Archive for November, 2003


my dad

is so sweet. he just called a bit ago to tell me there is a lunar eclipse happening during the next hour. a heads up he says so that i could get some photos.. which i’d love to get.. but it’s cloudier than cloudy, and the wind is gusting.. no way could i see anything, or be allowed on the roof because of the wind. but thanks Poppa, hope your try at the sky works out :)

Downtown ~ Photo Friday


Downtown Ottawa, Ontario.

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Friday 5

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1. What food do you like that most people hate?
actually i’m on of the i hate that food people. i think the thing that gets more people, is that i adore pickled hot peppers, green or black olives straight out of the jar. Oh. and apparently there is something odd about just eating a tomato by itself.

2. What food do you hate that most people love?
Fish. Pork.

3. What famous person, whom many people may find attractive, is most unappealing to you?
Heather Grahm, Katie Holmes, and that blonde chick from American Pie. I don’t get it.

4. What famous person, whom many people may find unappealing, do you find
attractive?

Steve Erwin. The Croc Hunter..

5. What popular trend baffles you?
This scary Olivia Newton John 80’s flashdance jazzercise trend that is back in style.

what i like about digital

no freaking dust.

i’m scanning in a bunch of old photos -chuckles- i’ve gotten a few laughs, and had more than few memories come racing back in. now to just clean them up so i can show off the dorkiness that was me.

To the open arms of the sea

Lonely rivers sigh, “Wait for me, wait for me..I’ll be coming home, wait for me!”

Bobby of the Righteous Brothers, passed away last night before a show set to perform in Kalamazoo Michigan. He was 63. 2003 has not been a kind year, many of our great performers have been lost.

my oldest & bestest friend

It’s funny.. his body is shaped over the years of holding and that.. i just tucked him under my left arm at the elbow.. and he fits perfectly.

Waiting ~ Theme Thursday


Homeless Strike. Waiting for resolution in downtown Ottawa.

a little back home humor

If you are from Michigan…..

1. You’ve probably never met any celebrities.

2. “Vacation” means going to Cedar Point.

3. At least 1 member of your family disowns you the week of the Michigan/Michigan State game.

4. Half the change in your pocket is Canadian….. eh!

5. You drive 86 mph on the highway and pass on the right.

6. Your idea of a traffic jam is 40 cars waiting to pass an orange barrel.

7. You know how to play (and pronounce) Euchre.

8. It’s easy to get VERNORS Ginger Ale, Sanders Hot Fudge sauce, AND Faygo Pop.

9. You know how to pronounce “Mackinac.”

10. You’ve had to switch on the “heat” and the “A/C” on the same day.

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winter is coming


OTTAWA SOUTH - RICHMOND - METCALFE
3:40 PM EST TUESDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2003. FREEZING RAIN WARNING FOR
OTTAWA SOUTH - RICHMOND - METCALFE CONTINUED SIGNIFICANT FREEZING RAIN EXPECTED LATER TODAY AND THIS EVENING.

this

is scary