Here I was this morning saying I wouldn't be posting until Bermuda and I give you 2 posts today ;-)
Arrived home today to find 3 new foals in the field beside the house. Sorry for the poor quality, they were a rather long way away from the road and I was shooting with the zoom.
May 15, 2011
One Week to Go!
Less then 1 week still I'm back in Bermuda! Yippeeeeeeeee. Jen is very excited as well. It's going to be a new experience for her and I can't wait to show off "my" island. I love playing tour guide and it'll be neat to show her all the nooks and crannies that I'm discovered over the years.
Pouring rain here all weekend so didn't get back to the tulip festival. Spent most of yesterday running round buying up some summer clothes. I didn't realize how bad off I was clothing wise still I started putting a few things aside for the trip. I've put on a few pounds and need to do something about that! Considering I had lost last summer and put it all back on over the winter and then some. But needed new shorts and shirts anyhow, so a good opportunity I guess.
Doubt if I'll be posting much during the week as we get ready to go, but I would say in about a week you'll start seeing pictures from Bermuda just about every day here and on Facebook.
Since I have no pictures to share (bullshit cause I still have loads of Orchids and Tulips) this week, I'll put the 2 funniest videos I've come across this week. Hope everyone stays dry and has a great week!
Pouring rain here all weekend so didn't get back to the tulip festival. Spent most of yesterday running round buying up some summer clothes. I didn't realize how bad off I was clothing wise still I started putting a few things aside for the trip. I've put on a few pounds and need to do something about that! Considering I had lost last summer and put it all back on over the winter and then some. But needed new shorts and shirts anyhow, so a good opportunity I guess.
Doubt if I'll be posting much during the week as we get ready to go, but I would say in about a week you'll start seeing pictures from Bermuda just about every day here and on Facebook.
Since I have no pictures to share (bullshit cause I still have loads of Orchids and Tulips) this week, I'll put the 2 funniest videos I've come across this week. Hope everyone stays dry and has a great week!
May 8, 2011
Happy Mothers Day
Happy Mothers Day to all the mom's out there. I don't think my mom reads here but happy mothers day to her as well ;-)
Not much new this past week. More personal crap going on that isn't fit to publish for everyone to read, those who need to know, know where to find me ;-) Let's just say "the foolishness continues". It rained most of the week but we hit one lovely weekend! And the forecast for the next few days looks great as well, to bad I'm back to work.
Less then 2 weeks till Jen and I hit the island!!!!! Yippeeeeee, can't come soon enough. Looking forward to seeing all my friends and the furry animals ;-)
Jen and I took a walk back along the canal this weekend (same spot as I posted last week) in hopes that some of the tulips might be up. It's the first week of the tulip festival here in Ottawa but due to the late spring the flowers are a bit slow but we didn't come away empty handed. Some tulips were up as well as some other flowers. You'll also note that they have filled the canal with water, unlike last week. Things are still a bit murky and there is debris in the water but it won't be long now and the boats will be up and down.
Enjoy!
Have a great week everyone.
Not much new this past week. More personal crap going on that isn't fit to publish for everyone to read, those who need to know, know where to find me ;-) Let's just say "the foolishness continues". It rained most of the week but we hit one lovely weekend! And the forecast for the next few days looks great as well, to bad I'm back to work.
Less then 2 weeks till Jen and I hit the island!!!!! Yippeeeeee, can't come soon enough. Looking forward to seeing all my friends and the furry animals ;-)
Jen and I took a walk back along the canal this weekend (same spot as I posted last week) in hopes that some of the tulips might be up. It's the first week of the tulip festival here in Ottawa but due to the late spring the flowers are a bit slow but we didn't come away empty handed. Some tulips were up as well as some other flowers. You'll also note that they have filled the canal with water, unlike last week. Things are still a bit murky and there is debris in the water but it won't be long now and the boats will be up and down.
Enjoy!
Have a great week everyone.
Remember to click the image for a bigger version.
Ducks were happy to have water again.
Things are starting to green up in Ottawa
The flooded the canal this week so we have water again!
May 2, 2011
May 1, 2011
Spring is here!
wow, what a wonderful weekend weather wise. Both Saturday and Sunday were lovely sunshine and warm temps. A nice teaser. I'm sure we have lots of crappy weekends ahead of us until spring but if they throw one of those in one in awhile I'd be happy.
The big wind storm here last week resulted in a pile of the shingles gone from the house. Roofer should be here tomorrow to fix it all up. Fingers crossed it gets done before the rains come. Last thing I need is leaking water in my loft. A guess there a few trees down around the farm but overall damage is light. The city and other areas sure weren't as lucky. Lots of trees down in the city and power was out for long periods. Even on Saturday there were still a few places without power.
Only 3 more weeks till Bermuda!!! I think Jen is getting pretty excited as well. Still a rough time in my life with shit going on but need/want to go. Going to be great to see my friends and my 2nd home again. It's been far to long.
The new/temporary job is going well. 3 weeks of learning and I'm starting to figure out what I'm suppose to be doing. Another 2 weeks and I'll be flying solo hahaha. Expect to be in the position until Jan 2012 so starting to settle in. But I am finding it harder to learn the older I get. Old dogs and new tricks.....might be something to the old saying.
Got myself into a new TV show - True Blood. ya ya I know, everyone else has been into it for 2 years and I'm a bit behind the curve. It can be pretty bloody and lots of sex but there actually is a decent little story behind it, not to mention a few great chuckles.
