworks Antique Mall 519-740-0110
www.southworksantiques.com
CAMLACHIE
CAMPBELLVILLE T-8
Antique Stained Glass Windows 905-854-2152
www.thestonehouse.ca
CAYUGA U-12
Ruthven Park National Historic Site 905-772-0560
www.ruthvenpark.ca
CHATHAM G-17
Chatham-Kent Tourism --
www.chatham-kent.ca
Birdie’s Nest 519-354-4040
www.birdiesnestonline.com
Loads of Love Thrift Shop 519-352-0911
www.loadsoflove.ca
R. B. Fabrics 519-351-7693
www.rbfabrics.com
Roesch Meats 519-351-7711
www.rmeats.com
CLIFFORD O-4
COLCHESTER B-20
North 42 Degrees Estate Winery 519-738-6111
www.north42degrees.com
Serenity Lavender Farm 519-984-2684
www.serenitylavender.com
CLINTON K-7
Central Huron Tourism 1-866-695-3364
www.centralhuron.com
COLDSTREAM K-12
COPENHAGEN N-15
The Wood Connection (Aylmer) 519-773-9049
COTTAM D-19
COURTLAND P-13
Courtland Bakery 519-688-2023
Courtland Collectables 519-429-8566
Find us on Facebook
Ska-Nah-Doht Village & Museum 519-264-2420
www.ltvca.ca/conservation-lands/ska-nah-doht-longwoods
DELHI Q-13
Courtland Treasures Antiques 519-582-2929
Find us on Facebook
Fernlea lVlX Used Books 519-582-1794
DORCHESTER N-12
DRESDEN G-15
Dresden BIA/Info & Events 519-683-4368
dresden.ca
Babcock Jewellers 519-683-2463
Connie’s Country Store 519-683-2121
Gary’s Gallery Antiques 519-401-7322
Kentwood Gardens 519-683-4956
Kimberly’s One-of-a-Kind 519-437-8064
McKellar’s Flowers & Gifts 519-683-4368
Patterson Quilts 519-683-6181
Dresden Plate Quilt Shoppe 519-683-2300
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site 519-683-2978
www.uncletomscabin.org
Union Block Bakery Cafe 519-683-3000
DUBLIN M-8
DUNDAS T-10
Dundas Downtown BIA --
www.downtowndundas.ca
The Hanes Corn Maze/Tiny Bake Shop 905-628-5280
The Keeping Room 905-627-5880
EMBRO O-11
Workshop Supply 519-475-4947
www.workshopsupply.com
ERIEAU H-18
Information 519-676-8266
ESSEX C-19
Town of Essex
www.essex.ca
Canadian Transportation Museum 519-776-6909
www.ctmhv.com
Earthly Elements 519-776-7111
Find us on Facebook
Eh Little Bit Of 519-776-7120
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Essex BIA 519-776-9811
www.essexbia.com
Essex Stained Glass 519-776-4577
www.essexstainedglass.com
Heritage Essex Railway Station 519-776-9800
www.essexrailwaystation.com
EXETER L-9
Quilt Kitchen 226-735-3676
www.thequiltkitchen.ca
FOREST H-11
Alton Farms Winery 519-899-2479
www.altonfarmsestatewinery.com
Forest BIA 519-786-4062
www.shopforest.ca
Our readers want to discover the most
Unique Shops,
Stops & Events
in Southwestern Ontario!
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Forest Florist 519-786-2339
www.forestflorist.com
Williamson Farms Country Store 226-520-0144
www.williamsonfarms.ca
GLENCOE J-14
GODERICH J-5 (ALSO SEE BENMILLER)
GRAND BEND J-9
Lambton Heritage Museum 519-243-2600
www.lambtonmuseums.ca
Westland Greenhouses 519-238-1321
www.westlandgreenhouses.com
HAGERSVILLE T-12
HAMILTON U-10
HARRISTON O-4
Davies Antiques 519-338-2449
ddontario.com/daviesantiques/
HARROW B-20
Blimey’s British Store & Gift Shop 226-787-1244
www.blimeys.ca
Farm Fresh Antiques 226-345-6170
Full Circle Thrift Shop 519-738-6202
Priscilla’s Presents 519-738-0001
www.priscillas-presents.com
The Old Milk Shed Antiques 519-738-3084
HENSALL L-8
Iceculture Inc. 519-262-3500
www.iceculture.com
ILDERTON L-11
INGERSOLL O-12
Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum 519-485-5510
www.ingersoll.ca/cheesemuseum
Patina’s Gifts of Art & Craft 519-485-6466
www.patinas.ca
IPPERWASH H-10
JARVIS S-13
Nice Old Stuff Antiques 519-587-2058
Find us on Facebook
KENT BRIDGE H-16
Kent Bridge Country Market 519-352-5226
www.kentbridgecountrymarket.com
Roesch Meats 519-351-7711
www.rmeats.com
KETTLE & STONY POINT FIRST NATIONS H-10
Thunderbird Crafts Trading Post 519-786-4775
www.thunderbirdcrafts.com
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Beachville
Oxford
Mt. Vernon
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Middleport
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Caistorville
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New Durham
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Niagara Chippawa
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Norwich
18 New Credit
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Wellandport
Pelham
Kelvin
Bealton
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TORONTO
1)
Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island
8)
www.visitwindsoressex.com
1-800-265-3633
Lake Ontario
2)
Chatham-Kent Tourism
www.visitck.ca
9)
1-800-561-6125
NEW
3)
Tourism Sarnia-Lambton
Niagara
YORK www.ontbluecoast.com
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Falls
1-800-265-0316
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www.visitmiddlesex.ca
519-434-7321
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Elgin County Tourism
www.elgintourist.com
1-877-GO-ELGIN
Tourism Oxford
www.tourismoxford.ca
519-539-9800 ext. 3355
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www.norfolktourism.ca
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www.haldimandcounty.ca
1-800-863-9607
Tourism Hamilton
www.tourismhamilton.com
1-800-263-8590
Tourism Branord
www.discoverbranord.ca
1-800-265-6299
County of Brant Tourism
www.brant.ca
1-888-250-2296
Stoney
Straord Tourism
Creek
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www.visitstraord.ca
1-800-561-7926
Tourism Burlington
www.tourismburlington.com
1-877-499-9989
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KINGSVILLE C-20
Can.Trans. Museum/Heritage Village 519-776-6909
www.ctmhv.com
Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary 519-733-4034
www.jackminer.ca
KINTORE N-11
McRatterson’s Collectables & Antiques 519-283-9876
Find us on Facebook
KITCHENER R-8
Schneider Haus National Historic Site 519-742-7752
www.schneiderhaus.ca
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum 519-748-1914
www.waterlooregionmuseum.ca
LAMBETH M-11
Spicer’s Bakery 519-281-5438
www.spicersbakery.ca
LAMBTON SHORES J-10
LANGTON Q-14
LASALLETTE Q-13
LEAMINGTON D-20
A Stitch In Time 519-322-4690
Find us on Facebook • www.astitchintime.ca
Chamber of Commerce 519-326-2721
www.tourismleamington.com
Leamington Arts Centre 519-326-2711
www.leamingtonartscentre.com
Pelee Wings Nature Store 519-326-5193
www.peleewings.ca
Thrift on Mill 519-326-3665
www.thriftonmill.ca
LISTOWEL O-6
Knapp Shoes 519-291-4750
www.knappshoes.ca
Sprinrite Yarn Factory Outlet 519-291-3951
www.yarnfactoryoutlet.com
The Kitchen Cupboard & Ice Box 519-291-4777
www.shopkci.com
LONDON M-12 (INC. LAMBETH & HYDE PARK)
A & M Garden Centre 519-652-3539
www.amgardencentre.ca
Attic Books 519-432-7277
www.atticbooks.ca
Birdie’s Nest 226-663-7193
www.birdiesnestonline.com
Brydges Vintage & Collectibles 519-453-8993
Find us on Facebook and Instagram
Cardinal Books 519-854-0006
www.merebooks.com
East Park Golf Gardens 519-451-2950
www.eastparkgolf.com
Memory Lane Antiques 519-471-2835
Find us on Facebook
The Bloomin’ Bog (near Ilderton) 519-666-0132
www.bloominbog.com
The Market at Western Fair District --
www.TheMarketWFD.com
LUCAN L-10
MEAFORD (EAST OF OWEN SOUND)
Meaford Museum 519-538-5974
www.meafordmuseum.ca
MELBOURNE K-13
MILDMAY N-3
MILLBANK O-7
Anna Mae’s Restaurant & Bakery 519-595-4407
www.annamaes.ca
Millbank Family Furniture 519-595-7105
www.millbankfamilyfurniture.ca
MILVERTON O-7
MITCHELL M-8
MOORETOWN E-13
Moore Museum 519-867-2020
www.mooremuseum.ca
MORPETH I-17
Crazy Eight Barn 519-674-2888
www.crazy8barn.com
MOUNT BRYDGES K-13
Brickyard Antiques & Repurposed Things 519-282-0863
www.brickyardantiques.com
Sew Creative 519-264-2177
www.sewcreativequilting.ca
Find out...
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on page 58
MOUNT PLEASANT R-11
WIndmill Country Market 519-484-9955
www.thewindmill.ca
NAIRN K-11
NEUSTADT N-3
NEW HAMBURG P-9
Nith Valley Apiaries 519-662-3165
www.nithvalleyapiaries.ca
Oak Grove Cheese House 519-662-1212
NEW SARUM N-14
New Sarum Diner 519-773-3101
www.newsarum.com
NEWTON O-7
E&E’s Cloth & Creations 519-595-8569
www.eandeclothandcreations.com
Magpie Cottage Canadian Boutique 519-501-7356
Find us on Facebook and Instagram
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE Y-10
NIXON R-13
NORTH BUXTON C-18
Buxton Historical Site & Museum 519-352-4799
www.buxtonmuseum.com
NORWICH Q-12
Our Gift Shoppe 519-863-2380
Find us on Facebook
OIL SPRINGS H-14
Oil Museum of Canada 519-834-2840
www.lambtonmuseums.ca/oil
PAISLEY M-1
PALMYRA J-16
PARIS R-10
Chocolate Sensations 519-442-1616
www.chocolatesensations.ca
John M. Hall House of Linens 519-442-4242
www.johnmhall.ca
Mary Maxim 888-442-2266
www.marymaximretail.ca
Paris Fairgrounds 519-442-5121
www.parisfairgrounds.com
The Peddlar 519-802-8199
www.thepeddlar.com
PARKHILL J-10
PELEE ISLAND E-20
PETERSBURG Q-9
Brian Greer Tin Ceilings 519-743-9710
www.tinceiling.com
PETROLIA H-13
Country Yarns 519-882-8740
www.country-yarns.com
Grays Flowers & Gifts 519-882-1330
Olde Post Office Shoppe 519-882-0747
www.petroliaenterprises.ca
Petrolia Mercantile & Tea 519-882-0238
www.facebook.com/petrolia.mercantile
The Cottage - Cafe, Wine Bar & Inn 226-738-0881
The Stitcharie 519-882-3454
www.stitcharie.com
Victoria Playhouse Petrolia 800-717-7694
www.thevpp.ca
PINE RIVER K-3
POINT EDWARD F-12 (ALSO SEE SARNIA)
Buttons & Bows 519-491-1412
www.buttons-and-bows.ca
Kind Decor 519-381-5165
www.kinddecor.ca
Village of Point Edward 519-337-3021
www.villageofpointedward.com
PORT BRUCE N-14
PORT BURWELL O-15
HMSC OJIBWA Museum of Naval History 519-633-7641
www.projectojibwa.ca
PORT DOVER S-14
Port Dover Tourist Information 519-583-1314
www.portdover.ca
Erie Beach Hotel 519-583-1391
www.eriebeachhotel.com
PORT FRANKS I-10
Lambton Shores --
www.lambtonshores.ca
PORT ROWAN Q-15
Frannie’s Attic Antiques 519-410-4861
Find us on Facebook & Instagram
Twin’s Ice Cream (May-Oct) 519-586-7994
PORT STANLEY M-15
Mackie’s On The Beach 519-782-4390
www.yeoldefabricshoppe.com
Once upon a time, you changed this text!
Port Stanley Festival Theatre 519-782-4353
Bottom Borders: Sunny days / Oh, sunny, sunny, sunny days
www.portstanleytheatre.ca
Port Stanley Terminal Rail 519-782-3730
www.pstr.on.ca
PRINCETON Q-11
Shop in Princeton an Artisan Shop 226-883-0630
www.theshopinprinceton.ca
REECES CORNERS H-12
RIDGETOWN I-16
JoJo’s Paradise BnB, Bakery Café 519-674-0702
www.jojoparadisebnb.com
Ridge House Museum 519-360-1998
www.chatham-kent.ca/ridgehousemuseum
RUTHVEN D-20
ST. CLEMENTS P-8
In Season Home & Garden 519-218-2188
www.in-season.ca
ST. GEORGE S-10
Robert Hall Originals Rock Shop/Pewter Studio 800-360-2813
www.roberthalloriginals.com
ST. JACOBS Q-7
Market Road Antiques 519-746-1999
www.stjacobs.com
ST. MARYS N-10
ST. THOMAS M-14
St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre 519-631-4040
www.stepac.ca
Antiques on the Side 519-633-8190
Find us on Facebook
Berry Hill Limited 519-631-0480
www.berryhilllimited.com
Briwood Farm Market 519-633-9691
Canadale Nurseries Ltd. 519-631-7264
www.canadale.com
Elgin County Heritage Centre 519-631-1460
www.elgin-county.ca
Elgin Military Museum 519-633-7641
www.theelginmilitarymuseum.ca
Medlyn Stained Glass & Jewellery Studio 519-633-3773
www.medlynstudio.com
New Sarum Diner 519-773-3101
www.newsarum.com
Spicer’s Bakery 519-207-1740
www.spicersbakery.ca
The Eclectic Lady (Functional Vintage) 226-777-4284
Find us on Facebook
The Rusty Sign Shop 519-633-1043
Find us on Facebook and Instagram
ST. WILLIAMS R-15
SARNIA F-12 (ALSO SEE POINT EDWARD & BRIGHT’S GROVE)
Sarnia Tourism Information 800-265-0316
www.ontbluecoast.com
Duc D’Orleans II Cruise Ship 519-337-5152
www.ducdorleans.com
Gallery in the Grove 519-869-4643
www.galleryinthegrove.com
Imperial Theatre 877-344-7469
www.imperialtheatre.net
Lawrence House Centre for the Arts 519-337-0507
www.lawrencehouse.ca
Local Motif & Just-A-Nuff Antiques 519-336-3838
Find us on Facebook
Sipkens Garden Centre & Gifts 519-542-8353
www.sipkensnurseries.com
Stones ‘N Bones Museum 519-336-2100
www.stonesnbones.ca
SEAFORTH L-7
SELKIRK U-14
SHAKESPEARE O-9
Best Little Pork Shoppe 519-625-8194
www.porkshoppe.com
The Quilt Place 519-625-8435
www.thequiltplace.ca
SHEDDEN L-14
SIMCOE R-13
Capitol Arts Market 519-900-9355
www.capitolartsmarket.com
The Rustic Feather Barntique 519-420-9662
www.rusticfeatherbarntique.ca
SOMBRA E-14
SOUTHAMPTON K-1
SPARTA N-14
Anything Used & Sparta Country Candles 519-775-0054
www.spartacandles.com
SPRINGFIELD N-13
STRATFORD N-9
Ye Olde Fabric Shoppe 519-273-5773
STRATHROY K-12
ABQ Sewing 519-914-0523
www.amongbrendasquilts.com
Doug & Marion’s Bike Sales & Repairs 519-245-9923
www.dougandmarionsbikes.com
Elly Boersema Natural Health Foods 519-245-0556
Hamilton’s Bakery 519-245-0741
www.hamiltonsbakery.ca
TAVISTOCK O-9
TALBOTVILLE M-13
TECUMSEH C-17
THAMESVILLE H-15
Laurie Clark’s Floral Designs/Antiques 519-692-5519
THEDFORD I-10
Twin Pines Orchards 519-296-5556
www.twinpinesorchards.com
THORNDALE N-11
TILBURY E-18
Katherine’s Bed & Breakfast 519-682-3706
www.bbcanada.com/3088.html
TILLSONBURG P-13
Annandale National Historic Site 519-842-2294
www.tillsonburg.ca
Coyles Country Store 800-559-7350
www.coylescountrystore.com
The Rustic Garage 519-688-7773
www.therusticgarage.com
Tillsonburg Antiques Plus 519-688-7770
www.antiquesincanada.com
Urban Wheel Market/Boutique/Cafe 519-788-9448
www.urbanwheel.ca
TIVERTON L-1
TROY S-10
UNION M-15
VARNA K-7
VANESSA R-12
VITTORIA R-14
Kernal Peanuts 519-426-9222
www.kernalpeanuts.com
The Good Bread Company 519-428-1300
www.goodbreadcompany.ca
WALKERTON N-2
WALLACEBURG F-15
Wallaceburg Museum 519-627-8962
www.wallaceburgmuseum.ca
WALLACETOWN L-15
Backus-Page House Museum 519-762-3072
www.backuspagehouse.ca
WATERFORD R-13
Alice Street Antiques 519-427-7312
Find us on Facebook
Chambers Pure Maple Products 519-443-8561
Find us on Facebook
C.J.’s Antiques 519-443-4197
www.cjsantiques.com
Waterford Antique Market 519-443-4064
www.waterfordantiquemarket.com
WATERLOO Q-8 (SEE ALSO KITCHENER)
WATFORD I-12
WELLESLEY P-8
WHEATLEY E-19
Briar Patch Studio 519-916-2407
Find us on Facebook & Instagram
WINDHAM CENTRE Q-13
Caresa Antiques 519-443-5856
WINDSOR B-17
WINGHAM M-5
WOODSTOCK P-11
Country Patchworks 519-537-8753
www.countrypatchworks.ca
WYOMING H-12
Lambton County Archives 519-845-5426
www.lambtonmuseums.ca/archives
&
FARM MARKETS
Lake Huron
MI
ONTARIO
NY
Are you a collector? I am and am
proud of the fact. In days gone by, many
people collected thimbles, spoons, salt
shakers, coins, stamps, stuffed animals,
books, rocks, dolls, video games, movies,
records, Coke bottles,
marbles, antiques, cards,
pens, magnets, beer cans,
lemon squeezers, hub
caps, tools, and miniature
tea sets. The number you
have and whether you
can move comfortably
through your home will tell you if you
have too many and are close to being
a hoarder.
