tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73005458256349736972024-02-19T11:37:39.842-05:00Ahhh...The Cottage Life!photographs, fire pit stories, camping, recipes, wildlife photography, walks, hikes,fun,family,Lorachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05954208521350733469noreply@blogger.comBlogger283125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300545825634973697.post-18646670013260169062022-10-11T19:54:00.001-04:002022-10-11T20:09:21.606-04:00It's been a long two years....<p> Time passes by, seasons change, people change. I find it harder each year to deal with life changes. Kind of wish things could stand still for awhile,perhaps let me catch up.</p><p> I caught Covid in May 2020, just in time for my birthday. Was hospitalized for awhile and took weeks before I was functioning again. Ended up with long Covid, lung problems and dizziness but I am coping and continuing to work through it all. Just ended working for my son's company as an embroiderist, which I learned over the last few years. Figuring out my next moves.😁</p><p>Fall has always been bitter sweet </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtxL_i6UtQqCYOti-qXIBgx-PiSpVI6DLzS1mGQmZA3HQ3HE-fxgNIMJ-Ff_IwzP-dkcwYK84OPv8oTYuqC_xTP4G5DNkFMzfR6j2FIRFEuAszodq2GrKMbvY8W9kiOy6DFwTsFkI6oGmvmPDwjqTMr9ugKjPu3onOx5l-wLfUd9x-badB7398R6h3wg/s4032/20221011_124048.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtxL_i6UtQqCYOti-qXIBgx-PiSpVI6DLzS1mGQmZA3HQ3HE-fxgNIMJ-Ff_IwzP-dkcwYK84OPv8oTYuqC_xTP4G5DNkFMzfR6j2FIRFEuAszodq2GrKMbvY8W9kiOy6DFwTsFkI6oGmvmPDwjqTMr9ugKjPu3onOx5l-wLfUd9x-badB7398R6h3wg/w312-h640/20221011_124048.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><br />to me as the cold weather moves in but the landscapes are vibrant with colour and warmth! It is an end to growth, a wisp of a promise for a long sleep before renewal in the spring. <div>Winter's are getting longer I find. Spring coming later than usual. Almost as if the seasons have shifted a month ahead. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitxLGLojBFnoWCTGhY4XRid5KsRJW46Mf3TvU5pfdqccWNfqT7vvzdtJ0fukM5SdEQfsliBW0ayoDd4nB8-HV0miqYHr_gzOoSR9Ge6XWPJ-qcJrUUcZ3bwpNhjI6gw4MOWViDEj6OXeIgi_0kOvGodGwak0Y1s4IkGn-s-MwSImxgVtdY9F2ygM-6oQ/s4032/20221011_130028.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitxLGLojBFnoWCTGhY4XRid5KsRJW46Mf3TvU5pfdqccWNfqT7vvzdtJ0fukM5SdEQfsliBW0ayoDd4nB8-HV0miqYHr_gzOoSR9Ge6XWPJ-qcJrUUcZ3bwpNhjI6gw4MOWViDEj6OXeIgi_0kOvGodGwak0Y1s4IkGn-s-MwSImxgVtdY9F2ygM-6oQ/w312-h640/20221011_130028.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>River has been a good companion even though he has his own problems to deal with. At only 4 years he is going blind. Finding it harder to navigate but still enjoying his walks. I adore him!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLsXCSx_070dWQzILg1MoNnZ5PJnX362n-Dlkpm6402bOEeVPG1hCCNmDYbvOMwwYJuTd1wCm2VsLqTdII2gKjqnFISbG67vc1WvApY7TBR0_wLue3Qo6XfLCLl2c1BxlfNXEOIMikpdEbQvkkDcbq2I-UH2HM_rF1G8kqsRnf3Ubn6XoC0P00WhJrXA/s3024/20221007_183645.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLsXCSx_070dWQzILg1MoNnZ5PJnX362n-Dlkpm6402bOEeVPG1hCCNmDYbvOMwwYJuTd1wCm2VsLqTdII2gKjqnFISbG67vc1WvApY7TBR0_wLue3Qo6XfLCLl2c1BxlfNXEOIMikpdEbQvkkDcbq2I-UH2HM_rF1G8kqsRnf3Ubn6XoC0P00WhJrXA/s320/20221007_183645.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>He prefers the cooler weather but hates rainy days. Snow and cold don't stop him though. They definitely slow me down! </p><p>Show me some pics of your areas at this time of year. I would love to see them👍</p></div>Lorachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05954208521350733469noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300545825634973697.post-5340494965132086152019-10-07T20:34:00.003-04:002019-10-07T20:38:58.813-04:00Fall is my second favorite month<div style="text-align: center;">
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I do enjoy the cooler temps and love the colour but it also brings the realization that winter is just a few short weeks away. I dont care for winter. I wouldn't want to live where there was no winter as I do love the look and smell of a fresh snow, but I dislike the heating costs, the slippery roads and the early dark skies!</div>
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As I walk amongst the colour changes, I have memories of falls of the past . When the kids where kids, not the adults they have become, canine family members from the past and feline ones too! Even earlier memories. Bits of my own childhood come to mind. I remember getting home after school as fast as we could so we could still enjoy the soon to be gone daylight. Coming home to a hot chocolate and pumpkin pie for after dinner desert!<br />
