Thursday 19th August

Jack had his return appointment for his wrist this morning.  Went to the hospital for the appointed time – 10.10 – and waited for nearly 2 hours before being seen.  I was just calling Alison to tell her that we would be another hour at least, and when I went back to the waiting area, Jack & Helen had gone in.  The prognosis was that Jack had fractured his arm, would need another cast for at least 3 weeks, but could have a Gortex® one (in cool black) that meant he could still swim in the lake.  We got a copy of his records on CD to take home and headed back in time to see Alison before she went to work.

Lunch (and a thunderstorm), then north to the cottage with Ian, stopping at Tim Horton’s half way for coffee (S & H), Chocolate (E & J), Iced Tea (I) and donuts (everyone).  This was Helen’s first proper Tim’s.

As instructed, we checked in with Russ and Alison to say we’d arrived OK.  Unpacked, then straight down to the dock, then (more slowly) back up. Russ arrived with Ryan and Gillian (his charming kids).  Russ had brought some Muskoka beer to welcome us – fantastic!  The kids went off and played and we got to know Russ (again).    

Ian kayaking on Gull Lake

After Russ left, we went down to the lake and Ian, Jack & Ellie went out in the canoe and kayak, then swam.  The water was lovely as were the views.

Canoeing on Gull Lake

Supper was pizza and we were ready for an early night.  Ken and Alison came up after work and arrived around 1.00am – we heard nothing.

View across the lake from the cottage