I am of the miniature tea set collectors,
and derive so much pleasure from
mine that I whole-heartedly suggest
taking up this hobby. My collection
started when I was about 10 years
old. An older lady in our village had
both her knee caps removed, and was
restricted to a wheelchair for her time of
convalescence. I was hired to look after
her, keep her company, and retrieve
things that she dropped, etc. Nurses
came to visit for her physical needs, but
I was there for the in-between. It was
not a difficult job, but it sure was boring
for a ten year old on summer holidays.
Mrs. Harper had a beautiful home
with many lovely pieces of furniture and
art, but the thing I most enjoyed seeing
were her collections of miniature tea
sets in a large wooden china cabinet. I
would peer at them every day, and once
a month I was allowed to dust them very,
very gently. Dusting was a big job, and
I was entrusted to do that in among all
the vases and knick-knacks that virtually
littered every flat surface in the sitting
room. I would wheel the tea cart into
the sitting room, and one by one remove
everything from each table, dust the
table, dust the items and place them back
on the table in more or less the same
order. This was pretty heady stuff for a
ten year old, who up to this time mostly
babysat children, cleaned house and did
dishes. Some of these items were very
fragile and priceless, and I was scared to
Daytripping to DRESDEN, BOTHWELL, WALLACEBURG, SOMBRA & MOORETOWN
Collector or Hoarder
By Agnes Burroughs, Dorchester
death I might drop them or crash them
together. Mrs. Harper didn’t seem too
worried. I guess she was just grateful
not to be alone, and enjoyed my quiet
company. Once a month, I reverently
opened the large china
cabinet, and thus began
my geography and history
lesson from Mrs. Harper.
She would point out each
piece, and tell me which
country it came from and
how she happened to
bring it home to its present location. She
and Mr. Harper had travelled to many
countries, and she always managed
to find a tea set to commemorate the
visit. Some were of the finest porcelain
from England—so fragile you could
virtually see through them. Others were
wooden, and were hand carved on one
of the poorer islands in Malaysia. Metal
intricately carved into miniature works
of art covered some of the lower glass
shelves from Italy. Tiny little tea sets with
tea pot, cream and sugar and always two
cups and saucers on a wispy tray might
only be a little bigger than a toonie coin
and oh, so delicate. I loved listening to
the interesting stories about how these
mini gems came from all over the world
to this little village in Ontario.
When the summer slowly waned,
and school beckoned, I was allowed to
choose one of the tea sets for my very
own to take home and start my own
collection. It was a difficult decision as
no two were alike, so I was unable to take
one and still leave one for Mrs. Harper to
enjoy. I peered at their shiny orbs, and
finally settled on a little brown tea set on
a round glass tray. I was truly grateful to
Mrs. Harper, her history and geography
lessons and her generosity for letting me
take home this lovely glass treasure that
I still have today in my collection of mini
tea sets, that I visit several times a day on
a shelf by my kitchen sink.
Whatever you choose to collect, do it
for the joy, the love and the beauty of
things all around you and you won’t go
wrong.
Moore
Museum
12-building
heritage village, plus
Lionel model train room
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You Tell on Yourself Unknown
You tell on yourself by the friends you seek
By the very manner in which you speak,
By the way you employ your leisure time,
By the use you make of dollar and dime.
You tell what you are by the things you wear,
By the spirit in which your burden you bear,
By the kind of things at which you laugh,
By the records you play on your phonograph.
You tell what you are by the way you walk,
By the things of which you delight to talk,
By the manner in which you bear defeat,
By so simple a thing as how you eat.
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Bright’s Grove and Ipperwash. Growing
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the beach, “Do I look as if I am getting
tanned?” (Now, that was long before
the warnings of getting too much sun
was dangerous and made everyone sit
up and take serious notice.) As we later
learned, vanity means little in the big
picture called life.
Some Sarnians say the lake is never
warm enough till about August, which
is true, however, we would take a dip in
Lake Huron as early as June, no matter
the temperature. Canatara Beach was
always such a pretty spot and we
were within walking distance of the
washrooms and snack bar. Memories
take me back to my friends and I
relaxing on our beach towels, the smell
of suntan lotion wafting through the
air as we listened to the music of the
70’s from one of our transistor radios…
“Summer breeze makes me feel fine,
blowin’ through the jasmine in my mind.”
(from the song “Summer Breeze” by the
duo Seals & Crofts). Of course, a Beach
Boy tune would only make sense and
add a happy element to our afternoon
at the beach… “Round round, get around
I Get Around” or “Do you love me, do you
Surfer Girl”…
Looking out over the lake, there was
a mixture of water craft and sailboats,
also steamships off in the distance.
Seagulls hovered above us, waiting for
an opportunity to swoop down and grab
a tasty morsel or two. The lifeguards
on duty gave us a sense of security,
especially with the ever-present
undertow. Everyone growing up in the
area knew about the dreaded undertow
and how important it was to respect the
waters of Lake Huron.
People-watching both on the sand
and in the water added to our summer’s
afternoon at Canatara Beach. Observing
my friend’s three year old daughter
playing in the sand at water’s edge
with pail and shovel, reminded us of
the simple joys of a child, her blond
pigtails blowing in the breeze. Parents
would join their children, making sand
castles or wading in the shallow end for
some splash time. Sometimes children
running by would result in sand making
its way into our territory but that was just
kids being kids. Our main concern was
sand getting into our “loaded” egg salad
and tuna sandwiches! A teenage girl
and boy would stroll by hand-in-hand,
oblivious to everything and everyone
around them. They would stop and write
their initials in the sand, smile and walk
on. Of course, this scene was depicted
well in Pat Boone’s “Love Letters in the
Sand.” Funny, with the passing of time,
some things never change.
As the sun got closer to the horizon
and the beach-goers were few and far
between, we knew it was time for us to
pack up and end our afternoon, with a
promise to return again soon.
The beautiful waters at Canatara
Beach are still lapping the shores as
generations have come and gone,
providing memories that will be with
them throughout their lives. It might be a
summer breeze, the haunting melody of
a summer song, a fleeting moment from
the past that will stir a long-forgotten
memory. “And when the rain beats against
my windowpane, I’ll think of summer
days again and dream of you...” Chad &
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A blasted summer cold! The kind that
cuts the back of the throat and assaults
sinuses and bronchial pathways.
Tickling feathers seem to dust across
the lining of lungs, resulting in nonproductive
coughing spells.
How dare the sun be shining today
without a cloud in the sky when my
head pounds! Even the birds are singing
much too loudly as I open the sunroom
windows to let the fresh lake breeze
swish through the screens in hopes of
ridding our bungalow of the nasty virus.
I hate being idle. And although my
body is heavy with aches and craving
Epsom salt baths, my mind whirs with
tasks needing done and ruminating
about the past. I can hear her voice,
“Get to bed and sleep. That’s the best
medicine, you know.” So I compromise
and lay on the couch, close my eyes
and belch a relief from nauseousness.
“Better out than in,” her voice echoes
again in my brain.
I smile. She would have liked it here, I
think. Easy walking distance to the bench
to sit and watch the sailboats glide in and
out of harbour. Small town shops to get
necessities without need of a vehicle.
She would happily make one of her
dishes in my kitchen. I doze, and a
floodgate of old recipes come storming
into my fevered mind.
Her oven special, created in her
early years of marriage when cupboard
supplies in the 1940’s were low and the
only ingredients on hand were ground
chuck, a few carrots, potatoes, a can of
peas and tomato soup. A bowl of this,
set alongside homemade tea biscuits
“fed a working man and the kids.”
Dump Cake—she learned this as a
six year old girl preparing meals in the
farmhouse kitchen for the workhands.
It resulted from failed risen yellow
cakes and was modified with preserved
cherries, melted butter and chopped
nuts. After re-baking and topped with
fresh whipped cream, the farmhands
never knew a kitchen disaster ever
occurred.
Shortbread cookies—made only of
four ingredients; cornstarch, icing sugar,
flour and butter. These were a favourite
any time of the year. But, at Christmas,
were topped with halved red or green
cherries.
Christmas… ah, yes. Cannot forget
her Christmas pudding. A cross
between the steamed carrot pudding
and the Christmas pudding found in her
Purity Cookbook from 1937. Of course,
it wasn’t complete without the elixir of
sauce made only of brown sugar, butter
and cornstarch. But, get the mixing and
heating wrong, and you can end up with
a hard lump and a ruined pot!
But, even a ruined pot she could
salvage. Gently coaxing the mass free
with small additions of boiling water,
controlled temperature and constant
stirring.
That was her best recipe—a pinch of
strength and a dusting of determination
to make the most of what’s placed
before you, even when you think it’s
ruined or not enough.
And when you are sick, get to bed.
“Yes, mom.” I whisper to her
memory. “Here I go.”
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I have been in many places, but I’ve never been in Kahoots. Apparently,
you can’t go alone. You have to be in Kahoots with someone.
I’ve also never been in Cognito. I hear no one recognizes you there.
I have, however, been in Sane. They don’t have an airport. You have to
be driven there. I have made several trips there thanks to my children,
friends, family and work.
I would like to go to Conclusions, but you have to jump, and I’m not too
much on physical activity anymore.
I have also been in Doubt. That is a sad place to go, and I try not to visit
there too often.
I’ve been in Flexible, but only when it was very important to stand firm.
Sometimes I’m in Capable. I go there
more often as I’m getting older.
One of my favourite places to be is in
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I may have been in Continent, but I
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Halo was a beautiful white mare with
delicate features and huge dark eyes.
That was where the implications to her
name ended. When she was brought to
our stables she was the most miserable
creature I’d met in a long time. Mostly,
she remained aloof and stood facing
the wall, looking at no one. When she
did turn around, it was with her ears
flattened on her head and teeth bared.
She wasn’t just threatening either; I was
warned to watch my fingers and take
great care when handling her. Halo
clearly communicated her anger and
dislike to everyone. I took her cue, and
made wide circles around her.
As I’ve come to know some of the
horses in this particular stable, their
individual personalities often will remind
me of different people I know. Halo has
certainly been no exception. In fact, she
reminded me a lot of who I was a while
ago: reserved, distrustful of people, and
often feeling alone and miserable. There
was a lot of hurt in my life, and I had
developed a shell to protect myself from
being vulnerable to more. My exterior
made it difficult for anyone to get close
and vice-versa.
Over the weeks I watched Halo’s
owner interact with her. She caught on
quickly that underneath Halo’s prickly
exterior was a timid and fearful spirit.
She went about developing a trust
relationship with the horse. Consistent
discipline established an acceptable
code of conduct, and lots of grooming,
patting, oohing and aahing, and regular
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I was reminded of a friend who
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had come into my life about five years
earlier. She was not put off by my
reserve, either, but saw right through it.
She reached out to me in small ways at
first. I began to feel safe with her and
found myself opening up to accept the
love she offered. She was always patient
with me and wisely gave me space when
I needed it. I valued her honesty even
though at times it was painful. I realized
it was not easy for her to say the things
she did, but it was proof that she cared
enough for me to say them. Together,
we’ve worked through a lot of issues, and
there has been a huge release in my life
to be at ease with myself and others, to
trust, and to be loving and open.
One day, I was at the stables again
to clean some stalls. The horses were out
in the pastures and I stood by the barn
before I began my chores, just to watch
them. Halo took notice of me and soon
began to make her way up to where I
was. She put her nose to my cheek and
breathed her ‘hello’ on my face, then
began searching my fingers for any treats
I might have brought along. I gave her
some apple slices and she accepted
a scratch on her face and neck, and I
massaged her soft nuzzle. Eventually,
I had to shoo her away so I could
continue my work. I marveled at the
transformation that love, understanding,
and patience had wrought in Halo’s life
as well as mine.
Halo was sold about a year ago, and
I’ve lost track of her now, but I won’t
easily forget the lesson she’s taught me:
don’t walk away when a prickly person
bares his teeth; try to offer a little love
and understanding, instead.
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~ Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good!
~ Forgive everyone for everything. Life is too short to waste
time hating anyone.
~ Try to make at least three people smile each day!
~ Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.
~ You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
~ Spend more time with people over the age of 70 & under
the age of 6.
~ Try & pay an honest compliment to someone you wouldn’t
normally.
~ No matter how you feel, get up, dress up & show up.
~ Take a 10 - 30 min walk every day. And while you walk, smile.
It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
~ Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends
will. Stay in touch!
~ No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
~ However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
~ Live with the 3 E’s - - Energy, Enthusiasm & Empathy
~ Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk. Less clutter
creates more calmness.
~ Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you
certainly don’t want a fast pass. You only have one ride
through life, so make the most of it & enjoy the ride.
Stop & Shop in
DOWNTOWN
FOREST
Be sure to check out
historic downtown Forest!
Browse our shops and enjoy a meal
at one of our fantastic restaurants.
Check out our Farmers’ Market!
Friday mornings from 8 am - 1 pm
on the corner of Main St. N. & Jefferson Streets.
Watch our Facebook page,
website, and other
social media pages
for all event updates
in downtown Forest
this summer.
SUMMER 2020 “He who is outside his door already has the hardest part of his journey behind him.” — Dutch proverb Page 21
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TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
SHOP
LOCAL
GRAND BEND’S HISTORIC
• Pet Farm in Season
• Bird Sanctuary year round
• Cacti and Succulents
• Amazing Décor & Gifts
• Shrubs, Trees & Perennials
• Fish and Water Plants
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ery
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A woman was having trouble deciding a text she recieved,
so she decided to ask her nephew. She wrote:
Hi John, What do IDK, LY & TTYL mean?
He texted back: I don’t know, Love you
& Talk to you later.
So his aunt responded: It’s okay don’t worry
about it. I’ll ask your sister. Love you too!
Sent in by
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TTYL
10133 Lakeshore Road
3 kms South of Grand Bend
Open 7 Days a Week Year Round
www.westlandgreenhouses.com 519-238-1321
“Have You Got
a Minute?”
by Dot Sale, Belmont
“Have you got a minute?”
I hear her say.
I answered, “Yes,”
And let time slip away.
I did not miss it,
I did not regret,
The moments we spent,
And cherish them yet.
“Have you got a minute?”
Such a simple phrase,
Can mean so much,
To ease the days.
Sometimes our lives,
Spin quickly away,
Too much to do,
With no time to say.
“Have you got a minute?”
(Out of your day),
To just talk to someone,
And let time slip away?
from Daytripping’s Nov-Dec 2001 issue
It’s wonderful to hear that this year
the Daytripping magazine gang are
celebrating 25 years of literary and
shopping service to their readers. As an
amateur historian, I had the pleasure a
few years ago of being presented with a
copy of the second issue ever printed—
the May-June 1995 issue.
It was a pleasure to come on board
in the September-October 2000 issue
with an article I wrote about
throwaway pets. It was
followed with another one
about our grand cat Curbey
who lived with us the major
part of his adult life after he
and most of his litter had
been abandoned by their
owners and our daughter’s
then boyfriend had rescued
him from the garbage bag they
had been dropped off in a local
park in Toronto. He had been
the only survivor of the heartless
event.
When our whole family
had moved from Toronto to
By Dot Sale, Belmont
PINE
DALE
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A Place For All Seasons
Lush Gardens on the Ausable River
Close to Pinery Park and Beach
• Pet friendly • Free WiFi
• Fridges, microwaves, charcoal BBQs
• Courtyard rooms w/outside entrance
• Close to groceries, shopping & more
Indoor Pool/Whirlpool/Sauna/
Games Room may be open, call to inquire
ROOMS SANITIZED AFTER EACH VISIT
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1-888-838-PINE (7463)
www.pinedale.on.ca
Happy 25th Daytripping
Anniversary!
Belmont in 1991 Curbey, of course,
came with us along with a smaller cat
that our son had adopted from a pet
shop. Curbey would live to a ripe old
age but would never get over his fear of
the sound of garbage bags.
Since that time I have submitted
a great number of articles and one or
two poems for possible inclusion in the
magazine and have been rewarded
with seeing just that with 38 of
them. Included was my poem
“Have You Got a Minute?” that
appeared in the November-
December 2001 issue about
taking time out of your day to
just talk to someone and let time
slip away.
Thank you, thank you,
thank you for the opportunity
to shine my literary light the
very best way I can.
Much love to you all,
Dot
Publisher’s Note: And Thank
You, Dot! It’s been a pleasure
time and time again.
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“Home is where the heart is, and my heart is wherever I am at the moment.” — Lily Leung
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with us to Santa Maria De Leuca in Italy (that’s at the very tip of
the heel!).
Charity of Choice: The Alzheimer Society of Huron County.
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Maria Figueredo and Jeff Gallant of Brantford picked
up their Daytripper at the Brantford Farmer’s Market
and enjoyed a daytrip to Waterford Antique Market.
Chocolate Sensaons, Paris
Sparta Country Candles, Sparta
Robert Hall Originals, St. George
Victoria Playhouse Petrolia Pinecro, Aylmer Erie Beach Hotel, Port Dover Blyth Fesval Theatre, Blyth John M. Hall Linens, Paris Berry Hill, St. Thomas
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A
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STANLEY
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Some areas can be found in
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57 Brock Road S, Puslinch N0B 2J0
401 Exit 299, 2km n. of 401
Ain’t nothin’ better in the world, you know / Than lyin’ in the sun with your radio
A Destination for
The
Daytripper
Old Fashioned Baking
- Since 1877 -
Home of the
famous
Cream Puff
49 West Street, Goderich • 519-524-7941
T HE B OOK P EDDLER
100's of Authors • 1,000's of Titles
(New & Previously Read)
• Everything from $1 Books
to Signed/Collectible Editions
• Local History/Authors
34 West St. • GODERICH
519-524-5224
Trade in the books you've read for some you haven't!
Our 2nd Section begins along Lake Huron in GODERICH and KINCARDINE
I stopped telling
myself that I’m lost.
I’m not.
I’m on a road with
no destination,
I’m just driving
with hope that I’ll
find a place that I like
and I’ll stay there.
I’m not lost,
I’m on my way.
What's Your Big Hurry?
Sit back and relax, in your old favourite chair,
And read what this writer, with you, has to share.
The hustle and bustle, we do every day,
Our times shall pass quickly, and our lives, ebb away.
