4 or 5 Weeks Until the Cottage Closes!!!

The leaves are changing and falling from the trees. Gorgeous time to come north!!! The time is limited that is left to rent this gem for 2012. Good time to make a reservation for 2013!!! The cottage will open again in May of 2013 for visitors. There are still 4 or 5 weeks left this year. The Canada geese are gathering on the lake and doing manouvers. Two out front, then a big batch and then one at the back squwacking. They are so entertaining to watch.

Mid August 2012

 Child Labour!!!



We have been giving the outside a new look. Old look made new. Good to get some help even if it did paint like it was putting frosting on a cake.



Thought we were going to have bird wars but everyone got along. The baby ducks are just about the same size as the adults at this time of year. Please don't feed the little dears. They are coming up on the deck now and we have never fed them. Full of hope and inquisitive!!!

Just love to sit on the deck and look out over the lake. I wonder if it will ever become old hat but I doubt it as it always seems to be changing in some way. Love this gem!!!

The Train Runs Through Town.....

Here are our famous or is it infamous grandbabes waving at the train as it passes behind the cottage. This little passenger train goes north and then south every afternoon. That is until it is cancelled by Ontario Northland as it usually goes by minus occupants. There are also freight trains that use this line. The railway line runs right through town. At one time the local bank was right beside the track and the movement of the building constantly caused problems with opening safety deposit boxes!!!!! Can you imagine!!!!?????

Can you believe it is August already?

On Monday we headed up the highway for 30 minutes and checked into our cottage as it wasn't rented!!!! We stayed until Thursday morning. It really is a lovely location and a great place to spend some time!!! One night I sat on the deck and watched the clouds gathering and changing over the lake waiting for rain. We did get a little but not what the whole area needs. The total fire ban continues in the north!!!!

On Wednesday afternoons there is a Farmer's Market in Kidd's ( the hardware store and building centre ) parking lot. Great produce and great prices!!! There is a lot to do in the area if you need and like things to do. You could walk to the market or ride a bike. It is very close. The location of the cottage is a great one right at the south end of town.

A trip to the dump these days always results in a bear watching. Last time I was there, there were two cubs. This time just this big fella. The town garbage is collected on Wednesdays and the bear population seems to know it!!!!!

This week at The Barber's Cottage

We have just returned from 5 days at the cottage. We had a great time. On Monday, friends brought our red canoe up and we were able to take it out. I found it much easier to handle on my own!!!!

As well as the canoe, the row boat got it's oars this week. Here Ray is heading out into the lake for it's maiden voyage. Both of these mighty craft are at the cottage and are there for
your use and enjoyment. There is a safety kit in the closet which you must take out with you and two PFDs for adults. Please play safe.

We also took up our bikes. Mine is gorgeous. It is a very unique model. White wall tires, big and fat. Extra large seat. No gears. Peddle backwards to stop. She's a beauty. Ray's bike on the other hand is a work in progress. Both suffered from being on the back of our RV years ago when we hung out at the ocean. Ride at your own risk. Have fun and be safe!!! We rode into town and it was a great ride. The area is so flat. So condusive to bike riding.




I think I mentioned before that we put a water line out into the lake which is fine for the shower, toilet, sinks but for drinking water you have two choices. You can bring your own drinking water OR go into town and find the local watering hole. This constantly flowing tap is located on the west or left side of main street near the municipal office and the library. We drank it this week and we are fine!!! This whole area is inundated with artisian wells.

For the Shy Folk out There!!!!

 This is the bathroom area without the screens up.

This is the bathroom area with the screens up but they could still be placed in any number of ways.

We just got back from spending three days at our little gem of a cottage with our two grandbabes. Everything worked well!!!! We are open for business and ready to rent!!! There are vacant lots on each side of the cottage for added privacy. One neighbour is from Alberta and the other side is from BC!!! I hear they both come for about a month a year. Even more privacy!!! This is a lovely place to stay for a couple or small family.

We are so almost there......

Presenting, the kitchen!!! We have hot and cold running water today. It is so exciting. The water in the cottage comes from the lake so don't be drinking it!!! There is a place in town where you can get wonderful drinking water for free. There are two 10 litre jugs in the cottage that you can take downtown to fill for drinking water if you choose. I will take some pics of the place to get water at a later date along with some other Sundridge sights!!!

This is where you can sit and eat with a wonderful ocean, ok, lake, view. I am reupholstering two chairs to match the valences and will add a pic of those when we take them up. There will also be two directors chairs. I refinished the table and put 6 coats of varnish on top to protect it. You can also see the new baseboard heaters here which will come in handy on cold fall mornings. There is a ceiling fan in this room and the bedroom/bathroom.

I am in the process of making a drape for the closet on the right. The two little cupboards hold entertainment stuff like VCR tapes for the wee tv we are taking up. There are also two antique puzzles that I will probably put together under a tablecloth sometime this summer. Next it the fridge that seems to be working fine. We are going to switch the doors to the other side. One step down next to the bedroom/bathroom.

 I'm wondering if this futon is too big for the room. It is a double size. The cottage now sleeps 4 all in the same room. You can see the new queen sized bed that is still under wraps!!!! We almost took our jammies to the cottage this morning and spent the night but we changed our minds. You can see the bedding waiting on the bed!!!! Next week we will stay for sure!!!

 Here is the bathroom corner. I'm thinking about constructing a screen to go around the toilet and shower area for those who are far more modest than we are!!! What do you think? I'm going to make a mirror to go over the sink. I'll show you later.

Let me tell you a story about our counter top. Our friend and neighbour made a counter top for his kitchen when he redid his kitchen this past winter. I just loved it and wanted to make one too so we did. We constructed it out on the porch and when it came time to bring it inside - we couldn't pick up the over 270 lbs of concrete to make that happen!!!!! Our son-in-law came to the rescue and brought it on home!!!!

 I buried numerous treasures in the concrete like shells from all over our travels and jewels!!! One of a kind for sure!!!! Love it!!!!

This is a very comfy chair that we got with the cottage. There weren't a lot of contents - one barbe, one chair and one boat but we managed to get them all!!! Since it doesn't fit the colour scheme it got allocated to the porch. A great place to sit and watch the water activity.

How cute is this??? Sure hope any renters remember to water the plants!!!! On our next visit, I intend to sit on this lovely porch and have an icy cold beverage!!!!!!!!! Hope to see you here soon!!!