Author Archives: rubberduckyblog

Just in case you were wondering

Posted on January 4, 2012 by rubberduckyblog

With this warm, sunny weather our thoughts tend to turn to spring and of course camping.  Combine this with the start of the new year I figured it was time to do some calculating. So, just in case you were … Continue reading →

Posted in travel | Leave a comment

Ernie and his Ducky

Posted on December 9, 2011 by rubberduckyblog

I must admit that before this week I really didn’t give the Rubber Duckie song much thought. It was just a little ditty that Ernie sang on Sesame Street. I never considered it a ‘real’ song until recently when I received … Continue reading →

Posted in travel | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

December Dillies and Sillies

Posted on December 1, 2011 by rubberduckyblog

It sounds very clichéd but wow did November ever fly by. Seems like only a week ago that we were heading out trick or treating and already I am starting my chocolate countdown calendar. I can only hope that the … Continue reading →

Posted in travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Go Bombers Go!!

Posted on November 22, 2011 by rubberduckyblog

There were a few times this season that it didn’t look good, but the Bombers pulled it off and have made it to the Grey Cup Game on Sunday. They are really going to have their work cut out for them though.  … Continue reading →

Posted in travel | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Race was on

Posted on October 28, 2011 by rubberduckyblog

Well it sounds like the boys took my advice and they enjoyed the ride to the Summit World Finals. You’ll remember a few weeks ago I posted about how ‘our’ car was going to the World Finals in Virginia. The boys … Continue reading →

Posted in travel | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Winter :(

Posted on October 16, 2011 by rubberduckyblog

I won’t beat around the bush and I am sure I have mentioned it before. I HATE WINTER. I HATE COLD. Yes hate is a strong word, but it is fitting in this circumstance.  Unfortunately it is the time of … Continue reading →

Posted in travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Enjoy the Ride

Posted on October 6, 2011 by rubberduckyblog

If you are a faithful reader of my blog, you will remember that we sponsor a local drag racer. When you see our truck ( the one with the ducky on it that you can’t miss) travelling between here and Gimli pulling … Continue reading →

Posted in travel | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

More Views from the Pond

Posted on September 30, 2011 by rubberduckyblog

We have had some more interesting visitors to our pond recently. This pair has been spotted maybe once a year over the last couple years. So, we have known they were around, but they really kept to themselves. About a month … Continue reading →

Posted in travel | Leave a comment

Never too old to play in the mud

Posted on September 20, 2011 by rubberduckyblog

This upcoming weekend marks the 1st annual Rubber Ducky Mud Bog and Pig Roast. The finishing touches are being done to the pit in the next couple days and by Friday it will be all set for getting dirty. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in travel | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Views from the Pond

Posted on September 11, 2011 by rubberduckyblog

We recently added a new bench to the pond area and I can personally vouch for the fact that it is a nice, relaxing place to sit in the evenings.  We were out for a walk and decided to stop and … Continue reading →

Posted in travel | Leave a comment