Time gets better with age
Makes you wonder why we can’t learn some of these earlier in life. A good read, and worth re-reading from time to time (note to self).
Category: Family
I’m a lumberjack and I’m OK…
Up a TreeOriginally uploaded by Big Dadoo This is Eric. This is Eric up a tree, a 45′ tree, at the top of a 32′ ladder. It’s high, scary high especially when you’re reaching up to trim of those last few branches. As were doing this, for some strange reason, the Monty Python Lumber jack Read More …
Treasure
I just couldn’t let this message evaporate off the BB. Thanks for sending it. I treasure it. 05/29/2008 6pm
Reflecting
It’s the day after the wedding and we’re taking it easy around the house. Gail and Gord are staying with us and we’re reflecting on yesterdays activities and catching up on family news over a couple of cups of coffee. After breakfast we head out to the lake. Gail and Gord are returning a rental Read More …
Wedding day for Scott & Mandi
The Rings by Big Dadoo (More photos) Friday July 11th, 2008 Scott and Mandi are married. The day was quite wonderful, the bride was radiant, lovely and always smiling and the groom was beaming with love for his bride. The weather cooperated and while it rained in the morning, it was dry for the photos Read More …
Weekend at the lake with the guys
Snowbirds over KenoraOriginally uploaded by Big DadooPhoto by: Scott (s2photo) I had a great weekend at the lake with Eric & Scott, just us guys. We had some good food, lots of R&R, some kayaking, some fireworks, more R&R (sleeping) and a quick look at the Snowbirds on the way home.
The power of nothing
Some profound thoughts over on my friend Adam’s blog. Worth the read. Adam’s World: Nothing matters I thought of times in my life when there has been nothing to do and how important it was to have someone do nothing with me. To have someone to just sit and wait – so I didn’t have Read More …
Things you Grandparents never told you
My Grandparents were Icelandic but his was something I was never told. In fact I just heard about the Yule Lads on CBC Radio a couple of days ago. Perhaps it’s a good thing, these guys sound pretty scary, and a little wierd with names like Pot Scraper, Sausage Swiper and Peeping Tom! My Goodness! Read More …
Birthday
Today is my Birthday and I’m very grateful to be celebrating it with my family and friends. It’s early in the day and I’m taking the day off from work and enjoying each moment. I’ve received thoughtful cards, and a phone call from good friends, and in this wired world I’ve received and e-card as Read More …
Water Play
The Right Stuff Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo Today was a little cloudy at the lake but still nice and warm. Most of the day was spent on the dock with Eric, Dez, Scott & Mandi and everybody hit the water toys big time. After some swimming and floating around Scott & Mandi took the Read More …