Latin (tem-pu̇s-ˈfü-git): Time Flies
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 …
An unusual thing happened on the ride home from work today, a guy passed me. Normally, I’m passing the other cyclists but this time a guy passed me. He was wearing an Olympia jersey, packing some gear and riding a mountain bike, obviously a serious cycling commuter such as myself. So, of course I stepped 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 …
Muddy Waters 100 Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo No, I’m not that old! However, on August 12th I cycled my first century – 100 miles! It was a great ride with around 200 participants riding 50km, 100km, or 100 miles (162km). The cycling computer photo below has the stats for the record.
Abandoned Monkeys #3 Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo Today a grisly discovery was made by an outdoor enthusiast while hiking the popular Tunnel Island trails just outside Kenora, Ontario. “I was just walking along side the tracks taking some photographs when something unusual caught my eye.” said the local summer resident. “At fist I thought Read More …
Dispro #1 – Putt Putt Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo This weekend it’s Harbourfest in Kenora, Ontario an there are lots of activities all weekend long. Today, I took in a couple of my favorites, the Wooden Boat Parade and the Car Show. This little boat has to be one of my favorites. It’s a Read More …
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 …
Every kind of vehicle has cup holders these days, even our new Necky Looksha V kayak! Cup Holder Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo Normally I’m up early at the lake and having a cup of coffee on the dock and doing a little reading and enjoying the early part of the day. But today, I Read More …