Pike Lake Provincial Park

Overflow

It was such a beautiful day, so we decided to head out camping after our curling game. 

We arrived in the dark only to find the main grounds were already closed for the season. There was only overflow available with no water or bathroom facilities.  We sat around the fire.

Fiissels came out for supper on Saturday night.  We had a great meal with dessert and then sat around the campfire until they left at 10 p.m.

There was no doubt it was Fall with all the colors and leaves on the ground. We went for walks through the park and along the cottage area. 

Sunday was very windy and the power went out. Guess that was telling us it was time to head home.

And that was it for our 1997 camping season!

Manitou Regional Park

Site #114 - $12

Once again, we met the Finlay's for the weekend. It was great sunshine and shorts weather.

On Saturday, Ron, Ray and Frankie went to the driving range while I read. On Sunday, we went to the spa for the afternoon. We played lots of Bocci, Canasta and cards.  Another great weekend.

We had supper then left for home at 9 p.m.

Pigeon Lake, AB

This is a tight crowded camping spot with stall parking. However the sites back on to the sandy beach, which was great.

Charles Carolyn and the kids had already arrived. Shawn and Donna came with her parents motorhome. Donna's cousin and wife were with them, plus Gary, Cara and friends also came for the weekend.

Jim, Jan, Donni and John came for day visits and Vera came out Saturday for the day along with Carolyn's sister and kids. So we were a huge group.

There were big meals and big appetites. The evenings were cold and there was some rain throughout the day, but overall we had a great time.

We went fishing in Charlie's boat and caught lots of 'throwback' pickerel. Richard slept on our sofa bed, Saturday and Sunday nights.

IN THE NEWS:  We received word of Lady Diana's fatal car crash on August 31 while we were camped here. Such a shock. The world mourned.