Relax, and slow down - and take a deep breath,
Don't be in a hurry, to meet up, with death.
This era we're living, is all rushing, and speed,
And it's all about money, that's bringing on greed.
Sit alone on the bench, or stroll through the park,
Watch children at play, 'till day light turns dark.
SHOP
LOCAL
By Spokeshave
Entertain like a Pro,
formal or relaxed.
The years we were children, let your minds wander back,
Our lives and our bodies, knew how to relax.
Today, it's all hurry, with our lives on the run,
Slow down, my dear reader, or your days shall be done.
Go visit your elders, (should they still walk the earth,)
Take a walk with them slowly, and make their life worth.
If you're hungry for money, the fortune you've made,
Could cost you your health, and buy you a grave.
Our health is quite precious, as all folks should know,
Your life will last longer, relax, and go slow.
Don't misinterpret, your life's still a prize,
A person should daily, all do exercise.
34 COURTHOUSE SQUARE, GODERICH 519.612.1919
‘The Culinary Boutique in the heart of Downtown Goderich’
(The moral of this poem)
It's speed, greed, and hurry, that's getting us down,
Slow down, my good readers, and we'll see you around.
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“A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.” — Tim Cahill
SUMMER 2020
Lake Huron
MI
ONTARIO
NY
Daytripping
up to...
Remember that the info in any ad may have changed since we printed on July 9th
My Kincardine is YOUR Kincardine
By Kelly McDonald, Kincardine Tourism • 866-546-2736 or tourism@kincardine.ca
It is amazing how quickly our lives can
change in such a short amount of time;
the way we do business, how regularly
we can spend time with our loved ones,
and now, how conscious we need to be
about personal space and interactions
in public to ensure the health and safety
of each other.
A lot has changed.
But one thing that stays the same, no
matter the circumstances, is how our
community can pull together and adapt.
Events and festivals may be postponed
this year, local attractions may be forced
to keep their doors closed to the public,
but what isn’t cancelled can sometimes
be just what makes you proud to call
this place home…or your “home away
from home” in some cases.
It’s the shop owners that have heeded
local protocols to re-open their doors
for you, our restauranteurs that are
utilising parking lots and sidewalks to
accommodate patios, and our residents
and visitors that are respecting physical
space, adhering to regional and
provincial regulations to help slow the
spread during the pandemic to ensure
we get back to ‘normal’ sooner rather
than later.
Adapting to this new normal has
inspired our community to think outside
of the box. To re-evaluate how we can
deliver the same high calibre customer
experience that you have come to
expect from us locally. With limitations
KINCARDINE MILDMAY HARRISTON PAISLEY
MEAFORD CLIFFORD LISTOWEL NEUSTADT
WALKERTON MT. FOREST BROCKTON GORRIE
Parts of this area are known as Saugeen Country or Ontario’s West Coast.
Sunset Boulevard would be a suitable name as the view at night must be among the
best anywhere on the planet. Wind your way up Highway #21 with its beaches,
lighthouses and landmarks, and then come inland to stroll from one scenic town
to another, through the heart of the Maitland and Saugeen River watersheds.
on numbers of customers permitted into
businesses at any given time (typically
resulting in lengthy line-ups) and the
promotion of physical distancing, this
presented a challenge. The solution?
Promenade on Queen. A cooperative
effort, the promenade model will see
the closure of a section of Queen Street
(Durham Market North to Lambton Street)
in Lakeside Downtown Kincardine to
vehicle traffic every weekend during the
summer, commencing Friday evenings
at 5pm through to Sunday night at 9pm.
This pedestrian only walk-through will
provide extra retail and patio/dining
HIVE ‘N HOE
Country Store
Local, Natural Honey
Handcrafted Gifts
Homegrown Produce
Open Mon.-Sat. 10-5
519-396-3529
www.anderkin.ca
Take
the
Honey Products
678 Kincardine Ave.
KINCARDINE
$10 / Week
See
Pages
33-35
space for our local businesses and their
customers, showcase pop-up vendors for
added interest, with room for all to enjoy,
safely. Oh, and did we mention the
abundant ambiance? That’s just a bonus.
Should you be visiting for the first
time, spending a day, a night, or renting
a cottage for the week, we ask that you
please consider yourself a resident while
visiting. Please respect local protocols
that have been put in place that are
proving to be extremely efficient in our
fight against the virus. Be patient and be
kind. Because when you are here, my
Kincardine is YOUR Kincardine.
From
Meaford
Pine River
Clifford
From
Goderich
Gorrie
From
Listowel
SUMMER 2020 “No matter where you go, there you are.” — anonymous
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The
Daytripper
HARRISTON, CLIFFORD, MILDMAY, PAISLEY GORRIE & LISTOWEL
SHOP
LOCAL
Canadian Made Gifts from 50 Artisans
58 Elora St., Mildmay
The Hint, from our
March-April 2020 issue, was...
This of course is a city
sasquatch (obviously, duh).
Which city and where in that
city?
The Answer is:
This is the EOA Sasquatch in front
of Summer’s Home Hardware on
Hamilton Road in London, one of
many carvings on a Tree Trunk
Tour. It was sponsored by the
fans of London band Bobnoxious.
Home Décor
Indoor/Outdoor Accessories
& More
One-of-a-kind... A couple of these... A few of those
519-217-3068 | www.route58.ca
DAVIE’S ANTIQUES
6,000 Square Feet of
•
Glass • Chinaa
• Furniture
2nd Floor
FLEA MARKET
Collectibles, Antiques
& Books
Elora Soap Company
wash
your
hands
Featuring All Natural Soap
and Amazing Local Art & Craft
www.elorasoap.com
312 Queen St. N. Paisley, ON - the Artistic River Village • 519-353-5191
The Hint is:
This is the RCAF Skyview.
It spins in the wind but, try
as it might, it doesn’t get
too far. You can get a good
breakfast here too!
Look for the answer in our Sept.-Oct. 2020 issue!
From our last issue
If you like these, you’ll love www.roadsideattractions.ca
Where
Is It?
This is not in Sarnia,
even though there is a
striking resemblance
to local guitar legend
Pete Michieli.
Artist:
Robbin Wenzoski
Simple Pleasures
In the constant struggle for success,
self confidence, self satisfaction and self
identity, we seem to drift deeper into
the world of materialism and instant
gratification. Our over indulgence as
well as the drive to survive and succeed,
drive us to lead a very fast, stressful and
frustrating lifestyle.
Fortunately most of us
are given a second chance
to unwind and to again take
pleasure in the simple things
of life when we become
grandparents. We begin to
see the world through tiny
uncluttered eyes. We learn
to take the time to listen,
to see and to do simple
things together. We
quickly learn to create
opportunities to discover
and to share precious
priceless moments with
little money spent and a lot of memories
made.
For little fingers and minds, the garden is
truly a magical place. Seeds are planted and
nurtured to create a variety of wonderful
surprises. It is a big payoff for persistence,
patience and hard work. What excitement
in their eyes as they pull long orange
carrots from the rich brown soil. Finding
hidden cucumbers, tomatoes and zucchini
among the many huge green leaves is also
an exciting discovery. The extra bonus of
recognizing and identifying a cornucopia
of bees, beetles and butterflies becomes a
lasting learning experience.
In the ten acre woodlot, each season
of nature’s beauty surrounds us. In the
spring, the touch and feel of Trilliums and
May Apples, confirm the magic of their
numbers. In the summer, what a thrill it
is to see the evening woods light up with
countless fire flies. Of course, in the fall,
the crunching of the leaves as we take our
walks is music to our ears. Winter again fills
us with awe as we follow the many animal
tracks in the fresh fallen snow. Even Nana
and Upa make snow angels with the girls.
There is now lots of time to teach little
fingers and minds in Nana’s kitchen.
Davie’s Antiques
Two floors
to explore!
GIFTS, HOME DÉCOR & MORE!
A Large Selection of Gifts,
Home Décor, Fashion and Jewellery
519-338-3230 • 16 ELORA ST. HARRISTON
www.achesonpharmacy.com
by Betti Szeider, Windham Centre
from Daytripping’s Fall 2010 issue
Seeing their confidence and curiosity grow,
gives Nana the extra patience she needs
to get the job done. The surprise in their
eyes as they see how much sugar goes into
homemade jam is Nana’s reward, after
seeing them clean and hull the berries and
finally stir them into the big boiling pot of
ingredients.
The girls are very interested
in Upa’s fly tying skills. They
are captivated by the variety
of materials used in this
interesting hobby. It is
amazing how their little
fingers quickly learn
to expertly wind the
thread around the
tiny hooks. Using their
imagination, they have
advanced, with Upa’s
guidance, to create
their own flies, which
they proudly hang in a
special place for all to see and admire.
We have learned to do many indoor
and outdoor chores, which have taught
patience, persistence, responsibility and
pride in doing their best.
We have learned that it is important to
really listen to each other and to solve our
problems together in a fair and usually
simple way.
We have learned to give and receive love
and respect each others feelings.
We also have found that it feels so good
to laugh a lot together.
Life seems so uncomplicated at Upa and
Nana’s place.
The age of fast moving technology is
slowly taking over our world. Our only
wish for the girls is that they will remember
the love and simple pleasures that we all
shared here together for so many years.
We hope that they will guard this
precious love and contentment deep
within their hearts and use it when they
have the need to relax and unwind from
the hustle bustle world that will surely
become so much a part of their future
lives.
Life is good.
Family is everything.
in HARRISTON!
519-338-2449
Open 7 Days
9am to 5pm
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“I see my path, but don’t know where it leads. Not knowing inspires me to travel it.” — Rosalia de Castro
SUMMER 2020
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Please Remember...
that much has probably changed since
this issue came out, hopefully for the
better. Indoor dining may be allowed
now for example. Masks may or may
not be required. Please be prepared,
and call or go to our customers
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• There are over 300 species - most of which migrate.
• The average hummingbird weighs less than a US penny.
• Their hearts beat up to 1260 times/min (humans 60-100).
• They lay the smallest eggs of all birds - the size of jelly beans!
• North American hummingbirds average about 53 wingbeats/second.
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Facts By The Yard
• The cylinder mower was invented in
1830 by an English engineer.
• 50,000 mowers a year were being
produced in the U.S. by 1885.
• The first gas engine mower hit the
greens in 1902.
• 2.7 million Canadians mow their
lawn every summer weekend.
• It takes approximately 40 million
gallons of gasoline each year to
do so.
• There are more than 3 million twostroke
gas mowers/trimmers being
used today, which produces the
same amount of smog in one hour
as driving a new car 550 K.
• Four-stroke gas engines
are 70 percent more
emmission efficient.
• Electric mowers
reduce pollution by
90 percent.
• Garden equipment
accounts for 3-5
percent of Canada's
air pollution.
SUMMER 2020 “How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then rest afterwards.” — Spanish Proverb
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SUMMER 2020
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By Laurie Dunlop,
Daytripping
We had a seemingly instant
recognition of each other. No over
excitement, just a calm, look-me-in-theeye
acknowledgement of the fact that I
had finally come to get her. I had my
dog. She stood behind my seat with her
head on my shoulder as we drove away.
Our adventure had begun.
My job in marketing and sales means
a lot of time travelling and long hours
on my computer and phone. With the
back seats folded down, Onyx had her
choice of navigating from the front seat
or snoozing on her bed in the back. At
home she sleeps under my desk. In our
four years together we have gone close
to 150,000 km. My coffee travel mug,
briefcase and my dog are my day’s
essentials.
Over the years I have come to
appreciate her sense of humour. Dogs
can do eye-rolls. I saw it first when a pile
of papers I was juggling while coming
downstairs from the office, slipped, and
flew in the air. She had raced down
TAKEOUT MENU
SANDWICHES
Deluxe: Fries or mashed potatoes
& coleslaw or vegetables
Hot Beef or Hot Turkey
Small $8.50 Large $9.50
Hot Hamburger • $9.50
Quehl’s Clubhouse
$9.50 • Deluxe $14.50
Reuben
$8.25 • Deluxe $12.75
Western
$6.26 • Deluxe $12.75
Grilled Cheese • $5.75
Deluxe $5.75 • Bacon (2) $1.50
Beef Melt on a Bun
$8.95
• Deluxe $13.45
WEEKLY SPECIALS
BURGERS & THINGS
Deluxe: Fries or mashed potatoes
& coleslaw or vegetables
Plain Burger
$6.75 Large $11.25
Cheeseburger • $7.75
Deluxe $12.25 • Bacon (2) $1.50
Monterey Mushroom Burger
$8.75 • Deluxe $13.25
Fish & Chips
One pc. $10.50 • Two Pc. $13.50
Chicken Fingers & Side
Small $10.50 • Large $13.50
BREAKFAST
Served ed All
Day!
LOCALLY INSPIRED
Slow Roasted Beef or Turkey, Country Fried Chicken
Dinners include mashed potatoes and vegetables • $9.95 each
Wednesday: Liver & Onions, Ham & Scalloped Potatoes, Cajun
Caesar Salad, Lemon Meringue Pie
Thursday: Meatloaf, Pork Schnitzel with Hot German Potato Salad &
Apple or Cherry Strudel, Grumbere Salad
Friday: Select two - Pigtail, Rolled Rib or Cabbage Roll, Seasonal
Spinach & Fruit Salad, Homemade Cherry Cheesecake
Saturday: Select two - Pigtail, Rolled Rib or Cabbage Roll, Cobb
Salad, Homemade Yeast donuts
Sunday: Select two - Pigtail, Rolled Rib or Cabbage Roll, Mandarin
Orange & Seasoned Chicken Salad, Handpies & Creampuffs
and was
waiting at
the bottom,
saw the disaster
and quickly looked
away. She then tiptoed out of the room
as the paper fell like giant snowflakes.
Anxiety runs high at deadline and
pacing often becomes the hobby of
the day. I was waiting for a client to
return a call and decided I could start
laundry instead of just being fidgety
at my desk. As I was coming into the
kitchen, the phone rang. I sped up, my
sleeve caught on the doorknob, and I
did an immediate 90 degree turn and
head crash into a bank of cupboards.
I dropped the clothesbasket, jumped
over it and grabbed the phone. Onyx
had been sitting in the kitchen watching
me, and with the crash looked instantly
sympathetic, then just as quickly turned
her head. I’m sure her shoulders were
shaking—in her view probably one of
my best tricks.
Carry
Home
Offering a
large selection
of heat and
serve meals,
the healthy
alternative to
the TV dinner!
Individual
Frozen • $9.95 each
Cabbage Rolls
Roast Beef
Roast Turkey
Rolled Stuffed Ribs
Served with mashed
potatoes & vegetables.
Microwave safe.
Family
Frozen • Serves 4-5
Cabbage Rolls
$15.00
Roast Beef
$19.95
Roast Turkey
$19.95
Rolled Stuffed Ribs
$19.95
Pot Pies $12.00
Served with mashed
potatoes & vegetables.
Oven safe container.
Soups, Desserts,
& More!
HOURS
Wednesday−Sunday:
11am−2pm &
4:30pm−6:30pm
Monday & Tuesday:
Closed
33 Woodstock St S, Tavistock • quehlsrestaurant.com • 519-655-2835
Have you seen Percy the Pig?
On my way west
to Stratford I have
often passed Percy.
Percy likes to hang
out on the front lawn
of The Best Little Pork
Shoppe on Highway
7/8 in Shakespeare.
Percy the Pig
never misses an
appearance because
he’s a statue. Standing proud by the
main road, he makes you think of
bacon, sausage and ham. But I quickly
learned upon entering this darling little
shop, that The Best Little Pork Shoppe
carries hundreds of non-pork products
as well.
What’s better than the smell of
freshly baked cinnamon rolls? I know…
bacon…BUT this was the smell inside
the Shoppe on the Saturday morning I
decided I needed to meet Percy. 10-year
employee Rhonda had just pulled some
hot cinnamon brioche buns out of the
oven at the in-store bakery. The aromatic
atmosphere was pure comfort in the
cozy shop.
I was so thrilled to see such a variety
of pork products: from london broil to
bacon burgers, there was so much more
than just bacon. I noted the sign on the
door that said, “Thank you for supporting
local independent business.”
Not only did I have great choice
in pork, but the selection of locally
made products was also surprisingly
impressive. Don’t like pork? The Shoppe
also offers free-range, drug-free chicken.
Rhonda told me that there are some local
Story and photos by Elaine Ballantyne, Bright
products they have
carried and sold for
over 20 years.
I like to give food
gifts to hard-tobuy-for
men in my
life, specifically my
father-in-law. All
locally made, the
Shoppe had choices
from jams, oils, salad
dressings, rubs and countless pickled
products. The artisan nettle cheese by
Mountain Oak of New Hamburg caught
my eye. I bought some and don’t let the
name “nettle” scare you—it is simply a
superb tasting cheese!
Going strong since 1918, I also bought
a jar of Nith Valley Apiaries cinnamon
honey (have you figured out that I love
cinnamon?). My father-in-law tells me
that this honey spread on your morning
toast is wonderful. And since my fatherin-law
loves pickled eggs, I picked up a jar
made from Stemmler’s of St. Clements.
A dear friend had just lost her beloved
cat to cancer, so I checked out the
cheerful gift area in search of something
to make her smile. I looked at beautiful
notebooks, kitchen tools, garden flags,
tea towels and napkins until I found the
perfect thing. A tea drinker, I found the
cutest cat mug for my bereaved friend
that said “I love you” at the bottom of the
cup (I know her cat would have said that
if he could talk). RIP George.
My experience at The Best Little
Pork Shoppe truly made my day.
With great local products and friendly
knowledgeable staff, this Daytripper had
a happy day.
SUMMER 2020 “To travel is to take a journey into yourself.” — Danny Kaye
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The
Daytripper
You can still daytrip to Millbank and pick up our
FAMOUS BROASTED CHICKEN,
HOMEMADE MENNONITE MEALS & BAKING!
Takeout Available and our Bakery is Open!
Scooter Service (contactless pickup) available & walk ins welcome.
Washrooms are available for customers.
Featuring over 18 varities of homemade pies &
many other homemade goodies including
bread, tarts, muffins, cookies & cheesecake.
All items are baked fresh daily.
Gluten free baking now available!
...and it’s always worth the drive to MILLBANK
Open Mon–Sat 7am–7pm
Call 519-595-4407 or 519-616-0466
Please check our website or social media for changes to
hours and updates on re-opening the dining area.
