It never ceases to amaze me how our bodies adjust and adapt to the weather.
+2 in Oct and this is us
+ 2 in March and this is us
It’s an awesome forecast on the way and I am cautiously optimistic that spring is here.
So pull out the shorts, slip on the flip flops and enjoy the weather.
If you are hoping to win free tickets to the upcoming Manitoba RV Show have I got some good news for you. The Manitoba Campground Association has sponsored a bunch of tickets to the show that are being given away by them and also some of us member campgrounds. How do I enter you ask?
I will start this post with a disclaimer – I haven’t tried any of these myself, but I found them on the internet so they must be true. Or at least they all look like fairly plausible. If anyone tries them I would love to hear how it turned out.
-For those of you on facebook, you may have already seen the video from this morning about bubbles. This one is pretty straight forward. Go out into the cold with bubble solution and bubble wand, blow some bubbles and watch them freeze.
-Now go find a nice big balloon. While you are still cozy warm inside blow it up to maximum capacity. This part is not relevant to the game, but I personally recommend drawing a big smiley face on the balloon. Now take your new friend outside and watch as it shrinks to a sad excuse for fun. Don’t worry all is not lost, bring Billy Balloon back inside the warm house and he will come back to life.
-This sounds like a good one for Winnipeg: make your own slurpee. Put a 2L bottle of your favorite pop in a snowbank for about 4 hours. Take it out of the snow and twist off the cap. Poof instant slurpee. I was a little skeptical on this one but found a video that shows it actually working.
-Apparently you can use a frozen banana as a hammer.I think I would have to be really bored to go out into the cold to freeze a banana. But feel free to try it if you’re into that sort of thing.
-This one has been tried and true. The old throw the hot water into the air and watch it freeze trick. Apparently the key is the hot water. If you take cold water and throw it above your head, you are going to get wet. If you want to make it extra fun, pull out the super soaker to squirt the water.
-This is a good one after the kids have been cooped up inside and are driving you crazy – Watermelon bowling. Fill some empty 2L bottles with water and food coloring. Then set them outside to freeze. Find yourself a bowling ball type watermelon and carve out some finger holes then set it outside near your pins. Once they are frozen line everything up in the driveway and have fun.
-Time for a treat. Bring some maple syrup to a boil. Find a nice patch of clean (non yellow) snow and pour it out. Use a popsicle stick to twist it and roll it around until it hardens.
-If you don’t have maple syrup you can still make a treat with this Snow Ice Cream. Mix together 1 cup sugar, 2 cups milk and 1 tsp vanilla. Mix these all together and put in the freezer to stay cold. Go outside and find about 8 cups of that nice, fresh white snow. Add enough snow to the milk mixture to make a ice creamyish texture. Eat right away as it melts fast.
-Let the creativity flow with snow painting. Fill a few spray bottles with cold water and a few drops of food coloring. Now all you need is some snow, which isn’t hard to find around here. Spray your ‘paint’to create your own personalized graffiti.
Well love it or hate it we are heading full on into the Christmas Season. In a couple days we will turn the calendar to December and then the countdown really begins.
One of the hardest parts of Christmas prep seems to be the question of what gifts to buy. We always have those people that ‘don’t need anything’ but we still like to get them something. We may be able to help you find something better than a pair of socks. Last week we received a new supply of Ducky Bucks. I know what you thinking:
“What the heck are Ducky Bucks?” They are our Duckified version of gift certificates.
“What do I do with them?” They can be used like cash at Rubber Ducky
“Who should I buy them for?” Anyone and everyone. They are perfect for anyone that camps here or even visits here. Grandma and Grandpa can buy snacks from the Concession. The kids can ride the bumper boats. Auntie so and so can spend a night in one of our Rooms. The whole family can enjoy a camping trip next summer.
“When will they expire?” They are good forever and ever and ever.
“What dollar amounts do they come in?” Each gift card is custom made. We can do anything from $5 to $1000.
