Latin (tem-pu̇s-ˈfü-git): Time Flies
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Wow, that previous post was brutal. That’s what happens when your working in low light, no glasses, on a Blackberry.
I’m just back from the first paddle in the Orca kayak that I rented from MEC for the weekend. There was a moderate breeze so I had a little of everything on the 7.8km paddle. And this was just around our bay! Kayak Route It’s very rhythmic and smooth paddling in the kayak and you’re Read More …
I’m just back from the first paddle in the Orca kayak that I rented from MEC for the weekend. There was a moderate breeze so I had a little of everything on the 7.8km paddle. And this was just around our bay! Kayak Route It’s very rhythmic and smooth paddling in the kayak and you’re Read More …
Weekend Pictures Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo Eric & Dez came down to the lake last night. We chatted, had some pizza and a movie and called it a night. Today it was hot and sunny all day long and we spent most of the day at the dock. The big activity was catching a Read More …