Thursday was a travel day. We departed Staunton VA at 0700 AM. It was foggy with a light mist. The states kept rolling by, Virgina, West Virgina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York State and Ontario. We stopped at the AM EX for liquor and crossed the border in record time. Arriving home at 600 PM. Shelly was here to greet us, it felt good be home. After unpacking and still wound up from the travel, we relaxed over a bottle of wine. It felt real good to sleep in our own bed.

Norma Jean (the female GPS) reported the following: Overall Average Speed, 94.8 kms; Moving Speed Average: 100 kms; Maximum Speed: 132 kms; Total Driving Time: 24:51 hrs.; Moving Time: 23:34 hrs.; Stopped Time: 1:16 hrs. Total kms. 2456 kms. Interesting statistics.

While on the road north there was no visible snow in the US. We did see some snow in the ditches off of the 416 to Ottawa. At home the front yard is clear and two snow patches in the shaded areas on the backyard.

In yesterday's BLOG, I mentioned that my Brother had reported that the new condo renters had quickly moved into the unit. Well, after opening my emails, Todd the condo owner informed that these people were squatters and just took it upon themselves to move. According to him they said that I had given permission to take over the unit. He had another long term renter arriving Friday. He had to ask them to leave and needless to say was upset. After a quick explanation and a follow up telephone call he was at ease. He thanked Helene for the condition of the condo unit. All is well and life is good.

Today has been a busy day. We were up bright and early to attend our next door neighbour's wake at the Beechwood Funeral Facility, followed by the funeral mass at the Shepherd's of Good Hope Church and a reception back at the Beechwood Facility. Always a sad moment to see a young women, just 50 years of age with a loving husband and three grown daughters. Life, not always fair.

Today's pictures are from home. This is the last entry for the BLOG. I hope you BLOG viewers enjoyed our overview of our Florida Fantasy.

Tuesday we were out of service with no internet connettivity. The last minute car packing was completed and we were on the road at 0600 AM from Ormond by the Sea. Needless to say, it was dark but still 21 C or 70 F. We stopped in Flaggler Beach for a MacD's coffee. It started to rain in the St. Augustine area which continued up into the Savanaugh, GA area. We hit two construction jobs on the I-95 and lost over an hour in travel time. We experienced quite a metamorphous of spring. Leaving Florida, green, flowers out, foliage on the trees, too trees beginning to bud, daffodils and crocuses growing between the mediums and from sea level to the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Shenandoah Valley (only 14 C). It was our intention to drive to Winchester VA but ended up in Staunton VA after 13 hours on the road. After checking into the MicroTel Inn, which was filled with 50% Canadians according to the clerk we headed out for supper. Norma Jean (the GPS) was a good girl.

It is shortly after 0600 AM and we are getting ready to gas the car and hit the road. With good driving conditions we should be in Ottawa by 600 PM at the latest.

PS We received an email from Brother John, who advised that another couple from NY moved into our Condo before 0900. His comment, the sheets were still warm.

Today's pictures are from yesterday.