Blogs from Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, North America

North America » Canada » Ontario » Woodstock July 31st 2021

Day 30. 8475Km. I’d hoped the weather forecast would change but when I got up Saturday morning the rain was on it’s way as was forecast to continue for 33 hours. I didn’t unload the bike the previous night in anticipation of leaving so my options were to unload the bike so I could sit inside for a day and a half watching tv or sit outside under the awning. I had pretty much decided on Friday that if it was going to rain I was going home. I could watch TV at home and be more comfortable than in the trailer and since I’d been on the road for a month anyway cutting it short by a couple days was no big deal. I cooked the half package of bacon I had left in the ... read more

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North America » Canada » Ontario » Woodstock July 1st 2021

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blackops

Almost all loaded up tonight. A few last minute items and the bike in the morning and I'll be goo to go.... read more

August 1, 2009

North America » Canada » Ontario » Woodstock August 1st 2009

I've got nothing for you

blackops

Day 62. Saturday. I got up around 1000hrs and had some toast with mom and dad. Closer to noon I unloaded the bike and rode to Stratford to visit my brother and family. We had some Chinese for dinner and I rode back to Woodstock about 2200hrs. The clouds had moved in during the evening and were holding in the heat which made the ride quite comfortable. I loaded the bike back in the trailer since I am going home tomorrow and there is a possibility of showers overnight.... read more

July 31, 2009

North America » Canada » Ontario » Woodstock July 31st 2009

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blackops

Day 61 18,163Km As far as the clock was concerned I had no rush ahead of me today, however with an over height vehicle you cannot make a reservation on the ferry to Tobermory so the sooner I got there the better chance I had of getting on. This was basically the last day of driving so instead of peanut butter I had a bacon sandwich for breakfast. Not real bacon but the precooked boxed stuff. It's OK in a rush. I fueled up in Sault Ste Marie and headed to Espanola where I called the reservation line to see how booked up the ferry was at that point. If it was already fairly full I was'nt going to bother driving the hour and a half to the dock to either turn around of wait five ... read more

Almost ready....

North America » Canada » Ontario » Woodstock September 12th 2008

My view for the next little while

Schaaz

Well, 3 days until I go, and it's finally beginning to feel like I'm ready.... My super amazing sleeping bag from MEC came in the mail yesterday, which was a huge relief. Good to minus 3, it's disgustingly warm and packs down to almost nothing. Tonight is one of the last dinners with the family...my brother's girlfriend is having us to their place for a feast and much drinking. Can't wait : )... read more

Pre-Departure

North America » Canada » Ontario » Woodstock September 10th 2008

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Schaaz

So here I am, 5 days before I leave....and all I can think about is all the stuff I have to do and the people I need to see!!! Crazy. I should be imagining my flight, seeing my family, and falling to my knees at St. James' Gate.... The goal is to have it all wrapped up by Friday ("it" being annoying/boring/very dry grown-up paperwork), and then have a really fantastic last weekend with my family. I can't wait to be in Ireland...it feels like I've waited so long to go, that it's taken so long to get to a place where I can just pick up and go play there. I'm not excited yet....I know that I will be the moment I land in London though....... read more

Going to China!

North America » Canada » Ontario » Woodstock September 11th 2007

CJ in China

So, it's official! I've signed a contract and will be heading to China to teach ESL (English as a Second Language) to students in Nanjing. I will be flying out from Toronto on September 16th and arriving in Shanghai on the 17th, where I will take a train to Nanjing. I am very excited to go! If you subscribe to my blog, you will receive an email each time I add another entry. I will probably not add anything else until I am safely on the other side of the world. ~Chris... read more

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