Daytripping Issue - Summer 2020

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