Found photo: Summer 1985 - "jimmy & his mom' Going through recently the thousands of photographs that my mom had amassed, I came across this one, taken by my mom.
Hm, I thought, I’d not ever laid eyes on it or any of it’s companions. Of course Mom took it back in the days of film development vs. downloading and she often wouldn’t get a full 36 photos taken and developed until (as in this case) after vacation, maybe months later.
I remember this day, though. After dinner, with the sun about to begin disappearing, it was time for the little guy to get cleaned up for bedtime. Back then we had no proper shower or tub, so one would take a bar of Ivory soap and scrub up in the Lake. (Now of course, that is an explicit no-no. Not a problem as we’ve long had a shower and pretty cushy sink and vanity, thanks to my Mom and Dad).
Anyway, in this situation, it was not warm out so I got the little guy cleaned up as quickly as I could. He was extremely good–never kicked up a fuss and as you can see, was glad when it was over. This little guy, who ultimately grew up with no Dad, was the perfect kid. Bar none. Ask anyone who knew him then. A perfect child because, I think, he felt he needed to be.
…at least until his step-dad and then, little brother came along.. 
Maple Lake -Summer '94(?) - Jim (11) and Chris (2) w/ Roger in distant background -'Brothers.' I don't think we ever thought of these guys as 'half' anything. Just brothers. 'This was about as good as it got. And this was pretty darn good. One more 'found shot'. I have a bunch from this set as I took them but they have not yet been scanned 'cept for this one..
One more Maple Lake photo from ’85:
A chillier point in being 2 y.o., getting washed up on a not-warm evening on Maple Lake, Ontario in 1985. ( I am so glad I did not yet have big hair!)
I was a 25 y.o divorced mom. ‘Jimmy’ was born in 1983 when I was 23. I think I was a pretty good mom (grown-up Jim has said so–without prodding or bribing!)–certainly right in there, sometimes overprotective, but that’s pretty typical with one’s 1st child, never mind one with a dad 100% out of the picture. Plus, I’m ‘ya know, fierce as a mom (and if need be, rarely, other times).
Today would have been my mother’s 84th birthday. She passed away on January 12 of this year:
Mom at Ocean World late 1970's
Peggy didn’t make a big deal out of her birthday–but she did other people’s. On April 9th she’d acknowledge that yes, it was her birthday but also her niece Patti as well as (now my memory fails me) deceased dear friend from childhood. It was their birthday, too. She was really, really good at remembering birthdays and anniversaries and such.
I’ve been sifting through the mountainous pile of photographs in my mother’s collection trying to cull the most suitable for her remembrance service at Maple Lake this August 25.* Most of them are from a time before I was born so though they are indeed photos of Peggy, they are not pics of the woman I knew as ‘Mom.’ This one is however very much how I remember my mother.
Notice the camera on her wrist? Ubiquitous when we went somewhere. 
*Tentatively–still need to firm it up
I can’t think of a more romantic place to celebrate Valentine’s Day than in the Haliburton Highlands of Ontario. Whether you live in the area, have vacation plans there or perhaps would simply like to take a picturesque drive up from the city and enjoy great food, music and lodging, the Haliburton Highlands is the place to be with your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day! These great ideas for the most romantic day of the year are courtesy of the nice folks at Haliburton Highlands Visitor’s Centre.
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'My Funny Valentine'
'Pinestone Resort Valentine's Day Getaway'
'Grill on the Gull'
From February 15th to 17th, Haliburton County will play host to the Ontario Senior Games – Winterfest:
The January 2011 edition of the Winterfest Newsletter is here! Click here to download a copy in .pdf format.
Accommodation and Competition Maps
Below, you’ll find maps showing the location of accommodations and competition sites for the Games. Map legends are below the map images. To download a full-size .PDF of the map, click here or click on the images below. For a copy of the map Legend in .PDF format, click here.