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Walking into town on Saturdays and the smell of burning leaves at the ends of the driveways. Finding chestnuts to make knockers out of . Wearing the lumber jackets as the air was cool in the evenings...and the smell of that first frost! </div>
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I stopped at the edge of town today at a spot I know always has nice colour. A small part of the Credit River. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">The river became known as</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><i style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Missinnihe Eastern Ojibway</i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">: "trusting creek") to the Mississaguas</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">First Nation who met annually with white traders there.</span><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-FOOTNOTESmith198721_5-1" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11.2px; line-height: 1; unicode-bidi: isolate; white-space: nowrap;"></sup></div>
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The origins of the English name come from the time when French fur traders supplied goods to the native people in advance (on credit) against furs which would be delivered the following spring. It was known as the Rivière au Crédit. The trading post was set up at the mouth of the river, in Port Credit in the early 18th century.</div>
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So many great skies from around the world ! Go check them out :) </div>
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This a beautiful time of year. My walks are getting cooler.</div>
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Colour is changing, gorgeous fall skies!<br />
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Reflections have always been my favorites!Go check out Weekend Reflections <a href="https://weekendreflection.blogspot.com/">:<span style="color: #455236; font-family: "tahoma" , "century gothic" , "arial" , "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial;">https://weekendreflection.blogspot.com/</span></span></a></div>
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One of my favorite walking areas is Dominion Park in Georgetown. </div>
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A lovely inter- town pond in a wonderful park, Dominion Gardens. What could be nicer than a walk around the pond.<br />
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I have been walking everyday now since I got my rescue dog River. He is getting better every day on his walks and socializing at the dog park. As an added bonus it is also helping me, along with a low carb lifestyle, to lose weight! Bonus. Last night found us up in the park in Acton Ontario at Fairy Lake . A lively park with a dog park and people park. Lots of room to walk and enjoy being by the lake.<br />
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I find being around water relaxes me so much. It definitely has a calming effect. In spots around the lake are these grasses,<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.4px;">Miscanthus sinensis I believe. An invasive species actually from Asia.</span></span></div>
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My sons company and my new job, Fireground Apparel, had the privilege of being at the Oshawa National and World Fire Fit competitions recently. Great location, fun to set up!</div>
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I have been away from my blog for a very long time. I just was too busy with life and little down time. I am thinking of starting again, slowly, and will be posting weekly. I look forward to seeing all the new bloggers and touching base with some from before.<br />
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Dog rescues are so important and we have tried to rescue when we can. Our newest addition is River. We got him in June and he is settling in nicely. He is a challenge. I think his previous life wasn't very nice. He is from West Virginia, brought to Canada for adoption. He is a mix and we are not entirely sure what is in there LOL. He is definitely a hound. There is not an evening that goes by that he doesn't get his howl on. He is super pleased if we howl with him and gets a big 'ol smile on his face when we do.<br />
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We quickly grew to love him, and he is growing very attached to us as well. Anyone else have a rescue? Post pictures in the comments of your beautiful rescues :)<br />
