Yesterday afternoon, Jen and I took a short drive down South Rd. Shot a panorama of Warwick Long Bay. Editing on my laptop so tough to tell how well these are turning out, so ignore the flaws ;-)
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Have a great day everyone!
May 24, 2011
Happy Bermuda Day
National holiday here today. Suppose to be sunny with lovely oceans breezes all day. Island marathon this morning, parade this afternoon, off to see a friends band play this afternoon followed by beer and burgers tonight. Gonna be a fun day.
Yesterday afternoon, Jen and I took a short drive down South Rd. Shot a panorama of Warwick Long Bay. Editing on my laptop so tough to tell how well these are turning out, so ignore the flaws ;-)
Click for bigger view.
Have a great day everyone!
Yesterday afternoon, Jen and I took a short drive down South Rd. Shot a panorama of Warwick Long Bay. Editing on my laptop so tough to tell how well these are turning out, so ignore the flaws ;-)
Click for bigger view.
Have a great day everyone!
May 23, 2011
Grape Bay
Another lovely day on the island. The humidity has broken and lovely cool breezes out of the north. Temps are around 24C. The ocean water is still a bit cool but not cold enough to stop a lovely walk along Grape Bay this morning.
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May 22, 2011
Bermuda
Back on the island at last!!! I can't believe it has been 2 full years since I was here last. A crime ;-)
Jen and I had a good flight down, no troubles with customs or immigration and were met by our great friends Sharon and Heather. The first day was very long ;-) We hadn't slept much in Toronto the night before and was up shortly after 5am to head for the airport. Got to the island, had a lovely lunch at North Rock Brewing and then up to the house. Met the new dog, Max, who is wonderful and a great addition to the family! I don't think the other dog, Megan, recognized me right off but today she seemed to know me ;-) Off to pick up the scooter and then back to the house. Out for supper with most of my friends on the island at Bristo J's. What a wonderful meal and great company and then back to the house for a few social drinks before crashing into bed just after midnight. We both slept like the dead until 8.30am. The tree frogs were soothing and the island breezes were just perfect for sleeping.
Got up this morning and had a lazy morning waiting for some light showers to pass by to the south of the island and then off to Spittal Pond for a nice walk. It was very warm and humid but again the breezes when we were by the shore were very refreshing. I have a pile of photos of Spittal from my many trips to the island so didn't take many. For those who follow Jen on facebook, expect to see more from her, she was clicking away. But here are a few shots from me anyhow:
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Have always loved Spittal pond on the first day. A great way to relax and listen to the waves. Almost no one down there at all.
Think we're heading for the beach tomorrow, Grape Bay, to check out the water temps. Still early in the season but should be good enough for a dip ;-) Long term forecast is calling for sun most of the week. Going to be a good one!
Jen and I had a good flight down, no troubles with customs or immigration and were met by our great friends Sharon and Heather. The first day was very long ;-) We hadn't slept much in Toronto the night before and was up shortly after 5am to head for the airport. Got to the island, had a lovely lunch at North Rock Brewing and then up to the house. Met the new dog, Max, who is wonderful and a great addition to the family! I don't think the other dog, Megan, recognized me right off but today she seemed to know me ;-) Off to pick up the scooter and then back to the house. Out for supper with most of my friends on the island at Bristo J's. What a wonderful meal and great company and then back to the house for a few social drinks before crashing into bed just after midnight. We both slept like the dead until 8.30am. The tree frogs were soothing and the island breezes were just perfect for sleeping.
Got up this morning and had a lazy morning waiting for some light showers to pass by to the south of the island and then off to Spittal Pond for a nice walk. It was very warm and humid but again the breezes when we were by the shore were very refreshing. I have a pile of photos of Spittal from my many trips to the island so didn't take many. For those who follow Jen on facebook, expect to see more from her, she was clicking away. But here are a few shots from me anyhow:
Click the image for fullsize.
Pretty lady looking over the cliffs.
Have always loved Spittal pond on the first day. A great way to relax and listen to the waves. Almost no one down there at all.
Think we're heading for the beach tomorrow, Grape Bay, to check out the water temps. Still early in the season but should be good enough for a dip ;-) Long term forecast is calling for sun most of the week. Going to be a good one!
May 15, 2011
New Horses!
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.
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.
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.
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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
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