Latin (tem-pu̇s-ˈfü-git): Time Flies
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Locating the break Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo. Well, it looks like the driveway may be at risk during the repair of the break. This crew drilled several holes, three across the driveway, and then inserts those long metal rods. The water is then temporarily turned on and with a stethoscope like device they listen Read More …
Water main break Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo. …there was a water main break in our front yard! In fact there were two breaks on our street and 15 in the city yesterday. Scott called it in last night at approximately 1am and spoke with some of the repair guys. Apparently, the dry soil conditions Read More …
Crawdaddies for Dinner Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo. Dez & Eric worked hard at catching 17 crayfish on the weekend and they almost ended up like this, but instead it was catch and release. We had a great September long weekend, heading out Thursday night to spend some time with my sister Gail and her Read More …
I am doing 43 things.
We had a great weekend at the lake with Gail, Gord, Crag & Kim, a very relaxing time of enjoying the lake atmosphere, chatting and even dreaming a bit about some new plans for the cottage. You may have noticed that most posts are accompanied by a thematic photograph of some recent event, but not Read More …
This is the second time my photo from a visit to the Kennedy Space Center has been used in a NowPublic article. Who knew that posting photos to flickr would get used in this way. Just to give you a sense of scale, the NASA logo is 6 stories tall. Also, the panel discolorations are Read More …
210 Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo. This is the goal that I have posted on the wall in front of my desk in my home office. Somewhere back in March I decided to make a change and this series of numbers came to me. I wanted to weigh 210 lbs., have a 34 inch waist, Read More …
I promised more on the Pirate Ship sighting, so here is the straight goods. There are pirates roaming the bay in front of our cottage on Lake of the Woods! Last Sunday we spotted their ship and took our own ship out for an exploratory mission. As we approached the pirate ship, which was flying Read More …
Boat seats Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo. It was a quiet day around the cottage today. After 23+ years of wood bench seats I installed these comfy deluxe seats and we took them out for a spin. It was a little choppy, so we didn’t go far. Out around the south end of Sotty’s Island, Read More …
View from the chair Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo. We’ve been summer residents for over 23 years and this is the first time I’ve explored Tunnel Island and it’s almost in the heart of Kenora. This is some of the best hiking and biking in the area, very similar to the Minaki trails only more Read More …