Warmer days
With -15 and snow this morning it looks like FOG cycling is done for the year. We saw this load of bikes in Yellowstone earlier in the year. Don’t let the sunshine fool you, it was June and +6 during the day with sub-zero over night.
Category: Grab Bag
Stuff about stuff
And then there were five
Today’s FOG ride started out and a very balmy -3°C and virtually no wind. The flags on the Legion were just hanging straight down. As I pulled into the parking lot at 9:50am I was greeted by one rider, Dave. As I got my gear together and we chatted, we wondered where everbody was? The Read More …
Sandilands trip
On Monday Eric and I went out to Sandilands Provincial Park to do a little mountain biking. We had a great trip out discussing all sorts of things while driving through all kinds of weather including some snow and rain. Upon arrival, it was cloudy and cool, and we set out on one of the Read More …
Early Snowfall
This was the scene in our driveway at about 10am. We'd just stepped out side to try and photograph a beautiful rainbow, but it faded very rapidly. In the one shot I got off, it's barely visible. This was the first time I'd seen a rainbow where there hadn't been any rain, or snow for Read More …
OPP on the Water
For the last week the OPP have been at Smith Camps just down from our cottage and seem to be conducting some training exercises for the marine unit. All weekend 5 or 6 boats like this one have been cruising around the bay and going in an out from Smiths on quite a regular basis. Read More …
Talk like a Pirate Day – Arrr, shiver me timbers!
’tis be hilarious! I noticed speak Like A scurvy pirate Day a few years ago, but they have really taken it to a new level. HOW TO: Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day Saturday, September 19th is the date of a rather unique holiday made possible largely by the internets. Pirate enthusiasts around the Read More …
At the End of the Day
Nothing beats sitting on the dock looking out over the water at the wonderous creation.
open windows
Apparently all these windows are computer controlled to regulate the building temperature. I think I’ll sit here and wait for them to close.
Twitter bio’s
I’m thinking it’s a little funny how many Twitter Biographies are reading like this line from Galdiator but with a family/church twist. Gladiator (2000) – Memorable quotes Maximus: [removes helmet and turns around to face Commodus] My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal Read More …
Queen Anne II
Queen Anne IIOriginally uploaded by Big Dadoo A rare site in our bay, the Queen Anne II stopped at Smith Camps last evening and we caught it heading out on the lake. This picture was taken off our deck just before dinner.