Enjoy the scenic drive to Millbank, we would love to serve you!
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for decorang cookies, cakes and sundaes
A dangling curl of hair
The metal band on a pencil that holds the eraser
The small metal hoop that supports a lampshade
A 64th note
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“If you look like your passport photo, you’re too ill to travel.” — Will Kommen
SUMMER 2020
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Ingredients:
6 oz container ‘ The Garlic Box - Scape & Kale Pesto’
2 lbs. skinless boneless chicken or turkey
1/2 cup oil packed sun-dried tomato
or fresh tomato, chopped
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1 cup sugar
1 cup raspberries
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 tsp. lemon zest, finely grated
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large mixing bowl
stir together the sugar, cornstarch and
cinnamon. Toss in the blueberries, raspberries
and lemon zest, folding to coat. Scoop this
berry mixture into a pie shell and sprinkle with
the vanilla. Add a lattice top, brushing the
seams with a little bit of water to secure the
pastry together. Bake for 50-60 minutes or
until golden brown and bubbling.
1/2 cup mayonnaise
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4 spinach or butter
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until the chicken is opaque through the middle and an instant-read thermometer in the thickest part of
the meat registers 165 F, 8 to 12 min depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts. Transfer the
chicken to a cutting board or large plate and use two forks to shred the meat while still warm. Cool
completely. Place the chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, mayonnaise, and pesto in a large bowl and stir until
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This map gives only an overview of where these
markets and shops are located.
A phone call, Google or GPS will come in handy for this tour.
Remember to BRING A COOLER!
Other Peachy Ideas
See Page 49 for Ruth Sharon’s Peach Recipes!
es!
PEACH SHORTCAKE: Beat 2 tablespoons seedless
raspberry jam into whipped cream. Spoon over layers
of shortcake (or angel food cake) and sliced peaches.
SUMMERTIME PEACH BELLINI (19+ please):
Puree 1 cup peaches and 1 cup raspberries. Strain into
serving container. Add a 750 ml bottle of sparkling
wine. So good.
PEACH SHAKE: In a blender, combine 2 cups frozen
peach slices, 1 3/4 cups milk, 2 tablespoons honey
and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Blend until smooth. Makes
just under 4 cups.
CREAMY PEACHY SALAD: Whisk together 1/4 cup
buttermilk, 1/4 cup sour cream, 2/3 teaspoon lemon
zest, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and salt and pepper.
Drizzle over lettuce tossed with 2 large peaches
(quartered). Top with freshly cooked bacon bits and
finely chopped chives. So good!
GRILLED PEACH CRISP: This is a fun idea. Start
with 4 peaches, halved and pitted. Mix together 1/4
cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, 4 tablespoons
softened butter and 1/2 cup granola. Fill each half
with mixture. Place peach halves, cut side up on
four individual pieces of heavy-duty foil.
Fold to seal, leaving some room for
steam. Grill on
medium heat for 10
to 12 minutes, rotating
occasionally. Remove and
allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Serve with vanilla ice cream.
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TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
A University of Western
Ontario study showed that if
each Ontario family shifted
only $10 of their weekly
food budget to buy food
produced in the province,
Ontario businesses
would see 10,000 new
jobs and $2.4 billion in
annual food sales.
Please Remember...
... we haven’t changed every one of
these listings from what they would
have said pre COVID-19.
This issue was printed on July 9th
Various details like hours may have
changed temporarily. There may be safety
requirements in order to visit. Please be
prepared, and call or go to our customers
websites or social media for updates.
1 RIDGETOWN FARMERS MARKET
The Ridgetown Farmers Market is now closed.
4-H Barn (beside Tim Hortons), Main St. East
ridgetownfarmersmarket@gmail.com
2
PICKLES
www.picklesplease.ca
30043 Jane Rd., Thamesville • 519-692-4416
3 PARKS BLUEBERRIES 866-901-5373
Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Preserves,
Bakery & Country Store • www.parksblueberries.com
7 km East of Thamesville on Hwy.#2. (April-Dec.24)
3/16
CONVENTIONAL
& ORGANIC
PICKLED PRODUCTS
AVAILABLE
YEAR ROUND
Fresh Asparagus • In Season
SHOP ONLINE!
Details on website.
Open: Mon.day- Friday 9 to 5
Weekends by Chance (or appt.)
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8 REID’S FARM MARKET
Fresh Produce in Season, Grown from our own
fields, Free Range Brown Eggs, Straw, Campfire
Wood & so much more! Open 7 Days A Week!
5688 Oil Heritage Rd., REECES CORNERS
9 ZEKVELD’S GARDEN MARKET
Fresh Produce from our fields - Pick Your Own
4622 London Line, REECES CORNERS
519-845-3482 • www.zekveldgardenmarket.ca
10 WILLIAMSON FARMS, FOREST
Now with TWO locations -
Farm: 7739 Lakeshore Rd. • 519-243-2961
Open: Wed. to Sat. 10-5
Country Store: 14 King St. • 226-520-0144
Meats, Maple Syrup & More at both locations.
www.williamsonfarms.ca
• FRESH PRODUCE
• CHEESE
• PORK • TURKEY
• MAPLE SYRUP
• HONEY • FISH
• HERBS • GARLIC
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Grand Bend Farmers’ Market -
Wednesdays 8am-1pm (May-Oct.)
Simcoe Farmers’ Market -
Currently curbside only.
Thursdays 9am-4pm (Year Round)
Brantford Farmers’ Market -
Fridays 9am-2pm (Year Round)
Forest Farmers’ & Artisan Market -
Fridays 8am-1pm (May-Oct.)
Brantford Farmers’ Market -
Saturdays 7am-2pm (Year Round)
Horton Farmers’ Market
Saturday mornings (May.-Nov.)
Kincardine Farmers‘ Market
Saturdays 10am-12
(Victoria Day-Thanksgiving)
Petrolia Farmers’ Market -
Saturdays 7:30am-12 noon (May-Oct.)
The Market at Western Fair District
Saturdays 8am-3pm
Also at:
Both OPEN
through
October 31st
• LONDON
4 MUNRO HONEY & MEADERY
Pure Honey, Mead, Giftware, Gift Baskets and
Observation Hive in-store • www.munrohoney.com
3115 River St. ALVINSTON • 519-847-5333
5 CELTIC RIDGE FARMS MARKET &
MEAT SHOPPE www.celticridgefarms.com
Farm raised beef, lamb, chicken, gourmet
sauces & spices. Elgin County artisans, gifts &
more. Seasonal workshops & farm events open
to the public. Online orders & delivery.
27401 Celtic Line, DUTTON • 519-282-7602
6 IN A JAM Homestyle Jams & Preserves
Retail, Wholesale, Co-packing. • 519-289-5267
6583 Longwoods Rd, MELBOURNE • www.inajam.ca
6
ARROWWOOD FARM
~ EST. 1980 ~
Pick Your
Own Blueberries! es
Blueberrieses
mid-July to August,
Frozen Berries
Year Round.
• Patio Lunches during PYO Season
• Handmade Crafts • Baking
• Onsite Catering • Special Event Venue
6460 Riverside Drive,
MELBOURNE • 519-289-0389
www.arrowwoodfarmontario.com
BUY LOCAL! BUY FRESH!
Bottom Borders: Sunny days / Oh, sunny, sunny, sunny days
11 BAYFIELD BERRY FARM 519-482-1666
Farm Market, Bakery, Restaurant & Gift Shop.
77697 Orchard Line, BAYFIELD • Find us at 5 Local
Farm Markets too! • www.bayfieldberryfarm.on.ca
Please call to ensure our restaurant is open.
12 FERGUSON APIARIES Curbside only!
Pure honey & honey products. Open Thurs.-Sat.
Hwy. 84 between Zurich & Hensall
519-236-4979 • www.fergusonapiaries.on.ca
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14 HAYTER’S TURKEY FARM
Taste & Tradition since 1948. Devoted to
raising & processing premium quality turkey.
Open Year Round • 519-237-3561
Your local LCBO & Beer Store Retail Partner.
www.haytersfarm.com • DASHWOOD
15
THE GARLIC BOX, HENSALL
Garlic growers & processors of 42 value-added
food products made with fresh local garlic.
Guaranteed the BEST! Fresh, frozen & dry
garlic available. • Open Monday-Friday 9-5
Hwy #4, Hensall (under water tower)
519-262-2470 • www.thegarlicbox.com
14
THE WHOLE PIG www.thewholepig.ca
Order Online / Curbside Pickup / Delivery
Vacuum packed pork products. Chops, ribs,
bacon, gluten-free sausage, porkerettes,
etc. Fresh garlic. • 519-237-3255
37871 Dashwood Rd., DASHWOOD
OPEN: Wed. to Fri. 11-6 & Sat. 9 til noon
" From our Farm
to your Home"
Farm Raised
Beef, Chicken
& Pork
OPEN Friday 10-5 & Saturday 9-3
11554 Ivan Drive Ilderton, ON • 519-666-1255
www.bloomersfarm.com
16 CRUNICAN ORCHARDS 519-666-0268
On-site grown apples/pears & local food products.
23778 Richmond St., LONDON • Open Year Round!
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THOMAS BROS
OUR OWN FRESH PICKED PRODUCE
• Jams • Syrups • Honey • Pickles
• Cheese • Baking • Cras • Candies
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& U Pick Farm
MAY to
OCTOBER
From our family to yours.
Go Local, Get Fresh!
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On farm, store-made
e
turkey products
including i sausages,
ages
burgers, schnitzel,
pies, ,g
ground & more!
Also see us at... t
BRANTFORD
O D
Curbside
FARMERS’ S MARKET
M
R
Pick Up also
Friday 9am-2pm
available!
& Saturday ay 7am-2pm
519-633-0527
Monday to Friday
9am-5:30pm &
Saturday 9am-4pm
WWW.TURKEYSHOPPE.COM
10882 Sunset Road, RR#7
Talbotville, N5P 3T2
19 HORTON FARMERS’ MARKET
Open every Saturday 8am-noon from Mother’s Day
Wkd til November. www.hortonfarmersmarket.ca
Manitoba St., ST. THOMAS (1/2 block N. of Talbot St.)
20 COYLES COUNTRY STORE Open 7 Days
Baking supplies, grains, sweeteners, spices, dried &
glacé fruit, roasted nuts, candy, packaged in bulk.
244282 Airport Rd. (Hwy. 19), TILLSONBURG
519-842-5945 • www.coylescountrystore.com
Online ordering available - website catalogue.
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• Fresh Baking Daily
• Local Fresh
Vegetables
• Fresh Norfolk
Products Meat,
Cheese, Dairy,
Strawberries
CLICK & COLLECT
Order Online
for curbside pickup!
OPEN Daily 9-6 • 500 Church St. E., Delhi
519-582-1114 • www.wholesomepickins.ca
23 BRANTFORD FARMERS’ MARKET
Open Year Round, Friday 9-2 & Saturday 7-2
79 Icomm Dr., BRANTFORD • 519-752-8824
www.brantfordfarmersmarket.ca
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22 SIMCOE FARMERS’ MARKET
This Market is currently closed. Order online,
Thurs. curbside pickup.• 172 South Dr., SIMCOE
Every Thursday 8-4 on the fairgrounds. 30 + year
round vendors + seasonal outdoor market.
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Drive in to
the Big Red Apple!
- and -
FARM MARKETS
Come Taste
Your New Favourite!
• Berries • Vegetables • Herbs
• Glads • Handmade Soaps
• Lavender • Honey • APPLES!
JULY & AUGUST FEATURE:
• Gladiolus • Sweet Corn
Thurs. to Mon. 11am-6pm, Sundays 1pm-5pm
1725 McDowell Road East, SIMCOE
519-426-6148 • kentcreekorchard.com
24 GUNN’S HILL ARTISAN CHEESE
Swiss quality cheese, crafted right here. Visit &
enjoy. 519-424-4024 • www.gunnshillcheese.ca
445172 Gunns Hill Road, WOODSTOCK
26 THE BEST LITTLE PORK SHOPPE
Open Year Round • 519-625-8194
2146 Hwy 7 & 8 East, SHAKESPEARE
Whole Hog Sausage, Bacon, Ribs, Smoked Chops,
Local Chicken, Beef, Condiments, In-Store Bakery,
Gift Shop & more! www.porkshoppe.com
27 MILLBANK CHEESE AND BU TTER
Naturally Aged Cheddar & other Fine Cheese Products.
Free Range & Drug Free Meats & more. Mon.-Sat. 9-5.
519-595-8787 • millbankcheese.com
28 KINCARDINE FARMERS’ MARKET
West end of Broadway St., in Connaught Park by the
lake. Victoria Day to Thanksgiving: Saturdays 10-12.
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"Come see us or visit our
website for online ordering
& curbside pickup.
Your family's safety is our priority."
DeBackere Farm Market
5680 Sunset Rd. • Union, n,
ON
Interac, Visa
&M/
M/C Cac
accepted.
cept
ed.
519-631-1370
1-1
13
370
WWW.DEBACKEREFARMMARKET.CA
ST. THOMAS
5856 56 Colonel on
l Talbot Rd,
London, on, Hwy #4
North of 401 • 519-652-5551
5551
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• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Peaches • Melons
• Raspberries
• Corn • Vegetables
• Much more!
• Preserves • In-House Baking • Take Home Meals
11143 143 Highbury Ave. S. 519-633-9338
3-
9338
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July-Aug: ug: Monday to Saturday ay
9-6, Sunday 10-5
WWW.HOWEFAMILYFARMS.CA
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Shop Briwood and Support Your Local Farmers
Your Produce, Meat,
Grocery, Bulk Food,
Homemade Baked
Goods & Pet Food
Centre
FARM MARKET
Open Monday-Friday
8am to 8pm,
Saturday & Sunday
8am to 6pm
1030 Talbot St. at Fairview, St. Thomas • Owners: Brian & Sherwood • 519-633-9691
We're famous for our great tasting
brick in a variety of flavours,
and traditional
Limburger.
FACTORY LIMITED
29 Bleams Road East,
NEW HAMBURG
(Exit at New Hamburg, Peel St.
Take first right on Bleams Rd. E.)
519-662-1212 • Mon-Fri 9-3
Makers of Fine Quality Cheese Since 1879
Know of a market that should be on this list?
Let them know about it please. Thanks!
Ain’t nothin’ better in the world, you know / Than lyin’ in the sun with your radio
The
Daytripper
Take a trip to the beautiful “Stonetown” - ST. MARYS
SHOP
LOCAL
Little Falls
Artisan
Crafters
Market
Over 100
Artisans
to choose
from!
Large, varied
selection
of interesting
gift ideas.
Headquarters
of popular
18” doll clothes.
Take Home a
Little Perth County!
83 Queen St. East
ST. MARYS •519-284-0433
www.littlefallscraftersmarket.com
Hathaway
House
Bed &
Breakfast
44 St. Andrew
Street South
ST. MARYS
519-284-1137
See website or call
store for hours
Local Honey &
Ready Made
Meals
Local Meats, Fresh Baking, Preserves,
Seasonal Produce & Maple Syrup
4074 Perth Line # 9, ST.MARYS
519-284-2564 www.mccullys.ca
"WE MAKE HOMEMADE EASY"
Healthy “make-at-home” Soups.
Savouries for the gourmet in all of us.
• Hand Made • Best Quality • None Finer
166 Queen Street, St. Marys • 519-284-3572-3572
www.chocolatefactory.ca.ca
Village Craft & Candle
Hours may vary - Call or check Facebook
ST. MARYS
MUSEUM
Visit facebook.com/stmarysmuseum
for up to date information.
Admission by donation
177 Church St. S., Box 998
St. Marys, ON N4X 1B6
519-284-3556
Email: museum@town.stmarys.on.ca
www.stmarysmuseum.ca
We Hope to Welcome You Soon!
TROYER’S SPICES
Recommended
by chefs
We specialize
in salt free
blends & rubs
Eclectic Treasure
Antiques to Every Day Needs
Virtual Tour on Google Maps
Par 68
18 Hole Golf Course
Public & Tournaments
• Stay & Play Packages
• Power Carts
• Thursday Wing Nights and 9 & Dine Fridays
ALL ON OUR MASSIVE PATIO
www.rivervalleygolfandtube.com
4725 Line #1, Perth South • 519-225-2329
Thrift Store
A Resale Store
That's So Much More!
Clothing, Jewellery, Vintage Home Decor,
the Unique & More!
www.passitonstore.com
519-284-0059
www.auntmillieskitchen.com
110 QUEEN ST. EAST, ST. MARYS
13 WATER ST. S., ST. MARYS 226-661-8777 • troyersspices.ca
31 Water St. S., St.Marys
CANDLE FACTORY
OUTLET ONSITE
SOY CANDLES
HANDMADE IN SMALL BATCHES
Jar Candles • Money Candles
Votives • Wax Melts
Candle Making Ingredients
Plus... Personal Care Products, Tons of Crafts, Décor & More!
www.villagecraftandcandle.com
158 Queen St. E., St.Marys info@vccandle.com • 519-284-9900
Zenfire
Pottery
Boutique with local makers,
artisans, authors & pottery
Shop the store in person or on Facebook
Inquire about porch drops
& personal video shopping.
~Curbside Pick Up Available~
OPEN Wednesday-Saturday
Monday & Tuesday by Chance
95 Queen St., St. Marys
Custom
Framing
• Conservation Framing • Needlepoint
• Shadow Box Framing • Limited Edition Prints
Call Wed-Sat to book appt. 519-284-4661
114 Queen St. E. • St.Marys www.zenfirepottery.ca
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SUMMER 2020
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Remember that you can stay overnight, and daytrip on the way home too!
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Use Coupon Code:
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FACE MASKS
Over 100 designs, with hats & scarves to match!
Washable. Adult & Children’s sizes.
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We
Can
Canoe,
Can
You?
In a family of ten, growing up on a
farm, vacation was usually camping.
When we were kids my brothers and
sisters and I knew how to pitch a tent in
minutes. We also knew where to pitch a
tent so it would stay dry and be on the
softest ground. We had learned early,
how to split wood and build a campfire
as well as cooking on a fire. We knew to
avoid poison ivy and which berries were
safe. We also knew how to find our way
in the bush. The one thing we didn’t
know was how to paddle a canoe.
Our mother was afraid of the water
and didn’t want us in any kind of boat.
