Tempus Fugit

Rocky and Bullwinkle

Posted onJuly 16, 2008November 27, 2021Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

But there was no Bullwinkle, just Rocky. We’re watching the CBC National news on TV and there is a clatter in the cottage. We think there is something on the deck, but no, it’s in the house, and it’s a squirrel. He’s trying to get at the chocolate cake and in the process he’s knocked Read More …

Early morning

Posted onJuly 15, 2008July 15, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

Early morning Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo I was up sort of early this morning, not quite early enough to catch the sunrise, but definitely some nice calm quiet time to do some reading down a the dock. I’m currently reading Waking the Dead: The Glory of a Heart Fully Alive by John Eldredge and Read More …

Morning Kayak Paddle

Posted onJuly 14, 2008July 14, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

This morning after doing a little reading at the dock while enjoying a light breakfast, I paddled over to Hay Island to investigate the shoreline and see what’s happening on this part of the lake. Yesterday, on our walk to the point, Shirley and I discovered that there had been some activity with the power Read More …

Settling in

Posted onJuly 13, 2008July 14, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

What are you looking at?!Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo It’s Sunday and we’ve slept in and had a late brunch. I think today will just be about doing a few odd jobs around the cottage and taking is easy. Having a nap on the dock sounds like an excellent possibility. Shirley and I took a Read More …

Reflecting

Posted onJuly 12, 2008July 13, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

It’s the day after the wedding and we’re taking it easy around the house. Gail and Gord are staying with us and we’re reflecting on yesterdays activities and catching up on family news over a couple of cups of coffee. After breakfast we head out to the lake. Gail and Gord are returning a rental Read More …

Wedding day for Scott & Mandi

Posted onJuly 11, 2008July 13, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

The Rings by Big Dadoo (More photos) Friday July 11th, 2008 Scott and Mandi are married. The day was quite wonderful, the bride was radiant, lovely and always smiling and the groom was beaming with love for his bride. The weather cooperated and while it rained in the morning, it was dry for the photos Read More …

Can you spare some change?

Posted onJuly 8, 2008July 8, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

My normal answer until today was no. In fact it was a little worse thatno, I’d ignore the person, as if they didn’t exist. I’d just walk onby, perhaps I’d shake my head, but generally I’d not speak to them oracknowledge them in any serious way. If you walk around in any majorcity, you will Read More …

The Ride Report – 07/05/2008

Posted onJuly 5, 2008July 5, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

Flat Changing CompetitionOriginally uploaded by Big Dadoo My Stats Distance 93.80km Average speed 31.80 km/hr Max Speed 57.4 km/hr Ride Time 2:54:50 A good ride again today after missing last weeks ride since we were at the lake. Today was the annual picnic, so there was great food and drink post-ride. Conditions were windy and Read More …

The Ride Report

Posted onJune 23, 2008June 23, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

FOG RidersOriginally uploaded by Big Dadoo My Stats Distance 107.32 km Average speed 30.05 km/hr Max Speed 49.8 km/hr Ride Time 3:20:12 Today’s ride was a little longer that typical due to taking the Cooks Creek route option. The weather was very fine with temperatures in the mid-20s and a clear sky for the ride Read More …

Cottage Stuff

Posted onJune 23, 2008June 23, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

Water Control ValveOriginally uploaded by Big Dadoo For some reason opening the cottage this year seems to be taking longer that ever. Traditionally, May long weekend and it’s all done. Here we are on June 24th and the boat has yet to be flipped over and put in the water. Perhaps, the fact that I’m Read More …

The Cottage

The Bikes

Featured Content

About

Welcome to bigDadoo

Online