Tuesday

I just read an article that says that Tuesday is the most productive day of the week. The reasoning is that on Monday we are still doing stuff from last week and on Wednesday we have already started adding things to our to-do list. So on Tuesdays we have the most time to complete tasks on our lists. So – how was your Tuesday? Was it productive? I would have to say our Tuesday was fairly productive. We spent the morning in Winnipeg picking up supplies; Dennis got the heat pumping into the pool!!! and this afternoon I got finished my flower bed project. I think that I would tend to agree about Tuesdays.

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This has got to be a joke.

What a thing to see on the computer this morning – Winter Storm Watch. That’s just not right!!! It is the end of April and they say there is a snow storm coming. We have the water pumping in the pool, some people were going to come camping this weekend – how can it snow? Last year at this time the kids wore shorts to our girls birthday party and this year they need snow suits. Makes you wonder why we live in Manitoba. If what the weather network says is true it sounds like at least we are not going to be the hardest hit. Let’s all keep our fingers and toes crossed that we only get rain here. But, we all know how accurate the weather forecast (LOL). 

 

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April showers bring May grass?

Well we are hoping so anyway. Dennis spent the afternoon yesterday getting the berm area around the new pond ready to seed the grass. We woke up this morning and saw that it was actually going to rain, so he is back out there seeding and levelling the last bit of dirt. Good thing there isn’t a campground full of people because I don’t think they would appreciate a skid steer at 7:15 in the morning. We are still waiting for the backhoe to come and dig the ditch across from one pond to the other. Once that is done we can start filling the water up again. We lost some water over the winter and of course didn’t have much melting from snow cover this year.

It is now 12:30pm when I am able to come back and finish writing this post. The grass is all seeded and the piles are levelled and it is POURING rain right now. It has been raining for almost an hour and is it nice to see. Things were looking very dry around here this spring. It is always nice to see that first big rain come and clean everything up too. It should take care of the last bit of ice left in the pool. Last year we were swimming on April 22 for the girlies birthday party, but that is definately not going to happen this year. Dennis figures by the end of the week the pool should be drained, cleaned and refilled.

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They’re back

Canada Geese by the pondOur two Canada geese friends from last year have returned. They started out with game of mini golf then wandered over to the pond for a siesta. This is exactly the same as last year. We first spotted them out by the mini golf too. They hang out here for a while, then go someplace else and then all of a sudden you hear the honking and they are back. It is amazing to think that they travel as far as they do in the winter and come back to the same spot.

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Duck Derby

The computer gremlins must have stolen my post. Somehow it never made it the the site so here goes again. The Duck Derby last weekend went really well. Our new duck mascot wandered around poking his nose into things. There was a kids area set up inside the hall with games and a craft to keep the kiddies occupied – all duck themed of course. And of course the ducks went for their swim down the creek. All in all it was a good day with some volunteers putting in a lot of work to make it happen.

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Could it be…

Has spring really sprung this time. The TV is forecasting a high of 23 for Monday, which we will believe when we see it.

There are still some big snow drifts around here, but at least there is some hope. The main areas are almost free of snow and the water is drying up quickly. It will however be a little while before the campground roads are open. The pool has some open water starting to appear. I have a feeling before we know it camping season will be in full swing.

This upcoming Sunday is the annual Duck Derby in Balmoral. It is a fundraiser for the hall. We will finally be able to actually make it up their to check it out. The past two years we have always been busy with work and construction around here. It is also a week earlier this year. Apparently they dump 200 ducks into the creek and they ‘race’ to the end. There is also some activities and lunch in the hall. The Oak Hammock Marsh duck mascot will be around and I believe the marsh will have some other demos and displays set up. The weather is supposed to be nice and should be a fun afternoon.

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The pool is open already!!

Who would have thought that the pool would be open this early. Everyone is welcome to come on out and jump right in. Oh yeah, since it is April Fools Day don’t forget your skidoo suit.

Do you remember this prank:

#8: The Left-Handed Whopper

In 1998 Burger King published a full page advertisement in USA Today announcing the introduction of a new item to their menu: a “Left-Handed Whopper” specially designed for the 32 million left-handed Americans. According to the advertisement, the new whopper included the same ingredients as the original Whopper (lettuce, tomato, hamburger patty, etc.), but all the condiments were rotated 180 degrees for the benefit of their left-handed customers. The following day Burger King issued a follow-up release revealing that although the Left-Handed Whopper was a hoax, thousands of customers had gone into restaurants to request the new sandwich. Simultaneously, according to the press release, “many others requested their own ‘right handed’ version.”

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Time to look for employees

It is already time to start my search for workers for summer. As some of you may be aware the labour market is a tough place for us employers right now. Apparently this is only the beginning. We were shown some stats the other day and the amount of jobs is expected to rise a lot faster than the amount of workers in the next few years.

Of course with us being in a rural area, our options are even more limited. As we are expanding I am also looking for more employees this year too. We are open to hiring students, but they need to find transportation which can be difficult. We do have the advantage that I can bribe them with access to the swimming pool and camping benefits. That must be worth something right?

So, I come to my point – if you know of anyone looking for a summer job please send them my way.  I am looking for capable people to work the office/concession in the rec building. (full or part time) I am also planning swimming lessons again this year so am in need of a red cross certified swimming instructor.  They can find more information about the jobs by phoning (204-322-5286) or emailing info@rubberduckyresort.com.

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It’s coming…

Duck with TulipsI know it’s out there somewhere. Spring will be sprung before we know it. You can already see the snow starting to disappear and considering we didn’t have much to start with hopefully it won’t take long to go. It is a little dark and gloomy this morning, but they are calling for +2 and some sunshine later this afternoon. Our bookings for the summer are really starting to pick up now, so there must be other people getting into the spring swing.

Let’s hope for no more snow and warm, sunny skies.

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Hard to believe it…

but according to the ticker that I put on our website there is only 1 month 3 weeks and 5 days until camping season. I’m sure that a few of you went to the RV show this past weekend to help get into camping gear.  Hopefully that time will fly by and the snow will be gone before we know it.

I am just working on some early season specials and activities to help get people out in May and June.

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