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Stainless steel fermentation vessels
We actually hired a guide today to take us around the area and show us some things we might not otherwise find and to drive my car so we could taste wines without any DUI risk. We visited the Ravine … Continue reading
Fuzzy leaves
Today we visited old town Niagara-on-the-Lake. We had a takeout hotdog lunch, took in a play at theShaw Festival, wandered the main drag, had some ice cream and visited a winery for dinner. The main street is bedecked in flowers … Continue reading
Southern tip of Pelee Island
It seems the most southern part of Canada is occupied by gulls. I had hoped to reach the southern extremity of Canada, but alas, this was not quite it. The spit I was on ended here only temporarily and then … Continue reading
Rainy departure
As we arrived at the ferry dock to leave Pelee Island, we could see a thunderstorm approaching across the water. It was the last ferry of the day and a lot of people were trying to leave the island. We … Continue reading
Vines and Turbines
It was very very hot and humid today, so we decided to forgo bike riding and travel around to a few wineries in air conditioned comfort. We tasted a few wines, bought fewer, and had lunch with a glass of … Continue reading
Blackie
Bonnie and I are visiting Leamington, ON and area – Pt. Pelee, Pelee Island. The B&B we are staying at is very quiet, comfortable and has a very friendly host. Most of all, however, it is blessed with this very … Continue reading
James Hunter
Here’s another picture from our trip to the Ottawa 2010 Bluesfest. This performer is James Hunter who we heard (discovered) the last time we were at Bluesfest (3 years ago). His show was the reason we decided to go Saturday … Continue reading
Caroline Wonderland
Bonnie and I enjoyed the Ottawa Bluesfest this past weekend. We stayed mainly at the blues stage as opposed to the main (pop/rock) stages. It’s really not a blues festival anymore – as in the good old days when there … Continue reading
Storm over the curling club
After I left the Orangemen’s parade yesterday I saw these very dark clouds approaching. I was right by the Curling Club, where I spend most of my time in the winter. I included the Club in the picture, but when … Continue reading
July 12
Carleton Place had its Orangemen’s parade today to commemorate William of Orange’s (Protestant) victory over James VI (Catholic) at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. Although there were a few young and middle aged people watching the parade, the … Continue reading