Here's an old family photo. That's Cuppa and I ... Seriously, it's my grandfather and grandmother with my father, circa 1920 I'd say. It's not a good photo; for that reason and the fact that there are so many scratches etc, I haven't tried to repair it aside from lightening it to make it more visible. Why this picture then? well, it may be the only one of the three of them together. There are precious few anyway.
This is hockey-mad country, partly because we're in Canada, partly because we have a major team, and partly because it's a very good team. Down on the highway through town, there is a rink, with Canadian flags, a Senators (our team) banner, a chair in which to watch the supposed game, and a snow sculpture of the Stanley Cup (awarded to the playoff champions). I'm surprised there's no case of Molson lying there.
I posted a butterfly picture last week and decided to add this one, also taken at the Niagara Butterfly Conservatory in 2004. I cannot begin to name these wonderful creatures, but that's okay. I had just gotten my DSLR at the time and was enjoying playing with it; it's now obsolete. :(
Thinking of spring: back in Sarnia, I had a fairly nice garden. This is what it looked like (in spring 2004), I think. I managed to get a decent photo wit both the daffodils and tulips in bloom at the same time. The ground Phlox made a splendid covering. I don't garden in our present location. Perhaps I will return to the hobby someday, but I have no concrete plans — just concrete soil. :)
Oh A/C.. her "HerRoyalCuteness" is indeed royally cute.. how truly adorable. She is looking more like a little girl everyday. You are one very lucky grandpa. :-)
ReplyDeleteThe photo of the skating rink has CANADA written all over it.
And your garden in Sarnia.. wow.. very lovely. You have inspired me to consider Phlox as a ground cover this year. I am assuming it is an annual. I will be off to research it shortly.
That's quite an array of photos, AC. If you can produce such a lovely garden I'm sure you'll go back to it someday.
ReplyDeletePS: are you still "fiddlin'"??
What Wonderful pictures! And that butterfly! Beautiful! Have a great weekend!hugs
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ReplyDeleteThat baby girl is one of the cutest kids I have ever seen!! Look at those little hands and all that hair!! :)
She should be a model for a baby doll- for some artist!! I'm serious!!
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Keep thinking spring!! It WILL come!
Junie
Absolutely precious, her Royal Cuteness. I love her haircut.
ReplyDeleteWell. I guess that puts a smile on all our winter-weary faces: " Her Royal Cuteness " I guess so :0)
ReplyDelete(Don't let that concrete soil do you in. Just put in raised beds)
I was in the house with the Molsons when you went by.
ReplyDeleteHer Royal Cuteness is right. What a beautiful child.
ReplyDeleteI am SO jealous of your phlox! I can get daffodils and tulips (I plant bulbs every fall), but I have about 2 hours of full sun per day on the north side of the mountain. Not much wants to grow in dense shade.