The year when I was eight, the youngest
six of us were taken to the Pinery
Provincial Park and spent a good part of
the week begging to go in a canoe.
Despite the fact that Dad had once
given in to the older four brothers and
sisters and taken them on a canoe ride or
perhaps because of it (Dad wanted to be
fair)—the day before we were to leave he
broke down under the constant whining.
We were going to rent a canoe!
In the Pinery there is a river that has
been cut off so it has become a long, lazy
pond. With no current and not being very
deep it is the perfect place for beginner
paddlers.
Dad got us into life vests and handed
out paddles to five of us. Mom was
adamant that three-year-old Faith was
not going on the water. We set out leaving
Faith crying in Mom’s arms. She was old
enough to know she was being left out
of the fun.
Any experienced paddler would have
laughed at our enthusiastic efforts. Six
paddles waved and splashed in six different
in Southern Ontario
directions as we set out
on the pond. Despite
our great enthusiasm
we did finally begin
working together
and started to move
through the water quite
well, sometimes in the
direction we meant to.
A canoe trip in
a park should have
been a peaceful
experience—a chance
to see fish, birds and
wildlife, in their native
habitat. We might have had the chance
to see trout, nesting ducks and herons,
beaver, deer and maybe even moose. In
this case the wildlife was in the canoe
and left on the dock with Mom.
As we moved farther across the pond
Faith’s banshee-like wailing followed us
louder and louder. Her volume increased
the farther we got from shore. We
could hear Mom trying to quiet her and
convince her she was better off on dry
land. Faith didn’t believe it.
We five in the canoe with Dad yelled,
hooted and hollered almost as loud as
Faith; waving our paddles, scaring fish,
birds, animals and even Dad. The water
was so clear we could see right to the
bottom where fish darted away at our
approach. It was a good thing we weren’t
trying fish for our supper. Other paddlers
and fishermen, on the pond, either
glided by us serenely or laughed out loud
at the mobile madness.
The canoe was rented for an hour and
we made the most of it. We explored
the pond from one end to the other, ran
aground a couple of times, got stuck in
the reeds and didn’t capsize once.
When we returned to the dock, we
were exhausted, wet and very happy.
Faith was still loudly protesting and Dad
wisely never took us in a canoe again.
Oh and as a footnote, years later
when I was old enough to drive I, and
a friend of mine, went camping on our
own, taking a young teenage Faith with
us. We rented a canoe for the three of
us and with Faith’s enthusiastic jumping
around, capsized and sank it. Perhaps
Mom was right in her claim, the shore
was the best place for Faith.
By Vicki Hornick, Tilbury
If you find mistakes in this publication, please consider that
they are there for a purpose. We publish something for everyone,
and some people are always looking for mistakes.
Author Unknown
You’re
Too Kind!
Words of congratulations from our customers, contributors
and readers on our 25th Anniversary.
If you’d like to share our thoughts about Daytripping,
please email mil them hm to info@daytripping.ca.
ping.ca.
Congrats on 25 years! Keep up the great work.
I thought it would be interesting to share with you that we preserve back
issues of Daytripping as part of the archival collection at the Lambton
County Archives. It is a great resource to look back on when researchers
look for history, businesses, and events over the years in the County.
Nicole, Lambton County Archives, Wyoming
Wishing you all a great year & CONGRATULATIONS on the 25th
anniversary of Daytripper. What an accomplishment that is! At the very
beginning of this endeavor, did you even imagine still being at it a quarter
of a century later? Also getting bigger and better all the time! That is
certainly something to be very proud of- which I am sure you are. Keep
up all the good work! I am always looking forward to your next issue.
Jeanette Paddon, Contributor
Congratulations!! That’s fantastic!! It’s not easy being around this long
these days!! Here’s to 25 more!
Lola's Lounge, Sarnia
It’s been so good to be a part of the Daytripping magazine, the biggest
little paper in Canada. It’s been wonderful to read the articles that have
inspired me to share my own memories with other readers and writers.
Dot Sale, Belmont, Contributor
I just wanted to say thank you for the advertising opportunity for our
Kinsmen Fanshawe Sugar Bush Maple Festival.
I love seeing the visitors come to our gate with your paper and seeing
many of the papers go home at the end of the day.
Daytripping has made huge impact on our attendance, since we have
started advertising with you. You’ve added to our #MapleMiracles!
Congratulations on your 25 year anniversary! All the best!
Carol and Russ, Kinsmen Fanshawe Sugar Bush Maple Festival, London
Congratulations to Mark and the Daytripping crew on your 25th! You
deserve gold for your paper and the entertainment and guidance it
provides to the many folks who read your publication faithfully.
We have been in business for 18 years, and with you almost as many.
Here’s to a great decade as you work toward 35.
Sue and the Candle Chicks, Village Craft and Candle Inc., St. Marys
Congratulations on your 25th anniversary! What a great milestone. The
Daytripping magazine is truly THE go to for people looking for an exciting
day or two or more adventure in the glorious southern Ontario area. You
have given people a great look into our backroads as well as the towns
and villages and pointed us to directions we may not have even thought
about. Love all the information, stories, anecdotes and quips! Kudos to
you all and looking forward to the next 25 years.
Judy Chambers, Chambers Maple Syrup, Waterford
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SUMMER 2020 “The further one goes, the less (he realizes he) one knows.” — Lao-Tzu
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The
Daytripper
CLINTON, BLYTH, CENTRAL HURON, EXETER, ARVA, AILSA CRAIG,
SHOP
LOCAL
There is something for everyone to explore from the many
local farms for fresh produce, our unique shops
and restaurants, campgrounds and two local golf courses.
Visit CENTRAL HURON
The Municipality of Central Huron is located along Ontario’s West Coast in the Heart of Huron County
and cottage country, this beautiful area has just the right mix of rural and urban setting.
The h
Clinton Radar
ar
Balls ls
Bridge
CNR School S h
lon nWhee
Wheels
Visit i attractions such as the
Clinton Raceway slots,
If you like adventure, take in an invigorating hike along our
CNR School on Wheels
Clinton nMura
Mural, by Allen Hilgendorf
municipal trail to the Hullett Wildlife Area or explore
and the historic Ball’s Bridge.
23 Albert Street, Clinton, ON N0M 1L0 • 519-482-3997 the sandy beaches along the Lake Huron shoreline.
www.centralhuron.com
Fashion is our passion...
... leather and wool are our roots.
family owned since 1960
1 mile south of Blyth on Hwy #4
Please call for hours 519-523-4595
CLINTON
shop local
support local
Antiques
Home Décor
Furishings
OPEN WED-SUN
anques.rad@gmail.com
79 ALBERT STREET, CLINTON
A must see store,
come & explore.
Gourmet Edibles
& One-of-a-Kind Items!
26 Isaac St., Clinton
For July: Mon. to Fri. 10-4 • Sat. 10-2
Check Facebook for updates to hours.
519-482-1445
www.madeinhuron.com
huronhoney
43 Albert St.
CLINTON
226-457-0575
TUES to
FRI 10-5
SAT 10-2
Shop in-store & online now at www.theoldmill.ca
IS
OPEN!
Mennonite Furniture
A Rustic Home Decor
www.cinnamoncabinco.ca
63 Albert St, Clinton • 519-357-5168
www.dresstoimpressbridal.com
KILDONAN HOUSE
BED & BREAKFAST
71 KIRK ST, CLINTON
519-482-1163
Masks
By Vivienne Mathers, Dundas
Publisher’s note: This article was
written not long before the COVID-19
crisis and I just happen to be editing it on
April 3, 2020 during the pandemic. It’s an
interesting look into the way things were,
not that long ago.
I wore a mask to the grocery store
today and everyone noticed. I have
pneumonia, but I still need to eat, hence
the paper face guard.
It was a lonelier experience than I
expected. There were head spins, furtive
second looks, but mostly, shunning. My
usual friendly smile was no help now.
I was more noticeable than ever, yet
complete unacknowledged, until a little
girl in a passing shopping cart looked
straight at me. “Mummy, why is that
lady wearing that on her face?”
I leapt at the opportunity to explain.
“Oh, I’m wearing this because I have a
bad cold and I don’t want to give anyone
my germs or get any either.”
“That’s a good idea, isn’t it?” Her
mum smiled. The girl grinned at me
and pointed to the gap between her
front teeth. “My teeth, my teeth,” she
laughed as she and her mum turned
down the next aisle.
I resumed invisibility until I joined
the checkout line. A young man with an
intellectual disability strode up to me,
staring and pointing at my face. I was
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- Harrow -
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Cinnamon Cabin Co.
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- Point Edward -
Kind Decor
- St Marys -
Hathaway House B&B
- Kincardine -
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Some are brand new, some just haven’t
been in Daytripping unl now, and a
few might be back aer an absence.
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that you’re Daytripping!
reassured of my existence. “Why you
have that?” he demanded loudly.
“I have pneumonia,” I said.
Just as loudly he said, “Okay,” as if I
had given a perfectly acceptable answer,
and he spun away.
Tiredly transferring my groceries
from cart to conveyor, I heard someone
gently say, “Are you okay?” I explained
again.
She nodded as she moved her items
closer to the cashier. “I’m struggling a
bit myself,” she shared. She told me she
could only eat four foods at the moment
and was worried she was going to
lose more weight. As she ended her
transaction, she smiled and said, “You
are young and healthy. We will both be
better soon.”
The cashier had overheard, and
added she was a bit sick herself. I asked
her what she did to feel better, and she
replied, “I drink tea.” We were soon
chatting about different teas then I was
bade a gentle farewell with a “Hope you
feel better soon.”
Today, I learned a dollop about feeling
actively overlooked, a smidgen about
honest curiosity, and a healthy dose
about genuine caring, none of which
were on my grocery list.
Next time I see someone wearing a
mask I’ll remember today’s specials.
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“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a cash advance.” — unknown
SUMMER 2020
Lake Huron
MI
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The fine art of traditional baking
Since 1946
•Breads •Pastries
•Pies •Cookies
•Custom Cakes
• Fruit Breads
Open Tues.-Sat: 9-5:30 • Fri 9-8
CALL FOR CURBSIDE SERVICE
12 Front Street West
Strathroy • 519-245-0741
hamiltonsbakery.ca
Sew
Creative
•
Sales • Service
Celebrating
42 Years in Clay!
Pottery & gallery set within a
friendly village atmosphere.
Unique work featuring
Pavlo, Hilborn &
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115 Ness Street Specializing in one of a
Ailsa Craig kind gifts for any occasion.
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www.ailsacraigvillagepottery.com
Monday to Saturday ay 10:00 00 am - 5:00
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Authorized Dealer
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Driving
TRIVIA
Selected
After Hours
questions from
Annual Trivia Night
“The Daytripper” has a team entered every year, but we have yet to win.
Full
Moon
Names
Did you know that each month's full
moon has a name? Well now you do!
January - Wolf
February - Snow
March - Worm
April - Pine
May - Flower
June - Strawberry
July - Buck
August - Corn
September - Harvest
October - Hunter's
November - Beaver
December - Cold
Answers Below
1. Fill in the lyric: “You’ve gotta be cruel to be kind, in the right
measure. Cruel to be kind, it’s a very good _____________.”
2. In what year did Elijah Harper, a Cree from Red Sucker Lake,
Manitoba, become the first “Treaty Indian” in Manitoba to be
elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba?
a] 1982 b] 1983 c] 1980 d] 1981
3. Which is the only country in the world that sports the Bible on its
national flag?
4. What humorist observed: “Few things are harder to put up with than
the annoyance of a good example.”?
a] Mark Twain b] Margaret Atwood
c] Jerry Seinfeld d] Jimmy Fallon
5. What coach came off the bench to play for his team in the Stanley
Cup finals?
a] Wayne Gretzky b] Toe Blake
c] Dick Irivn d] Lester Patrick
6. In Greek mythology the dove is associated with Aphrodite, goddess
of love. What sign did the sighting of the dove give to Noah in a
biblical incident?
7. What animal’s fur, along with that of the beaver, is found in a Stetson
hat?
8. The Commander and his wife, Serena Waterford, refer to their
handmaid by what name in The Handmaid’s Tale, a novel by
Canadian auther Margaret Atwood?
9. In what year was the Nicotine patch introduced?
10. In what year were 63 Americans taken hostage in the American
Embassy in Iran?
a] 1977 b] 1978 c] 1979 d] 1980
11. What was Mary, Queen of Scots, the first to employ on a golf course?
ANSWERS:
1. Sign; 2. 1981; 3. Dominican Republic; 4. Mark Twain; 5. Lester Patrick, Rangers in
1928; 6. The floods were beginning to receed; 7. Rabbit; 8. Offred;
9. 1992; 10. 1979; 11. A caddy.
SUMMER 2020 “Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” — Gustave Flaubert Page 39
Lake Huron
The
Daytripper
Cardinal Books
in BIRR!
Many Ways
to Shop with Stache...
LONDON is at the geographical heart of our region, Southwestern Ontario
You can’t buy
Happiness
but
you can
BUY
LOCAL!
This issue was printed on July 9th
Please Remember...
that much has probably changed since
this issue came out, hopefully for the
better. Indoor dining may be allowed
now for example. Masks may or may
not be required. Please be prepared,
and call or go to our customers
websites or social media for updates.
• Online ~ local porch delivery,
curbside pickup or FAST shipping
• By appointment one-on-one shopping
• Video chat shopping date
(FB Messenger, Faceme, Zoom)
The
Great
Ontario
The following questions
and answers are
from the game
“The Great
Ontario Trivia
Challenge”
which was
popular in
the early
2000’s.
MI
ONTARIO SHOP
NY
LOCAL
1. Where is the only place
in Ontario that you can
see two sunsets every
evening?
a) Toronto Island
b) Owen Sound
c) Goderich
d) Parry Sound
2. St. Thomas was named
aer:
a) Lt. Governor Thomas
Simcoe
b) Colonel Thomas
Talbot
c) War Vet Thomas
Johnson
3. How many vehicles did Ford produce in its first year at the Walkerville
plant? a) 10 b) 50 c) 114 d) 204
4. What turns Ontario’s leaves from green to an array of gorgeous fall
colours? a) Frost b) Reducon of sunlight c) Increase of moisture
5. Aer the death of his newborn son, what did Alexander Graham Bell
invent? a) Oxygen tent b) Iron jacket c) Intravenous
6. How many men from Ontario served in WWII?
a) 150,000 b) 300,000 c) 400,000 d) 700,000
7. What prompted many name changes?
a) White selements b) Post offices c) Coach shops d) Businesses
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drive over the bluffs to see the sunset again over the lake. 2 b) Colonel Thomas Talbot,
the Saint was added for assonance. 3 c) 114 and employed 17 people. 4 b) Reducon of
sunlight. As daylight shortens, trees prepare for winter by storing nutrients in their
branches and trunks thus reducing the amount of moisture and nutrients being supplied
to the leaves. 5 b) Iron jacket. A metal vacuum jacket that was used extensively in the
1950s for polio vicms to help them breath. Known also as an iron lung, the apparatus
works in the same respect as an arfical respirator. 6 c) 400,000. Over one million men
and women served Canada in WWII including 49,942 women. It is reported that approx.
40,000-42,000 Canadians lost their lives in WWII. Of the 400,000 men in Ontario that
served for Canada, over 25,000 gave their lives. 7 b) The opening of Post Offices. Many
original postmasters had free reign on naming towns and villages and some chose place
names referring to their own surname, friends or places of origin.
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“Travel is like a blank canvas, and the painting on it is only limited by one’s imagination.” — Ross Morley
SUMMER 2020
Remember to bring a large cooler, and fill it up at the farm markets along the way
A DISPUTED BOUNDARY
In the early days when Canada was
young and most of the land was called
‘Crown Land’ and was owned by the
government, two individuals purchased
farm land side by side. To establish a
boundary line between the properties, a
line fence was required by law. The cost
as well as the labour was to be divided
equally and so it began.
The two, Fred Mitchell and John
Barton decided to begin setting posts
halfway down the property, one working
towards the road, where the surveyors
pin was located, the other working
towards the back of the two properties.
When they were finished setting posts
and stringing wire, they stood back to
access the completed
task. John sighted down
the fence.
“It looks good to me
Fred.”
Fred eyed it up. He
stood back, not pleased
at all. “Maybe to you it
looks good”, he said,
“Not to me though.
As you set your posts
towards the back of the
place you moved about five or six feet
over onto my property and you’ll have
to move your half!”
John was livid with rage. “I set those
posts fair and square. I’m not moving
the fence and neither are you!”
And so, animosity set in. When it
was time to thresh grain, neither would
work at the other’s place, nor would they
even speak to each other. This went on
for many years until finally John Barton
sold his farm through a realtor.
The new neighbour had barely
moved in when over came Fred. He
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March-April 2006
came right to the point. “Did the realtor
explain to you that there is a boundary
dispute over this place?” The newcomer
looked surprised. “No one said anything
to me. What’s the problem?”
“When John Barton put up his half
of the line fence years ago, he came
over on my property about six feet
at the back of the place. The old fool
stubbornly refused to move it and set it
right. I thought that perhaps you would
be more reasonable.”
The newcomer smiled and held out
his hand. “My name is Jacob Williams,
Jake for short. What’s your name
neighbour?”
“Fred, Fred Mitchell.”
“Well Fred lets have a
look at the fence”, and so
they did.
Jake quickly sized
up the situation as he
looked down the fence.
It looked all right to him
but it was hardly worth
fighting over. He smiled
and said; “Being good
neighbours is the most
important thing to me,
that more than anything else Fred. If
you think that the fence is in the wrong
place, go ahead and move it. Just put it
exactly where you think that it should
be. You’ll have no trouble with me.”
Fifteen years later the fence had
still not been moved. They went to
neighbouring threshing’s together,
helped each other both at harvest times
and then often just around each others
farms, like bringing in the hay. In all,
it just took a different approach to the
problem. Sometimes words said in
anger leaves a wound that never heals.
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relaxed and professional, not to mention architecturally beautiful, with its original
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This, along with the help of our friendly and knowledgeable staff, will ensure that
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2020 - Year of the Road Trip
I don’t want to focus on the fact that
there’s a deadly pandemic happening
out there any more than we have to. I’d
prefer if it would just go away and stop
being so damn annoying, but that’s not
going to happen soon enough.
