Monique Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Thank you for all the kind words on T.J.'s Jiggy Jiggy report. I thought I'd add my two cents in. T.J. has been posting reports on the camp for a while now, and no one appreciates his hard work more than me and the kids. So THANK YOU HONEY!!! I have to say that this last trip was one of the best family vacations up there. Yes it rained a lot, but that's what rain gear is for, and yes the bugs were bad (I have more bug bites than there are stars in the sky), bug shirt and bug juice came in handy…I guess LOL. But you can't buy the fun and memories that we had on our last trip. Not only did we laugh and spent quality time together but we actually caught fish! While T.J. and Avery ventured with the 4-wheeler, Jaden and I stayed at camp alone for the first time. We had a blast…we did arts and crafts, watched a movie, listened and danced to music, fished off the dock and somehow she managed to talk me into a very cold swim in the river. A few new things that T.J. added for us this trip that makes our lives much easier, the Instant hot water heater from Canadian tire - what a marvelous toy, makes washing dishes a lot easier, and hot showers at night are a welcome. Here are a few things that T.J. does for us that make our trips awesome…. 1 - He does the majority of the work outside so we don't get eaten by bugs 2 - He sets the minnow traps so we have bait 3 - He lights a pic in the outhouse in the morning so we girls are more comfy 4 - He placed a curtain in the tent for privacy when we are changing 5 - He's outside at night filling the buckets with hot water so the kids and I can have a hot shower before bed, he's always the last to have a shower 6 - He's always the guide when we are in the boat with the kids, he let's the kids and I fish while he runs the boat, the only time he'll fish in the boat is when Jaden or Avery are tired of fishing 7 - He always cleans the fish, I refuse to learn how LOL 8 - He always cooks the fish cause he makes the best batter in the world 9 - He's our tech guy, with the tv, projector and anything else that has a remote. All in all he does a great job to make sure everyone is happy and content. Here are some of my favorite pictures from our trip…… T.J. is his robe after a hard day work Jaden enjoying the evening breeze Avery enjoying Marshmallows by the camp fire My Prize Fish Hot Water for Dishes The flowers that Jaden picked for me - I believe they are wild roses And of course…..the view In conclusion….I hope that everyone that reads this post ends up bringing the family or a loved one out fishing or camping because pictures are only the reflex ion of great memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Good to hear the family is enjoying the little peace of paradise you purchased. Sounds like T.J is in contention for the Father/Husband of the year award! Oh and congrats on the monster pike!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Monique you guys have a amazing place up there I love fishing that area. The work that has gone on over the last two years is crazy like I said before you guys have done so much and worked so hard it is nice to be able to share it with you both well all 4 congratz on everything you guys have from the deep south of ON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Monique,for if any reason the geek gets a caught up in his work and you want to head up to "get jiggy with it land" I can cut away from work. Great report. PS. The boss aint going to read this is he Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 You sure landed a good one Monique....and that pike's nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 I always knew TJ was a reel sweetheart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyboss Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Sure looks like paradise!!!!! We all enjoy the stories from camp Jiggy Jiggy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxcowboy Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 glad that you all are having such a great time, it sure is beautiful country up there. jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 All in all he does a great job to make sure everyone is happy and content. I can say with all honesty that he's been this way as long as I've known him. And this award winning picture, well I'd say you both oughta keep a close eye on her before some modeling agency runs off with her. Good of you to brag for him Monique cause lord knows he wouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 I have to say, that was a very heartfelt post Monique, I'm verklempt. The reason: I don't get flowers much or a card on valentines as Paul says it is a money grab and that there are more ways to be romantic than spending money on flowers that die or a card you throw away. He thinks romance is doing things for each other, like all the things you listed above that TJ does for you and your family. I agree!! I would much rather have him do the little (and big) things that make my life easier while fishing, camping or in everyday life, and all that kind of stuff that some may take for granted, than have a card or week old wilted flower. I appreciate it so much, and obviously you do also So this post really hit home Monique. Hats of to TJ for your sacrifices. I know of what Monique speaks I have a man who does the same for me. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Well put together Monique. Love that fat pike you caught !!!! Cheers !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanook Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 AAHHH ! Togetherness...................just cant get better than that Monique. I've only met you both the once[Lakair 2007] and it was obvious then...... TOGETHERNESS !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Excellent report and pics Monique!!! T.J. is "The Man!"... and you are "The Gal!" That's a beautiful family y'all have there!!! Camp Jiggy is definately a piece of paradise!!! ... I'm still agsap over your Pike pic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Ok ok ok....you gotta stop with these kinds of posts. I had an image of TJ, and his last thread and this one is destroying that image! Come on...you expect all these people to believe he's a nice guy like that??? LOL. Seriously though...it's great to see the family side. Seeing you all up at Lakair shows that you all work together amazingly well! Oh yeah...you should write more reports too...this one is GREAT! Hope to see you guys again soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan's Jane Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Ok ok ok....you gotta stop with these kinds of posts. I had an image of TJ, and his last thread and this one is destroying that image! OMG!! haha I was thinking the same thing....more on the lines of...wow a sasguash sounds pretty good. hehe Monique...you are a blessed woman...but TJ is a chosen man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Agreed, that was very heartfelt and a great read. You should post reports more often! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjsa Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Here are a few things that T.J. does for us that make our trips awesome…. 1 - He does the majority of the work outside so we don't get eaten by bugs 2 - He sets the minnow traps so we have bait 3 - He lights a pic in the outhouse in the morning so we girls are more comfy 4 - He placed a curtain in the tent for privacy when we are changing 5 - He's outside at night filling the buckets with hot water so the kids and I can have a hot shower before bed, he's always the last to have a shower 6 - He's always the guide when we are in the boat with the kids, he let's the kids and I fish while he runs the boat, the only time he'll fish in the boat is when Jaden or Avery are tired of fishing 7 - He always cleans the fish, I refuse to learn how LOL 8 - He always cooks the fish cause he makes the best batter in the world 9 - He's our tech guy, with the tv, projector and anything else that has a remote. All in all he does a great job to make sure everyone is happy and content. He does do a lot, doesn't he??? But don't sell yourself short Monique, I remember a picture of you TJQ posted when his back was out of whack about 2 yrs. ago*, it was a picture of YOU hauling in a full wheelbarrow of split firewood for the wood furnace at home, in the middle of a cold dark winter. Glad you and your family have that small slice of Heaven up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Very well done, thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Monique it seem yous and your family have life all figured out. It can`t get any better then that. Enjoy it as long as you can as soon the kids will be at that age when hanging with the parents isn`t cool anymore and life will move on. But on the positive side you have TJ well trained and he`ll be there still. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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