Real Men on Skis
January 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Cross country skiing, skiplanes, snowmobiles…….this was the place to be today!
Enjoying a peaceful horsedrawn sleighride along the waterfront – what a lovely way to end a perfect winter day!
Goodnight from Rice Lake.
Skating on Rice Lake
January 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment
The skating rink was the first order of business today…..it wasn’t long before there was a game of pick up happening.
The Leslie Wood Celebration Weekend begins with a visit to the Spa. A girl’s gotta look good! Leslie and 26 of her BFF’s are here to make this a most memorable birthday weekend.
Good News/Bad News
The ice conditions will be ideal for the upcoming Snowkite Weekend Jan 27-29 – that’s good. The hockey team holding many of the cottages for that weekend announced they were pulling out of the tournament – that’s bad….we were not able to accommodate the kiters who wanted to stay. If you want to join us for the demos and lessons, call today – ask for the Kiteboarder Weekend Rate.
Snow, Snow, Snow
January 19, 2012 · Leave a Comment
What is more beautiful than looking out the window at falling snow? Fire roaring, soft music playing, hot choclolate in hand…… Although it was treacherous driving, it was lovely to see the white stuff landing. Finally it’s looking like winter!
The snowfall today gave us a good base for the Kiteboarding Weekend Jan 27-29 and for winter getaway seekers.
Come on Ladies, you know you want to….
January 18, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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The Good Old Hockey Game
January 18, 2012 · Leave a Comment
We were fortunate enough to catch the Toronto Maple Leaf vs Ottawa Senators hockey game in Toronto tonight, as guests of Sun Media, in the corporate box. Thank you to our gracious hosts…..Peter was the lucky winner of the tickets at the Keene Pumpkin Festival. The centre ice vantage point was great, although the score was less than superb.(Sens 3 – Leafs 2).
At least everyone looked like they were having fun……..
Book Family Day Weekend Now
January 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Excellent Family Day Weekend Deal
3 night cottage stay; breakfast and dinner Satruday; Sunday Brunch and dinner Sunday; Monday breakfast; recreation programming…..only $599 couple (add $199 for each additional person). plus HST
Call 1-800-461-1940 to book your February 17 weekend away!
Winter Wonder
January 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Exquisite day on Rice Lake – the view from the dining room (Sunday Brunch), from the seaplane base and the ice crystals on the lake made it a picture perfect day!
Another successful Peterborough Liftlock Atom Hockey tournament - our Etobicoke team gave it their best effort.
Look forward to seeing you for Kiteboarding Weekend, Family Weekend and Norman Hardie Winemakers Dinner…..rest up, you are going to be busy!
Weather for the Birds
January 14, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Brrrrrrr…..it was cold today (-17 degrees Celcius) but the sky was beautiful and the sunshine made it a great day for being out (for short periods of time) or in (sitting by the fire, looking out).
The birds had a heyday on the feeder….from early morning to late afternoon…..the chirping was frenzied but entertaining.
Also flying today, the PA-12 on wheel-skis, refueling on the tarmac in Pembroke. Pilots Peter and Vanessa reported it was a great day for ice fishing huts on the lake.
Robbie Burns News
January 13, 2012 · 1 Comment
Robert Burns, aka Robbie Burns (1759-1796), the favourite son of Scotland – poet, lyricist, bard and farmer….so famous his birthday is celebrated around the world on January 25. In the spirit of the day we will feature Scotch eggs, Cock-a-Leekie soup and a garlic horseradish roast on our menu from January 22-28. We’ll leave the haggis and bagpipes to others but you will find a fine scotch and great beer to accompany your meal.
Burns penned Auld Lang Syne; My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose; Address to a Haggis; Tam o’Shanter; Flow Gently, Sweet Afton; To a Mouse (which inspired the Steinbeck novel Of Mice and Men) just to name a few of his works.
“The best plans of men and mice often go awry”
It’s Friday the 13th….Have a great day!
Winter Catching Up
January 12, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Waking up to fresh snow was exciting….winter is finally catching up with us! As the day got warmer we experienced some drizzle – setting up the skating rink for the promised cold weather this weekend. Get your skates sharpened……….
If you would like to follow the chatter about the Kitecboarding Weekend please check out this link:
http://thechickenloop.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=99&func=view&id=21014&catid=2
Celebrate February with your family - Family Day Weekend Feb 16-20 *children 3-12 yrs 50%
Celebrate fine wine at the Norman Hardie Winemakers Dinner February 25 Dinner and wine $99 pp (dinner, overnight, Sunday Brunch only $169 pp). Call today and have something to look forward to!
