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It's been a long two years....

Posted by Lorac Tuesday, 11 October 2022 1 comments

 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.

 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.😁

Fall has always been bitter sweet


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. 
Winter's are getting longer I find. Spring coming later than usual. Almost as if the seasons have shifted a month ahead. 

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!


He prefers the cooler weather but hates rainy days. Snow and cold don't stop him though. They definitely slow me down! 

Show me some pics of your areas at this time of year. I would love to see them👍

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Fall is my second favorite month

Posted by Lorac Monday, 7 October 2019 2 comments




 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!



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!

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! 

Did you know Sumac can be eaten or jellied/jammed, cooked with chicken.? I didn't!
 I haven't tried it yet. Its on the bucket list lol



I stopped at the edge of town today at a spot I know always has nice colour. A small part of the Credit River. The river became known as Missinnihe Eastern Ojibway: "trusting creek") to the Mississaguas First Nation who met annually with white traders there.
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.


Of course what is a walk, with out my pup River


As the sun sets on another day....until next time, adieu!




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Sky Watch Friday, Weekend Reflections

Posted by Lorac Friday, 4 October 2019 5 comments

 So many great skies from around the world ! Go check them out :)   


This a beautiful time of year. My walks are getting cooler.
Colour is changing, gorgeous fall skies!
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Reflections have always been my favorites!Go check out Weekend Reflections :https://weekendreflection.blogspot.com/



Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

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Dominion Park

Posted by Lorac Sunday, 29 September 2019 5 comments



One of my favorite walking areas is Dominion Park in Georgetown. 
A lovely pond alive with fish and waterfowl.



The ducks come up to you so I know people have been feeding them.
 I hope those people are smart enough to know not to feed bread!



Sunny day reflections!




Loaded with all kinds of flowers, trees and shrubs.





Formal gardens and delightful walkways.
 A large gazebo to get out of rain or sun.







Even at night it is lovely!


Well lit in all the areas.
 Lots of people around in the evenings.



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Sky Watch Friday

Posted by Lorac Friday, 27 September 2019 4 comments

A beautiful sunset for Sky watch Friday! Go check out skies from around the world: http://skyley.blogspot.com/


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Weekend Reflections

A lovely inter- town pond in a wonderful park, Dominion Gardens. What could be nicer than a walk around the pond.





Go check out all the other great posts at:

https://weekendreflection.blogspot.com/

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Fairy Lake, Acton, Ontario

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.



I find being around water relaxes me so much. It definitely has a calming effect. In spots around the lake are these grasses, Miscanthus sinensis I believe.  An invasive species actually from Asia.




We found a cool little nook on our walk. Some ancient trees here.


A nice place in the shade to take a break. Leading into the park is this gate and a long path filled with wild flowers.




Large baseball and soccer fields are at the park and a good walk way around all.



The pup sure enjoys it here!























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Firefighters Firefit Competitions National and Worlds

Posted by Lorac Sunday, 22 September 2019 3 comments

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!





We were printing tees right onsite with our fantastic ElastX product. Better than silk screen, better than DTG, super stretchy and no cracking. The customers were able to choose from a large selection of  transfers for front and back. (End of sales pitch lol)








The competitions were absolutely incredible with world record times being broken! A thrill to watch.



Staring point 


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End of the race.



Many great vendors and information booths there!


Check out the children's version of eh challenge!

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River- Rescue Dog

Posted by Lorac 0 comments


River

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.

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.

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 :)






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Tour of Italy ~ Resumed: Through Switzerland First

Posted by Lorac Saturday, 18 October 2014 10 comments

After our train ride through the mountains there were still many tunnels to go through to get to the other side of Switzerland.


 This one was not too long but some of them were several minutes traveling under the mountain.



When we got off the train there was this really coll old bridge we had just gone over and a very pretty little stream running down the mountain.



 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.



 A gorgeous valley at the bottom of the road in between the mountains.


 One of those turns I was mentioning!


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!


You can see the rapids right ion town There were really nice walkway bridges every 50 ft or so in the town.

 
 Leaving the town and driving through the mountains and valley to get to......


 Yes! Another train through the mountains. This was so worth it. Cut off many miles of travel and
was really fun!

 So many orchards are starting to sprout up and beautiful farms in the valleys.

 
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.


This is the view on the other side.The Swiss Mountains were mind blowing. I could sit and stare at them for hours!


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.


Some cranes seem to be enjoying the view of the fantastic mountains with me.

Look at that waterfalls! Can you imagine the sound?

I love this picture. It looks really Swiss to me, Majestic mountains and Swiss Chalets.


Next post we get to Italy. Venice to be precise! Stay tuned for more!


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