The New Ferry

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Mama Cormier

…after 21 years with the Sandy Graham

For several years now we have been told that a new ferry would be coming to Christian Island. There were lots of rumours as to why it was taking so long. Then last year it was finally ready for delivery, It made its way through the Great Lakes when disaster struck. Apparently one of the loading ramps fell into the water. Then we had to wait for the repair to be made. Not a small job by any means and of course after the job was completed it needed to pass inspection.

Last week the day arrived when the residents, the cottagers and visitors could drive on and drive off the new ferry. Everyone had huge smiles on their faces. No more backing onto the boat. Loading and unloading was very easy and very quick.

People have asked me if the ferry is faster than the old one. The trip across from one dock to the other might be a few minutes shorter.

Wordless Wednesday – May 6, 2026

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Mama Cormier

View From Something on the Water – CFFC

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Dan Antion for keeping Cee’s CFFC going https://nofacilities.com/2026/03/23/view-from-something-on-water-cffc/

*View from one of the Toronto Island Ferries*

*View from the dock at the Lakeshore Yacht Club*

*View of Big Sand Bay beach from the canoe*

*View from the motor boat on Kashee Lake*

Lens Artists Challenge – On the Move

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Mama Cormier

…this week Johnbo asks if you like to travel https://photobyjohnbo.com/2025/11/15/lens-artists-challenge-374-on-the-move/

My answer is simply, ‘yes’. I do enjoy travelling. I’m not a hugh fan of flying but since two of my three children and my two grandchildren live 1000s of kilometres away, flying is the fastest and most convenient mode of transportation. Closer to home I enjoy travelling by train and car and even in London I prefer the overground rail system.

Silent Sunday – October 26, 2025

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Mama Cormier

A View From the Upper Deck of the #19 Bus From Hyde Park to Highbury

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Mama Cormier

…during rush hour

It took us almost an hour to get back to our flat.

A Day of Learning to Ride a Bike, Trekking to Argos and Ending the Day at the Pub to Watch Arsenal Women Win the Championship

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Mama Cormier

Today started out slowly. We were waiting for our eldest daughter to arrive in London from Toronto before heading out for the day.

After Andrea arrived we took Sevin outside to practise learning how to ride her bike. She took a few spins of the driveway with her father close behind before we walked to Argos to pick up some pillows that we had ordered earlier in the day.

The walk to Argo’s was substantial and we stopped at a famous noodle house for a bite to eat. More about that tomorrow.

We also stopped at a Waitrose to pick up a few more groceries and decided to take a bus back home. We wanted to get back home in time to catch the UEFA Women’s Champions League at one of the local pubs.

After missing one bus because the driver didn’t stop, waiting for a second bus and then having to walk a ways we finally got home, put away the food and made our way to the pub with the whole family.

The first two pubs were packed and one didn’t allow children. We ended up in the pub closest to our flat and we got there in time to see Arsenal score the first and only point of the game. The pub erupted in cheers when the hometown team won the championship.

Sevin was delighted with the outcome and thoroughly enjoyed her pizza and chips.

Word of the Day Challenge – Passenger

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Mama Cormier

https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2025/05/13/passenger/?_gl=1*vk3uzu*_gcl_au*NzkxNzE2MTA2LjE3NDAxNjk4ODU.

*On the train from Edinburgh to London 2024*

*On the plane from Toronto to Calgary 2023*

*Winnie and Uncle Brendan on the train* *in Italy 2016*

Water, Water Everywhere….The Thames

Posted on June 8, 2024 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Jez for hosting Water, Water Everywhere https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2024/06/08/spiers-wharf-for-water-water-everywhere-222-2/

In London you can’t help but see the Thames if you travel south to the downtown area and if you’re crossing a bridge it is more than likely across the Thames.

*Taken from the bus, crossing London Bridge….The Tower Bridge*

The Boats are Back in the Water

Posted on May 13, 2023 by Mama Cormier

…as with everything else this spring the return of the boats at the marina seem to be early

With the warm weather, comes boating and sailing. I’m sure the water temperatures in Lake Ontario are warmer than normal and maybe that’s why the boats are already in the docks. This is always a good sign that summer is just around the corner.