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Maple syrup and pancakes. Mmmm. Good!

Weather was nice and we decided that it would be a nice day to take my father out for a ride in the country. Arrived in Pakenham, crossed the old stone bridge, and headed up into the hills to Fulton’s … Continue reading

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St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, 2011

It was St. Patrick’s Day and this year I found myself contemplating a day of snowshoeing on the snow-covered slopes of the mountain trails maintained by the Trapp Family Lodge in Vermont. Certainly different than my plans and surroundings when … Continue reading

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A bit of snow-shoeing and shopping.

Start of the day End of the day The forecast was for rain, drizzle and maybe snow for most of the day. In the end, we had a bit of drizzle and a bit of snow but all-in-all it turned … Continue reading

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Baxter Conservation Area and the Mill Pond

Baxter Conservation Area and the Mill Pond My travels today took me to two of the wildlife conservation areas managed by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) At the Baxter Conservation Area, my surprise find was a pair of intertwined … Continue reading

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