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.

Canada Geese

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

finally..spring-is-just-around-the-corner

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.

Go Rving Manitoba RV Show Display

Manitoba Association of Campgrounds display at the RV Show

FYI – only 38 days until camping season.

 

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Spring is in the air

Posted on February 28, 2013 by rubberduckyblog

This weekend is the start of ‘show season’  It all begins with the Mid Canada Boat Show to get our thoughts turning to warmer temperatures and long days on the lake. From Feb 28 until Mar 3 the Convention Center will be filled with everything boat related.

This part sounds like a must see:

Mega Fish Tank

What do get when you fill a semi trailer with 5,000 gallons of water and stock it with dozens of locally-caught fish? We call it the MEGA TANK. You’ll call it the best way to learn about casting – from the fish’s point of view!

Watch as the pros demonstrate their best casting techniques from a boat perched on the roof of the tank. Through the trailer’s glass walls you’ll be able to see each cast as the fish do. Learn what will make them bite and what won’t.

(I stole that from the Mid Canada Boat Show Website) Be sure the check it out to find out more information.

Another interesting spot to check out will be the Interlake Tourism Booth.  In case you didn’t know Rubber Ducky Resort is located in the Interlake region of Manitoba. If you are looking for some new ideas of what to do around the area, this is the place to look.  And if you happen to be at the show on Saturday afternoon, stop by to say Hi as I will be volunteering at that Booth.

Thursday night is Ladies Night so that means free admission for all the ladies. You have until 10 pm tonight to head down.

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What are you doing this weekend?

Posted on February 7, 2013 by rubberduckyblog

We will be spending ours at GNR Camping World where we will have a display set up as part of their annual in house RV show. If you are shopping for a new camper or just like window shopping come on down.  Make sure you stop in to say Hello and enter our draw to win $50 Ducky Bucks. Check out the GNR website for show hours.

It’s getting closer.  I now have the countdown on our website so we can easily check how many more days till camping.

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Happy Monday

Posted on February 4, 2013 by rubberduckyblog

Today has been a  good day for small talk topics.  The Superbowl will provide a lot of options from the commercials to the half time show to the blackout.  Thanks to the internet we can skip the football and just watch the commercials here and the half time show here.  As far as the blackout footage – there really wasn’t much to see.

Today is also the official end of the penny – sort of. The mint is no longer producing the penny but some businesses seem to be still using them but others have stopped. It is hard to say how long it will be until they completely disappear.  According to this National Post article there are 35 billion pennies still in circulation. One of the most debated topics is just what to do with the penny. Do you donate them, hoard them, or get crafty and creative with them.  I think that I might just save some so that our campers can continue to find ‘lucky’ pennies this summer.  They may just show up on my scavenger hunt lists too, hint, hint.

Whew feels like a heat wave out there today

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I got in trouble today

Posted on January 26, 2013 by rubberduckyblog

Some of our campers came out to visit and check on their camper today and they gave me heck for not having updated my countdown lately 😦  So here it is….

there are now 6,825,600 seconds until camping season 2013 kicks off.

OK probably a bad joke but it made me smile. I don’t suppose he has been wondering how many seconds but he wasn’t specific.  Hey who knows maybe someone was just asking themselves how many minutes it would be. Well I can tell you that it is 113,760 minutes. Oops make that 113,759.

OK likely still not funny. How about 1896 hours. Is that what everyone is wondering?

All right I’ll save you the math. We are now down to only 78 days until we start the fun again. 6 million seconds doesn’t really sound that long when you say it like that.

So now we need to have a talk with Mother Nature and Old Man Winter. If you see them please be sure to tell them that we have enough snow and they need to turn up the thermostat.

2009-12-25-Old-Man-Winter

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