smerchly Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 After 3 yrs. of not going to our beloved trailer at Deseronto, we are selling it . Thanks to the strict rules of the c19 we lost 2 years and last year as well due to home issues. We got a call today from our dear friend at the trailer park that there was a leak where a piece of the siding was loose and the floor will need to be repaired .They fixed the siding for us . I just got my drivers license after 6 months of applying and my wife has to wait until July to take the test then wait agin for the plastic licence . That would put us into August to visit our trailer .We have paid all fees for the past 3 years and fully paid until October this year . And since I don't like boating locally , I have no need for my boat so it is going up for sale too . We are both 80 and we have to go through the license crap again in another 18 months . Not worth the aggravation thanks to the Ontario government. Thankfully , there are many local fishing spots within a 15 minute drive ....hoping to out a couple times per week . Port_D_Guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port_D_Guy Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 Tough but practical decisions. I stay local unless I have the urge to go to a remote lake to only hear loons and mosquitos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl L Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 45 minutes ago, smerchly said: After 3 yrs. of not going to our beloved trailer at Deseronto, we are selling it . Thanks to the strict rules of the c19 we lost 2 years and last year as well due to home issues. We got a call today from our dear friend at the trailer park that there was a leak where a piece of the siding was loose and the floor will need to be repaired .They fixed the siding for us . I just got my drivers license after 6 months of applying and my wife has to wait until July to take the test then wait agin for the plastic licence . That would put us into August to visit our trailer .We have paid all fees for the past 3 years and fully paid until October this year . And since I don't like boating locally , I have no need for my boat so it is going up for sale too . We are both 80 and we have to go through the license crap again in another 18 months . Not worth the aggravation thanks to the Ontario government. Thankfully , there are many local fishing spots within a 15 minute drive ....hoping to out a couple times per week . Out of curiosity why do you not enjoy local boating ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 That sucks smerch but not worth paying fees if you’re not using them. I say keep the boat. Lots of small waters around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted June 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 Just now, Port_D_Guy said: the urge to go to a remote lake to only hear loons and mosquitos. Ya, I'll miss the loons but not the skeeters (not many there anyway . I'll miss the fishing there for sure . And yes , it's the pratical thing to do at our age . Times up ! Just now, Darryl L said: Out of curiosity why do you not enjoy local boating ? I don't like crowded places of any kind these days and the launching at ramps can be a little challenging at times. A canoe launch is much quicker and easy on the nerves. Just now, Tyler0420 said: say keep the boat. Lots of small waters around. Boats has to go too Tyler . It has been sitting here for 4 years . I start it up 3-4 times per year , jack up the tires , put the top up for the summer then the road tarps for the winter . It's a 15.5' Legend with a 50 motor . My 16' canoe will be my "go2boat", I can toss it in my van and handle it solo . I'll get one of the newer lighter AGM batteries for the electric motor . The BIG trolling battery will go with the boat . The trailer will be listed for sale at the park ....going to try to get 8000 to cover the last 2 years of the park and dock fees. It's only 75 ft. from the docks. We will surely miss the trailer , but other priorities come first. Welcome to summer ....days are getting shorter now ...... Tyler0420 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted July 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2023 It didn't take long , about a week and our trailer was sold to another park resident . We took the first offer to sell it asap as the fees are paid up for this summer . We will miss sitting on the large deck and watching the action on the lake and of course fishing from the docks and boat . The camp owner listed it for 14 grand and we took the 8 grand offer . The lady who bought it has someone to fix the leak and repair the wall/floor where the damage was done . We left everything there for the new owners to enjoy . Next on the hit list is my boat ,motor & trailer ... We have plenty of pictures to remember our days at Mohawk Bay ....maybe we will go there for a week and rent a trailer and a boat ... A view from the deck ......in the distance is Long Reach which goes to Picton and access to Lake Ont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted July 2, 2023 Report Share Posted July 2, 2023 Glad you got a buyer smerch. Sad to see it go though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genec Posted July 2, 2023 Report Share Posted July 2, 2023 Bill, Can anyone rent a trailer at that camp for a week? Looks like a nice place to go if this smoke ever cleared up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted July 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Tyler0420 said: Glad you got a buyer smerch. Sad to see it go though. It went quickly as it's on the lake front close to the docks , and it's loaded with new furniture ,new fridge , microwave, toaster ,coffee maker, new lawnmower and 2 sheds full of gear ect . all the cupboards , drawers ,and closets are full of stuff so nothing is needed except some bedding . With the lot and taxes paid up she is getting it for 4 grand. We are happy to it being used again . Gene , there's lots of info and pictures on line.... Mohawk Bay Park , Deseronto , Ontario . You can inquire about renting or camping . They have washrooms and showers too. The owner is Dave Hoogenboom (sp) . He runs a tight ship ...quiet time after 11pm for us fishermen who want to get out early lol And lots of 'old timers' there to gab with .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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