…from the antique market
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Thursday Trios – May 9, 2024
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Category Archives: Memories
The Numbers Game – #20 – 141
…thanks to Judy for hosting the Numbers Game https://judydykstrabrown.com/2024/04/21/the-numbers-game-18-apr-22-2024/
Lots of family photos popped up under this number. Love looking back at these older photos.
The Numbers Game – #19
…this week’s challenge comes from Judy https://judydykstrabrown.com/2024/04/21/the-numbers-game-18-apr-22-2024/
Search your photos by typing in the number 140 (this week’s number).
The Number Challenge – #18
…thanks to Judy for hosting the Number Challenge https://judydykstrabrown.com/2024/04/21/the-numbers-game-18-apr-22-2024/
This week’s number is 139.
Celebrating the 100th College Royal
…and my husband pointed out that we’ve around for over half of them
I attended the University of Guelph from 1971-75 and I met my husband Kevin there in 1973. College Royal is the annual open house that the university hosts in March. Many of the departments open their doors with displays and interactive demonstrations that highlight some of the work that goes on in the halls of academia.
One of the more popular attractions is the farming area that bring the public and farm animals together. The University of Guelph started out as an agricultural school but quickly brought in other avenues of study, such as Family Studies, veterinary studies, economics, hotel and food administration, visual arts, sciences, just to name a few.
The last two photos show the cow that has had a portal surgically placed in her side to remove rumen from one of her stomachs. The rumen has healthy bacteria that is needed for some sick cows to regulate their own gut bacteria. It may seem cruel but the cow doesn’t seem to feel a thing when the demonstrator went in with her arm to fetch some of her good gut bacteria.
It was a beautiful day after the snow and rain stopped and we were able to walk around the campus to take in some of the sites.
One of our last stops before going to the dog show was checking out the community art show. I had entered four of my pieces, just for fun, and was most delighted when I found a white third place ribbon on one of my pieces.
At the beginning of this piece I mentioned that we’ve lived through more than 50 College Royals. We certainly haven’t attended that many but over the years we participated in quite a few. When the kids were little we took them there a couple of times and we went back when Andrea our eldest daughter attended the university and now our granddaughters are studying there and we’ve shown them around on at least two occasions.
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Cars – Vintage, Toy and Very Small
…thanks to Cee for hosting the Fun Foto Challenge https://ceenphotography.com/2024/02/27/cffc-cars-new-vintage-toy-etc/
Last summer, when we were in Calgary we dropped by an outdoor car show.
A Look Back on 2023 – April to July
…a busy part of the year as I get ready for my solo art show, open the cottage and prepare to fly to Calgary
To be continued…..
A Look Back on 2023
It seems that I have been very inconsistent with my blog in the last month. For that I apologize to my regular followers. I hope to do better in 2024. Here is a quick review of my highlights in 2023.
January to March 2023
To be continued…..
A Day of Remembrance
…November 11th was always a difficult time for my Dad
I found that as Dad got older he became more sentimental. As the years passed he found Remembrance Day especially difficult as he remembered his friends and comrades who died in World War II. He always felt that he couldn’t mourn publicly because he served on the wrong side and this often led to periods of depression come November. For a man who was usually so chipper and positive this was difficult to watch. Dad passed away three years ago. Today I honour his memory and all the young men and women who have died in war, regardless of what side they served on. I know that this may not be a popular stance to take in light of the current upheaval in Ukraine and Gaza but I ask that you respect my choice to remember in my own way.
Road Trip – Days 8 and 9
…day 8 was Winnie’s birthday
After a full day, celebrating Winnie’s birthday (breakfast at Steve’s Diner, a trip to the Green Pig and a party with a piñata, sushi for dinner and birthday cupcakes) we packed our bags and bid farewell to Moncton and New Brunswick.
Our next destination was Halifax, Nova Scotia. In comparison to Moncton, Halifax had a much bigger city feel and was very hilly. Our hotel was right downtown near the water’s edge but navigating the hills and the construction aggravated the sciatic that I developed that morning when packing and moving my luggage.
I knew that I needed Naproxen but I only had Tylenol with me. Unfortunately the drug store right by the hotel was closed on the weekend so I made due with what I had. Not wanting to miss out on exploring the area close to the hotel I ventured out with Kevin. We headed over to Durty Nellie’s for an early dinner and to catch the World Rugby match between Ireland and New Zealand.
The food and drink were very good, the game was exciting but heartbreaking ( Ireland lost by one point) and the company was excellent.
I thought that the Guinness might have helped ease the pain in my back and legs but it became very evident on the walk back to the hotel that my condition was worsening.
In that short walk to and from the hotel I did manage to capture some of the interesting architecture.
Day10….relief (continued)
Mama Cormier 