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Heading down the mountain. Village below. There were hair pin curves all the way down and you needed to pretty much ride the brakes as the road was so steep.</div>
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A gorgeous valley at the bottom of the road in between the mountains.</div>
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One of those turns I was mentioning!</div>
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We stopped for coffee in the village. It was quaint and beautiful and had a river running right through it. Probably the tributary started up were we were. Look at the colour. It was full of sediment picked up from it's trip down the mountain. It was flowing fast and looked cold!</div>
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You can see the rapids right ion town There were really nice walkway bridges every 50 ft or so in the town.</div>
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Leaving the town and driving through the mountains and valley to get to......</div>
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So many orchards are starting to sprout up and beautiful farms in the valleys.</div>
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This is the front window view of the first place we stayed in Switzerland close to the border.A little apartment my friend had found to rent for the night.</div>
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This is the view on the other side.The Swiss Mountains were mind blowing. I could sit and stare at them for hours!</div>
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Look closely. I was surprised to see the cows are walking over the bridge to get to the other side of the farm. Almost missed the pick as I was watching.</div>
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Some cranes seem to be enjoying the view of the fantastic mountains with me.</div>
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Next post we get to Italy. Venice to be precise! Stay tuned for more!</div>
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There is nothing I like better than the Autumn reflections when the leaves are in colour! Hiking is a favorite past time in October.</div>
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gorgeous fall colours but there is some beautiful colour happening all
around my town as well. I stopped in at a local very old small cemetery
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This cross was at the very edge of the property where the fence had been broken down for many years and a well worn path led up to it. <br />
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Intense colour and a beautifully quiet view point.</div>
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In the cemetery I found an old but bountiful cross and grave marker.</div>
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This beautiful Angel was watching over the yard. She look so pensive!</div>
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Happy Autumn to all who are out there~!<br />
Linking to<a href="http://skyley.blogspot.ca/"> Skywatch Friday</a>. </div>
Lorachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05954208521350733469noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300545825634973697.post-20704761782325244772014-10-14T19:32:00.002-04:002014-10-14T19:33:20.263-04:00Part one. Tour of ItalyWent on a tour of Italy this summer by car from the Netherlands. My good friend did all the driving this time. A little touchy for me to drive in Italy but we paced ourselves so it was a lot of resting and site seeing in between drives.<br />
First through the mountains in Switzerland...<br />
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For part of the journey we took the car on the train right through the mountain.You drive on, stay in the vehicle and it takes you through. Cuts off about 2 hours driving and tons of gas.<br />
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So dark inside. no lights unless you are at the front of the train. I took a photo with my flash and this is what it looks like in the mountain.There is a track on the other side and yes we were passed by a train going the other way. The ride is about 35 minutes.<br />
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Busy day today. Family coming to Turkey dinner! Yes it is Thanksgiving in Canada. Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian friends.</div>
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And anyone else who want to celebrate! </div>
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It was about 13C just perfect for walking and as you see sunshine abounded! Lots of predator birds in the area. There was a whole family of Turkey Buzzards flying around.</div>
