Daytripping Winter 2021-22 Issue

The
Daytripper
TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
SHOP
LOCAL
For over
Open Daily - Hours & Take-Out Menu on Website
Closed December 25 through January 2
London
78
74
NEW
SARUM
3
X
St. Thomas
Sparta
78 years
Lake Erie
years
401
Belmont
Aylmer
JUST OFF HIGHWAY HWAY
3,
46230 NEW SARUM LINE
46230 NEW SARUM LINE 519-773-3101 7 3101
www.newsarum.comw
for Great Gifts,
To Express Your Taste,
or the Necessities.
• Fresh, Local Food Favourites
• Metal Art • Rustic Touches
• Wooden Decor Accents
• Patio & Garden Accessories,
• Bird Houses & Feeders
• Fresh Seasonal Greens & Trees
26 Beech St., Aylmer • 226-289-2403
Our Cover Artists
John Sloane
Step Back in Time
to Elgin County’s
Oldest Diner!
Famous Chicken &
Old Time Diner Favourites!
Curbside Service Available
elginfeeds.com
Mon-Fri 8-5
Sat 8-3
Born in Chicago, John was
deeply impressed by a summer
vacation that he spent visiting the
highways and byways of Ontario
as a boy. “I have never forgotten the exciting experience I had seeing
the beautiful rural landscape and meeting so many friendly people,”
says John. “I returned home with a wider horizon and an enthusiasm
to paint new subjects.” After graduating from college, John began to
free-lance, acquiring commissions to paint illustrations for
magazines and books. He and his wife Mary Anne later fulfilled their
dream of owning a place in the country. “I began to paint my favorite subjects of old-fashioned country
landscapes,” says John. For more than thirty years John has painted a popular series of art calendars, greeting
cards, jig-saw puzzles and quilting fabric collections. John Sloane’s Country Seasons calendars are
available at stores and online at www.johnsloaneart.com. Follow John Sloane Art on Facebook,
Instagram and Pinterest @johnsloaneart
Lance Russwurm
Winter 2021/22 -
“Holiday Station”
Winter 2021/22 - “Christmas at Kilbride”
In 1988, after fifteen years of doing various other forms of
commercial illustration, Lance decided to seriously take up painting in
acrylics and watercolors. His love of old machinery, especially aircraft
and automobiles, and his fascination with the elegance of the past
immediately became central to his work. Lance was born in Kitchener,
Ontario, in 1953. He uses an almost photo-realistic style to lend reality
and immediacy to events that happened long ago - or may never have
happened at all. He’s been told that his attention to research and detail, borders on fanaticism, but his main
objectives will always remain storytelling and mood. If, through his works, he can communicate his passion
for these things to others and possibly spark someone's interest, he will feel that he has been successful.
•Ribbons
•Wool
•Paints
•Supplies
for your
favourite
craft
•Florals
Mon to Fri
i
9-5:30
Saturday ay
9-5
Spare Moments Craft Supplies
Christmas
ALL YEAR!
• Decor
• Supplies
• Ready-made
or Custom
Wreaths
530 Talbot St. E., Aylmer, 519-765-3550 • sparemomentscraftsupplies.com
pp
2400 SQUARE FEET OF CRAFTING HEAVEN!
by Glenda Shields,
London
Our Cover Artists
John Sloane
Delta
Paints
in
2 oz.
size
Born in Chicago, John was
deeply impressed by a summer
vacation that he spent visiting the
highways and byways of Ontario
as a boy. “I have never forgotten the exciting experience I had seeing
the beautiful rural landscape and meeting so many friendly people,”
says John. “I returned home with a wider horizon and an enthusiasm
to paint new subjects.” After graduating from college, John began to
free-lance, acquiring commissions to paint illustrations for
magazines and books. He and his wife Mary Anne later fulfilled their
dream of owning a place in the country. “I began to paint my favorite subjects of old-fashioned country
landscapes,” says John. For more than thirty years John has painted a popular series of art calendars. John
Sloane’s Country Seasons Deluxe Wall Calendars, Mini calendars and Weekly Planners celebrate the
beauty of the four seasons and the simple pleasures of country living. He also continues to produce many
popular greeting cards, jig-saw puzzles and quilting fabric collections. John Sloane’s Country Seasons
calendars are available at stores and online. To see more of John’s artwork or information about how to
purchase his calendars and fine art prints, visit his website at www.johnsloaneart.com. Follow John
Sloane Art on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest @johnsloaneart
Lance Russwurm
The price of gas is very high
it’s enough to make you want to cry
the big cartel keeps us folks broke
Putting gas in our car, it ain’t no joke!
So I will sell my fancy car
Since on a tank of gas I can’t get far,
then I will buy me a cart and a horse
I’m sure to save big bucks, of course.
Oil and gas I’ll need not pay
Instead a wagon load of oats and hay
My shovel won’t be for snow
But horse manure to make my flowers grow.
Now I’ll need a barn and a field with a fence
A loan from the bank makes common sense
Oh and a nice warm blanket for his back
For my horse there is nothing he will lack.
Then I’ll want a surry with a fringe on top
Now I better add up what I’ve almost bought
I’m up to big pile of bucks, I better pass
And settle for the price of gas.
Winter 2021/22 -
“Holiday Station”
Winter 2021/22 - “Christmas at Kilbride”
In 1988, after fifteen years of doing various other forms of
commercial illustration, Lance decided to seriously take up painting in
acrylics and watercolors. His love of old machinery, especially aircraft
and automobiles, and his fascination with the elegance of the past
immediately became central to his work. Lance was born in Kitchener,
Ontario, in 1953. He uses an almost photo-realistic style to lend reality
and immediacy to events that happened long ago - or may never have
happened at all. His attention to research and detail, borders on fanaticism, but his main objectives will
always remain storytelling and mood. If, through his works, he can communicate his passion for these things
to others and possibly spark someone's interest, he will feel that he has been successful.
Page 46
Tongue Twister! Santa’s Sleigh Slides on Slick Snow.
Winter 2021/22