Welcome
The window from the road into our reunion get-away.
House Rules
We were able to pass on #9 and #10.
Welcome
Appears everyone had the vacation spirit when I arrived.
The Lakescape
Why not when gazing upon Bay Beach, Ontario.
Pancake
The lake was eerily calm.
The Albrecht's
Keith & Terry have that vacation smile.
The Park
Luxury homes now replace the historic Crystal Beach amusement park.
Setting
The sun sets on the Buffalo Canoe Club for the night.
Dipping
Are T.J. and Katie contemplating a dip?
Wide View
The wide perspective on the end of our travel day.
Good Morning
The main room in our half of the 2nd home on the property.
Morning Stroll
I took a long walk the first morning with T.J. and Katie.
Beach Lovers
Hard NOT to enjoy the company, the location and the time off!
Sand Lovers
Watch out for the white sand.
Look Back
We kept on truckin'.
Monarch
On his way to his winter home in Mexico.
Dividing Line
Separating public and private property (we walked through them all).
Parkers
We enjoyed the nice park at the point where the amusement park used to stand.
The Other Side
A look toward Buffalo.
The Bay
Back across the Bay.
Top of the Wall
Can you please help us get down?
Our Oasis
On our way back we stopped at Tim Horton's for a drink and a snack.
Bathing Beauties
Upon our return we discovered Suzie, Linda and Terry enjoying the sun.
Solitude
We had the beach ALL to ourselves (their season officially ends on Labor Day).
Our Place
The back-side of our accommodations (we're in the half).
Chippers
Wouldn't you know, it's time for a snack!
Snack Time
What's everyone waiting for?
Bros
John and T.J. share a moment.
Book Ends
The first (Sally) and the last (Terry) Schwegler girls.
Grill Masters
Walt and Keith cook Sahlen's hot dogs for lunch.
Patience
"Call me when they're done boys!"
The Other Side
After lunch T.J. and Katie walked to the Canoe Club.
Memory Lane
It'd been 50 YEARS since T.J. had gazed upon this sight.
Remembering Robert
Actually his gaze was different, the boat house burnt down in the 90's. Here's Robert's mark after the re-build.
Peace of Phil
Followed by Phil, and....
Garrett Too
.... Garrett.
Waterside
This view is likely very similar to what T.J. saw as a kid spending his summer's here.
Remembering
He takes a moment let it all sink back in (or remember the shenanigans he got away with all those years ago).
Toe Washing
The ladies moved from the grass to the water in preparation for....
Skiing Prep
.... the launch of the water skiing crew.
Away We Go
And AWAY we go!
He's Up
Click to watch Rick get up on two skies on his first attempt.
He's Out
Click to watch the video of Rick skiing laps around the bay.
Even Flatter
The water flattened out AFTER we finished skiing.
The Point
Back to the Canoe Club to put the '86 (John's boat) away.
The Lighthouse
The Point Abino Lighthouse.
Wide View
We took the long way back to the mooring.
Unloaded
Heading back to the house for dinner.
Pit Stop
This would be a GREAT spot for a bonfire tonight!
Tonight's Chefs
John and Liane prepare salmon on the grill (it was yummy).
Where'd He Go?
Seems John has disappeared.
Found Him
T.J. found him and he's back at the grill.
Happy One
Linda's happy to have found T.J.
Sunned
Looks like Mom and I got some sun today.
We're Ready
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We're setup for the fire once the sun goes down.
Evening Fun
Enjoying time around the fire.
Mesmerized
T.J. recalls the memories of the day and the nights of years past.
Good Night
Time to hit the sack.
The Flames
Click to watch the warmth we experienced.
Good Morning
The wind has picked up and so have the waves.
Cloudy
What can we do before the rain starts?
Lighthouse Tour
We missed the tour so we crashed the gate (non-residents prohibited after Labor Day) and walked out to the lighthouse.
Summer's Past
One of the earliest home rented by the Schwegler's for the summer.
Rear Team
We brought up the rear on our trek.
Bigger Group
We caught up to the Albrecht's.
Floating Back
Then back again.
Predator?
Not dangerous, statues to scare the geese?
Real One
I think this guy is searching for lunch.
Prime Spot
Sure hope these chairs get used OFTEN!
I'm Close
Approaching the Point Abino Lighthouse.
Here It Is
The water is low enough to walk out.
Grouped
OK, let's do this!
2nd Team
John and Liane were a few minutes behind us.
Here We Come
Let's take a look around.
She Approves
Liane is game as well.
Still Standing
The lighthouse was built in 1917 by the Department of Marine and Fisheries.
Wormeye
A hole in the clouds looking up from the stairs.
Wide View
Looks like an island from this perspective.
Rear View
The view from the lake side of the structure.
Cheesing
T.J. and Katie have their own perspective.
Really Wormy
VERY nice shot Katie!
Small Group
A view toward Buffalo.
Happy Couple
GREAT photo of Liane and John.
Shaded
We know who you are Liane.
Heading Back
After our tour of the lighthouse we were "politely" asked to leave the development.
Strolling Along
While heading back to our cars, we met up with a friend from long past - Gretchen Alcock.
Come In
Gretchen invited us in and shared a photo....
The Crew
.... of everyone as kids helping to paint their house (that's John on the right).