I know that this has been a much
worse experience for many other
people than it has been for myself, and
don’t want to make light of it, but I’d
like to offer you travel tips in this new
normal, and a few of my own thoughts
and predictions on what the future may
hold for all of us.
Remember that this was written on
July 8th. Much may have changed since
then, hopefully for the better.
2020 is the Year of the Road Trip!
Every expert agrees that we will be
in our cars this year, part of the surging
“Rubber Tire” economy. We’ve bought
boats, RVs, kayaks and canoes, camping
gear and enough toilet paper to start
campfires until 2031. Don’t even think
of using this magazine!
Where to go when you’re on the go!
If Canada was Communist, we would
have ordered every Tim Hortons to open
so that we could use their washrooms.
Suggestions, Reflections
By Mark Moran,
& Predictions Daytripping
My
COVID
Haircut
Municipal leaders took a while to realize
that this was needed in order to have
you visit their towns, so the situation
has improved. Nonetheless, plan ahead.
Look on Daytripping’s Facebook page
for a list of some available washrooms.
Happy New Year - 2021 (or 2022)
That’s as early as I can imagine the
American border being opened, and
I’m not in a rush at all. Everyone is
wondering when a second wave might
occur. I’d guess that it will happen as
soon as we fully open that border! Some
pundits suggest that the closure hurts
border communities like Sarnia, but I
live in Sarnia. The border closure means
that our own residents won’t be able to
flock to the U.S. to spend all their money
in another country. We barely see any
American visitors, despite a Canadian
dollar that’s been a bargain for decades.
While I do feel for the families that are
separated from their loved ones, I’m
sorry, but we can’t open the U.S. border
anytime soon, though I do believe we
could be inviting tourists from other
safe countries before too long.
VFR! A Tourism Acronym
Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR)
is one of the largest and also one of
the most ignored groups of tourists in
Ontario. I can think of no better year to
invite Ontario friends and relatives over
(as restrictions allow) and show them
just how awesome your area is. Drop
a subtle hint or two and you might be
Monday–Friday 9 to 6
Saturday 9 to 1
And lots of frogs!
invited to their awesome place as well.
Maybe even swap houses!
Curbside Culture!
In the heart of this
thing we noticed that
friends were making
beer runs to local craft
breweries for each
other; taking lists from
friends and picking
up baked goods or
chocolate treats. I
made trips to a bunch
of shops but many
others embarrassed
me with how much
they did, especially
our own Rhonda Long. I learned one
hard lesson along the way... if you
drive to Parks Blueberries in Bothwell
to stock up, buy more than one apple
crisp or you’ll regret it. They’re beyond
delicious! This is one new trend that I
hope will continue to grow!
A Small Town’s Time to Shine!
At the outset of this crisis I believed it
would be a boon for local tourism, that
daytripping as an activity was about to
become more popular than ever. Then
they closed all the stores and that pretty
much sucked. But then there was an
overwhelming surge to shop local and
the stores re-opened as restrictions
eased. In the meantime stores and
Updates on Hours and Specials on
Parks Blueberries
restaurants quickly put ingenuity to
work to come up with curbside pickup,
delivery and other ideas. Online forums
sprouted up so we could help each other
find ways to shop locally. That kept many
businesses from closing. While there are
no large events this summer, Ontarians
will explore their own province and
they’ll have the time to discover much
more than they can imagine. This is a
very rare opportunity for small towns
and businesses to win them over and
make them come back again and again.
It’s “Hanitizer” for short
I went to donate blood in April and
the girl at the entrance asked me to
use some “Hanitizer.” She grew tired of
saying hand sanitizer so she created the
new word. I was sure that her brilliance
would catch on, but it hasn’t, yet.
There will be events!
Musicians and performers may have
slipped through the cracks, but they will
not be sidelined for long. Large events
are cancelled, but ingenuity will prevail
and there will be safe fun to be had,
probably in your own neighbourhood or
even your own yard, and it will be right
up there with the most fun you’ve ever
had. I speak from recent experience. Hire
a band or duo to play for a few friends
in your backyard - it’s worth it. A band
could also play to several properties at
once in a cul-de-sac and therefore play
for more people in a safe manner. The
show must go on!
Common Sense Makes it’s Own
Luck.
It is not difficult to wash our hands
for 20 seconds and use soap. Masks
make perfect sense and we should all
have one available at any time. We’re
doing great at beating this thing and
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going backward is the last thing any
of us want. Let’s keep being smarter
than a virus.
It could have been worse.
The only thing
we could count
on this past
spring was good
weather. July’s
Just an image I love.
(artist unknown)
been insanely
hot so far, but
beautiful months
of April, May &
June made the
whole quarantine
thing a bit more
bearable.
How does your garden grow?
Hands up if you put more work in
your garden this year. See, that spring
weather came in handy didn’t it? I
figured that garden centres would do
fine once they had the chance to fully
open. Okay, hands up if you’re growing
marijuana!
Relaxing along the St. Clair Parkway
Stepping back in time.
My sister Rose mentioned that she
hasn’t seen young kids walking to the
St. Clair River with fishing poles for
years, but they are now. She also reports
that folks are showing up in the many
riverside parks with picnic baskets of all
things. Apparently they pack a lunch in
them and relax while the ships go by. It
sounds like it might be more fun than
being tested for a virus.
We can’t stop the presses.
The printed page is far from being
out of style. You’re proving that right
now. However, this was written on July
8th and many things may have changed
by now. Please keep that in mind
when looking at the ads. For example,
restaurants that were only open for
takeout when we went to press may be
fully open now.
And on a bitter note.
It’s been the case throughout all of
Daytripping’s 25 years, that over 70%
of our tourists are from right here in
Ontario. I find it strange how many
tourism organizations are suddenly
selling a “shop local” message but
spending the vast majority of their
budget with Facebook instead of local
magazines, radio stations and other
mediums. Why aren’t they shopping
local?
It’s okay if you loved it.
I know that many of you had reasons
to find it unbearable and far too many
lost loved ones. We all know how horrible
the pandemic and quarantine has been,
but the fact is that many people found
peace and purpose and had a rewarding
experience over the past few months.
There’s nothing wrong with that. It
forced us to
slow down for
once and at
the same time
challenged us
to be our best,
whatever that
meant for each
one of us. For
the record, my
dog loved it.
My step-daughter
Sarah with Charlie
Who got a taste of retirement?
I know I did. March through to July
has been the busiest time of year for
me for the last quarter of a century.
I’ve often said that I don’t ever want to
retire. Quarantine or not, it was nice to
have those months off for once. I kept
very busy and found other interests. I
hope you did as well.
Quantitative Easing
That’s the official term for printing
more money, which is exactly what the
federal government has been doing.
Some say we’ll be climbing out of debt
for years to come (and I thought we
already were). Others suggest that the
debt isn’t as scary as it’s cracked up to
be. My suggestion is simple... keep it in
Canada. I’m 100% sure that spending it
all on products made in other countries,
ordered online from warehouses in
other countries - is the wrong thing to
do. A wise man once said “Amazon.
com is not going to sponsor your kid’s
soccer team.”
Shop Locally, wherever you are
You could be missing the point if
you think that “Shop Locally” means at
your local Gargantuamart. It doesn’t. I
realize that they employ people locally,
but they probably put countless smaller
stores out of business and I’m guessing
that most of their products aren’t
made in Canada, or by people who are
making a wage that you would deem to
be acceptable. Shop Locally means to
support small business, wherever you
are.
Please go out of your way to shop
locally and buy Canadian made
products when you can. Read the labels.
I’ve been harping on this issue for 25
years, saying countless times that small
businesses need us more than ever,
My formerly well groomed friend, Brent Freer
and it’s always been true, but I certainly
didn’t see this pandemic coming. If
we don’t stand up with them now, we
might not get another chance. Ironically,
I was saying just a few months ago that
Ontario was finally in a great position
to have a breakthrough tourism season.
If I haven’t bugged you quite enough
yet, go to Daytripping’s Facebook page
to see a video of “The Loonie Tune,” an
original song I recorded to encourage all
of us to support the Canadian economy.
Ontario is still in Stage 2 as I write this
and I’m confident that we’ll continue in
the right direction. Congratulations on
all you’ve achieved so far.
Have a great summer. Explore all
parts of Ontario including our chunk of
it. Stay at hotels and inns, camp, visit
friends and family, shop locally, but be
vigilant. Be smarter than a virus.
SUMMER 2020 “If you come to a fork in the road, take it.” — Yogi Berra
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July-August 2020 • Vol. 26, Issue 2
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All the Best...
• Unique Gift Shops
• Antique Shops • Artisans
• Specialty Farms & Markets
• Craft Breweries & Wineries
• Quilt, Garden & Craft Shops
• Museums • Thrift Shops
• Places to Stay & Dine
• Live Theatre • Events
• So Much More!
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HAM
KINGSVILLE
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Lake Erie
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TORONTO
Lake Ontario
NIAGARA FALLS
BUFFALO
New York
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~ A right angle is 90 degrees Farenhight.
~ A circle is a figure with no corners and only one side.
~ The skeleton is what is left after the insides have been taken
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skeleton is something to hitch meat to.
~ Many dead animals of the past changed to fossils while others
preferred to be oil.
~ For Drowning: climb on the person, move up & down to make
artificial perspiration.
~ All animals were here before mankind. The animals lived
peacefully until mankind came along and made roads, houses,
hotels and condoms.
~ Sir Isaac Newton invented gravity.
~ Galileo showed that the earth was round and not vice versa.
He dropped his balls to prove gravity.
~ Marie Curie did research at the Sore Buns Institute in France.
~ Men are mammals and women are femammals.
~ Proteins are composed of a mean old acid.
~ The largest mammals are to be found in the sea because
there is nowhere else to put them.
~ For dog bite: put the dog away for several
days. If he has not recovered, then kill it.
~ Involuntary muscles are not as willing as
voluntary ones.
~ Water is melted steam.
~ Some people say we condescended from
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~ The leopard has black spots which look like
round soars on its body.
The King George VI Li Bridge in Port Stanley is undergoing
significant rehabilitaon with ancipated construcon to be
completed in May 2021. During construcon, the bridge is closed
to vehicular and pedestrian traffic with a detour route that
ulizes Colborne Street, Warren Street and Carlow Road (see
above map). To the extent possible, at least one leaf of the
bridge will remain open to allow in-water traffic clear passage.
For more project informaon, please visit us
online at www.portstanleylibridge.ca
Construcon on the Port Bruce Bridge is underway and esmated
to be completed in December 2020. During construcon a detour
route which ulizes Bank Street and Dexter Line is in place to
guide residents, tourists and beach goers through Port Bruce.
For more project informaon, please
visit us online at www.elgincounty.ca/
engineering-services/port-bruce-bridge
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I had spent some time in the bank
with my dad, as he had to transfer
some money. I couldn't resist, and
asked... "Dad, why don't we activate
your internet banking?"
"Why would I do that?" he asked.
"Well, then you wont have to spend
the time here for things like a transfer.
You can even do your shopping
online. Everything will be so easy!"
I was so excited about initiating him
into the world of internet banking and
shopping.
He asked "If I do that, I wont have to
step out of the house?"
"Yes, yes," I said. I told him how
even groceries can be delivered to his
door now and how Amazon delivers
everything! His answer left me
tongue-tied.
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He said, ''Since I entered this bank
today, I have met four of my friends, I
have chatted a while with the staff who
know me very well now. You know I
am retired... this is the company that
I need. I like to get ready and come
to the bank. I have enough time, it is
the physical contact that I crave. Two
years back when I got sick, the store
owner from where I buy fruit came to
see me and sat by my bedside. When
your mom fell down a while back
while on her morning walk, our local
grocer saw her and immediately got
his car to rush her home as he knows
where we live. And your brother
worked at that store to make his way
through college. Would I have that
'human' touch if everything became
online? Why would I want everything
delivered to me and force
me to interact with just my
computer? I like to know
the person that I'm dealing
with and not just any
'seller.' It creates bonds of
relationships. Does Amazon
deliver all this as well?"
Needless to say, his words
helped me realize that
technology isn't life. It's
better to spend time with
people than devices.
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Sweet and juicy Ontario grown peaches are
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Once again, we count our fruit-filled Ontario
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peachy-keen recipes, from our home to yours.
Peach “Butter ”
It isn’t butter, but it resembles its texture. It’s amazing on pancakes, toast & muffins.
4 large peaches, sliced
1/4 cup orange juice
3/4 cup sugar
In a saucepan, combine orange juice and peaches. Bring to a boil. Cover,
reduce heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 9 mins., or until
peaches are tender. Place mixture in food processer (or blender) and
process until smooth. Return mixture to saucepan and add sugar, allspice,
orange zest and honey. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered,
for 25 mins., or until thickened (stir occasionally). Spoon into glass
container. Cover and refrigerate. Makes 1 1/2 cups.
Patties with Peach Sauce
PATTIES:
1 1/2 lbs. lean ground meat
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pork or any combination
of these meats)
1 onion, finely chopped
Mix together all ingredients except oil. Make 6 patties (1/4 lb ea.) about 1
1/2 to 2 inches thick. Heat oil in deep fry pan. Brown patties on both sides.
PEACH SAUCE:
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup brown sugar
Combine all ingredients except peaches. Pour over meat in pan. Cover and
simmer on low for 20 to 30 mins. (time will vary depending upon your
protein selection). Add peaches and liquid. Cook another 15 mins. Good
served over rice. If desired, garnish with parsley.
Peach Relish
1 large peach (or 2 small),
peeled & chopped
2/3 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, minced
Peach Crisp
4 cups fresh peaches, sliced
3/4 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
2 1/4 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
Pinch of ground allspice
1 egg
1/2 cup bread crumbs
salt & pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 1/2 cups tender peaches, peeled & sliced
(with their juices or add a bit of apple juice)
or a 19 oz can of peaches with its juice.
You can use this peachy-pleasant topping as you would use mayo or burger
relish. It’s particularly good atop lean turkey burgers.
1 teaspoon teriyaki sauce
1/3 cup mayonnaise
In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add ginger and peaches. Cook,
stirring, until peaches are tender. Stir in teriyaki sauce, continue cooking
for 1 min. Transfer to a bowl to cool. When cooled, stir in mayonnaise.
Makes enough for 6 burger toppings.
1/2 cup COLD butter, cubed
1/3 cup raisins (optional)
1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Place sliced peaches in an 8-inch baking dish sprayed with non-stick spray.
Stir in raisins. In a large bowl, combine sugar, oats, nutmeg, flour and
cinnamon. Add cubed butter and cut butter into mixture using a pastry
blender or 2 knives. Mixture is ready when it is the
consistency of coarse crumbs. Spread evenly over
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golden colour. Top with whipped cream if desired
or serve with vanilla ice cream. Makes 8 servings.
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Many of us are reaching for the takeout
menus more often than we ever have.
Ordering takeout is a great way to mix up
your everyday routine and support local
businesses that have shifted to continue
offering you their great products, while
keeping you safe. We reached out to a
few phenomenal chefs from our Next
Stop: Taste video series to find out their
favourite takeout spots in the region,
their tips for ordering takeout and
their favourite takeout dishes to offer
their customers. Keep reading for their
recommendations.
Chef Dan Megna, Twisted Lemon
Restaurant & Flavour Junkies, Cayuga
“Our favourite Take & Bake menu item
has to be Chicken & Waffles. It is fresh,
vibrant, different, and fun. It’s a flavour
blast especially now that we can bring
flavours from the garden.”
Tips for ordering takeout: “Things
are different right now. Order what
restaurants are offering. There are
limitations on what food restaurants can
even get right now. Respect protocol,
everyone is doing the best they can to
survive and still put out top quality,
everything you would expect from your
favourite restaurant. Be patient with
restaurants that don’t usually offer or
specialize in takeout, they are doing their
best to adapt.”
Recommendations for other takeout
options: “Carolinian Cafe and Cravings
by Brittany in Cayuga—for coffee & quick
snacks/sandwiches, and sweet treats!!
Concession Road Brewery in Jarvis is
where we get most of our beer, including
our fun collaboration beers we’ve done
together.”
Chef Benjamin Leblanc-Beaudoin,
Iron Kettle Bed and Breakfast, Comber
“Our favourite takeout item is
Multigrain Sourdough—it’s my favourite
thing to make and eat! Unfortunately,
I have to stop myself from eating it as
much as I did at first.
“When ordering takeout, it’s
important to consider when and where
you are going to eat the food. The main
questions are: Will it need reheating?
Will it be at its peak of quality? It’s hard
to imagine nachos, French fries and
fried fish as being at their best when
reheated.”
Recommendations for other takeout
options: “I have to say that Birdies Perch
in Leamington is special. The quality of
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their food is true to their reputation, and
you can eat it right away in your car. My
favourite dish of theirs is the fish taco,
and of course their Birdies Sauce.”
Chef Mark Graham, Clock Tower
Bistro, Strathroy
“Our most popular takeout items
have been our Thin Crust Pizza, Beef
Stroganoff and Beef Taco Mac and
Cheese. All three are great takeout
meals that stay nice and hot while being
transported.
“The one thing I think people should
avoid when ordering takeout is French
fries. They go cold fast and get soggy. I
always recommend that people order in
advance if they can. We can get a little
bogged down with takeout sometimes.
With advance orders we can space out
the pickup times and control the flow of
people.”
Recommendations for other takeout
options: “Simply House in Strathroy
for Chinese food. The food is always
great quality, consistent and he is
an independent operator, not a big
multinational chain which I like to
support.”
Chef Dean Litster, Armandos,
Amherstburg
“We started making our own 18-hour
applewood smoked pulled pork tossed
in Armando’s own barbeque sauce. We
feature it on a pizza called the “Simcoe
Smokehouse” (named after a street in
Amherstburg) as well as a pulled pork
sandwich. It is the perfect blend of flavours
with the smoky, sweet, and just a little bit
of heat—and the pickles add that satisfying
crunch. Both these items are great reheated
and travel well—making them perfect
for takeout or a nice picnic. (Note: Only
available at Armando’s Amherstburg).
“Our best tip for ordering takeout is to
check the restaurant’s website or social
media to see if they have made any changes
to their menu or hours. Current events have
forced restaurants to make many changes
quickly and checking online can mean you
get the most accurate information. Some
areas are experiencing food shortages of
certain food items which is forcing chefs to
get creative. This means there could even
be cool new menu items to check out.”