And, don’t worry, you don’t need to make a trip out to the campground to buy them. You can order by phone or email and pay by credit card or Etransfer. All from the comfort of your home or at work when the boss isn’t looking. (204-322-5286 or rducky2@mts.net). We do recommend ordering before December 15 to make sure you get them in time for Christmas.
We also have a few Rubber Ducky jackets still in stock, but those you will have to come out for a visit to pickup. Feel free to email first to check for sizes, styles and availability though.
More details of our campground gift certificates are on our website. Make sure you stop to enter our new giveaway to win $50 Ducky Bucks for yourself.
Friday
7:30pm—Bomber Game in the Rec Building
Saturday
Noon—ATV/Golf Cart Show N Shine
1pm—Golf Cart Rodeo
2-3pm – Ice Cream Social. Build your own sundae in the Rec Building sm 1.77 lrg 2.79
Dusk—Movie Night in the outdoor theater. Time and Title will be posted by the screen. Popcorn sm 85c large 1.35
Sunday
9am—Ducky Hunt. Find the specially marked ducks and bring them to the rec for a prize
Weekend pool hours will be posted on the Gumball machine in the Rec Building.
Regular Pool will be heated until Sep 27.
Hot tubs will be open until Oct 12.
RDR Grill & Concession Hours
Fri, Sat 9am-10pm Mon, Tue 9am-6pm
Wed, Sun 9am-8pm Thu 9am-8pm
Call or text 204-383-0136
Specials
Cactus Chippers—Potato chip style fries infused with a spicy coating 2.00
Lattice Fries— Crispy waffle cut fries 2.00
Mac & Cheese Bites—Cheesey balls of macaroni in a light batter—3.00
Pickle Chips— Tangy pickle slices in a crispy
Coating 3.00
Up to 50% off candies, chips, chocolate bars, twisters, cones, ice cream novelties, RV supplies, & more
Fall Specials & Off Season Rates. See Website for details.
Winter Storage $28/month
Indoor Golf Cart Storage $13/month
All Weekend
Free Mini Golf, Free Pool in the Pool Hall
Friday
Dusk—Movie Night in the outdoor theater. Time and Title will
be posted by the screen. Popcorn sm 85c large 1.35
Saturday
2-3pm – Ice Cream Social. Build your own sundae in the Rec Building sm 1.77 lrg 2.79
5:30pm—Seasonal Campers Windup Potluck. Bring a dish to share at the Rec Building
Sunday
Noon—Bomber Game in the Rec Building
Weekend pool hours will be posted on the Gumball machine in the Rec Building
RDR Grill & Concession Hours
Fri, Sat 9am-10pm Mon 9am-6pm
Tue, Wed, Sun 9am-8pm Thu 9am-9pm
Call or text 204-383-0136
Specials
Cactus Chippers—Potato chip style fries infused with a spicy coating 2.00
Lattice Fries— Crispy waffle cut fries 2.00
Mac & Cheese Bites—Cheesey balls of macaroni in a light batter—3.00
Pickle Chips— Tangy pickle slices in a crispy
Coating 3.00
Twisters, Cones, Novelties
Up to 50% off candies, chips, chocolate bars, twisters, cones, ice cream novelties, RV supplies, & more
Fall Specials & Off Season Rates. See Website for details.
Winter Storage $28/month
Golf Cart Storage $13/month
Friday
Dusk—Movie Night in the outdoor theater. Time and Title will
be posted by the screen. Popcorn sm 85c large 1.35
Saturday
2-3pm – Ice Cream Social. Build your own sundae in the Rec Building sm 1.77 lrg 2.79
4pm—Digital Scavenger Hunt—Bring a camera, phone etc to take pictures of items on our list
5:30pm—Bomber Game on the Big Screen
Weekend pool hours will be posted on the Gumball machine in the Rec Building
Thursday
Dusk—Movie Night in the outdoor theater. Time and Title will be posted by the screen. Popcorn sm 85c large 1.35
Saturday
2-3pm – Ice Cream Social. Build your own sundae in the Rec Building sm 1.77 lrg 2.79
5pm—Cupcake eating challenge. Try to eat a cupcake without using your hands
Dusk—Movie Night in the outdoor theater. Time and Title will
be posted by the screen. Popcorn sm 85c large 1.35
Sunday
2pm– Chicken Wing Eating Contest. Sign up at the office.