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A walk on The Bruce Trail a couple of weeks back, just in behind the Scotsdale farm. There is a great 5klm walk I do there. Peaceful and always beautiful! The trails run for <span class="st">800 kilometers of main <i>trails</i> and an additional 200km of side <i>trails</i> along the Niagara Escarpment between Niagara Falls and Tobermory.</span><br />
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Lorachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05954208521350733469noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300545825634973697.post-78743617963225336632014-10-10T17:10:00.000-04:002014-10-10T17:10:19.745-04:00David Suzuki Blue Dot TourI went to see the David Suzuki's Blue Dot Tour in Kitchener Ontario a couple of nights ago.<span class="st">The <em>Blue Dot</em> Tour is a movement to recognize every Canadian's right to live in a healthy environment. The right to </span><span class="st">clean water, fresh air, healthy food and a say in decisions that affect us. As spoken by David Suzuki him self:</span> <br />
"What's more important than the right to breathe fresh air, drink clean water and eat healthy food?"<br />
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<strong>The Blue Dot Tour</strong>, a cross country celebration featuring <strong>David Suzuki </strong>and a star-studded line up of Canadian performers, artists and leaders. The guests this night were: <br />
Special guests:<br />
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<li>Danny Michel</li>
<li>Jeremy Fisher</li>
<li>Edward Burtynsky</li>
<li>Joe MacInnis</li>
<li>Shane Koyczan</li>
<li>Whitehorse</li>
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When seven out of 10 provinces representing more than 50 per cent of the
Canadian population have recognized our right to a healthy environment
we turn toward the ultimate goal: amending the Canadian Charter of
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<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://bluedot.ca/">If you haven't already, go to the Blue Dot Tour site. Read a bout the plan and sign up to support the action!!</a> </span><br />
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<span>Danny Michel is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer from Kitchener–Waterloo, Ontario, Canada</span><br />
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<span> </span><span class="st"><em>Shane Koyczan</em> is a Spoken Word Poet, Writer and Performer. He performed a poem written just for the Blue Dot Tour,a powerful poem called "Shoulders". See here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An4a-_NjilY&list=UUKwpJb8i4HujUYCcHO29pAQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An4a-_NjilY&list=UUKwpJb8i4HujUYCcHO29pAQ</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An4a-_NjilY&list=UUKwpJb8i4HujUYCcHO29pAQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An4a-_NjilY&list=UUKwpJb8i4HujUYCcHO29pAQ</a></span><br />
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<span class="st">A great Canadian duo White Horse played a couple of songs as well. Wonderful on the guitar and voices were amazing.</span><br />
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<span class="st">Time to take a stand Canada! Time to ensure we have a say in our land and the decisions being made for it. Time to make our politicians listen and time to demand our right to a healthy environment!</span><br />
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Lorachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05954208521350733469noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300545825634973697.post-71431500103756933502013-03-24T11:56:00.005-04:002013-03-24T11:59:12.455-04:00Belfountain - A Winter Walk<div style="text-align: center;">
The records indicate that the Hamlet of Belfountain (Village) was first settled in
1825. As time passed, the Hamlet added a blacksmith,
wagon shop, school, post office, church and a public water pump.The cold, spring-fed waters of the West Credit River provide ideal
habitat and ample angling opportunities for brook and brown trout and
other fish. Freshwater springs flow from the steep valley walls that
enclose this tranquil oasis. Heavily treed woodlands of cedar, oak,
maple and birch are alive with wildlife – songbirds, rabbits, flying
squirrels, ruffed grouse and white-tailed deer.</div>
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Falls created by Charles Mack</div>
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Close to the picturesque village of Belfountain, this 8 ha site once
belonged to Charles Mack, inventor of the cushion-back rubber stamp.
