Every pilgrimage we make to the Money Pit sees us spending our time there in increasing luxury. Even the two-pail toilet system feels downright civilized.
Their cottage is pretty much the exact opposite of ours, but both places fill a place in my soul. Where we have isolation and tranquility, they have a bustling little lake community. Where they have a roadside store with a internet cafe and a hula hut across the way, we have a government dock with a biffy and an abandoned barn. Where we have a new house on an alfalfa field that's just itching for tree planters, they have a cozy cottage nestled amongst mature poplars. Where they have a vast expanse of sandy beach, we have a bug-filled riparian zone. Their place is what ours will be in 20 years.
I made more trips into Winnipeg during a five-day span than I have in the past ten years. Along the way I was introduced to an Italian grocery store that has been a landmark forever, but at which for some reason I have never before shopped. I can't believe that I survived all this time without those dried olives and that prosciutto salami.
We cut our trip short by one day, both of us being exhausted and missing the Slightly Retarded Kitty, as well as skype sessions with the OFKAR. Ten days is a long time to be away from home, even with the peace of mind that comes from having a house sitter. You will, of course, be thrilled to know that we set a land record on our return trip - 9 hours and 39 minutes, including three bathroom breaks and a half hour at the Burger King in Swift Current.
One of the first things we did upon our return was rescue a cabinet out of the garbage behind the Lawnmower Kids' place. It has joined the pile of cottage furniture in the basement, waiting patiently for spring.
8 comments:
Lovely photographs!
I find 10 days is the perfect amount of time. Two weeks feels too long. I did two weeks in Europe and those last couple of days just did me in.
I think I'd like a cottage similar to your sisters. I need modern conveniences, or at least I need to know they are there to use. ;)
I agree that two weeks is too long, Al. Even 10 days was pushing it.
You will be relieved to know that we plan to have modern conveniences in place next year, (as am I). So you'll have to plan a visit!
Sounds like a great road trip! And nice beaver.
I'm going to assume that you are not just being overly familiar, John, and tell you that the Money Pit is just teeming with wildlife.
Lovely photographs, Barb!
glorious.
Thanks, Kathy, it's a photogenic place.
It was a glorious road trip indeed, Rebelle!
What exactly is a hula hut?
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