The first thing I noticed was that the women cut all the lawns and the men drive all the pickups. But actually, a lot of women are driving pickups too. Typical small town Ontario, eh?
Working on a fixer-upper entailed many trips to Home Depot and Canadian Tire, but,
This is a place where you like to take the long way home
At 40 km/hr (or less)
And I haven’t been tailgated once
From 830,000 to 22,000
50 meters to the entrance to a 60 km biking network
And that’s only in town
Morning bike ride to a coffee shop in Stayner
Picnic at the top of the Century Express chair
Entranced by the turquoise layers on the Bay
Spellbound by the Georgian Bay sunset
I feel that we’ve arrived
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July 16, 2022 at 8:16 pm
…great new home ….congratulations len and chantal….even moreso are the wonderful surroundings….enjoy the peace….xoxo…
July 16, 2022 at 8:22 pm
thanks Linda
July 16, 2022 at 8:44 pm
Great photos, Len!
How far is Stayner via the train trail?
July 16, 2022 at 8:45 pm
12km from our house
July 16, 2022 at 9:10 pm
Love it! So happy you guys made the leap. Might see you up there!
Christine Farrell (Dobrucki)
July 16, 2022 at 9:13 pm
Thanks Christine, of course, you’re always welcome.
July 16, 2022 at 11:22 pm
Hi Len, I love your statement, “I feel that we’ve arrived”. That sounds like Heaven. I hope you and Chantal continue to enjoy this place for many years to come.
God Bless, Don & Jean McPhee
July 17, 2022 at 12:06 am
Thanks Don.
July 17, 2022 at 2:46 am
Congratulations Len and Chantal, on your new home, and this new phase in your life’s journey!
July 17, 2022 at 11:15 am
Thanks John
July 17, 2022 at 12:37 pm
What a great location, cycling and ski country too. All the very best for a new life challenge.
July 17, 2022 at 12:46 pm
Thanks Daphne. Yes, a radical lifestyle change
July 17, 2022 at 12:47 pm
Len, I remember a phrase that applies to you and Chantal and your new home:
You can travel the world in search of what you need and return home to find it.
July 17, 2022 at 12:56 pm
But Bern… why not do both?
July 17, 2022 at 1:05 pm
Your new home looks wonderful. And living in a smaller town has terrific benefits. Slower pace, friendly people, cleaner air. Congrats
July 17, 2022 at 1:16 pm
yes, yes and yes. You’re the expert John.
July 17, 2022 at 4:55 pm
Len and Chantal…congratulations on your new Collingwood home! great pics! I recall when the old Craglieth railway station was a restaurant in the late 70s or early 80s.
July 17, 2022 at 6:18 pm
Thanks Dave, I didn’t think you looked that old.
July 17, 2022 at 5:21 pm
Love it Uncle Len! Looks like it’s a great place! We love living in a small town too!
July 17, 2022 at 6:18 pm
Hope everything is well, Leigh… luv
July 17, 2022 at 6:00 pm
Nice pics Len. And congrats on making the move! Hope to see you up there sometime soon.
July 17, 2022 at 6:19 pm
For sure Sheryl
July 18, 2022 at 11:16 am
Congrats Len and Chantal, you have found a wonderful place to make your home, enjoy! Love the pictures as always Len.
July 18, 2022 at 11:30 am
Thanks Sandra
July 18, 2022 at 2:33 pm
I love seeing all these pictures and reading your comments on your new environment. Congrats on your beautiful house and making the leap from the big city to a quieter area where you’ll enjoy a new quality of life. Can’t wait to discover the region more through your eyes… 🙂
July 18, 2022 at 2:49 pm
Glad you enjoyed Genevieve. Yes, there’ll be more, but first… Cape Breton and all points between.
July 18, 2022 at 3:41 pm
Félicitations for your new house Len & Chantal . I love the pic of La Petite Sirène
See U this summer I hope x
July 18, 2022 at 4:03 pm
Merci, Johanne