Accommodation Legend
Main Map
2. Bark Lake Camp – 1551 Bark Lake Drive, (off Cty.Rd. 503 between Irondale & Gooderham)
4. Southwind Motel – 6254 County Rd. 121, Minden
5. Sir Sam’s Inn – 1491 Sir Sam’s Rd. Eagle Lake
11. Sandy Lane Resort – 17592 Hwy 35, Carnarvon
12. Buttermilk Falls Resort – 16941 Hwy 35 Carnarvon
16. Red Umbrella Inn – 1075 Red Umbrella Rd. Minden
17. Highlands Motel – 1064 Omagki Rd. –Hwy 35 Minden
18. Ogopogo Resort – 1023 Ogopogo Lane –Hwy 35 Minden
19. Oakview Lodge – 2029 Little Hawk Rd. Carnarvon off Hwy 35
20. Little Hawk Resort 2049 Little Hawk Rd. Carnarvon off Hwy 35
23. Nobel Motel – 1164 Moore Lakes Estates, Hwy 35 Moore Falls
29. Royal Resort – 44 Royal Cedar Road, City of Kawartha Lakes
30. Waterfront Holiday Inn – 150 George St. Peterborough
Inset A Village of Haliburton
15. Silver Maple Motel – 48 Highland St. Haliburton
Inset B – Kashagawigamog Lake Rd. and area
1. Pinestone Resort – 4252 County Rd 21, Haliburton
4. Lakeview Motel – 4951 County Rd. 21 Haliburton
6. Halimar Resort – 2797 County Rd. 18 Haliburton
7. Bonnieview Resort – 2713 County Rd. 18 Haliburton
8. Marcus Beach County Rd. 21 Haliburton
Inset C – Town of Minden
9. Motel Minden – 12600 Hwy. 35
13.Dominion Hotel – 113 Bobcaygeon Rd.
24.Minden House B&B – 23 Invergordon Ave. |
Competition Venue Legend
Main Map
2. Alpine Skiing – Sir Sam’s Ski Resort, 1054 Liswood Rd. Eagle Lake
4c. 65+ Hockey -Keith Tallman Arena 2256 Loop Rd. Wilberforce
6c. Curling – Wilberforce Curling Club County Rd. 648 Wilberforce
5. Duplicate Bridge – Royal Resort -44 Royal Cedar Rd, City of Kawartha Lakes
10.Ten Pin Bowling – Bowlerama 845 ChemongRd. Peterborough
Inset A – Village of Haliburton
1. Opening / Closing Ceremonies Haliburton High School 5358 County Rd. 21 Haliburton
1. Middle Night Entertainment Hockey Night in Haliburton/ Vegas Review
Haliburton High School 5358 County Rd. 21 Haliburton
1a. Volleyball – Haliburton High School 5358 County Rd. 21 Haliburton
1b. Volleyball – JD Hodgson Elementary School, 1070 Grass Lake Rd. Haliburton
4a. Curling – Haliburton Curling Club 730 Mountian St. Haliburton
6a. Hockey – Dysart Community Center, 730 Mountain St. Haliburton
7. Nordic Skiing – Glebe Park, Bayshore Rd. Haliburton
Inset C – Town of Minden / Registration & Accreditation Center
3. Badminton – Archie Stouffer Elementary School, 12 Vintage Cres. Minden -
4b. Curling – Minden Curling Club, 50 Prentice St. Minden
6b. 55+Hockey – S.G. Nesbitt Arena, 55 Parkside Ave. Minden
8. Prediction Skating S.G. Nesbitt Arena, 55 Parkside Ave. Minden
9. Table Tennis – Minden Community Center, 50 Prentice St. Minden
South of Haliburton
10. Ten Pin Bowling – Bowlerama 845 ChemongRd. Peterborough
5. Duplicate Bridge – Royal Resort – 44 Royal Cedar Rd, City of Kawartha Lakes |
Hockey Night in Haliburton Star-studded Panel Announced!
The Winterfest 2011 Games Organizing Committee is pleased to announce the following Haliburton Hockey legends that will be partaking in an open panel discusson at the Northern Lights Theatre on Wednesday February 16th, 2011. Confirmed hockey legends include Scotty Morrision, Walt McKechnie, Glen Sharpley and many more still to be announced! Also present that evening will be the Stanley Cup as well as a very special guest who is arguably the face of Canadian hockey!
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