Stewart and Gordon:
Since I have no means of transporting the vehicle that far, Ottawa, unfortunately, would have been off the radar anyway.
I'm trying to arrange float service from here to Goderich, though. I don't think I should risk driving it that far at 40 mph on major roads. (Plus my back could act up, jostling around for 3 hours, one way.)
Maintenance is almost complete...a couple of gaskets to replace which was to be done this week-end, but the forecast calls for heavy rain mixed with snow!!!
PS Stewart: I just caught what I think was a subtle jest about leaving now in order to get to Ottawa on time.