September 20, 2004

September 20, 2004

DAY 95

 

 

This morning we went back into the International Centre for some final visiting and networking. We ran into some old business associates that we didn't see yesterday, so we're glad we went back today. We had lunch with Kristy ( Polson ) Garrett, whom we have known for over a dozen years. She started her pet industry career working for a Pet Valu franchisee in Ottawa, then managed some corporate Pet Valu stores, including Westgate before we bought it. Then she went to work as a sales rep for Techni-Cal, and now she works as the only Canadian sales rep for an American pet food company, Natural Balance. We caught up on all the industry gossip with Kristy.

We drove away from the International Centre, and went just a few miles north to a little known campground right within Toronto. We can thank our Escapee friends for making us aware of the existence of this campground. Actually finding it is to Joanne's credit, first on the map of Toronto, and then navigating me to it. It is Indian Line Campground, on the Claireville Reservoir on the Humber River, in northwest Toronto. It is operated by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. We unhitched the trailer, and then went on a long grocery and supplies shopping trip. We haven't been grocery shopping since we returned to Canada, and the fridge was pretty empty.

We might stay here a few more days. Perhaps we'll get caught up on some chores, and attend the Canadian Snowbird Association Lifestyles Show on Thursday.

It's nice to actually be in a campground again, which we haven't been for 2 weeks. Supper was done on the barbecue, again something we haven't done in a couple of weeks. Took Toby for a walk around the campground in his sling carrier. He likes it.

DSK