The Friday Night Supper Club enjoyed Grandma’s Wild Rice Pudding and poetry this evening in the Wild Blue Yonder Pub. Johnnie Walker set the standard with his favourite English poems of the sea; Ron MacKay, Jim Stewart and Peter Elmhirst read Robert Service to rave reviews. It was very 60′s although the Leafs were playing in the background rather than a jazz band, there was no smoke in the room and we were all high on friendship. Great night – I’m sure you wish you were there!

Get ready for Goblins and Ghouls tomorrow night. Don’t forget the time change this weekend. Oh and wasn’t it exciting to see the Olympic Flame arrive in Victoria?

It threatened rain today so FET, our Piper Cub, was taken out of the water for the season. Skis will replace the floats for winter flying off the ice on the lake. For some reason it seems sad to see the plane make it’s way to the hangar.

Meanwhile in the woods I could hear the voices of the resort gang, hiding from the reported Zombies….Halloween and active imaginations rule!

Exciting news….tomorrow morning the Olympic Torch will arrive in Victoria, British Columbia, from Athens, for it’s amazing cross country journey…..we will see the Torch on December 16 in Lakefield.

There have been many calls for the Winemakers Weekend….yes,it is possible to join the group for Saturday dinner and overnight with Sunday Brunch – $149 per person plus taxes. See you there!

Last Friday at the Supper Club it was decided that the group would share their favourite poems – Robert Service won the toss and you can expect to hear rather theatrical renditions on Oct 30 in the Wild Blue Yonder. All are welcome!

Viviana and Ron, pictured here, at a recent dress rehearsal for Friday. Applause filled the room – and that was just a practise run. Hope to see you there!

Hope this wasn’t a guest of ours…..probably too much partying at Keene Pumpkin Festival.
Still have space on the Wild Women Weekend Nov 13 and on the Winemakers Weekend Nov 20 – book now and don’t be disappointed. Don’t you deserve a getaway?

Autumn, Indian Summer and beautiful days continue on Rice Lake. Condolences to the Galea family as they said goodbye to Matriarch Lucy today – she will be missed but not forgotten.

It was a colourful day with sunshine and bright leaves…perfect for walking in the woods, on the waterfront and across the fields -it didn’t matter where you looked, it was beautiful!

Brunch was hopping with family groups, scrapbooking enthusiasts, writers, fundraiser support groups and an anniversary party for Gerry and Fern Anderson….hope we see you for your special occasion soon.

It was a colourful day with sunshine and bright leaves…perfect for walking in the woods, on the waterfront and across the fields -it didn’t matter where you looked, it was beautiful!

Brunch was hopping with family groups, scrapbooking enthusiasts, writers, fundraiser support groups and an anniversary party for Gerry and Fern Anderson….hope we see you for your special occasion soon.

It was a colourful day with sunshine and bright leaves…perfect for walking in the woods, on the waterfront and across the fields -it didn’t matter where you looked, it was beautiful!

Brunch was hopping with family groups, scrapbooking enthusiasts, writers, fundraiser support groups and an anniversary party for Gerry and Fern Anderson….hope we see you for your special occasion soon.

Happy Keene Pumpkin Festival Day- the Kawartha Credit Union staff and Mouldy Nelson were dressed and ready to join the fun this morning, just before the parade. It was cloudy but nothing could dampen the spirits of the community as they came out to celebrate. Dogs, kids of all ages, runners and walkers were out for the festivities. There was even a corn maze for families to get lost in…..plan to be here next year!

When you wake up to a sky that looks like a painting, how could you not have a great day?
As we collect leaves, get ready for the first snowfall, plan holiday packages and finalize the celebration of New Years Eve I am personally very excited about carrying the Olympic Torch in Lakefield on December 16. Peter has offered to buy my torch (Christmas gift)- we’ll have it on display for all to see, keeping the spirit of the Games alive right here in Keene.

Next Page »