Lucky #13!?

Aug 15, 2019

It rained all night and was still raining in the morning. The wind is blowing very steadily off the water.  This was going to be an off day.  It is a perfect day to go to into town and find a strong WIFI and do some blogging. Debbie stayed in the camp and I went to Collingwood.  I went to the information center and was directed to go to the library for the best WIFI. This gave me an opportunity to drive around Collingwood.  

This city is also a port city on the south end of Owen Sound.  Judging by the new construction that is happening and the many large condominium buildings this city is flourishing.  It is on the eastern edge of the Blue Mountains, a vibrant skiing and resort area.  Positioned on the shores of Lake Huron, this city is enjoying the results of the tourist recreation.  I was able to post several blog entries here but I am still lagging behind.  I left the library late in the afternoon to return to the trailer. 

 Debbie was feeling better and had started a delicious supper.  I set up the campfire and Lester came over.  He had his best golf game ever today and we congratulated him. We talked to about 10:30 and it was time to turn in.  

As I was putting out the fire and securing the campsite, a small white Prius pulled into our campsite.  The woman rolled down her window and told me that we were camping in her spot as she had reserved it!  Debbie was in the trailer getting ready for bed.  I argued with the lady and agreed to meet her at the gatehouse to sort this out. At the gatehouse, the discussion continued and the park attendant told me that we were not booked for tonight and should have left at 2:00 in the afternoon!  This did not sound right to me and I was hesitant to break down our camp at 11:00 at night!  The lady was adamant that she was not going to share our campsite with us, which I had suggested, and she wanted us off.  I returned to the campsite to inform Debbie.  Debbie told the lady that we were not moving, that she had paid for the campsite and that she wanted to see the Park attendant.  We returned to the gatehouse and Debbie insisted that she should phone her manager, as we were not moving and this was not our mistake and the lady is welcome to share our campsite (she was sleeping in her car!). After a phone call to the manager, we were told that we would not have to leave.  They refunded the lady her reservation fee and they would find another spot for her.  She insisted to stay in her car, on site #13!   We returned to our trailer and went to bed.