Blog Posts · Trip Reports

Balm Beach Ontario – Dusk

glenmckenzie(justabitfurther)

It seems at first glance, the first seven or so weeks of 2019, haven’t been the most productive or interesting in terms of our usual outdoor adventures. However, having said that, we have managed to collect ourselves a couple of times….

First Day Hike – Beaver Valley

Owen Sound and Grey County – Adjustment in Agenda

…..and get out to soak up and allow nature to permeate into every exposed pore on our bodies. At least those that are exposed during the wintertime.

Lately, it seems that we’ve woken up on days off to exceedingly miserable weather that you either had to shovel through or wear so many layers of clothing to handle -35 degree Celsius temperatures that you wouldn’t be able to move at all, let alone walk and hike along a trail out in the wilderness someplace.

Unfortunately, much of our limited time getting out has been due to the cancer battle our little dog Katie has been waging. As it appears she is getting closer to losing the war, she has had a few bad goes of it, due mostly to recurring urinary tract infections.

As such, when we get out we mostly do things from the car with her bundled up in the back seat.

On Sunday afternoon over the Family Day long weekend here in Ontario, we managed to get out late in the afternoon and head to Balm Beach about 15 minutes from us located on the shores of Georgian Bay.

A few pictures Lynn took, just as the sun was starting to say good-bye and slip beyond the horizon for another day.

DSC_0336-Edit

Way, way off in the distance in the middle of the next picture is the ski resort of Blue Mountain. We’ve Blue Mountain and Blue Mountain Village on several occasions over the past year.

Blumination – Blue Mountain Village

Up and Down – Trails at Blue Mountain Ski Resort

DSC_0324-Pano-Edit

DSC_0338-Edit

A few shots using a glass sphere to create refraction photography images.

DSC_0328-Edit

DSC_0343-Pano-Edit

DSC_0342-Edit

Getting closer to saying “see you tomorrow” morning.

DSC_0350-Edit

Not our usual adventure, but nevertheless it was getting outside and enjoying soon “milder or more moderate” temperatures for a change. The reality is, that getting out was more of a distraction from the struggle Katie is going through.

Although she has good days and not so good days, we work diligently at keeping our days as normal for us and as normal for Katie as we can. Normal has always been including her in as many adventures as possible for her to partake in.

Hope you enjoyed the pictures from a short slice of our area of the country.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

 

—  get outdoors; find inspiration; discover yourself  —

 

Published by glenmckenzie(justabitfurther)

Painting, hiking, outdoor and travel adventures and occasionally a great craft beer. To inspire passion in others to live life to its fullest extent possible. To.... - get outdoors - discover yourself - find inspiration

20 thoughts on “Balm Beach Ontario – Dusk”

      8. ouch so sorry Glen, you two must be feeling miserable! Maybe making the decision helps? But there will be a big hole … love and light to you and Lynn ❤

        Like

      9. Yes, it’s easier once we made then decision yesterday. We’re still 5 hours or so away from going to the vet. A big hole for sure, but more so for Lynn. Katie was the first pet she ever had. They literally spent 99% of their time together. When Lynn was an administer at a church where we used to live, she usd to take Katie to work. The people who came in the church though she was so neat.

        So, yes a difficult decision but the right one to make. The vet who looked after her wasn’t back in the office till Monday. We didn’t think Katie would have a good 48 to 60 hours over the weekend. We wanted her to leave us with dignity and not suffering.

        Thanks for your concern.

        Liked by 1 person

Leave a comment