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.
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
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
Last train from Medicine Hat
Lethbridge Airshow 2007
Let me help you!
Chief Ear Tagger
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