Lunch Bunch
On our way back to the cottage we stopped at the Bertie Boating Club for lunch.
The Whole Thing
I think T.J. ate the WHOLE thing (or maybe it was the stuffed tots that caused his reaction).
Rainy Day
Suzie, Sally and Terri enjoy a game of Yahtzee.
Whoops
Linda seems to have forgotten something.
Happy Hour
After the exciting game it was time for a drink.
Supervisory
Katie & T.J. prepare tri-tip for dinner while Linda and Suzie supervise.
Boaters
Phil and his crew joined us for dinner. The boys inspect Hank's boat before testing.
It's Time
Evie leads the pack to get started eating.
Ski Show
Sharing the video of my ski adventures (Hank was learning to ski this summer).
Wind Down
Evie and Nikki start to wind down their day.
More Winding
Robert's down for the day.
Lost Them All
Looks like it's time for these Schwegler's to head back across the border.
Walkers
No rain today so Katie, Terri & Linda are ready to walk.
We're Back
We all headed to the Canoe Club for lunch at the snack bar.
Inviting
The beach look nice, but we're here for LUNCH.
Benched
Enjoying a moment in the sun before heading in to eat.
They're Ready
Let's go get some snack bar food.
Our Guy
Nice to see Phil taking a leadership role in the Club.
Paradise
Looks like it could be a tropical destination.
They're Back
Robert and Hank went straight to the water to put some time on Hank's boat.
Filled
Posing for the camera after lunch.
With Katie
How about another one John?
One More
One more with the boys.
In Memory
From our host's family.
Big Boys
Exploring Port Coborne with T.J. and Katie.
Solo
We kinda crashed someone's birthday party.
Another Solo
They were nice and welcomed us.
2 Buns Wide
Cozy way to fill the chair.
Let's Explore
We then took a nice walk around the park and a driving tour of the city....
Tip One
.... ending up at a local coffee shop.
Is It Time?
I think Liane is ready for dinner.
Beef Feast
It's tri-tip for everyone.
Our Chefs
Thank you both for the wonderful meal.
Shaded
I joined the ladies the next morning for a stroll to the Club.
Flag Day
NICE breeze to show-off the flags.
Cottage View
Looking back along our path.
Onward
We stopped for a photo on our way to the end of the beach.
Still More
We kept on truckin'.
Sentry
We returned to find Liane enjoying the sun.
Go Bills
Sally and Linda preparing to root for the Bills.
Hmmmm
Yes, Robert you can use my camera.
Nice One
Framed this one well (actually I cropped it).
Cute One
Nice photo of Linda snuggling with Evie.
Blind One
I must have been looking up something on my phone.
My Turn
She's got such a great smile.
Know Where
Not hard to tell where that great smile came from.
Photogenic
OK, time to take photos of someone else.
Last One
But first, another one with Evie and Grandpa.
Minus One
Nice family photo (minus Phil).
The Schwegler's
The Schwegler siblings and their spouses.
Breakfast Chef
Working on some jazzed up scrambled eggs for breakfast with T.J.
Breakfast Is Served
Thank you for the help T.J., we make a great team.
Anticipation
Waiting for a visit from the Thill sisters, Sue, Mary & Debbie.
Reunited
Sue and Linda, the Thill's drove in from New Jersey.
Tropical Look
John's ready for an island trip w/ Liane.
Funny One
What's so funny?
Stand Still
I brought my tri-pod for just this moment.
Grouped
It was GREAT to see their enduring friendship.
All Dressed Up
Walt and Suzie are ready for pasta night at the Club.
Pasta Lovers
We met these pasta lovers.
Missing One
Don't worry, it'll grow back.
Same One
Same for you Hank.
Proof Positive
See boys, there's nothing to worry about. Soon you'll have a Daddy-like smile.
Bliss
Enjoying the event, the food and a glass or two of wine.
No Drips
Well done, no pasta sauce on the shirts.
One More
Suzie and Mary pose for one last picture.
Miss You
Debbie and Terry get one last hug.
Our Tripod
Mackenzie offered to take the group photo.
Nice One
Thank you, Mackenzie. Nice job!
Morning View
Click to watch the video of what's awaiting us today.
The 86
Back to the Club to get the 86 for some more skiing.
Railed
Needed to be a bit taller.
Bumbs
Enjoying the view with Keith.
Extraction
Click to watch the video of a boat extraction - their season is over.
Bust
Boating was a bust (mechanical failure). Let's get set-up for another campfire.
Heading Down
The sun starts it's dive below the horizon.
Colorful
A very colorful end to the day.
Flatter
Looks like a GREAT time to be skiing.
We're Ready
Come one down everyone.
Warm One
Click to watch the dancing flames.
Moon #1
First attempt at a moon shot.
Moon #2
Next one, think this one is any better?
Boat Project
Walt spent a BUNCH of time doing more (he repaired it last visit) repairs on the owner's Sunfish.
Well Done
VERY nice work Walt, it should be lake worthy for MANY more years.
Farewell
Parting shot of the beach (doesn't look like the season should be over).
Taking It In
Keith and Terry take it in one more time.
Border Crossing
The line at the Peace Bridge to return to the U.S. on 9/11.
She's Glad
Smooch from Anita upon my return, as.....
Dinner Time
..... we head out for dinner. What a FABULOUS week, thank you for including me.