Latin (tem-pu̇s-ˈfü-git): Time Flies
Yep, I’m sitting on the dock at the lake doing this. It’s a perfect summer afternoon, nice and warm without being too hot and plenty of sunshine. Today’s big adventure was kayak trip #3 which took me around Sultana Island, a former gold mine site in the late 1800s. Wildlife sightings included an bald eagles Read More …
A fellow cyclist told me about his morning ride into work while we were picking up our bikes from the lockup cage. He was stopped by the police for running a red light. He admitted to doing it, he just didn’t like the treatment. They asked what he was “carrying”, patted him down and put Read More …
Heat wave hits Winnipeg! I’ve just walked from Portage Place to Winnipeg Square and its hot and humid in the ‘Peg. I think I’ll take the air conditioned walkway back to the office, after my chai latte break. 😉
Day 3 of the Commuter Challenge and just another day of bike commuting to work but a wetter ride than usual. The forecast was for rain but it was still dry after I finished my dental appointment at 11 so I took the bike.I knew it was likely and sure enough the ride home was Read More …
Today is the first day of the Commuter Challenge for 2007 where you’re encouraged to commute using sustainable transportation, like a bike. After dropping Shirley off at the airport at 6:30am I biked to work. I enjoyed passing all the traffic in the construction zones which are everywhere in Winnipeg ( two seasons, winter and Read More …
Bug Cloud Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo We’re at the lake for an impromptu vacation and as is typical for the first could of weekends there are a few bugs. Well, actually, there are more that a few bugs, I’d say there are billions of bugs! Thankfully, they don’t bite but they are thick around Read More …
The sign in the Kenora Safeway Open in 7 days. Staff are training furiously, good stuff!
It was a dark and stormy night…The late night drive to the lake was highlighted by non-stop lightening and intermittant heavy rain. Not too much different today. We’re in Kenora shopping for something to do and picking up some movies.The wireless is broken or messed up but the cable connection to the net is still Read More …
Mandi & Scott Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo. Scott’s birthday weekend had an extra special surprise when Mandi, her sisters and parents arrived at the lake to celebrate with us. We all had a great time chatting, eating, walking the trail and relaxing around the fireplace.
After a very nice afternoon with Mandi, her sisters and parents we had supper and birthday cake and then Scott opened his presents. It was a wonderful day. After dark Eric, Dez, Scott, Mom & I headed over to the neighbors on the west side of the point where it was less windy to launch Read More …