The Phosphate Blues - A cautionary tale.

A funy little song written by a man who cottages on Black Lake, near our lake, where the same situation is impending. My folks are helping to get the word out for people to switch to phosphate-free soaps to keep the lakes clean and clear and as beautiful as you can see they are in this slideshow.

Anyone wanna cottage?

Our place in the Laurentiens (north of Montreal) is coming along very nicely. We've added many new perks, like a brand new deck and a fireplace. I say we, but really my parents have been doing all the work. They are so busy and work so hard, they deserve to be able to sit and relax on that deck while someone brings them peeled grapes.

The cottage is now officially up for rent. The plan is to let it out for some weeks during the summer when nobody in our family is planning on using it. That way it stays inhabited, and we can recoup some of the costs of the new improvements.

It's a wonderful place. The lake is cool and clear, and the loons sing you to sleep. There's a canoe and a dock for lounging. There are no motorboats or jetskis to disturb the tranquility. There are all of the comforts of home too - it's really a house, not a cottage.

It's even dog-friendly!

What more could you ask for?

If anyone is interested in taking over the place for a week or 2 this summer, just let me know. The rates are pretty good!

facebook takes over the world

...okay, maybe not the whole world, but certainly Toronto, and definitely many of my friends; some old, some new.
Anyway, because of facebook, I've been neglecting my blogger duties.
To anyone who checks in from time to time, I'm sorry there hasn't been much news lately.