Summer paradise

For a few days Theresa and I decided to make a little trip to the historic area around Fort Erie and Ridgeway to experience the contribution these areas made during the war of 1812. This area saw the fiercest battles and the key victories by our Militia men that turned the tide.It is a beautiful area with the great lakes plateau or watershed is home to many of our prized trees. I bought a summer home there around 1991 at Sherkston on a sandy bluff, high over the park and overlooking Lake Erie.

We planned to live there during the summer and go south during the winter. It was a beautiful home and it was enjoyed by all who came to visit. We sold it when it was apparent that we would never use it as planned. I never returned to visit that lovely area but I did get the urge to go back and have a look.

Theresa and I made our return during the worst weather and went into the park through a deep puddle of water. We managed to find the home and were surprised how well kept the place we called home was maintained. We roamed around the property, the private and public beaches, and the facilities for the residents.

We were impressed and felt happy about the care given to our old place in particular. I rarely go back once I leave an area but this return brought me back to memories of wonderful times with the children and grandchildren. We really had fun and were saddened when it was no longer possible to take advantage of this family facility.

Memories are beautiful when then they are able to cause one to relive for a moment good times in the past.