Latin (tem-pu̇s-ˈfü-git): Time Flies
Just so I wouldn’t lose this link to A Colloquial History of Lake of the Woods Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. from the Kenora newspaper archives. A story about this work appeared in the Holidayer for the week of Aug 22, 2007 on page 4. Welcome to Living in Kenora A Colloquial History of Lake Read More …
On the Roof Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo I spend most of the weekend putting on the gazebo roof you see in the background. It took a little longer that anticipated, but now for the reward. It’s a nice clear sunny warm afternoon, and I’ve packed a lunch and I’m off to enjoy the kayak Read More …
That was the temperature when I left the house this morning for the “coolest” cycle commute to work so far this year. I actually broke out the leg warmers. It was a good ride and great to be back on the bike now that traffic is back to full strength with everyone back from summer Read More …
Thompson Lumber Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo We’re at the lake this weekend and the Gazebo construction project in well under way. I helped Gord get the roof rafters in place and now we’re putting on the tounge and grove cedar roofing and it’s really looking nice. The Thompson Lumber shop apron brought back some Read More …
Dragon Heads Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo On Friday night we were down at the Forks to see the start of the 2007 Dragon Boat Festival, and especially to watch Dez race with her team mates from Price Waterhouse Coopers. She was in two heat and their team performed well. They will be back again Read More …
Lunar Eclipse Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo Hey, isn’t that a Pink Floyd song on Dark Side of the Moon? No, the song I was thinking of was Bonnie Tyler’s Total Eclipse of the Heart. Anyway, we rolled out of bed this morning at 3:45am to catch the event. Initially, it was a little cloudy Read More …
Echelon: a paceline of drafting cyclists grouped in two staggered lines, one moving forward into wind, the other moving backward sheltered downwind by the others. (source)On yesterdays FOG ride I experienced my first taste of riding in an echelon. We’d just turned onto Hwy 206 and there was a fairly strong cross wind and the Read More …
On Thursday we’d been out to dinner with friends and were back at our house just chatting on the street before calling it a night when a young man starts walking up the street talking very loudly. At first we thought he was just talking on a cell phone to friends, but it turns out Read More …
I’m on Westjet 553 in 12F flying back from Toronto. 12F is the exit row and F doesn’t have a seat in front so there is lots of legroom. Another bonus is you get to pre-board. It’s been a good trip for a sad occasion, the death of my Aunt Florence. She was a wonderful Read More …
;start Park teatre that is. Bloging in the dark. no glasses so I’m not too sure what’s happening CD release party and now were doing a saing along. Janis Joplin. It’s a the warm up act. The Park is a converted mocie theatre! Very nice atmosphere! Complete with bar & tables mixed in with the Read More …