First Rally of the Canadian Truck Camper Owners Facebook Group
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A suggestion by Gilles prompted the get-together, Helen advertised and organized the event, Marie & Steve gathered us all for a session of t-shirt tie-dying, Cecile organized use of the Legion's horseshoe pits, Nancy & Jim brought in a tailgate of firewood and Everyone provided good fellowship and entertaining conversation.
We camped at the Lions Club CG located downtown; along the banks of the historic Rideau Canal. Merrickville is a pretty tourist town and is known for its' cafes, art scene and music concerts. There are several nearby historic sites within easy walking distance from the campground.
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Attendees
Christa & Stefan Garber, Kelly & Bob Paquette, Nancy Shepheard & Jim Bell, Cecile Cousineau-Forget & Luc Forget, Andra & Brian Wintonic, Cathie & Jeff Loos, Lydia & Gilles R Cote, Marie Misiura-Holm & Steve Holm, Martine Chagnon-Buda & Colin Buda, Peggy Belanger & Tom O'Kane, Gordon Baker & Lianne, Helen & Dann O'Kane.
Missing
Unfortunately Peter Ovesny broke his foot. He and Lisa Stanton Ovesny were booked in but cancelled and stayed home; she played nurse.
Most members live nearby; Marie and Steve were already on the road travelling but they were the furthest away in Niagara Falls. Christa and Stefan are from Alberta (and Germany) but the timing worked for a scheduled visit with their Toronto-based children.
Missing
Unfortunately Peter Ovesny broke his foot. He and Lisa Stanton Ovesny were booked in but cancelled and stayed home; she played nurse.
Most members live nearby; Marie and Steve were already on the road travelling but they were the furthest away in Niagara Falls. Christa and Stefan are from Alberta (and Germany) but the timing worked for a scheduled visit with their Toronto-based children.
The Tally
23 members, 1 guest, 3 dogs, 7 truck campers, 1 travel trailer, 1 class c, 3 cars
23 members, 1 guest, 3 dogs, 7 truck campers, 1 travel trailer, 1 class c, 3 cars
It was great to put ' faces to facebook friends ' ... hopefully, this will become an annual event.
Some members, like Charlie, were having too good a time and just didn't want to leave!
" ... the design and supervision of construction of the Merrickville Blockhouse was carried out by the Royal Engineers, commanded by Lt. Col. John By, R.E., in 1832-3. It is one of four blockhouses built at that time for the defence of the Rideau Canal. "
The Rideau Canal Lockstation and Industrial Heritage Complex are also nearby.
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We're LOAFin Around
... follow along, if you like.
We're LOAFin Around
... follow along, if you like.
For our latest route, click TRAVELMAP 2017: Trip 142.
Photography is by LOAFin Around, with guest photographers Bob Paquett and Gilles Cote.
Most of the, italicized content is provided by Wikipedia or other sources.
TEAM: LOAF, Crumby,Wry and Crusty ...
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You guys have inspired us, 1,118 working days to go! We are dreaming every day of joining you guys on some of your adventures and living some of our own...
ReplyDeleteMartine & Colin - thank you so much for your kind words. It was so much fun meeting you guys, too bad we didn't have more time to chat (and laugh). With 1,118 working days left - there will be vacation days so hopefully we can reconnect for some 'shorter' adventures until eventually some grander ones. Please stay in touch - Helen & Dann
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