Tag Archives: Kanata

Canada Day 2014 – Kanata, Ontario

Canada Day 2014 – Kanata, Ontario Graeme and I took a short walk around the Kanata Canada Day 2014 activities, met some people whom we have known from past events and activities and met some new people. Lots of things … Continue reading

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A Spring Outing

A Spring Outing Graeme wanted to get out on the trail to obtain some high speed shots of birds in flight with his Sony NEX-FS700 with SELP18200 lens.The easiest place to do that is on the many trails in the … Continue reading

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Ottawa weather – February 11, 2013

Ottawa weather – February 11, 2013 It’s been an all too familiar scene recently.  Snow is falling once again this morning and the temperature is expected to rise to about +1C by the end of day. Of course, when snow … Continue reading

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South March Highlands Conservation Forest – Brady Trailhead

South March Highlands Conservation Forest – Brady Trailhead Graeme just moved into his new house at the start of the month and was determined to host Thanksgiving dinner this year.  I knew that they wouldn’t need my help in the … Continue reading

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August Birthday Party – Forest Hill, Kanata

August Birthday Party – Forest Hill, Kanata My father turned 94 y.o. this month and we had a family birthday party for him on the patio of Forest Hill Long Term Care Facility. My father enjoyed large piece of ice … Continue reading

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Wind! Wildlife! Hockey!

Wind!Lots of Wind! Wildlife! Hockey! I didn’t have much exciting planned this afternoon when I opened the door and headed out to my car with my camera equipment. I thought that I might like to head to the Experimental Farm … Continue reading

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Wild Turkeys on the Old Quarry Trail

Wild Turkeys on the Old Quarry Trail (Location) My father continues his stay in the hospital and I was a bit early for visiting hours so I, once again, took the opportunity to walk a short distance up the Old … Continue reading

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Freezing Rain Strikes Kanata!

Freezing Rain Strikes Kanata! Thought that I might try my hand at photojournalism and sensationalize the reality, hence the title of today’s blog. We are presently experiencing a band of freezing rain which is supposed to last for a few … Continue reading

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WOW! Three bucks for a carrot!

WOW! Three bucks for a carrot! I was heading over to visit my father when I decided to take a few minutes to stretch my legs on the Old Quarry Trail. Before going to look for deer or turkeys to … Continue reading

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It’s Snowing!

I finished off the earlier White Christmas or NO white Christmas blog with the prediction that snow would likely come as soon as I sold my snow scoops. Well I sold the scoops on Friday afternoon and presto, almost right … Continue reading

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