Mack and his wife Addie purchased the property in 1908, where he
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The "Cave" below. There is a wonderful hearth in here. I can only imagine the fires it has held.</div>
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It started out as a dull cold day with flurries. By the time we got to Belfountain the weather had changed to a gorgeous sunny, mild day.</div>
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Suspension bridge over the Credit River</div>
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Mr. Mack had a suspension bridge built downstream from the dam (above) and
created a fountain topped with a bell honouring the town(below). He also added
stonewalls, footpaths, scenic lookouts and a guesthouse. The couple
lived in a small house deep in the park.</div>
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I never tire of this wonderful spot. There wasn't another soul around. Just my granddaughter, her friend and I.</div>
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Magical!</div>
Lorachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05954208521350733469noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300545825634973697.post-71779559507937631572012-11-22T21:17:00.001-05:002012-11-22T21:17:37.629-05:00SkyWatch Friday<div style="text-align: center;">
Just a couple of weeks ago the skies were blue and the colour was fantastic!</div>
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All the leaves are down now and we have been getting a lot of foggy mornings.</div>
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The forecast is snow for the weekend! Have a happy <a href="http://skyley.blogspot.ca/">SkyWatch Friday</a>!</div>
Lorachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05954208521350733469noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300545825634973697.post-21937285491540873452012-10-31T11:36:00.000-04:002012-10-31T11:36:42.338-04:00Happy Halloween!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="color: black; font-size: 20pt;">Rules for Halloween for
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;"></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;"><br />
</span><b><span style="color: maroon; font-size: 18pt;"><br /></span></b><b><u><span style="color: maroon; font-size: 20pt;">You know
you are too old to Trick or Treat
when</span></u></b><b><span style="color: maroon; font-size: 20pt;">:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 18pt;"><br /></span><span style="color: blue; font-size: 18pt;"><br /></span><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 20pt;">10. You
keep knocking on your own front
door.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: teal; font-size: 20pt;">9. You
remove your false teeth to change your
appearance.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: navy; font-size: 18pt;">8. You ask
for soft high fibre candy</span></b><b><span style="color: navy; font-size: 18pt;"> </span></b><b><span style="color: navy; font-size: 18pt;">only</span></b><b><span style="color: grey; font-size: 18pt;">.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-size: 20pt;">7. When
someone drops a candy bar in your
bag,</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-size: 18pt;">you lose
your balance and fall over.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: green; font-size: 20pt;">6. People
say...'Great Boris Karloff Mask,'<br />And
you're not wearing a mask.</span></b><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="color: green; font-size: 20pt;">. </span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: maroon; font-size: 20pt;">5. When
the door opens you yell, 'Trick
or...'</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: maroon; font-size: 20pt;">And you
can't remember the rest.</span></b><b><span style="color: maroon; font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></b><span style="color: red; font-size: 20pt;"><br /></span><b><span style="color: red; font-size: 20pt;">4. By the
end of the</span></b><b><span style="color: red; font-size: 20pt;"> </span></b><b><span style="color: red; font-size: 20pt;">night,</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-size: 20pt;">you have a
bag full of restraining orders.</span></b></div>
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</span><b><span style="color: purple; font-size: 20pt;">3. You
have to carefully choose a costume
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dislodge your hairpiece.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: olive; font-size: 20pt;">2. You're
the only Power Ranger in the</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: olive; font-size: 20pt;">neighborhood
with a walker.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: maroon; font-size: 20pt;">And the
number one reason Seniors <u>should
not</u> </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: maroon; font-size: 20pt;">go</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: maroon; font-size: 20pt;">Trick Or
Treating...</span></b><b><span style="color: green; font-size: 20pt;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="color: green; font-size: 18pt;">*</span></b><b><span style="color: red; font-size: 18pt;"><br />*</span></b><b><span style="color: maroon; font-size: 18pt;"><br />
*</span></b><b><span style="color: teal; font-size: 18pt;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="color: teal; font-size: 22pt;">1. You keep
having to go home to pee.</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><br /></span><b><span style="color: red; font-size: 20pt;">No matter,
have a <u>HAPPY
HALLOWEEN</u> anyway...</span></b><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 20pt;"> </span></b></div>
