Muddy Creek ~ Central Florida

"We have always thought that The Grand River was under used," former Town of Haldimand Clerk

A Couple Guys are planning a canoe festival on The Grand River, Haldimand County Saturday, June 25. Not so far-fetched when we think about the tourist attraction on Muddy Creek, Central Florida. Former Town of Haldimand Clerk, Janice Lankester, said, "We have always thought that the Grand River was under-used."

Photos: Lorna (For larger image, click 3X on photo)

Smile for Today:

Two confirmed bachelors were sitting and talking. Their conversation drifted to the subject of cooking. "I got a cookbook once," said the first bachelor, "but I could never do anything with it."
"Too much fancy cooking in it, eh?" asked the second bachelor.
"You said it. Every one of the recipes began the same way: 'Take a clean dish and..."

(Above is not the opinion of the editor!) The Little Big Book of Laughter, 2004 Welcome Books
Check out our Recipe Book section at The Neat Little Bookshop.

Day of One Thousand Canoes ~

For a preview of this event, visit http://www.1000canoes.com/ and click on News and Stories for a recent radio interview with co-founder, Blaine Nicholls. Blaine talks with Andrew on That Channel WMV about the Grand River canoe festival, Saturday, June 25, 2011.

Photo: Viking Boat, curtesy of James Walker; Photo: Caledonia on The Grand River, Lorna

Thought for Today ~

"All things at first appear difficult."

~ Chinese Proverb

Pure Passion and Steady Purpose ~
"...as if in coincidence with the theme of his reflections, he fixed his eyes on the polar star, which that night twinkled with more than ordinary brilliancy. Emblem of pure passion and steady purpose ~ the thoughts which arose as he viewed its clear and unchanging light, were disinterested and noble. To seek his country's welfare, and secure the blessings of domestic peace."
~ Peveril in Peveril of the Peak, 1822

SirWalter Scott - 1771 - 1832
Scottish historical novelist and poet
Classics: Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, Lady of the Lake.
Scott began studies at the University of Edinburgh at the age of twelve, eventually becoming a lawyer.
A biography of Sir Walter Scott ~ Wikipedia

Village of York on The Grand River
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Day of One Thousand Canoes
Questions we are being asked:

When is departure time on the Day of 1000 Canoes?
Where do we register? Who do we talk to about volunteering?

Start Time and Location: 9 am - 11 am Unload, park, sign in, eat, enjoy entertainment, then launch according to ticket number. Caledonia Fair Grounds, Hwy. # 54 (Caithness St. E, Caledonia)
Volunteer? Assistance is planned for canoeists at three locations: Caledonia Fairgrounds, Village of York (Hwy # 54) and Cayuga, Bob Baigent Memorial Park.
Please contact Lorna in The Neat Little Bookshop or by email lorna@1000canoes.com Phone number, anytime, 905-577-5635. Registration forms available online http://www.1000canoes.com/ also in the bookshop.

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