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What a weekend it was

Posted on June 1, 2010 by rubberduckyblog

I think we are all still shaking our heads in amazement that so much water could fall in so little time. We had some minor flooding issues like everyone else did, but were quite lucky overall. We had no damage … Continue reading →

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Let the season begin

Posted on May 26, 2010 by rubberduckyblog

The May long weekend in Manitoba is typically seen as the ‘official’ start to camping season but this year it seems odd to think that camping season is just beginning. With the early spring and nice weather our camping season actually … Continue reading →

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The duck is going green

Posted on May 18, 2010 by rubberduckyblog

The RDR Grill is moving away from using the landfill clogging Styrofoam plates and containers. We are phasing in new biodegradable, compostable products. We have already started using plates, large takeout containers and coffee cups and in the next short while we … Continue reading →

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Only at the Duck

Posted on May 12, 2010 by rubberduckyblog

So here I am working away in the rec building. The garage door is open to let the fresh air and sunshine in. There are no bugs yet so I haven’t bothered to put the screen up yet. Apparently I … Continue reading →

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Any old port in the storm

Posted on May 5, 2010 by rubberduckyblog

This was the kind of weekend when we are glad to have the rec building. At least when the weather is cold and rainy everyone has somewhere to gather  in the evenings. We had the hockey game on the tv … Continue reading →

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The pool is open

Posted on April 30, 2010 by rubberduckyblog

Yep it is not even May yet and the pool is ready for swimming. Of course as we look outside swimming may be the last thing on your mind, but the hot tub will probably be well used this weekend. … Continue reading →

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Another weekend closer to summer

Posted on April 26, 2010 by rubberduckyblog

Wow another fabulous, sunny weekend. Our pre opening pool inspection is scheduled for Thurs afternoon, so it looks like we will be open for this weekend. The water is sitting at a balmy 80F and ready for its first swimmers. … Continue reading →

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Unplanned always seems to work best…

Posted on April 21, 2010 by rubberduckyblog

This past weekend was the official kick off to our seasonal camping season and it was a great one. I don’t even know where to begin weatherwise since it was and is just fabulous. I have my fingers crossed and … Continue reading →

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April Showers

Posted on April 15, 2010 by rubberduckyblog

Today is the proverbial April showers day to bring May flowers. I am just glad that it is rain showers, not snow showers like Alberta got this week. It is not much of a camping day today, but they are … Continue reading →

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Getting ready

Posted on April 8, 2010 by rubberduckyblog

It has been a busy couple days around here as we get full swing into Operation Spring Cleanup. The rec building is undergoing a complete spring cleaning complete with all the chairs steam cleaned. The pool is now all melted … Continue reading →

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