On the sandy shore of Callander Bay is the Sunbeam Bungalows marina. The bungalows are across the road from here in a grove of red pine trees.
The unique logo attracted my attention.
It’s always a sunny day when you vacation here.
If I Were a Rabbit
The kids who gardened in Sweetman’s Garden this summer have a sense of humour…
…and artistic ability as well!
Were I a rabbit, I’d certainly take advantage!
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Treasure Mill
What treasures lie within these walls?
I must go back when it opens.
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Primary Colours
A pair of posts on Silverpixel’s Blog suggested this exercise in photographing strong colours in Downtown North Bay.
Thanks for the inspiration, Mike.
(Still living at the cottage, so posts have to come in batches. Come September it’s back to one or occasionally two photos a day!)
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Afternoon on Lake Nosbonsing
We have been living at the cottage since the beginning of July and have no ability to process or post photographs. Dial-up prevents this and is very frustrating besides. So much for “The Good ‘ol Days”!
Here are three that I made yesterday while kayaking around the shores of the lake…
Cloud over Lake Nosbonsing:
Brave Loon:
Water plants:
An amazing way to spend an afternoon.
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Nostalgia
The Grand River in Galt from the Concession Street Bridge.
The Scottish heritage of Galt is marked by the steeples of two Presbyterian churches, Knox on the left and Central on the right. The buildings are kitty corner from each other across a small park.
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Morning on the Grand
We visited my home town this past weekend.
I grew up in the town of Galt which has a long history, starting out as a settlement in the early 1800’s. There is a great deal of Scottish heritage in the town, which had several industries related to textiles. Water power for many of these factories was supplied by the headpond behind this dam on the Grand River.
The banks of the river downstream from here were lined with limestone block buildings housing the factories. Most are gone now, their foundations obliterated or converted into pleasant walking paths. A few have become high-end housing lofts. The high-rise building in the background stands on the site of a large towel manufacturing plant where my father worked for some thirty years.
I have not forgiven Darcy McKeough for changing the name of my home town to “Cambridge” in the 1970’s.
A bit of history of the town appears HERE.
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Art or Graffiti?
Seen on a sidewalk near the Grand River in Cambridge.
Should spelling count?
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Schoolyard
I want my grandkids to go to this school…
The whimsical decoration on the chain link fence (How do you decorate a chain link fence?) says that these people understand kids.
Butterflies are a wonderful way to describe young children: Colourful, free, beautiful, fun, unpredictable, delicate…
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Summer Morning
One Mile Bay is smooth this morning.
Summer’s here.
This week at least!
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Sweetman’s Garden Lives!
I haven’t been by Sweetman’s Garden in recent weeks. Today I visited and found a glorious display of colour. The lupins are blooming as are the iris and the poppies.
Here is a slideshow of what I found:
It is inconceiveable that only three years ago, North Bay City Council considered selling this property for building lots.
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Engine 503
Parked on a temporary siding, 503 is scheduled to be spruced up and put on display.
The past is bright!
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End of the Line?
Rather depressing to see this old caboose sitting in the sand.
There is hope for a new career as a museum piece near our waterfront.
Looking forward to that in the near future.
Silverpixel has recently posted some very neat photographs of this collection of ONR memorabilia.
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