Recommendations for other takeout
options: “Both Grand Cantina in Ford
City (Windsor) as well as El Diablo in
Kingsville are absolute gems in the area.
Both offer amazing tacos and small plates
using fresh ingredients and feature some
unique flavour combinations. I’d highly
recommend checking out either (or both!).”
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Publisher’s note: This is an excerpt
of a Facebook post on May 20, 2020 by
Brenda Smith of Pinecroft, one of the most
amazing destinations in our region. Their
restaurant patio is open as of this printing
on July 9th, but it speaks volumes about
what many businesses were fearing at the
height of the quarantine in Ontario. I think
most of you understand the importance of
shopping local, and I thank you on behalf
of all my customers, but please relax for a
moment to read this inspiring letter.
First of all I want to recognize the
severity of COVID-19, the sacrifice of all
the frontline workers and the tragedy of
each and every life lost to this terrible
situation. It is impossible to forget on
a daily basis what we face as we are
constantly presented with COVID-19
news, updates, protocols and warnings.
I want to let you in on the thoughts that
occupy my mind on a daily basis.
On March 17th when we were given
the order to close our restaurant and
gift shop, we were not concerned about
the viability of our business and quickly
closed down to help flatten the curve. We
initiated some needed maintenance in
anticipation of reopening in 14 days, but
those initial 14 days now have gone on
to more than 60 days. While we are still
in a viable position and look forward to
reopening we realize that another long
stretch of closure would be too much to
bear. We are in a better position than a lot
of restaurants. In an open letter yesterday
from Shanna Munro, President and CEO
of Restaurants Canada, she states that
1 out of 10 restaurants have already
permanently closed and that 1 out of 2
independent restaurants does not expect
to survive the COVID-19 shutdown.
Independent restaurants are truly an
important part of our culture and will
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be a fixture of our day to day life that
will certainly be missed if they fall to the
wayside, as they represent the colour and
culture and diversity of life in Canada.
Our Green Frog Tearoom is an
important part of what Pinecroft is
and is one part of our family business.
It has sustained us through many
difficult financial times when we have
experienced recessions and down turns
in our economy. Eating out has always
been a way to treat ourselves when
times are bad. COVID-19 has changed
everything and now that is not the case.
Our family has spent 72 years building
our business, supporting our community,
welcoming visitors from across the
country and the world and showcasing
what Elgin County has to offer. We are
just one of many businesses who have
and want to continue to do that.
Please remember the independents
when this is all over, please remember
to support all your local businesses,
whatever they may
be, and remember
that behind every door
front are families who
have just hung on to be
there when given the
word to open. These
businesses are the
backbone of our society
and they are fighting to
keep our lifestyle and
communities vibrant.
I think one of the
greatest fears is that
the paradigm shift we
are going through is
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going to make society too comfortable
and submissive to the tech world of
online business and that hometown
independents will be washed away
in a tsunami of
indifference. We
need more choices
than the paved acres
of the big box malls
that look the same
from Halifax to
Vancouver and even across the face of
North America. We need to see the faces
and hearts of the communities that make
our country so fabulous.
Every day we have a meeting to see
where we stand and how we can move
forward. We deal with depression, anxiety
and heart break and we question whether
today is the day we decide to retire, but
we also realize that we are the income
source for our four immediate families
and giving up is not an option. We are
not alone. There are tens of thousands of
...hometown independents
will be washed away in a
tsunami of indifference
families like ours going through the same
financial and emotional turmoil and I
hope that they can find peace of mind
and hope in the future.
We are in this together, but it is
consumers who will dictate what the
outcome will look like and what the
future of small towns and independent
businesses will look
like. If you like what
you see when you
go to your town to
shop, to have your
hair done, to go to
the gym, to engage
in service businesses, and if you like the
variety and feel that your town gives you,
then please consider returning to these
stores and businesses to shop as soon
as they are allowed to open. Welcome
them back and don’t make them engage
in a new battle alone against mounting
debt, the fight for market share and fear
generated by health concerns, when
they have just finished waging a war
against the COVID-19 shutdown.
Show them your support with your
buying power and your confidence in a
safe financial future for all of
us by getting out and beating
a path to their store whether
it be only a virtual version at
curb side, online or brick and
mortar.
Our minds are a powerful
tool that we have and very
often what we think about, we
bring about. Let’s not focus on
the negativity in our lives. Let’s
not give COVID-19 any more
energy through our thoughts,
but let us focus on our well
being, our health and a better
future for us all.
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they revived the market in Courtland.
The building was aging though, and the
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when their present Delhi location came
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This newer Delhi location is bright,
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The Emary’s now have 40 dealers
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signs and gas memorabilia,
advertising items. Just about
anything you can think of
collecting, you can find it here
AND
Emporium
Story and photos by Randy Goudeseune, Delhi
SHOP
LOCAL
• Garden & Patio Furnishings
• Adirondack chairs • footstools • plant ladders
• garden stakes • glass angels • birdbaths
• bird feeders • wood birdhouses & much more
• Seasonal Produce from our own garden
Covid 19 protocols are in place for your safety-
MASKS MANDATORY - Cloth masks available $3.50
Closed Monday & Tuesday (appointment only)
Wed-Thurs 11-6, Fri 1:30-6, Sat 11-5, Sun 12-4
164528 Kellett Rd, Tillsonburg • 519-688-7773 • www.therusticgarage.com • therusticgarage01@gmail.com
&
under one roof! The dealers
are always restocking so you
can usually find something
“fresh and unique” in any
given week.
Mike and Caroline can
be found here seven days a
week, 10-5 with only a few
days off through the year
for Christmas and other
special holiday times. Plan
a daytrip to this area with
your Daytripper in hand and
make a point of stopping
at Courtland Treasures Antiques &
Emporium in Delhi—you won’t be
disappointed. Mike and Caroline are
usually there with friendly service and
antique advise. You never know, that
one piece that has eluded you could be
here waiting for your discovery!
INTERAC OR
CASH ONLY
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“For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake.” — Robert Louis Stevenson
SUMMER 2020
TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
EON: ELGIN-OXFORD
Network of Museums
Pick any Museum or Choose Several to visit…
Historical Summer Adventures are waiting for you!
AYLMER
Aylmer-Malahide
Museum & Archives
14 East St, 773-9723
Gay Lea Dairy Museum
48075 Jamestown Ln, 773-2955
BEACHVILLE
Beachville District Museum
584371 Beachville Rd, 423-6497
DRUMBO
Drumbo & District
Heritage Society
42 Centre St, 463-5522
INGERSOLL
Ingersoll Cheese Museum
& Oxford School Museum
290 Harris St, 485-5510
NORWICH
Norwich & District
Historical Society
91 Stover St N, 863-3638
Norwich & District
Museum & Archives
89 Stover St N, 863-3101
* All museums are in the 519 telephone area code
Ingersoll Cheese Museum
CHEESE & A WHOLE LOT MORE!
Voted Ontario’s Top Small Museum
OPEN YEAR ROUND
CALL FOR DETAILS
519-485-5510
OTTERVILLE
South Norwich Historical
Society/Station Museum
243 Main St W, 879-6804
PORT BURWELL
Historic Lighthouse
& Marine Museum
17 Robinson St &
20 Pitt St, 874-4807
HMCS Ojibwa
3 Pitt St, 633-7641
PRINCETON
Princeton &
District Museum
25 Main St, 458-8392
ST. THOMAS
The Elgin County
Heritage Centre
450 Sunset Dr, 631-1460
Elgin County
Railway Museum
225 Wellington St, 637-6284
Elgin Military Museum
30 Talbot Street - 633-7641
• #1 Stop on the Oxford
County Cheese Trail
• Home of the Oxford
County Museum School
• Changing Exhibits
Year-Round
• Festivals & Events
Year-Round
• Ideal for School and
Group Tours
• Parks, Trails, and
On-Site Camping
290 HARRIS STREET Ingersoll
1 km north of 401 at Exit 218
www.ingersoll.ca/cheesemuseum
SIMCOE
Norfolk Historical Society
Norfolk Heritage Centre
109 Norfolk St S, 426-1583
SPARTA
Forge & Anvil Museum
46316 Sparta Ln, 775-2292
The Sparta Church Museum
6073 Quaker Rd, 775-2292
STRAFFORDVILLE
The Edison, Vienna & Area Museum,
Bayham Historical Society
6254 Plank Rd, 773-8798
TILLSONBURG
Annandale National
Historical Site
30 Tillson Ave, 842-2294
WALLACETOWN
Backus Page House Museum
29424 Lakeview Ln, 762-3072
WOODSTOCK
County of Oxford Archives
82 Light St, 539-9800
Woodstock Art Gallery
449 Dundas St, 539-6761
Norwich & District
MUSEUM &
ARCHIVES
MUSEUM
Open
Tues–Sat
by appt.
ARCHIVES
Open
by appt
Visit our Quaker meeting house, salt
box house, 1861 Gore Methodist
Church, Dairy barn, blacksmith shop
and main street gallery. Special events
and exhibits year round. Part of the
Oxford County Cheese trail!
www.norwichdhs.ca
norwichdhs@execulink.com
89 Stover Street North
NORWICH • 519-863-3101
To Windsor
401
Wallacetown
4
St Thomas
3
Sparta
Aylmer
To London
73
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supported and underwritten
by the Elgin-Oxford Network.
EST. 2010
Explore the History of
Aylmer & Malahide
AYLMER-MALAHIDE
Museum & Archives
519-773-9723 • 14 East Street, Aylmer
Monday - Friday: 10-5, Saturday: 11-4
PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM
AylmerMalahideMuseumArchives
AylmerMuseum
www.aylmermuseum.com
3
2
401
Straffordville
19
Port Burwell
Beachville
19
Tillsonburg
59
Woodstock
DAIRY MUSEUM
www.cec-dairymuseum.com
Burgessville
403
59
wich
Otterville
Follow us on Social Media @Dairy Museum
401
inceton
To Toronto
Drumbo
To Brantford
& Hamilton
Simcoe
3
N
Please check with each
museum for re-opening
updates and hours.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE
FOR DETAILS ABOUT
SITE RE-OPENING!
Be sure to check out the activitiy page on our website, bit
for free resources & lots of great activity ideas for kids!
48075 Jamestown Line, Aylmer • 1-888-773-2955 • museum@gayleafoods.com
Sparta
The Historic Village of
Forge & Anvil Museum
with permanent
display
Open Daily
11 to 4:30
The Sparta Church Museum
Current restrictions prevent
opening this season
New Exhibit
Coming Next Year
Pioneer Know How
72
3 Pitt St., Port Burwell
519-633-7641
GUIDED TOURS AVAILABLE
HMCS OJIBWA The Museum of
Naval History
See website for current hours.
www.hmcsojibwa.ca
UPDATES & TICKETS ONLINE
The Elgin Military Museum
30 Talbot Street, ST. THOMAS • 519-633-7641
• Canadian Military History with an Elgin County focus
• Archive & Reference Library
See website for current hours & museum updates:
www.TheElginMilitaryMuseum.ca
Southwest
t
ONTARIO
Linking local museums, historic communities
and farms, these colourful quilt blocks painted on
large wooden panels lead past other attractions
along winding country roads.
This is a driving tour only - please do not enter
private property. Go to barnquilttrails.ca for more
information.
The Southwest Ontario Barn Quilt Trails is a project of the
Elgin, Oxford, Norfolk Museum Association.
Elgin
Oxford
Norfolk
Middlesex ex
Brant
WWW.BARNQUILTTRAILS.CA
SUMMER 2020 “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” — Henry Miller
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Daytripper
TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
SHOP
LOCAL
Your Experience Awaits!
On-site Winery with Open Air Patio.
We’re Open 7 Days A Week!
1709 Front Rd. • St. Williams
519-586-9858 • www.burningkilnwinery.ca
Producer of quality spirits
including Gin, Vodka,
Whisky & Liqueurs...
& our own Hand Sanitizer.
45 Cambria St. • Stratford
519-305-5535 • www.junction56.ca
RAMBLIN’ ROAD
BREWERY FARM
Come in to sample or
purchase our farm
fresh premium beers!
“Lunch Menu
at The Roost”
www.ramblinroad.ca
2970 Swimming Pool Rd., LA SALETTE
Ontario, N0E 1H0 • 519-582-1444
• Hard Cider and Perry
• Apple Wine • Ice Cider
• LIKE US ON
Gift Boutique
JANUARY to MAY:
Saturdays 9-5 • Sundays 1-5
JUNE to DECEMBER:
Monday-Saturday 10-5 • Sundays 1-5
8169 KENNEDY LINE
THEDFORD, ONTARIO, CANADA
519-296-5556 or 519-296-5558
www.twinpinesorchards.com
CIDER, MEAD, WINE, BEER & SPIRITS
Southwestern Ontario boasts some excellent
Craft Breweries, Wineries & Cideries!
MICHIGAN
Windsor
3
Lake
St. Clair
Amherstburg
Essex
18 Kingsville
Jobsite Brewing Co.
Brewery & Taproom
with Wood Fired Pizza!
Please check out
our website for details.
www.jobsitebrewing.ca
45 Cambria St. • Stratford
Hand Sanitizer
Made & Sold at:
• Blue Elephant
• Junction 56
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Wallaceburg
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Sarnia
40
Chatham
Tilbury
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401
7
21
Lake
Huron
402
80
21
Petrolia
Dresden
GOOD BEER &
TASTY FOOD
Sold Here!
96 Norfolk St. S.
SIMCOE
519-428-2886
"Brew'd @ The Blue"
www.blueelephant.ca
21
Forest
79
7
Blenheim
ei
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81
Thedford
Glencoe
Bothwell
21
Strathroy
Alvinston
Goderich
Exeter
81
Varna
3
4
Grand Bend
Parkhill
Come to our
on farm Brewery!
Blyth
Huron
East
83
22
Seaforth
4
8
7
London
Lake Erie
stonepickerbrewing.com
7143 Forest Road,
Plympton-Wyoming
(4km South of Forest)
Listowel
St. Thomas
23
Mitchell
Stratford
St. Marys
401
73
2
Sparta
131
119
8
Aylmer
86
Woodstock
Waterloo
Shakespeare
19 59
Tillsonburg
403
59
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Guelph
7
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8
2
Brantford
rd
24
Kitcheneri
6
Cambridge
Paris
LaSalette
Delhi
Ontario’s First
Meadery!
Crafting the Oldest Alcoholic Drink on Earth!
- Best Served Chilled in Good Company
-
3115 River St., ALVINSTON
519-847-5333 • www.munrohoney.com
BREWING CO. & BISTRO
2353 NIXON ROAD, SIMCOE
519-426-2323
/NewLimburgBrewery
Waterford
Nixon
Simcoe
St. Williams
Dundas
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should be on this page?
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Daytripping to ANDY’S CORNERS, VITTORIA, WALSH, SIMCOE and ST. WILLIAMS
Serving Old Fashion
Delights &
Milk Shakes!
Featuring Local
Meats & Veggies!
es
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n,
3710 Hwy 59
Monday-Thursday 11-8 8
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From our garden
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1233 Turkey Point Road, SIMCOE
Only 8 minutes from Turkey Point
Letting Go
By Susan Iedema, London
Many terms are used for the task of
getting rid of our stuff. Decluttering.
Purging. Downsizing. But the term I like
best is letting go.
Apparently we spend the first half of
our life accumulating things and the last
half trying to get rid of them! Another
estimate sets the time spent amassing
stuff at two thirds of our life with only
one third spent purging.
Discovering a simpler lifestyle
had me seeing my house full of stuff
in a different light. By the time this
consciousness arrived, I had been
saving for about 40 years. I hope I fall
under the first estimate, otherwise, with
the second, my end is near!
My first step towards less was paying
attention to what I was bringing in the
door and why. I also vowed to use up,
wear out or get rid of what I already had.
A few years later, my letting go was
fast tracked when I decided to sell my
house. Downsizing, discarding and
decluttering became necessary. Once
the process was finished, I liked the
result so much I wondered why I was
moving!
Four years after my move, letting go
was pushed into overdrive. I was about
to share my home with someone else
so needed to make room for a second
person’s stuff. A lot of discarding,
recycling, donating and selling went
on as items from two households were
merged.
I have to admit that over the years, I
have fallen off the wagon from time to
time as my stuff seems to be going, or
growing, in the wrong direction! To keep
on top of my stuff, I have developed a
few strategies.
Downsizing is revisited throughout
the year with peak times being after
the New Year arrives and pairing the
process with spring cleaning.
I have come to realize that I am not
always ready to let go. Is this item worth
something? Will I need it later? Will I
regret getting rid of it? Occasionally I
Take
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ATM
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• CLOTHING • FURNITURE & MORE
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BARNTIQUE
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Thurs. 10-5, Fri. 10-6,
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4,
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cannot make the decisions and the task
is abandoned. However, my mind seems
to work on the problem subconsciously
as when I return to my decluttering, I
am amazed at the stuff I can let go.
Even fifteen minutes here and there,
working on a few things or a small area
of concern, can add up and make me
feel better.
Sometimes years pass before I
am ready to let go of an item. I try to
recall that, over time, some things can
disintegrate, deteriorate or are no longer
needed, or wanted, by anyone. If I wait,
will it be too late?
Another more morbid thought is
that I don’t want any of my loved ones
to have to sift through mounds of my
accumulated stuff should I pass away!
Other events such as house
maintenance and repairs can have a
silver lining. As things are removed to
make room for the work to be done, they
are revisited and donated, sometimes in
car loads!
Calls from charities for donations are
welcomed and accepted. A promise to
put some things out on the porch for
pick up spurs me into action.
I keep trying to remind myself of my
original vow to scrutinize what I am
bringing in. If I do bring an item in, then
one item has to go out.
Although letting go can be hard, the
end result not only lightens one’s abode,
but one’s mood! For this reason, I will
continue to let go as I am hopeful that
someone out there needs what I have
to give.
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“To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.” — Freya Stark“
The
SHOP
Southwestern
Daytripper
Restaurants,Tearooms,
TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome Cafés
TOWN NAME (and a lunchLOCAL
Ontario’s BEST...
counter or two!)
Where You Should Eat
Every restaurant on this list is here for a reason. The locaon may be scenic or historic, the food may be off the charts, or just real darn good.
Some are fancy, some are far from it, but they are here because we’ve asked them tobehere, because wethink you should try them out.
