Category Archives: Home and About

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

The Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes, Ottawa, Ontario

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Ron

The Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes, Ottawa, Ontario This morning, I’m watching all of the participants getting registered and ready to start walking in the Telus Walk in support of research and treatment of Juvenile Diabetes. Graeme and friends are … Continue reading →

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WestFest – Gets Naked – 2011

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Graeme

WestFest – Gets Naked – 2011 Saturday – once again Westboro festival, WestFest, has taken over Richmond  Street. The annual event (this year called “Gets Naked” because of the performance by Bif Naked) basically closes the main street of Westboro … Continue reading →

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Lake Superior/Lac Sup̩rieur РOld Woman Bay

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Ron

Lake Superior/Lac Supérieur Traveling back from our 2011 Breeding Bird Survey activity, we decided this time to travel along the shores of Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes. Although more recent analysis has led researchers to conclude that … Continue reading →

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Little Claybelt Homesteaders Museum

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Ron

After leaving Temagami, we continued along our way until a two storey tall Holstein cow appeared ahead of us. I stop whenever I see a two storey tall cow of any breed and today was no exception. The cow statue … Continue reading →

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The Haunted Walk – GH2 Low Light Test

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Graeme

The Haunted Walk – GH2 Low Light Test I finally got my hands on the Lumix GH2 from Panasonic. I’m very excited with this camera due to its small form, light weight and with an adapter I can use all … Continue reading →

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Ride for Dad

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Graeme

Motorcycle Ride for Dad Event – Fighting Prostate Cancer So, I awoke to the sounds of honking and beeping and with my initial glance out the window I saw that the police were at the intersection. I guessed that there … Continue reading →

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Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Ottawa Centre Meeting at the Canada Science and Technology Museum

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Ron

Friday night, at the Canada Science and Technology Museum, the Ottawa Centre RASC (Royal Astronomical Society of Canada) meeting was underway when I arrived. Now, to be fair, these folks are used to sitting in the dark for hours at … Continue reading →

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Azaleas

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Ron

I have just three colours of azaleas in my garden and here they are. This last one matches the colour of the June 2nd sunset beautifully.

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CFUW-Kanata – One Room School House Tour

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Ron

Sunday May 29th, 2011 What a day to schedule a tour of the one-room schoolhouses in the Ottawa area! At least that is likely what all of the organizers and participants were thinking when they looked out their windows on … Continue reading →

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Changeable Weekend Weather

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Ron

It was a bit of a strange weekend. Saturday was nice and Graeme was able to get out and photograph some friends participating in the 10K portion of the Ottawa race weekend. Then on Sunday morning, it was raining for … Continue reading →

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