Monthly Archives: December 2013

Dispatch from North of the border

Posted on December 31, 2013 by cyetso

Went up to Brackendale on the way to Vancouver. Stopped in to see to the eagles – Then it was off to the hockey game with our Australian/Slovakian friends Melissa and Guy, and their friends. Flyers beat … Continue reading →

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Surprise!

Posted on December 30, 2013 by cyetso

Out of the blue, a visit from Rick – Another surprise, we went to Ray’s – Then down to the locks to walk off lunch – Then to watch the sun … Continue reading →

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Now boarding at gate 2

Posted on December 26, 2013 by cyetso

Or is that dock 2? Went down to the airport yesterday, just to get out of the house for a bit. The place was deserted. We literally were the only ones there. So we walked around and took a few … Continue reading →

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Housing boom in full swing

Posted on December 24, 2013 by cyetso

They’re building as fast as they can and putting them anywhere they can – Not that it’s getting any cheaper. Just more crowded.

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All work and no play

Posted on December 23, 2013 by cyetso

Makes Jack a dull boy. It also leaves him with precious little daylight to take photos. And then the yardwaste has to go out tomorrow, so some postwork yardwork was done by the light of the garage. Thankfully Jack took … Continue reading →

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Just walking around

Posted on December 17, 2013 by cyetso

Looking in storefront windows. Window shopping as it were (though I wasn’t shopping for windows. Misnomer.). Sometimes it’s not what’s behind the glass, sometimes it’s what’s in front of the glass that makes the store inviting. This worked – … Continue reading →

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Working for a living

Posted on December 16, 2013 by cyetso

This cat had it going on! Fur coat on, singing Buffett tunes at the market. Good work my man, good work.

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Light at the end of the tunnel

Posted on December 11, 2013 by cyetso

Metaphorically speaking anyway. The good foot Dr. has relieved the patient of the crutches she held with such disdain. Three more weeks of the boot, and we she will be good as new. Sometimes the light at the end of … Continue reading →

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People take things in the movies too seriously

Posted on December 10, 2013 by cyetso

For instance, ‘If you build it, they will come.’ from Field of Dreams. Some doorknob took this way to seriously and built a GIANT FERRIS WHEEL right down on the waterfront – Great movie, great story, great line. … Continue reading →

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Chasing the sunset

Posted on December 3, 2013 by cyetso

At forty thousand feet – I don’t know if they’ll catch it or not, but they’re giving it a go. Good for them.

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