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The Cottage

Posted on December 15, 2020By garry.c.stewart

The Cottage story … a work in progress. The family cottage on beautiful Lake of the Woods was the brain child of my dad.

The Bikes

Posted on December 15, 2020By garry.c.stewart

No, that’s not me in the photo but, it is the way I think and see myself when I’m out on the road bike 🙂 . Once upon a time I traded my motorcycle, a sweet Honda 550F, for a mountain bike, back when mountain bikes were a new and upcoming thing. I rode that Read More ...

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Just a fun loving guy who’s interested in technology, passionate about family, and a follower of Christ. The blog started a long time ago when we were family camping and I had an experience with one of my sons that made me realize how fast time is going by, hence the title, Tempus Fugit. I Read More ...

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Welcome to bigDadoo

Hey! Welcome to the bigDadoo website. You’ve landed here for some mysterious reason only know to you but, thanks for dropping by. Most likely, perhaps, you were looking for my original blog? Well, you are there. If you were looking for my Journey blog, well that’s over here. If you are interested in some of Read More ...

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In addition to this blog I have a presence on several other online services for some of my various interests. Photography. The bulk of my online photography is over on Flickr. For the family,  there are a couple of special albums that are dedicated to the grandkids. Parker Easton Dane Clark Other album collections are Read More ...

The Ride Report

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

FOG Riders Originally 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 Read More …

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Need a new one

Posted onJune 16, 2008June 16, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

Seen a better dayOriginally uploaded by Big Dadoo Yesterday I took this photo of my cycling computer. It’s seen a few kilometers, 10,570 to be exact. It’s been on the Rockhopper since the bike was new except for a short time when I tried out a different computer. Today, on the ride to work it Read More …

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The Ride Report

Posted onJune 14, 2008June 14, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

My Stats Distance 94.72 km Average speed 31.05 km/hr Max Speed 50.8 km/hr Ride Time 3:00:12 The day started off clear and sunny at 7am, but by the time I was picking up the Starbucks at 8:30 on the way to the ride it had clouded over with a nice flat layer of grey. Not Read More …

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Weekend at the lake with the guys

Posted onJune 4, 2008June 4, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

Snowbirds over KenoraOriginally uploaded by Big DadooPhoto by: Scott (s2photo) I had a great weekend at the lake with Eric & Scott, just us guys. We had some good food, lots of R&R, some kayaking, some fireworks, more R&R (sleeping) and a quick look at the Snowbirds on the way home.

CategoriesFamily, The Lake

What does it mean?

Posted onMay 31, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

I was cleaning the kitchen counter the other day and saw this… and for some reason I immediately thought of this.. What does it mean? Pareodolia or Apophenia?

CategoriesUncategorizedTagsparanormal

Early morning paddle

Posted onMay 31, 2008May 31, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewart1 Comment

RaysOriginally uploaded by Big Dadoo I’m at the lake this weekend with Eric & Scott for “guys” weekend. While they were sleeping I was up shortly after sunrise. After brewing some coffee to go, I headed out in the kayak for a paddle. How convenient that even the kayak has a cup holder. After a Read More …

CategoriesKayaking, Nature, The Lake

Teaching a dog a new trick

Posted onMay 25, 2008May 25, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

Drinking from the hose #2Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo Cooper, Dez & Eric’s dog, learned a new trick the other day. During a break from home renovations on a nice warm afternoon, Dez turns on the hose and Cooper’s curiosity leads her to a nice cool drink. More photos here.

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A reminder

Posted onMay 25, 2008May 25, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

Made by HandOriginally uploaded by Big Dadoo I was cutting he grass yesterday and the lawnmower ran out of gas. No problem, I’ve got a gas can in the shed. The picture is my gas can for the lawnmower. But, it’s not your average gas can. It’s not a hunk of red plastic from Canadian Read More …

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Happy Birthday Scott

Posted onMay 25, 2008May 25, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

Birthday Guy Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo We’re so proud of the young man you’ve become. Happy Birthday. The best is yet to come. Love, Mom & Dad

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New kayak at the Lake

Posted onMay 18, 2008May 18, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

Shirley in the SkyOriginally uploaded by Big Dadoo The May long weekend is the traditional cottage opening weekend for us. “Opening” a cottage for those not familiar with the process is primarily about starting up the water system and other lesser tasks to get the place up and running after being shutdown for the winter. Read More …

CategoriesActivities, Kayaking, The Lake

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