Beaver Haven:
Lots got done over the last while. Suffice it to say, I left Montreal with laundry and dishes done and anything I would have liked gone - not mine to do. We were going to bring the truck and trailer holding the garden shed but, after much prep, R realized the plug from trailer does not fit truck. So we came in my car, via some secondary roads which only added an hour. Arrived in time for the Weds night concert - terrific Celtic music on a beautiful evening. Got some food at Foodland and nuked it there so we could eat in the car near the stage.   

Yesterday, we went to see the quarry site and talk with Louis re the proposed quarry. Our friend, Gary, mechanic for the company, went with us - in Louis pick-up truck which was so big that when I went to get out I had trouble getting my feet to the ground and R had to help! L said he keeps steps in the back for his mother! I have never seen the likes of it.

R is convinced it will not impact us but I am concerned for others - mainly re noise - and for the impact on the habitat/environment. Louis is very convincing in a very gentle way. Smart man. The open house last night drew a huge number - parking was hard to find and it took 15 minutes for the line to move into the building, I never figured out why. Rather than a meeting where people could ask questions - as many wanted - it was about a dozen "stations" staffed by the experts so people could look at maps and charts and ask questions individually.

MY brain quit but R was busy for 3 hours, talking and listening. I connected with a number of people, including the daughter of a recently deceased artist friend. She was as hot about the quarry when she left as when she arrived. Others were still dubious. And my friend Mary is too upset to talk about it today. Cross-the-road neighbour has property up for sale.

This morning, I slipped out, breakfastless, at 8:15 and spent two hours at Service Ontario. I managed to get a health card and registration for the car. YAY! My turn took 30 minutes and I felt for all those who were waiting! But in the previous hour, only 8 people had been served. Poor young woman deserves gold stars for sitting there all day dealing with these things.

Now for lunch and a trip to Egan Chutes. R is working on the house a bit. Tonight is open mike and tomorrow I will be at the Farm Market - so this is a play afternoon!