The Matcom's Are Invading CANADA!

[matcom]

:woohoo:

ssoooooo it's been a stressful year for me personally so far. nothing too major but it's time to get away. Mrs Matcom was talking to our dear friends from Canada last night (BraceBridge (?)) and I said 'fuck it'. Let's book and finally get up to see them. (we meet in Mexico every year)

spur of the moment, I hopped online and we fly to Toronto from Boston on August 2nd. she was still on the phone with them when we got confirmation. They are 2 hours from Toronto out in the 'sticks'. We will have 4 days of RELAXATION.

Cannot WAIT to see the beautiful 'off the beaten path' countryside of our neighbors to the north.

that is if the Mounties don't stop me at the airport :D

any of our Northern DUers know of BraceBridge (sp?) and/or are close enough to pop by for alcohol poisoning?

:bounce:

[meegbear]

1. Bring me back some Cuban cigars ...

thanks.

[matcom]

2. you know I will

Monica :D

[meegbear]

3. Ohhhhh!

:spank:

[achtung_circus]

4. Yeah, I know Bracebridge

and in August it's hardly the sticks. During the winter it's hillbilly central but in the summer it's cottage country and the noise of outboard motors is overwhelming.

[matcom]

5. what can you tell me about it?

at this point i'll take anything :D

[achtung_circus]

6. Fairly nice town

with an old central section. The heart of it dates back to lumbering times, followed by the era when the only way to get there from the city was by train. The cottages from that period are VERY pricey. Since the advent of the cr (and the 400 Highway) Muskoka is the place to be in the summer. There are a lot of touristy type crap stores mostly overpriced.

The scenery is magic. The area is part of the Canadian Shield, precambrian granite, gneiss and schist glaciated numerous times. This has smoothed out all the rough parts. The water is fairly good, the vegetation boreal forest.

A 2 hour trip from Toronto is very optimistic during the summer, depending on the day of the week you're travelling. Weekends are hell, and a 5 hou travel time is not uncommon. Stop at Webers, just north of Washago, for some of the best burgers you'll find.

When the outboard motors die down it's beautiful.

Can you tell I prefer canoes?

[matcom]

8. that is fantastic! thanks!

our friend works on the cottages up there year round. he is a builder and does quite well. looks like a great place to get away even though it will be crowded.

appreciate the info :hi:

[underpants]

7. Take some guns

I hear they don't have a lot up there. Prolly be a big seller you know supply and demand and all that.

So anyway Bob's your uncle

[matcom]

9. I wish John Candy were still with us

:cry:

he knew how to handle the Mounties :D

[achtung_circus]

12. The only way you will run into the Mounties

is pertaining to Federal legislation stuff like Customs and Excise (or internet porn). You will be under the protective wing of the OPP.



These cars are still in use but we are starting to see some in the "so old it's new" black and white.

[u4ic]

14. aka the Ontario Party Poopers

:(

[LynneSin]

10. If you're heading to the Niagara pennisula do some wine tasting

They have some great vineyards in that region and it's a beautiful area!

[Mrs.Matcom]

24. been there done that!

Last year at this time we were in Niagara with the same couple for his 50th. Did the tour and brought back a case!! Even told the US customs about it, and he didn't feel like doing the paperwork so waved us through. I think I have one or two bottles from Caroline's Cellars left.

[HEyHEY]

11. Ruh roh

I'll alert CSIS

[Evoman]

13. Aw, man. I live way to far away from Toronto . Have fun though.

[u4ic]

15. Bring your skiis!

:D

[achtung_circus]

19. I was up that way today and all I can say is

[madrchsod]

16. look what you missed already

" The Huntsville Hippies, a team for the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life event, are hosting a car wash fundraiser at Robinson’s Independent Grocer from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A minimum donation of $5 per vehicle is required and tax receipts for donations $20 and over are available."


"The Huntsville Over 40s Singles Social Club is holding a blackfly boogie at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 232 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $8 at the door. Door prizes and spot dances. Contact Ernie at 705-636-1749 for more information."

dam that really looks like great country...

[querelle]

17. Bring Snowshoes

A winter parka will be helpful if you have one. And lots of warm sock to wear in your mukluks. Have you reserved your own igloo? How about a dog sled? You're going to need that to get around you know. Skates? Skis?

All kidding aside.........I remember when I was a kid seeing American tourists with North Carolina license plates driving this big-ass Winnebego with two snowmobiles hitched on a trailer behind. WTF? We do have hot summer here ya know!

Bracebridge is a lovely and historic town. I know you'll have a good time there. After all, we Canadians are so polite and accomodating.

Q

[matcom]

18. can you meet us there for some drinks?

or are you too far away?

would LOVE to meet some new DUers eh?

[achtung_circus]

22. What's your itinerary?

I live 12 minutes from the airport.

[matcom]

23. oh we are getting picked up and swept away as soon as we land

traffic is going to be a possible nightmare i'm told. was hoping you lived out by Bracebridge. not sure about the trip back home. Guess we need to be at the airport early so an airport drink might be doable

[u4ic]

33. Possible?

Unless you're landing at 4 am, it will be a nightmare... ;)

[TrogL]

20. Bring your parka

You'll have to buy a touque when you're here, eh.

[achtung_circus]

21. Ask your friend

if he knows about "the naked guy" or the W5 story. It's a hoot and whatever the truth of the story the guy is batshit crazy.

[Mrs.Matcom]

26. naked guy??

Is he a naked mountie?? I wants me some mounties!! Matcom gets to have all the fun, it has to be my turn soon!!! :hi:

[matcom]

29. you get to travel all the way to Canada for your 'Mountie'

i just have to walk next door for MY 'mountie'

:rofl:

[achtung_circus]

31. It's a VERY well-known Bracebridge story.

If shithouse rat crazy is your speed, Brian's your man.

Oh,

wait a sec,

you married Matcom.

Never mind.

[GirlinContempt]

25. 2 hours from TO in what direction?

Counting WHAT as TO?

Your use of the word 'countryside' has me all befuddled.

[achtung_circus]

32. North

and very slightly east. It's about a 2 hour drive at the speed limit. On weekends, especially long weekends, the speed limit is theoretical. I went north this morning and the city drivers were already on the road. I came down from Gravenhurst this afternoon and the traffic was doing 90 klicks northbound. Given one accident and it's 30 klicks.

[Mrs.Matcom]

34. our friends go to Gravenhurst

all the time! What is the resort that is there called?? :hi:

[Critters2]

27. That should inspire 'em to tighten up the border!

:)

[matcom]

28. i'm hopping the fence!

to get OUT :D

[Taverner]

30. Have a shot of absynthe at a bar for me!