Tag Archives: Ottawa

First Bike-ride of the Year

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Graeme

First Bike-ride of the Year Okay so I know my Dad has already biked most of Florida. But I’m just starting this year as a combination of weather and illness lead to a slow start. Decided to go along the … Continue reading →

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Bates Island and the Ottawa River revisited

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Ron

After enjoying being out in the sunshine with the dogs at the Bruce Pit Dog Park, I headed over to the Ottawa River and Bates Island. It was a nice day and water conditions were perfect for those who like … Continue reading →

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Bruce Pit Dog Park, Ottawa, Ontario

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Ron

My wife was visiting a friend in nearby hospital so that gave a bit of time to break in a new pair of shoes. I headed over to the Bruce Pit (Location) and started walking. Part of the Bruce Pit … Continue reading →

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Elgin Street Infrared Walk-Around

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Graeme

Elgin Street Infrared Walk-Around So, I was a few minutes early to a friend’s birthday party on Elgin; I had a camera in my bag. What happened next was extremely predictable…

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A Pond in the Spring

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Ron

A Pond in the Spring by R. Hay A pond in the Spring is a mighty fine place, As Nature gets moving at her frenzied pace.

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Watts Creek Pathway – Ottawa Greenbelt

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Ron

Watts Creek Pathway – Ottawa Greenbelt – Approximately 6.2 km one way. The Watts Creek Pathway has had some major upgrading in the past couple of years and I hadn’t cycled along it recently so, with rain forecast for tomorrow, … Continue reading →

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Archery – out shopping

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Ron

My son, Alan, had decided that he would like to try out archery as a sport. There are no archery supply companies located in Ottawa so I sent out a few e-mails to archery clubs in the area to see … Continue reading →

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Ottawa Greenbelt Trails – Sarsaparilla Trail

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Ron

After dropping off my father following our earlier outing to Ashton, Ontario, I decided that a stop at nearby Sarsaparilla Trail might yield some photo opportunities. I rather hoped that I might get some nice shots of the white-breasted nuthatches … Continue reading →

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April showers bring May flowers

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Ron

No question about it, Spring is coming. My snowdrops say so. Weather this morning started out with a few misty rain showers. It then reverted to Kodak’s “cloudy, bright” again. That didn’t stop a small clump of crocuses in my … Continue reading →

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Feeding The Deer – Old Quarry Trail

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Ron

Weather was nice today. Above freezing , sun shining and limited wind. A couple of days ago, I had decided to go out on the Beaver Trail with sunflower seeds in my pockets to feed the many Chickadees that frequent … Continue reading →

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