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Saturday night – Gatineau, Quebec Balloon Festival/Festival de Montgolfières de Gatineau 2011

When I left home Saturday, it looked like it might be a perfect night for a balloon launch at the Gatineau Balloon Festival (See my previous post for more Festival details) but, as it turned out, I guess that the … Continue reading

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The Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes, Ottawa, Ontario

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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Stonehaven Manor/Apartments Ribbon Cutting

Stonehaven Manor/Apartments Ribbon Cutting Stonehaven Manor/Apartment got the official ribbon cutting accomplished for their new multistorey apartment addition but not before a barbershop quartet had wooed all the young ladies with their mellow voices.

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Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival (Festival de montgolfières de Gatineau) – 2008

We had been sitting on the opposite bank of the Ottawa River for quite some time waiting for the first balloons to become airborne. Although the weather was nice for humans, there was too much of a breeze for the … Continue reading

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