If you click on the picture - you get a better view.
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| Woodpecker on driftwood |
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| Cluster of Sparrows |
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| Mourning Dove |
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| Robin - king of the castle |
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| Woodpecker on tree |
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| Kiwi !! (Not native to Canada) |
Friday, September 23, 2011
Birds in the backyard
Just thought I would post a few pictures of recent birds in our backyard. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to capture the hummingbird on camera, yet.
If you click on the picture - you get a better view.
If you click on the picture - you get a better view.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Back to School !!
Well, everyone is back to school now !
The grade school and secondary school students got started on Tuesday, and the University students were back to regular classes on Thursday.
All (or almost all) the students here seem excited about the new year. Of course, it's always nice to see friends you haven't seen over the summer - or to meet new people who may become new friends.
Still, I am impressed by the number of students who truly seem motivated to do well this year.
Maintaining that desire and stamina may be the challenge - but I'm sure they can do it !
Most of my summertime students are staying on to keep improving. One has already mentioned how happy he was to know what to do with fractions while his classmates found this information all new to them.
Everyone stay strong - and keep learning!
The grade school and secondary school students got started on Tuesday, and the University students were back to regular classes on Thursday.
All (or almost all) the students here seem excited about the new year. Of course, it's always nice to see friends you haven't seen over the summer - or to meet new people who may become new friends.
Still, I am impressed by the number of students who truly seem motivated to do well this year.
Maintaining that desire and stamina may be the challenge - but I'm sure they can do it !
Most of my summertime students are staying on to keep improving. One has already mentioned how happy he was to know what to do with fractions while his classmates found this information all new to them.
Everyone stay strong - and keep learning!
Monday, August 1, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Rose of Sharon
Our Rose of Sharon has made a dramatic appearance in the last couple of days.
It's called 'Blue Satin' - but the flowers look more purple to me than blue. Still, very nice!
It's called 'Blue Satin' - but the flowers look more purple to me than blue. Still, very nice!
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| Hibiscus syriacus 'Marina' |
Monday, July 25, 2011
Elora Festival
Gay and I had an amazing time at the Elora Festival's "Local Legends" concert.
Held in a barn - some of the sound left a bit to be desired; however, the classical guitar player, Tony McManus, was amazing, and his solo parts were not hampered by the location. (I've put a Youtube link to one of his performances below.)
Kevin Breit was quite entertaining as well - very animated !!
My wife, Gay, was quite taken with Gwen Swick's voice.
Tony McManus playing The Emigrants Farewell
Held in a barn - some of the sound left a bit to be desired; however, the classical guitar player, Tony McManus, was amazing, and his solo parts were not hampered by the location. (I've put a Youtube link to one of his performances below.)
Kevin Breit was quite entertaining as well - very animated !!
My wife, Gay, was quite taken with Gwen Swick's voice.
Tony McManus playing The Emigrants Farewell
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