Ring of Fire
I’m at work writing a report and listening to the iPod on shuffle mode. Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash just came on and it brought a smile to my face. You know what I mean? 😉 Inside joke perhaps.
Category: Grab Bag
Stuff about stuff
Mission Accomplished
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 …
Winnipeg Dragon Boat Festival 2007
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 …
Total Eclipse of the Moon
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 …
Crazy Stuff
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 …
Flying home
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 – My First Century
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.
Mass Murder or Jones Town Style Suicide?
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 …
Seen on the side of the road
Weather Vane Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo The things you can see on the side of the road can be truly amazing. This for instance is a functioning weather vane, it’s actually balanced and spins in the breeze. I spotted this on Hwy 3 on the way back from St-Leon where I was checking out Read More …
typin misteaks
Wow, that previous post was brutal. That’s what happens when your working in low light, no glasses, on a Blackberry.