I set out early and scoped out Pembroke, taking a walk alone on the boardwalk along river and studying some of the interpretive signage on the trail. The weather was just peachy... not too warm and sunny. I returned to a big brunch and morning of lounging about and preparing for our "kids day" excursion.

Mac's Ce-Dar-Est Campground - At noon we struck out for Mac's Ce-Dar-Est Campground at Mink Lake near Eganville, Ontario. Mike's Mom, Mary, has a seasonal site there and her children and grandchildren visit regularly over the summer. As luck would have it, we arrived just before the annual "Kids Day" with activities including water balloons, swimming, BBQ and Dunk Tank.

Upon our arrival we headed for the event area and our kids joined in like they had been visiting the campground there entire lives. Peter and Monica made friends with Braydon and Delaney and the foursome hit the games and nearby lake for the afternoon. Mike, the ever energetic, made his way to the dunk tank only to be soaked by Alison. The neighborhood was busy, setting up lights and tables for an evening dance and a huge side of BBQ'd beef. After having ales with Harvey and Bill, Mike and I rallied the troops.

After a great afternoon and goodbyes we headed back to Pembroke. Many thanks to all those at the campground who made us feel so welcome and welcomed the kids to their events. It was greatly appreciated.

Jane and Alison raced into the heart of Pembroke before 6 to catch another Giant Tiger in hopes of getting more "finds" from this discount dealer. This time, Monica went on a GT Boutique spending spree. The deals were adding up! The kids secured new "heelies" and a computer Gettysburg game which Peter had been looking for.

After a huge Corn-on-the-Cob / Kabob supper, some Sleeman's and "The Week the Women Left", we made some accommodations plans for staying in Montreal the following evening in the downtown area.

Once again, many thanks to Mike and Alison for extending their hospitality. Peter and Monica got to sleep in the Popke-to-be room. Exciting times ahead for you folks... Cheers guys.

Day Seven was to be another early rise as we would try and make downtown Montreal, a little over three hours drive, in the morning.