Saturday, April 17, 2021
New COVID-19 orders in Ontario and Quebec limited cross
border traffic restrictions until May 20. The Nepean Bowmans decided to have a
last outdoor family get together on Saturday afternoon in Chelsea. It was a fine day so we enjoyed being outdoors.
The big news was the Chelsea Bowmans had a “new-to-them”
boat. Since they lived close to the Gatineau
River, it would be perfect for exploring the river, for water sports and for
fishing. David seemed as mobile as ever with his injured foot. Samuel was very attentive and helpful as Papa
checked out the boat mechanics – it was a large boat – 60 hp. After a few hours of work, they had the motor
running and the controls all functioning. The boys are looking forward to their
first boat trip.
Although their trampoline war broken, the boys had other interesting
things to do. Grant, Barbara and Sam stoked the fire – burning brush from the
last visit. Barbara
admired the spring flowers / gardening.
Grandpa and Barbara did some birding – they spotted a downy woodpecker, a
sapsucker, a chickadee, some juncos and a phoebe. Although they could hear a phoebe call its
name, it mostly stayed high up in the trees.
The most interesting birds were the four new baby chicks. David showed off Sunny, Cloud, Storm and
Netherite. Sam and Karine invited us into
the “adult” chicken area. As one of the chickens had been killed by a marauding
racoon, it was good to see the others happily running around. We also checked their colourful eggs.
Molly was her usual friendly self.
Snack time and bingo darts ended our happy visit.…
The Ottawa Bowmans headed home, with one stop to drop of a 9th
birthday gift for cousin Gavin.…
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