UK Trip 2009

James with Gladys and Andrew at Dunfermline
Andrew and David on the Stirling Old Bridge (built 1550)
View from Stirling Castle
Main Street, Doune, with Kilmadock Kirk tower in background
Doune Castle from the Bridge of Teith

England and Scotland 2009

Fish and chips at the Allan Water Cafe, Bridge of Allan, near Stirling
James and Andrew enjoying supper at the Allan Water Cafe
Cheers! David and cousin Murray after 35 years. We had to travel from Canada to get together in Scotland. Amazing!
Craigisla. Birthplace of David and Hamish, at Doune.
Buckinham Palace: Andrew, David and James. The Queen was not at home.

On the Trail of the Grizzly

May 20, 2009: While enjoying a short break with friends at a cabin in the Canadian Rockies at Kananaskis, Alberta, we came across these fresh grizzly bear tracks in the newly-fallen snow. Judging by the 13cm (5 inch) paw prints, this trail likely belonged to a young griz out chasing a deer. I took the initiative to cross the snow and a mountain stream, then attempted to climb an ice shelf and embankment to see if I could follow the trail. When the ice shelf unexpectedly plunged a few feet into the stream - with me on it - I ended my pursuit but went away satisfied with a nice collection of photos. Great stuff!

A new year

There's a three-foot high snow drift at my living room deck door, and I can't get it open. There's not anything special in this photo. It's just the way it is on January 3, 2009.

Edmonton














This was the beautiful scene from the Westin Hotel.

The little colt

This photo simply shows a beautiful two-day-old buckskin colt and his mother.

What light through yonder crack doth please

Reviewing some photos taken at one of the old houses explored in recent months, I felt this was certainly worth posting. Here sharp rays of light pierce through cracks in the now-shingleless roof and plasterless ceiling, casting an interesting image on the dark features of what was once a beautiful mural-covered wall. No one living in the home 70 or so years ago could have imagined someone finding beauty in what would become natural decay in the eventually abandoned structure.

A little peek at the past



Several recent devasting fires in Medicine Hat's downtown core resulted in the loss of some century-old buildings. One of the fires, on Second Street, destroyed a large apartment building and ground-level stores. Once all the rubble was removed, the empty lot revealed this once-hidden wall. Just a little peek at the past.

Silver streak in the sunset



There's something unusually nice about this simple photo with the pending darkness revealing a streak of silver rails from the rays of the setting sun.

Sunlight on Stairs

This simple photo portrays a series of stairs crossing the CPR line coming in to Medicine Hat. I liked the way the setting autumn sun added a touch of gold to the peculiar pattern captured from my perspective.

Prairie View

Bob atop JB overlooking a southern Alberta coulee and the hamlet of Irvine

Cowboy Bob



This is Bob and his three-year-old beauty JB

Three's Company

Mischief, Missy and JB

Last train from Medicine Hat

A nice day for a train ride from Medicine Hat to Dunmore, and some time on the short trip to think about days gone by when life was not so fast.

Lethbridge Airshow 2007

A fancy expensive camera is not always necessary to capture a nice photo. I don't need to see the white of the pilots' eyes! A great afternoon with family and friends.

H & R Special

Hamish and his wife Reni

All in the family

Those were the days...

On through the marsh!

H & R walk through a marsh filled with the evening songs of wildfowl.

It's your turn to have your picture taken!

Little brother points at the old guy, who is always on the other side of the camera.

Old Cabin



Just an interesting perspective through the door of an old cabin in the Valemount area.

Mom will have to wash our pants


Granpa listens as the twins munch on some well-deserved snacks

You need more help with what?

Let me help you!


Brad, in his nice clean jeans, is ready to tackle the calves for branding. To see the well-worked look, go back to DavidzJourney and click on BradzLife... all the way to the bottom of the page.

A little of this...

Get in there!

One by one

Chief Ear Tagger


This humble blogger gently clips some ear tags on a calf. After doing about 200 ears, I feel qualified to offer free ear piercings to all family and friends.

Chief Brander

Done for the day