Ready to Ride

Posted on May 8, 2013 by rubberduckyblog

The Golf Carts have arrived and are ready to rent

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We are taking reservations for golf carts, so when you book your campsites be sure to add on a golf cart.  $49 for a one day rental. If you stay for a week you can pay for 5 days and get the last 2 for free.

There is still time to get your name in the draw for a free rental. Email your name to rubberduckycontest@hotmail.com

If you have a business that you would like to advertise. We still have some spaces available on our golf carts and bumper boats Email info@rubberduckyresort.com or call 204-322-5286 for more information

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Can’t wait for green grass

Posted on May 4, 2013 by rubberduckyblog

I finally had a nice sunny morning so I could take some updated pictures of the man made lakes. They have filled quite nicely as you can see. Although it is still nice right now I can’t wait for the grass to get green and the leaves to come out. Things have certainly changed since this time last year.

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I also discovered on my walk this morning that we have two pairs of geese camping out. There were two out in the new area and then I came across these guys that seem to like ice skating.

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What the Heck??!!

Posted on April 26, 2013 by rubberduckyblog

It has been a common occurrence to walk around the campground and see the Geese in the pond, by the playground, by the mini golf or wherever. But this one through me for a loop this morning.IMG_1474

Maybe planters make good nests? I’m not sure.  But she sure seems like a silly goose to me.

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Win a Golf Cart Rental

Posted on April 23, 2013 by rubberduckyblog

Rubber Ducky Resort is now offering golf cart rentals. As a special treat to kick things off, one of our campers is going to win a free weekend rental. Will it be you?  All you need to do to enter is email your name to rubberduckycontest@hotmail.com. (one entry per person please).  I will be making the draw on June 15 and soon you will be cruising the Duck.

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Posted on April 10, 2013 by rubberduckyblog

We all know that last Winter and Spring was unusually warm.  We all know that this Winter and Spring has been unusually cold. I don’t remember when there have been two more different years. So over the last month, I have been trying not to make the ‘this time last year’ statements. It just didn’t seem fair to compare the two and not to mention that it made this Spring feel so much worse. Until today that is. We have a vague remembrance that by this time last year we were already moving trees, finishing man made lakes and making campsites. But we couldn’t remember exactly the dates that we did things.  Today I remembered that our construction start date on the pool last year was April 9. As I spoke those words out loud, the full reality of the difference between the two years truly sunk in. April 9.  Today is April 10. Wow. Really?

This was taken at the end of the first week of construction

This was taken at the end of the first week of construction in 2012

This was taken today.

This was taken today.

I would like to keep a positive spin on things, but this really sucks. It’s time to camp already.

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We are Hiring

Posted on April 6, 2013 by rubberduckyblog

We are now accepting applications for the upcoming season.  If you or anyone you know is looking for a summer job check out the details on our website. An employment application form can be downloaded and returned by email or in person. Some positions will start in April and some will start in June.

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Maybe Spring really is coming

Posted on April 4, 2013 by rubberduckyblog

As I was coming in the driveway the other evening something strange caught my eye.  It was still just barely light out so all I could make out were two blobs on the pond. As my brain tried to process what it could be I looked a little farther and saw the distinctive long neck of a Canada Goose.  That could only mean one thing – our feathery friends have come back for their annual visit.

While they are a little confused they did assure me that yes Spring will be here soon.

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There are actually three of them, but one was being camera shy.

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RV Rentals

Posted on March 27, 2013 by rubberduckyblog

One of the common questions we get asked is where to rent a camper. Until now I haven’t really had an answer.  Earlier this week we had the pleasure of meeting Colin from Camper Dude RV Rentals. If you have you been wanting to try RVing, but don’t want to spend the big money to buy a camper or maybe you just need a camper for one week to relax with friends at their favorite campground. This is a good place to check out.  Camper Dude RV Rentals offers rental trailers ranging from tent trailers to 26ft travel trailers. You don’t even need to have your own camping supplies. Camper Dude supplies everything from dishes to BBQ’s.

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Are we normal?

Posted on March 15, 2013 by rubberduckyblog

As I sit here looking out the window at yet another cold, drab, dreary day I start to wonder just what type of weather have we experienced in the past.  I am questioning whether this is normalish and we are just jaded after last spring’s totally abnormal temperatures. So off I go to my trusty Environment Canada website to check the stats and see just what is normal for Winnipeg in Mid March. Short answer- it’s not supposed to be this cold 😦 According to their site the normal high is -1C.  In 2009 and 2010 we were close to 7C; 2011 was a little cooler at 3C.  And for those that don’t remember 2012 it was 14C.  Yet today’s forecast high is -15C. There is no way to sugar coat it, this sucks. As an interesting tidbit I noticed that in 2009 on March 10 and 11 the highs were around -19, then by the 14th we had jumped up to 2.4.

In keeping with the glass half full attitude I was quite happy to wake up this morning and see that we thankfully did not get the forecast snow. My fingers are still crossed that we will make it through the rest of the weekend with more wrong forecasts. As much as I understand the theory of a slow melt, would it really be THAT bad if it was suddenly 14C tomorrow.

This has been making the rounds of the internet lately so you may have seen it, but it is still worth a chuckle

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Despite the winter like weather some people are starting to think camping. In the past month we have already added another 5 families to our list of seasonal campers. It looks like there are lots of families starting to plan their summer vacations and coordinate schedules with extended family and friends. We have seen a definite increase in the number of out of province visitors that are booking for stays of a week or more.

Only 30 days until camping season.

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Who’s camper shopping?

Posted on March 7, 2013 by rubberduckyblog

Are you coming to check out the campers at the RV Show this weekend? It’s that time of year when it is fun to wander around the Convention Center and see what’s new. It really doesn’t matter if you are seriously shopping or just browsing it always seems to make camping season feel a little closer to reality.

If you are around the show on Saturday, you will find me on the 2nd floor.  In the morning I will be at the Manitoba Association of Campgrounds and Parks and during the afternoon I will be  at the Interlake Tourism Association.  Be sure to stop by and say Hi, pick up a brochure or find out more information about our campground.

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Manitoba Association of Campgrounds display at the RV Show

FYI – only 38 days until camping season.

 

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