Welcome to Little Gull Marina!

Phones are back up and working!

Just a quick note to let everyone know that we are experiencing issues with our phone lines.  We are working to get them fixed but if you need to get in touch with us please email sally@littlegullmarina.ca

Also a reminder that summer holidays start soon so if you’d like your boat please let Sally know asap.

Soggy Day in Paradise

What a soggy, soggy day – even Arcade wants to stay under shelter.  The rain has been relentless today, resulting in a very wet and slightly disgruntled crew here at LGM…but hey its just another day in paradise right?!  Although its been a wet and dreary week, the weather man promises sunny skies tomorrow to make a beautiful weekend for everyone.  We sure hope he’s right for the dragon boaters as Survivor’s Abreast are hosting the Peterborough Dragon Boat festival tomorrow.  Leah will be paddling her heart out tomorrow so if you’re in town, stop by Delcrary Park and check it out.  If you’re staying at the lake, the girls will be happy to see you in the store.

Have a great weekend!

Happy Friday.  The girls have been out till dark delivering boats this week which means some beautiful sunset pictures to share with you.

We have been cautioned that ticks are now prevalent in the area, however we hadn’t seen any evidence of them until last weekend when we found one on Arcade.  Please take extra care to check your pets over for ticks after they have been enjoying being outside at the cottage.  The following is an email we received from Help Pest Control 

My Friends and Neighbours, a dangerous tick season has commenced.  It is expected to last from now until late October in Central Ontario.  Warnings have been issued across Canada in multiple jurisdictions. This week even the Toronto District School Board cautioned Parents. Some warnings …

“It’s wise to talk simple precautions before being outside in grassy, bushy or treed areas, and check yourself and your children and pets for ticks afterwards,”
“If any ticks are found, they should be carefully and promptly removed.” 

Lyme  disease which is often a risk attached to tick season, is more common in parts of southern Canada and the U.S. where specific tick populations such as Deer Ticks reside.

Wearing pants and long-sleeved shirts is one of the best preventive measures. Additionally, pull your socks over your pant legs when walking through tall grass. Insect repellent containing DEET or Icaridin can be useful in these situations. Make sure to wear light colours so ticks are easily visible. Finally, do a “full body” tick check daily on yourself, your children and pets.

If found, ticks can be sent to be checked for lyme disease – contact your vet.  

Stay safe and have a great weekend!