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The days are noticeably shorter. The nights are cooler.On the<a href="http://www.almanac.com/content/first-day-seasons"> <b>first day of fall</b><b>—the autumnal equinox</b>—</a>day
and night are each about 12 hours long (with the actual time of equal
day and night, in the Northern Hemisphere, occurring a few days after
the autumnal equinox). The Sun crosses the celestial equator going
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The barns have been filling up with hay, straw and the last of the corn to be harvested.</div>
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We start into our Autumn months on the weekend. Sneaks in on September 22, 10:49 A.M. EDT in North America. I am really sad to see the end of summer this year as I did not get to really enjoy it all.. Sigh! Too much work and no play. Here's hoping for a glorious, long and warm fall!!!</div>
Lorachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05954208521350733469noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300545825634973697.post-80872994738046646002012-09-16T17:09:00.000-04:002012-09-16T17:34:53.171-04:00Praying Mantis-Ready to lay eggs.<div style="text-align: center;">
Found this little beauty on the garage. A female Praying Mantis with her belly swollen with eggs and in labour. You can see the thorax pulsing. Lots of little Praying Mantis for next year.</div>
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This is the back view. She seemed to be getting the sun. It has been cooler and it was wonderful in the sun. <br />
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These are great to help keep the mosquitoes and other bugs down. I encourage them to habitat.Lorachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05954208521350733469noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300545825634973697.post-9642264120968542122012-09-16T10:42:00.001-04:002012-09-16T10:45:13.355-04:00Wind Power<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Every once in awhile I just go touring in the car, no where in particular. Just off to see new things. I am seeing many more of these popping up in the farmland area. On barns especially. Good for them!! A nice green way to supplement electricity. I like Wind turbines. I know there is a lot of controversy about them but since I have been on site for Safety compliance at both Wind turbine sites and Coal fire plants, I will tell you I will take wind turbines hands down!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Ontario government hopes to phase out all coal-fired plants by
2014, replacing that capacity with wind power and other clean energy
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cleanest electricity profiles anywhere in the world. Delivering on our
government's key commitment to eliminate coal, along with the Green
Energy Act, will cement Ontario as a leader in renewable energy and
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> – George Smitherman<br />Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular;">The
Nanticoke coal-fired electricity generating station on Lake Erie is
Canada's single largest source of air pollution. This gigantic
coal-fired power plant -- the largest in North America -- produces a
toxic brew of pollutants, including sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides,
mercury, lead, cancerous heavy metals and arsenic. (Nanticoke is owned
by Ontario Power Generation -- formerly Ontario Hydro -- which, in turn,
is 100% owned by the Government of Ontario.)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #006699; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular;"><b>Cleaner sources of electricity:</b></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular;">Wind power -- zero air emissions<br />
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular;">Solar photo voltaic -- zero air emissions<br />
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular;">Hydro -- zero air emissions (can have other impacts)<br />
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular;">Landfill gas/bio-gas (e.g. from municipal composting facility) -- varies depending on technology and source<br />
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular;">Natural
gas --The smog-causing sulphur dioxide emissions of a modern
high-efficiency natural gas power plant are 99% less than those from
existing coal-fired plants. Emissions of nitrogen oxides (also a source
of smog) are 90% less and emissions of greenhouse gases are 60% less.
Gas-fired plants emit no mercury, lead or heavy metals, all of which are
emitted by coal-fired power plants.</span>
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Dark clouds rolling in to cover the sun and a a blue sky reflected in the water.</div>
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Can you see the Black Bird in the water?</div>
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Still lots of boats on the water at Belwood Lake. This is a man made lake and in the fall they open the dam and reduce the lake back to the river only. Belwood Lake was created in 1942 with the construction of the
Shand Dam, the first dam in Canada built solely for water control and flood purposes. It is amazing how different this water body looks in the late fall and winter
but Belwood, being a reservoir lake, does more of a transformation than any others I have seen. In the winter you can walk out on the very shores that are
normally well under water. <br />
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Here is hoping you all have a peaceful and enjoyable weekend!! </div>
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