3pm—Bomber Game in the Rec Building
7pm– Fun Bingo in the Rec Building
Monday
11:15– 11:45am—Bubble Zone. Come blow bubbles by the pool playground
RDR Grill & Concession Hours
Mon, Thu 9am-10pm
Fri, Sat, Sun 9am-11pm
Tue, Wed 9am-9pm
Call or text 204-383-0136
Specials
Lattice Fries— Crispy waffle cut fries 2.00
Cactus Chippers—Potato chip style fries infused with spicy Cajun spice 2.00
Confetti Cupcake Twister—Creamy vanilla soft serve mixed with pieces of confetti cupcake Sm 3.94 lrg 4.39
Pool/Hot tubs open until late September.
Fall Specials & Off Season Rates. See Website for details.
Winter Storage $28/month
Golf Cart Storage $13/month
Thursday
Dusk—Movie Night in the outdoor theater. Time and Title will be posted by the screen. Popcorn sm 85c large 1.35
Friday
7pm—Bounceroo by the pool playground
Saturday
2-3pm – Ice Cream Social. Build your own sundae in the Rec Building sm 1.77 lrg 2.79
5pm—Bomber Game in the Rec Building
6-8pm—Prairie Exotics Reptile Display and Show in the Rec
Dusk—Movie Night in the outdoor theater. Time and Title will be posted by the screen. Popcorn sm 85c large 1.35
9pm-close -Adult Swim. In the regular pool and hot tub. Splash pool and hot tub remains open for families
Sunday
8:30pm-close -Adult Swim. In the regular pool and hot tub. Splash pool and hot tub remains open for families
RDR Grill & Concession Hours
Sun—Thu 9am-10pm
Fri, Sat 9am-11pm
Call or text 204-383-0136
Specials
Mozza Sticks—Gooey Mozzarella cheese coated in a crispy breading 4.87
Mac & Cheese Bites—Cheesey balls of macaroni coated in a light batter 4.87
Nutella Twister—Creamy vanilla soft serve mixed with hazelnutty chocolatey sauce. Sm 3.94 lrg 4.39
Pool/Hot tubs open until late September.
Fall Specials & Off Season Rates. See Website for details.
Winter Storage $28/month
Golf Cart Storage $13/month
Sunday
8:30pm-close -Adult Swim. In the regular pool and hot tub. Splash pool and hot tub remains open for families
Thursday
Dusk—Movie Night in the outdoor theater. Time and Title will be posted by the screen. Popcorn sm 85c large 1.35
Friday
7pm—Giant Jenga near pool playground
Saturday
10:30am– Campground Poker Derby. Register at Concession, then travel to checkpoints and pick up cards. (by foot, bike or
golf cart)
2-3pm – Ice Cream Social. Build your own sundae in the Rec Building sm 1.77 lrg 2.79
4:15ish—Movie Marathon Night in the outdoor theater. Times and Titles will be posted by the screen.
Popcorn sm 85c large 1.35
Sunday
10:30-11:30—Bounceroo by the pool playground
8:30pm-close -Adult Swim. In the regular pool and hot tub. Splash pool and hot tub remains open for families
RDR Grill & Concession Hours
Sun—Thu 9am-10pm
Fri, Sat 9am-11pm
Call or text 204-383-0136
Specials
Lattice Taco Fries—Crispy lattice fries topped with seasoned ground beef, salsa, sour cream and shredded cheddar 5.49
Creamy Slush- Creamy vanilla soft serve mixed with fruity slush 2.39
Pool/Hot tubs open until late September.
Fall Specials. See Website for details.
Winter Storage $28/month
Golf Cart Storage $13/month
Rubber Ducky Resort & Campground - A family campground located in Warren, near Winnipeg, Manitoba 