Monday, December 21, 2009
Once in a Lifetime
I was a teen when the Calgary Olympics and torch run happened in Canada. I had a friend that carried the torch but didn't actually witness it. Why? I have no idea?
So as I approach the end of my 30's I wasn't going to let this Olympic Torch Run pass me by. On my day off, I awoke the family bright and early to stand outside in the cold and watch the Olympic torch being passed between runners.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
What would a trip to the Sault be without a visit to Bellevue Park
http://www.townies.ca/sault/extras/BellevuePark/bellevueparkinterpretationprogram.htm
This is the best link I could find with some info about the park.
As a Mom this piece of playground equipment makes me nervous. Why, because when I was a kid I had way too much fun on it until I got hurt.
http://www.townies.ca/sault/extras/BellevuePark/bellevueparkinterpretationprogram.htm
This is the best link I could find with some info about the park.
As a Mom this piece of playground equipment makes me nervous. Why, because when I was a kid I had way too much fun on it until I got hurt.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Day 3 Continued... St. Joseph Island, Ontario.
I don't often get in pictures... .but I try on purpose try to hand the camera over to make sure I do get in a few... My husband did a great job.. This is in front of the barn at the St. Joseph Island Museum.
Kevin and Kristen checking out a few other exhibits.
When helping the kids with a school project we located a reference to a local fire company selling a fire truck to Hilton Beach... The excerpt "In 1926 a Graham Bus chassis was acquired and converted into a fire truck by Edgar Heximer, the first chief and owner of the Stevensville Garage, and Charles Sherk. In the notes --- this "hand-made" truck was sent to Hilton Beach on St. Joseph's Island (40 miles east of Sault Ste Marie) because they did not have a fire truck. eventually it went to a museum there. Stepahnie Freeman, "Stevensville Company #5 celebrates 50 years," Fort Erie Times Review, August 25, 1992 --- from the book Many Voices - A Collective History of Greater Fort Erie.
One of he first things we saw at the St. Joseph Island Museum is "the fire truck". I guess there is some more connections between Northern Ontario than just Kevin and I...
My Mom lives outside of Sault Ste. Marie on and Island called St. Joseph Island. Here is a link for more information.
http://www.algomacountry.com/st-joseph-island-algoma-country-northern-ontario-canada
http://www.algomacountry.com/st-joseph-island-algoma-country-northern-ontario-canada
Day 3 - Sunday August 9th
Our 3rd day started off with breakfast at Grandma's. Grandma Fern had made arrangements with her neighbour who raises ponies for us to visit. The ponies were very sweet. The three older kids enjoyed it. However, they were quite scary to a two year old.
This white pony was about 4 months old. Although the owner was concerned the young ponies might try to nibble on the kids, this pony was very gentle.. He didn't have a name as yet, so my girls called him Ice Cream.
The Taylors headed to SSM to visit family. Our family stayed on the Island for the day. We had several more days to visit. Although their never seems like there is enough time to visit everyone.
This white pony was about 4 months old. Although the owner was concerned the young ponies might try to nibble on the kids, this pony was very gentle.. He didn't have a name as yet, so my girls called him Ice Cream.
The Taylors headed to SSM to visit family. Our family stayed on the Island for the day. We had several more days to visit. Although their never seems like there is enough time to visit everyone.
Next entry will be St. Joseph Island Museum and some more family pics...
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Start of Day #3 - August 9th
To end a perfect Day #2
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Day Two - St. Joseph Island
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Day Two Continued - August 7th
Monday, August 17, 2009
Day Two - Friday August 7th, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Day One Continued...
Thursday August 6th continued....
we stopped on the island for lunch
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This waterfall was very pretty.
Strawberry Island Lookout.. Kristen is thrilled with her picture being taken.
Another picturesque view on the Manitoulin
We arrived in Sault Ste Marie around 7 pm... that means a 9 hour trip turned into a 15 hour trip..
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