After Father's Day we headed to Cresson, Pa. near Altoona to visit daughter Dulcie, Kevin Hostetler and children Leighton and Aura Lynn. We stayed in Prince Gallitzin State Park without Wi-Fi or cell service. We enjoyed their backyard so much that we added a sandbox.
We also made a day trip to nearby architectural masterpiece, Falling Water by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Mike found over a dozen urgent calls from Fred when our phones found cell towers upon leaving Prince Gallitzin. Mom had a massive stroke. We drove in a circle of confusion, turning away from Gettysburg, Pa. and headed back to Lansing.
Construction on interstate caused slow traffic and a long day. Mike dropped me and 5th wheel at Kay Brun's house. Kay had just had rotator cuff surgery so my arrival was welcome. I assisted Kay in changing a bandage and learning how to adjust her sling. Mike arrived in Lansing time to see his mom unconscious. The family followed all too recent template for his father's funeral arrangements. The service was of course tasteful with many family members in participation. It was exceptionally well attended.
I unpacked 6 large boxes in Kay's attic and gave away pictures, knick knacks and kitchen stuff in parking lot of funeral home and church. Our work clothes are finally completely distributed to our 5th wheel closet or to donation boxes. My grandmother's lamps left Kay's attic for sister in Connecticut along with a load of Cole Haan shoes.
We were unable to go to New York to see my mom who was pet sitting for my sister who was away on vacation. Axle burnt up. Mike had no idea that our 2013 Crossroads Cruiser's wheel lube was a far more primitive design than our 2007 Keystone Cougar 5th Wheel. We laid up over the 4th of July in a Brighton repair yard remarkably close to Kay Brun's house. We didn't tell Lansing kin where we were since Mike wanted to lay low. We enjoyed 4th of July fireworks and Kay's neighborhood's soul food feast that included collard greens.
After the 4th the axle was promptly repaired we headed to Canadian timeshare. We stayed 2 nights at Ontario's The Pinery, a provincial park on Lake Huron. Next night we boon-docked in a Walmart and then drove through Ottawa and Gatineau without finding fuel. Mike used his emergency 5-gallon can of diesel fuel in rural Quebec.
Our Mont Tremblant timeshare was comparatively shabby. We missed American media for Republican Convention. We drove around looking at pretty scenery. It was a good place to shake off shock of mother's sudden death.
Traffic in Montreal is the worst in North America. We ventured a day trip into the old city of Montreal.
Ben Franklin tried to enlist the French in the American revolution. He concluded that it would be better to pay them off than to fight them.
After Mont Tremblant we headed to Quebec City. It is a fun destination with great national park interpreters. Quebec City founded in 1608 by Champlain was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site because of the remnants of its historic wall.
We also made a day trip to nearby architectural masterpiece, Falling Water by Frank Lloyd Wright.
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| Aura Lynn |
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| Guys Talking |
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| Kevin Hostetler |
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| Leighton and Aura Lynn in lush yard in June 2017 |
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| Aura Lynn |
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| Peek-a-Boo |
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| Dulcie with foot in boot. |
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| Leighton with Sandbox |
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| Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Water |
Construction on interstate caused slow traffic and a long day. Mike dropped me and 5th wheel at Kay Brun's house. Kay had just had rotator cuff surgery so my arrival was welcome. I assisted Kay in changing a bandage and learning how to adjust her sling. Mike arrived in Lansing time to see his mom unconscious. The family followed all too recent template for his father's funeral arrangements. The service was of course tasteful with many family members in participation. It was exceptionally well attended.
I unpacked 6 large boxes in Kay's attic and gave away pictures, knick knacks and kitchen stuff in parking lot of funeral home and church. Our work clothes are finally completely distributed to our 5th wheel closet or to donation boxes. My grandmother's lamps left Kay's attic for sister in Connecticut along with a load of Cole Haan shoes.
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| Zachary Thelen as Pallbearer |
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| Bruce Thelen |
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| Sean Thelen |
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| Axle on RV caught on Fire. |
After the 4th the axle was promptly repaired we headed to Canadian timeshare. We stayed 2 nights at Ontario's The Pinery, a provincial park on Lake Huron. Next night we boon-docked in a Walmart and then drove through Ottawa and Gatineau without finding fuel. Mike used his emergency 5-gallon can of diesel fuel in rural Quebec.
Our Mont Tremblant timeshare was comparatively shabby. We missed American media for Republican Convention. We drove around looking at pretty scenery. It was a good place to shake off shock of mother's sudden death.
Traffic in Montreal is the worst in North America. We ventured a day trip into the old city of Montreal.
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| Village of Mont Tremblant |
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| We golfed at Manitou in Mont Tremblant where Montrealers vacation. |
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| History comes alive in Montreal especially on a rainy day. |
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| Montreal featured a square with sculpture of English Lady in Chanel Suit |
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| "Superior Stare" of English Gentleman |
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| Sculptures Comment on British Snobs Visiting Canada |
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| St. Lawrence Seaway in Quebec City |
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| In the company of strangers who showed us around from our parking space. |
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| Historic Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac is 19th Century castle-like hotel dominating Skyline in Quebec City |
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| Fun Sculpture |
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| Quebec City National Park goes Underground |
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| Canadian Interpreters in Underground |
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| Pretty City |
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| Quebec City drips charm. |
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| Cool Way to Enjoy High Heat of Summer |
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| Remnants of Historic Wall |
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| UNESCO Designation makes Quebec City an international destination. |
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| Eye Candy in the Sky! |
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| Canons protected Quebec City |
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| Where's the public toilet? |
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| Look for this Sign. |
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| Colonial History in a Mural. |
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| Families on vacation study as they go. |
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| Flowers create beauty. |
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| World Class Street Performers |
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| Colonials set the stage for the world we live in. |
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| Modernism is so sleek. |
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| Historic Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Registration. We stayed in a nearby RV park. |
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| Meat and cheese. |
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| She's in the hotel lobby. I've seen her before. |
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| Great husband in a nice lobby. |
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| Historic Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac has many sides. |
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| Mike seeks guidance from Canadian Interpreter. |
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| Learning is a thrill. |
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