Andy’s Drive-In
3710 Hwy #59 (north of Langton) 519-875-2631
50’s inspired drive-in serving old fashioned flavours since the
1940’s. Eat-in or take-out. www.andysdrivein.com
AYLMER
The Green Frog Tearoom at Pinecro
8122 Rogers Road South
519-773-3435
An Elgin County tradion for 75+ years. Serving Lunch, Tea, on
the pao. Licensed under AGCO. www.pinecro.ca
BLYTH
Cowbell Brewing Co.
40035 Blyth Rd. 519-523-4724 www.cowbellbrewing.com
Desnaon cra brewery with state-of-the-art brewing facility,
family-friendly restaurant, retail store & entertainment spaces.
BRANTFORD
The Olde School Restaurant
Paris Rd. West at 687 Powerline Rd. 888-448-3131
Lunch/dinner in historic seng. Her Majesty the Queen dined
here 1997 - you can too. www.theoldeschoolrestaurant.ca
BRIGHTS GROVE
Skeeter Barlows Grill & Bar
2713 Lakeshore Road 519-869-2794
Great food & fun overlooking Lake Huron. Famous Prime Rib
on weekends. www.skeeterbarlows.com
CHATHAM
Mamma Maria’s Ristorante
231 King Street West 519-360-1600
Outstanding menu, comfortable atmosphere. Paos are open.
Opposite Capitol Theatre. www.mammamariasristorante.ca
GRAND BEND
School House Restaurant
19-81 Crescent St. 519-238-5515
Real food handcraed since 2005. Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Carry out. Call to book reservaons.
ILDERTON
The Village Teapot
13257 Ilderton Rd. 519-298-8327 www.thevillageteapot.ca
Homemade lunches & cream teas in a quaint & cosy seng.
Wed. to Sun. 10-2:30.
INGERSOLL
The Olde Bakery Café
120 Thames Street South 519-485-5757
Salads, sandwiches, loose leaf teas, specialty coffees, homemade
desserts, GLUTEN-FREE baking. Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-2, closed Sun.
KINGSVILLE
Annabelle’s Tearoom
76 Main Street East 519-733-0967
Loose Leaf Teas. Lunch seang 11:30am-2:30pm, Tuesday-Sunday.
Canadian Transportaon Museum & Heritage Village
6155 Arner Townline 519-776-6909
Beauful, retro 50’s themed Diner. Good food, great environment,
licensed. Informaon at www.ctmhv.com
JACK’S Gastropub 519-733-6900
31 Division Street South www.jacksgastropub.com
Dine indoors or on the paos. Serving locally inspired Farm-to-Fork
seasonal menus with EPIC Wines & Ontario Cra Beers.
Find links to these establishments on our website...
www.Daytripping.ca
The Kitchen Cupboard & Icebox
105 Elizabeth Street West 519-291-4777
Known for their delicious sandwiches, panini & home made soup.
Free parking, indoor & outdoor seang. www.shopkci.com
MILLBANK
Anna Mae’s Bakery & Restaurant
4060 Line 72 519-595-4407
One of Ontario’s most popular restaurants. Homecooked meals,
delicious baked goods and gis. www.annamaes.ca
MT. PLEASANT
The Windmill Country Market
701 Mount Pleasant Road, Brant 519-484-9955
Breakfast, Lunch, Bakery, European Deli, Amish Furniture,
Giware. Bus tours welcome. www.thewindmill.ca
NEW SARUM
New Sarum Diner
Just off Hwy #3 in New Sarum 519-773-3101
Old Time Favourites in Elgin’s Oldest Diner - Since 1943!
Daily, usually. Re-opening updates at www.newsarum.com
PARIS
Camp 31 - Real Southern Barbeque
22 Paris Road 519-442-3560
Mouth watering authenc Southern BBQ from an award winning
cookoff team. www.camp31.com
2 Rivers Restaurant
25 Grand River St. North 519-442-3233
Casual dining from the freshest local ingredients, breakfast,
lunch and dinner. Great views from our pao.
PETROLIA
Actor’s Casual Dining
4211 Petrolia Line 519-882-0400
Steps away from Victoria Playhouse, with entrees suitably named
for celebries. Open 7 days a week. www.actorscasualdining.ca
The Coage - Café, Wine Bar & Inn
4190 Petrolia Line (Across from Victoria Playhouse) 226-738-0881
Petrolia’s one-of-a-kind coffee shop! Fire roasted coffee, desserts,
soups & sandwiches, gis, wine bar & suites. Downtown & near VPP.
POINT EDWARD
Salvatore’s Traoria é Ristoranté 519-344-2855
105 Michigan Ave. www.salvatoresinpoint.com
‘Fresh’ pasta and a commitment to serving exceponal food.
No dinner menus required... you’ll see why.
PORT BURWELL
Izzy’s Schooner Restaurant & Pao Lookout
35 Robinson St. 519-874-4363 www.schoonersgalley.com
Family menu on the pao. Famous for Lake Erie Perch. Local ingredients.
Open Daily. LLBO. Ready To Go Meals/Curbside. Website updates.
PORT DOVER
Erie Beach Hotel - Cove Room & Terrace Room
19 Walker Street 519-583-1391
Lunch & dinner on the paos. Famous for Lake Erie perch and
pickerel. Steps to the beach. www.eriebeachhotel.com
F.W. Knechtel Foods
Walker Street 519-583-1908
Open year round on Port Dover’s beauful, sandy beach.
Featuring fresh Lake Erie perch & pickerel on the pao.
Fisherman’s Catch Bar & Restaurant
18 Walker Street 519-583-1801
A fully licensed restaurant specializing in fresh Lake Erie perch
and pickerel. Open year round. Serving on the pao.
The Beach House
2 Walker Street 519-583-0880
Open year round. Fish, seafood, burgers, steaks & pastas.
Outdoor pao overlooking Port Dover’s famous beach.
Please Remember...
... we haven’t changed every one of these listings
from what they would have said pre-COVID-19.
This issue was printed on July 9th
By the time you read this, indoor dining may be
allowed again but may be limited. Please be
prepared, make reservations and call or go to our
customers websites or social media for updates.
PORT FRANKS
Grog’s
Hwy. 21 and 79 519-243-2770
Great pizza, wings, dra beer, fine wines, pao, kids menu.
www.grogs.ca
MacPherson’s
Hwy. 21 at Port Franks Road 519-243-2990
Full breakfast, lunch & dinner, licensed, fuel, variety store and
gi shop.
RIDGETOWN
JoJo’s Paradise French Bakery & Café
96 Main St. W. 519-674-0702
Everything from scratch - breads & desserts. Friday Night Pizza.
Re-opening updates: www.jojoparadisebnb.com
SARNIA
DeGroot’s Garden Teahouse
1840 London Line 519-542-3435 (ext. 109)
Nestled behind the Nursery. Open Mon.-Sat. Seangs from 10-2.
Try our famous quiche! Call for private pares. www.degroots.ca
Lola’s Lounge
110 Chrisna St. South 519-336-8088
A meless atmosphere for lunch, dinner or a marni.
Moments from Sarnia’s Imperial Theatre.
SIMCOE
The Blue Elephant Cra Brewhouse
96 Norfolk Street South 519-428-2886
Featuring Norfolk products and beer brewed on site.
www.blueelephant.ca
ST. THOMAS
New Sarum Diner
Just off Hwy #3 in New Sarum 519-773-3101
Delicious Old Time Favourites in Elgin County's Oldest Diner.
Since 1943! 8am-9pm, 7 days a week. www.newsarum.com
STRATHROY
Clock Tower Inn, Bistro, Pub & Catering
71 Frank Street 519-205-1500
Meals from scratch in a restored 1889 Post Office. Breakfast to
dinner, 7 days/wk with seasonal pao. www.clocktower-inn.com
TAVISTOCK
Quehl’s Restaurant and Catering
33 Woodstock Street South 519-655-2835
Locally inspired comfort food in a historical seng since 1931.
Serving breakfast all day.
VITTORIA
The Good Bread Company Gallery Café 519-428-1300
15 Lamport St. (Area 15) www.goodbreadcompany.ca
Bakery is open Wed. to Sat. 10am-4pm. Cafe is currently closed.
Online orders/curbside pickup available. Updates on our website.
WATERDOWN
Dutch Mill Country Market
533 Millgrove Side Road 905-689-7253
Pao & Take Out. Hot lunches, soup & sandwiches, salad bar.
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More to explore in PORT DOVER and SIMCOE
A showcase of Norfolk Artists
From Mark’s’s Notebook:
Thank you for your years of service to visitors and locals alike!
It may be remarkable, but we don’t know that any of our customers have closed
due to the pandemic. A couple have shut the doors over the past few months, but it
seems to be for unrelated reasons. However, we do have to say goodbye to two local
tourism institutions. The Aylmer Sales Arena, one of our very first customers and a
renowned weekly market, has opened for its last Tuesday and we’ll miss working
with them. Also, the Bluewater Ferry that shuttled cars and people from Sombra,
ON to Marine City. MI for over 70 years is no more. A catastrophic and quite unfair
incident with river ice did irreparable harm to their business a few years ago. Thank
you to the five generations of the Dalgety family that kept it sailing for so long.
Home, home decor on the range! - See page 4
Priscilla’s Presents was a very nice
gift shop and ice cream parlour in
Harrow, until it closed last year with the
promise to re-open. Tracey has done just
that and the new location is absolutely
stunning. You can find her in the wine
region on Iler Road south of Harrow,
just around a country corner from Farm
Fresh Antiques. I can’t begin to describe what a marvellous destination she has built
on her farm property - you’ll just have to take a drive and see for yourself.
Thinking outside the “Takeout” box - See page 16
If you want to enjoy the view of Lake Huron while dining on the patio at Skeeter
Barlow’s (my own local spot) you’ll want to make a reservation, but this is a case
where you could also order take out and enjoy the view from one of many park
benches, a pavilion, or on the water’s edge. Take out has become a reality of life and
is a great way to support our independent restaurants - but that doesn’t mean we
have to take it home.
Maybe we just got too busy to appreciate quality - See page 32
Millbank Family Furniture has moved into a new
location next to the legendary Anna Maes Restaurant
in Millbank. You won’t need the address in this most
exceptional small village west of Waterloo. The past
few months have seen many of us remembering
what it was like to do puzzles and play board games.
I wonder if it will also give us a renewed appreciation
for quality, as in quality hand made furniture that
will last for generations. I certainly hope so!
From Laurie’s Notebook:
The Museums of Elgin & Oxford Counties - See page 64
This summer, daytrip to a museum. The feature on page 64 should pique your
curiosity. Every one is different, every one is an experience, and an adventure in “I
didn’t know that!” and “I’ve never seen one of those!” The bonus with all of the sites
is a stroll on the grounds – often an integral part of the museum – and a visit to a
new area or town.
A New Spin on Daytripping
We have long encouraged readers to take a day to explore locally. This is the
summer to do just that. I congratulate shop owners on their accommodations to
current restrictions so that visitors are safe to enjoy their daytrip. This issue is full
of experience options as we move around Southwestern Ontario. Shops are still the
unique, fun, and possibly ‘new-to-you’ spot; farm markets abound with the best
of the area produce, towns are exciting to explore, and every patio has a different
view. Get in the car, with Daytripping as your Adventure Map and adhering to health
guidelines, enjoy the summer.
From Rhonda’s Notebook:
Good things in Ontario
I would call myself a bit of a foodie and thanks to this
job I have found so many favourite places that cater
to my quality food demands. Bakeries with flavours
of bread to enhance the mundane sandwich and then
of course their sweets from pies to cream puffs, every
shop has something they do really well. Then of course
there are cheesemongers, chocolatiers, meats, maple
syrup farms and produce from farm markets. It does
not just end there though; many restaurants have takeout,
including frozen dinners for you to warm up in a hurry. This is the perfect time
to discover the stand alone shops our area has to offer.
My White Bicycle …
Bicycling is another resurrected past time of late and our region has many trails
and routes in varying levels difficulty for you experience. Most tourism organizations
have maps and routes on their website for you to find your favourite one. You may
even see me out there struggling to work off my bakery finds.
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Good Advice
Hope is not a strategy.
Do no harm, but take no shit.
Buy a plunger before you need a plunger.
Try not to take
anything personally.
No one thinks about you
as much as you do.
Don’t give up what you want most for what you want now.
Don’t boast about your abilities, if they are good enough, people will do
the talking for you.
Don’t ruin a good apology with an excuse.
If you compare your life to someone else’s, you’ll never be happy.
Never treat someone like a priority if they treat you like an option.
The grass is always greener where you water it.
Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, remember that all the people
in this world haven’t had the advantages you’ve had.
Draw from your past, don’t let your past draw from you.
Surround yourself by people smarter than you and better at your job
than you. It’s the best way to learn.
Don’t point out a problem unless you have a better solution.
It’s OK to be
happy with a calm,
unbusy life.
Take care of your health, it’s the most
important thing you own.
If you have time to do it wrong, you
have time to do it again.
Never write down anything you
wouldn’t want read in court.
SUMMER 2020 “Two roads diverged in a wood and I – I took the one less traveled by.” — Robert Frost
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“There is no moment of delight in any pilgrimage like the beginning of it.” — Charles Dudley Warner
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The Passing Cliché
The other day my grandson was
about to do something redundant and
I commented that it would be like
"carrying coals to Newcastle." Not
only did he not know what I meant, he
didn't even know where Newcastle was.
In fact, he wasn't even too
sure about coal. ("I've heard
of coal. Didn't they used to
make fires with it in the olden
days?")
The experience was
unnerving, but it made me
realize that many of our
cliches have lost their original
meanings. Some, by a strange
twist of the language, have completely
new connotations. Others now convey
nothing at all. Consider the following:
"A penny saved is a penny earned."
Even though a "penny" is no longer legal
tender, most people will accept it as a
synonym for "cent.” But what good is
a cent today? About the only use for
that particular coin is to mark a golf ball
on the putting green. Most bubble gum
machines now gobble up dimes and I
haven't seen a "penny" scale in years.
"I'll tan your hide." When my father
used that expression I knew exactly
what he meant. The process of applying
heat to my backside may have differed
slightly from the method used to convert
animal skins to leather, but we had
absolutely no communication problem.
Today, with vinyl replacing leather for
almost everything except holding cows
together and with naturalists shouting
"endangered species" whenever any
other kind of pelt is considered for
conversion, the tanning industry has
fallen upon hard times. In addition,
any parent who dares to apply palm to
buttock as a measure of discipline (or
even just to get the kid's attention) faces
a lecture from the child abuse people,
criminal charges from the courts and the
possibility of a lawsuit from
the child himself.
"A miss is as good as a
mile." While this particular
expression hasn't hit the junk
heap yet, it's on its way. The
conversion to metric will
force the next generation
to lump "mile" with other
obsolete units of measure
such as "stone,” "hand," "hogshead"
and "league." It's a pity too, because
most of these cliches became standard
expressions because they had a certain
"ring" to them. Somehow, "If you're
going to miss your target by a millimeter,
you may as well miss it by a kilometer,"
doesn't have the same pizzazz.
"He has an axe to grind." There may
still be the odd adventurous soul who
takes to the woods for his vacation and
who will therefore know what an axe
is, but those who spend their
holidays in lodges or summer
resorts will have no idea. Even
those who own fireplaces that
haven’t yet been converted
to gas, probably use logs
of compressed sawdust.
The connotation of having
something pressing to do;
some problem to resolve, was
lost about the same time as
the lumberjack traded in his double-bit
for a chain saw.
by A. C. Stone, Windsor
from Daytripping March-April 2002
"I'll cook his goose." In this era of fast
food outlets and microwave ovens, if
you wanted to cook somebody's goose
today, you would likely have to reheat
his Kentucky Fried Chicken.
"She poured oil on the troubled
waters." This expression has a whole
new meaning which is reinforced
every time a tanker breaks up and
spews its cargo into the ocean. Rather
than the calming effect the cliché
originally intended, oil on the water now
sends environmentalists into a state of
advanced agitation.
"Let's smoke the peace pipe." This
old Native custom has signified the
making of friends or reconciliation after
an argument ever since the last treaty
was signed. Use it today and the kids will
think you've found a new way to turn on.
"He's my right hand man." This term
has been legislated out of existence.
Valued assistants must now be known as
"right hand persons" to comply with antidiscrimination
laws and will disappear
completely if the left handed people ever
get organized. Other standby’s such
as "flogging a dead horse," "letting the
cat out of the bag" and "killing
two birds with one stone" are
all frowned upon by the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals.
Personally, I think it's a
shame. I hate to see expressions
which have been around for a
generation or more dropped
from the language. My father
felt the same way and I guess
I'm just a chip off the old block ...
whatever that means.
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Come see us to get all the things you
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SUMMER 2020 “Do not travel to escape life. Travel so that life does not escape you.” — unknown
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• Placemats & Napkins
• Table Runners • Doilies
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Duvet Covers, Sheets,
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Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign
In a
Plastic
Surgeon's
Office...
"Hello, can we
help pick
your nose?"
One summer, when my grandson
was just five years old, we had a mouse
in the cottage. Mice are often a problem
there because we do a lot of barbecuing
outside on the deck and thus the screen
door to the kitchen is being opened and
shut frequently, allowing access for the
field mice that live in the bushes. After a
fine steak dinner one evening, I noticed
a small grey-brown creature hopping
around in the living room, its beady
black eyes watching me carefully, its
whiskers twitching. A mouse!
Much as I hated to do it, I set a trap.
In retrospect, I’m sorry that I didn’t
have any live-traps, for that would
have been more humane, but all I had
were spring-traps. Letting mice take
up residence, and worse still, breed, in
the cottage is out of the question. So I
baited the trap with cheese and peanut
butter, and placed it carefully under the
sofa. At that moment, my five-year-old
grandson, Graeme, came into the room.
“What are you doing, Grandma?”
he asked. I explained to him about the
mouse. He looked at me thoughtfully,
shrugged, and went to bed.
The next morning, he asked
me if I had caught the mouse.
I said I had. “Where is it,
Grandma?” he asked.
I paused for a few moments
before telling him that the mouse
was in the garbage. He looked
at me with obvious disapproval.
“But Grandma!” he exclaimed,
“You can’t put it in the garbage!
We have to bury it! You know, like
they do when there’s a funeral at
church!” I hardly knew what to say. The
idea of retrieving the mouse and finding
a spot to inter it in the garden didn’t