Category Archives: Home and About

Posts about activities around home, trip planning, and short trips.

Check It Out Films – 2nd Film Cast & Crew Shots

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Graeme

Check It Out Films – 2nd Film Cast & Crew Shots Julian, Mike and I are once again making another Short Film under the production banner of Check It Out Films. This time around Mike took the reins on this … Continue reading →

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Hand Fasting Wedding at the Mediæval Fair in Osgoode, Ontario – 9th July 2011

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Ron

Hand Fasting Wedding at the Mediæval Fair in Osgoode For the third year in a row, Graeme and I have had fun photographing the activities of the Mediæval Fair at Osgoode, Ontario. (Location) This year was a special year for … Continue reading →

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BOLO Night in Ottawa

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Ron

July 7th, 2011 – Did something different tonight. Did something really different tonight. Hung out in a basement room with a hundred women and ten guys. Possible rounding error but you get the picture. Yes, you read right. Members of … Continue reading →

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Mediæval Fair at Osgoode, Ontario – 8-10 July 2011

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Ron

This upcoming weekend of mediæval festivity should see Graeme or Ron (or both of us) in Osgoode with our ancient weapons of choice (our digital cameras :-)). To get a feel for what one can expect at the Kingdom of … Continue reading →

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Noctilucent Clouds Over Ottawa

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Graeme

Noctilucent Clouds Over Ottawa Its not often you get a phone call at 4am saying “Look Up”, but today I did and it was for quite a sight! Apparently some ultra high level clouds (+75km up) were hovering above Ottawa … Continue reading →

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Fireworks in Kanata – Canada Day 2011

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Ron

It was an interesting way to spend Canada Day.  First, there was the not so easy task of milling around Parliament Hill trying to see and then maybe photograph royalty.  Then I returned to Kanata and enjoyed listening to and … Continue reading →

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Sloan – Canada Day in Kanata 2011

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Ron

Sloan – Canada Day in Kanata After surviving my trip downtown into the ‘sea of red’, I returned home, had a short rest, enjoyed a nice BBQ meal with friends and then headed over to Walter Baker Park in Kanata … Continue reading →

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Canada Day – July 1st, 2011, The Downtown Sea of Red

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Ron

After visiting at the Supreme Court Building for a few minutes, I once again turned my attention to how I might get in position for hopefully a few of the activities on Parliament Hill. One choice was to join the … Continue reading →

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Royalty has landed

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Ron

Royalty lands in Ottawa, Canada – June 30, 2011 The shot above was taken just before the couple were getting into the car to head over to Rideau Hall. ___ The Canadian version of the Will and Kate show, as … Continue reading →

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What’s in the news this week? Mail Delivery Resumes, Royals Visit Canada, Fireworks, Fireworks and More Fireworks.

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Ron

Some royal visitors are coming to Canada and spending Canada Day in the Nation’s capital (an understatement!). Their arrival should completely clog up the streets of downtown Ottawa on July 1st (Canada Day) and add to the party mood that … Continue reading →

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