Dr Who, season 6, started a few weeks ago. Two episodes in and it's got everyone talking. Seems like they really stepped up the filming and the story writing. Even Jen seems to be getting into it and I never thought I'd see that! ;-) Still trying to get her thru Battlestar Galactica. But SG-U seems to be getting in the way lately hahaha.
Well that's pretty much the news of the week. Suppose to hear from the lawyers this week and not looking forward to having to face that reality again but it has got to get completed. We're just 2 weeks shy of 1 year.
Couple of pictures from the weekend. Didn't do much snapping, Jen and I took a lovely walk along the canal from Hartwells Lock down to Bank St and back up again around Dow's lake. Jen took way more pictures then I did ;-)
Next week the tulip festival starts in Ottawa so should be out shooting flower again next week ;-)
Remember to get out and vote tomorrow. Just remember to vote for the platform you like and not for the leader of a party just because you like the person. It's not a popularity election, become informed and vote for the party who supports your views.
Have a great week everyone!
The big wind storm here last week resulted in a pile of the shingles gone from the house. Roofer should be here tomorrow to fix it all up. Fingers crossed it gets done before the rains come. Last thing I need is leaking water in my loft. A guess there a few trees down around the farm but overall damage is light. The city and other areas sure weren't as lucky. Lots of trees down in the city and power was out for long periods. Even on Saturday there were still a few places without power.
Only 3 more weeks till Bermuda!!! I think Jen is getting pretty excited as well. Still a rough time in my life with shit going on but need/want to go. Going to be great to see my friends and my 2nd home again. It's been far to long.
The new/temporary job is going well. 3 weeks of learning and I'm starting to figure out what I'm suppose to be doing. Another 2 weeks and I'll be flying solo hahaha. Expect to be in the position until Jan 2012 so starting to settle in. But I am finding it harder to learn the older I get. Old dogs and new tricks.....might be something to the old saying.
Got myself into a new TV show - True Blood. ya ya I know, everyone else has been into it for 2 years and I'm a bit behind the curve. It can be pretty bloody and lots of sex but there actually is a decent little story behind it, not to mention a few great chuckles.
Dr Who, season 6, started a few weeks ago. Two episodes in and it's got everyone talking. Seems like they really stepped up the filming and the story writing. Even Jen seems to be getting into it and I never thought I'd see that! ;-) Still trying to get her thru Battlestar Galactica. But SG-U seems to be getting in the way lately hahaha.
Well that's pretty much the news of the week. Suppose to hear from the lawyers this week and not looking forward to having to face that reality again but it has got to get completed. We're just 2 weeks shy of 1 year.
Couple of pictures from the weekend. Didn't do much snapping, Jen and I took a lovely walk along the canal from Hartwells Lock down to Bank St and back up again around Dow's lake. Jen took way more pictures then I did ;-)
Next week the tulip festival starts in Ottawa so should be out shooting flower again next week ;-)
Remember to get out and vote tomorrow. Just remember to vote for the platform you like and not for the leader of a party just because you like the person. It's not a popularity election, become informed and vote for the party who supports your views.
Have a great week everyone!
Trees are all starting to bud and the leaves will be out any day. As you can see the water still has not been run into the canal. Should be soon.
This tree looked pretty cool with the blue sky and the green grass. But was to big to get in one shot, so took 3 and blended them together.
Apr 24, 2011
Happy Easter (aka Chocolate Bunny Day)
Happy Easter everyone, hope the big chocolate bunny visited your house and deposited some chocolate for everyone! ;-) We're off to a lovely brunch buffet with Jen's family today.
Lovely sunny day here in Ottawa but yesterday wasn't so nice. To escape the weather and to play photographers we headed off to an Orchid Show at the Nepean Sportsplex. The Orchids were AMAZING! Over 260 shots later we dragged ourselves out of the place with sore arms from holding camera gear. Today (Sunday) they allow tripods which might have been a smarter time to visit but we had a good time even handholding the cameras.
Still sorting the images but thought I would post a few teasers for fun. Click the image to see the fullsize.
Have a great Easter everyone!!!!!
Lovely sunny day here in Ottawa but yesterday wasn't so nice. To escape the weather and to play photographers we headed off to an Orchid Show at the Nepean Sportsplex. The Orchids were AMAZING! Over 260 shots later we dragged ourselves out of the place with sore arms from holding camera gear. Today (Sunday) they allow tripods which might have been a smarter time to visit but we had a good time even handholding the cameras.
Still sorting the images but thought I would post a few teasers for fun. Click the image to see the fullsize.
Have a great Easter everyone!!!!!
Apr 23, 2011
Signs of Spring and Random Stuff
Well we finally had a decent day on a day off! The past few weekends have been cold or rainy, good Friday turned out to be sunny and reasonably warm. Although my photo partner thought the wind was still too cool ;-) But we took a run out to Manotick and the Long Island Locks. Familiar stomping grounds but things are still pretty wet and muddy so unexplored areas will just have to wait a bit longer.
Click the image for a larger version. Editing on my laptop so hopefully the colours and stuff are good, I prefer my big screen at home ;-
Click the image for a larger version. Editing on my laptop so hopefully the colours and stuff are good, I prefer my big screen at home ;-
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| My 500th picture of Watson's Mill ;-) I still need to get down there and shoot this at night. |
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| Signs of Spring |
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| Beside Long Island Lock is an old farmhouse in it's final years of decay. |
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| and my ever favourite hand cranks at the lock. I think we're off to an Orchid thingy here in Ottawa today. It's back to pouring rain outside so we're going to move indoors and try shooting some flowers. Good practice before Bermuda ;-) |
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