FAMILY REUNION Pigeon Lake, AB

Wednesday to Sunday. Busy busy time with the Kesslar's in charge.

It was pretty stressful beginnings with the set up and registration as not a lot of help in place at the start.  Assigning rooms was a nightmare as beds had been moved and layouts had changed from when our original 'maps' had been drawn up.

However, we survived and it appeared that fun was had by all.

*Reunion Planning* Beaumont, AB

Michaud acreage (3 nights, Sun to Tues.)
power outlet available

We parked beside Bob home alongside Ed & Marie Schmidt (Bob's sister) to finalise the plans for the Seemann Family Reunion.

We had supper at Jim and Jan's on Sunday and at Larry/Phyllis on Monday eve.  Lots of running around and last minute prep work included photocopying, renting and picking up a supply trailer, then loading up groceries and supplies from Jim and Jan's garage.

Wednesday it was on to Pigeon Lake. Ready or not!

Moose Jaw, SK

Prairie Oasis Campground

Site #2 - $23 p/w, Good Sam price

Temp 18C

We arrived in Moose Jaw mid afternoon.

In the morning we headed out in the rain. The truck seemed to be lacking power so we ended up pulling in to Besant campground where we unhooked and left the 5th wheel then headed back to the Moose Jaw Chrysler dealership.  They replaced the fuel filter. It seemed to work better but there was still some pulsating.

Back at Besant we had lunch in the trailer, hooked up and continued home.

Spruce Woods Prov Pk, Brandon, Man

Kiche Manitou Campground
Site #I-10, $17+$5 park fee, p only (x3)
Free wood

This is a beautiful camp spot. It is a very sandy area throughout the park and the sites were sandy and soft. It took us a few tries to level out and be clear to open the slide.  We were more than ready for that beer!

After supper we biked about the park.

On Saturday, we went to Glenboro for a few groceries and more beer!  We spent the day hiking and biking and had our evening fire.

We did a 7.2 km hike on Sunday to the "Spirit Sand Dunes" and the "Punch Bowl".  It took us approximately 2 hr 20 minutes.  Hiking in the sand is extremely tiring! It's good the weather wasn't too hot.  Still found some energy for more biking.

All but 6 units left on Sunday evening.  We hit the road at 9:30 am Monday.

Kenora, ON

Redden's Trailer Pk
Site #18 - $29 p/w/s buy wood
Temp 23C

This Campground was just off Hwy 17 before reaching Kenora. It's a good camping spot as it is close to the 17A bypass. A nice campground that is close to the lake. There are a lot of "permanents" camped here.

We drove in to Kenora for a few groceries at the Safeway and bought a cooked chicken for supper.

We went for a walk between rain showers. The bugs were so bad that we decided to head in. 

During the night, we awoke to the propane alarm. Figured it must be the bread maker yeast smell. We were back on the highway by 9 a.m. . It was pouring rain through Winnipeg.

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Happyland Campground
Site #47 - $27. p/w/s (Good Sam)
Temp 22C

The bugs were extremely bad here also. We stopped at a amethyst mine along the way. It was not a great idea when pulling an RV.  The road was narrow, very dusty and a high-grade. I didn't particularly enjoy the tour.

The campground had wireless, but I couldn't get on on in the evening for some reason.  I was able to connect in the morning. The same (no arm) camper from last night was also camped in this campground.