…thanks to Judy Dykstra-Brown for hosting The Numbers Game https://judydykstrabrown.com/2025/11/10/the-numbers-game-98-please-play-along-nov-10-2025/
This week’s number is 220.
Haven’t Played this for Awhile – #220
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Category Archives: Sports
A Month of Celebration
…August 2025
August started with my sister’s birthday and a family celebrating 50 years in Canada. The Heideckers became very close friends with my Mom and Dad soon after they arrived. Sadly they are no longer with us so my sister and I were there to represent the Winklers.
In the middle of the month Kevin and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. Where did the years go? We invited our friends and family to share a meal at a wonderful Italian restaurant, Pulcinella.
Twelve days later we had a quiet dinner on my birthday and two days later at our lawn bowling end of summer event the club sang Happy Birthday to me and another Carol. That was quite unexpected.
Today I attended the 50th wedding anniversary of a couple I knew in high school and when our children went to school together we became good friends. This party was held at the Rogers Centre during a baseball game with the Blue Jays and the Brewers. It was a great game and the Jays won 8 to 4. Congratulations to Diane and Don. Thanks for a fantastic day!
Our Last Day in London
…watching Sevin at her school’s Sports Day and a feast with family at a Turkish restaurant
After packing my bags this morning I headed over to Finsbury Park to watch my granddaughter, Sevin, participate in the school’s Sports Day.
All the classes were divided into colours. Sevin was on the red team. As a former teacher I have to say that the activities were very well organized and the parents were well behaved. Everyone supported each other and cheered on all the participants including the children that were consistently last. It warmed my heart to see and hear the praise for all the children.
The games were also fun and the emphasis was on having a good time.
After standing in the sun for two hours I headed back towards our flat and met Kevin in the local pub where we enjoyed a light lunch.
In the afternoon we finished packing, picked up a few essentials for the flight, booked an Uber for 4:30 in the morning and tidied up the flat.
Being our last night in London Brendan wanted us to experience a Turkish meal. We got on the bus on Green Lane and headed north.
The food was delicious and we ordered the perfect amount. Farewell London. See you again in October.
Elbows Up
…Kevin’s contribution to maintaining our sovereignty
This phrase is being used to encourage Canadians to stand up to Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods.
It is a hockey term originated by the legendary Gordie Howe, known his toughness and use of elbows on the ice.
Axe Throwing in Guelph
Kevin and I met at the University of Guelph and every once in awhile we like to take a drive, visit family and check out new venues. This trip we decided to check out the axe throwing place, Axe Riot. We’ve only done axe throwing one other time in the east end of Toronto.
After a quick refresher lesson we spent close to an hour throwing axes at a wooden bull’s eye target. There are many benefits to axe throwing. It strengthens your core, arms, shoulders and back. It improves your concentration, patience and hand and eye coordination. Plus it’s fun to get out and play with people in a social setting. If you’ve never tried it I would recommend that you get a group of friends together and find a local axe throwing venue.
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)
RDP Tuesday – Indefatiguable
….thanks to the Ragtag community for hosting RDP Tuesday https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2023/05/23/rdp-tuesday-indefatigable/
There are days when I feel like the Energizer Bunny. I can keep going and going but I do eventually crash ….for days after. Kids and animals never seem to get tired or at least that’s what they want us to think. I also have two marathon runners in the family. My husband ran marathons in his 20s and 30s and years later our oldest daughter started running marathons. She gets better with every race. They also never seem to tire during a race.
I’m a Fan of……Lawn Bowling
….thanks to Jez for hosting I’m a fan of…..https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2022/06/06/corbies-fan-of-159/
Down the street from where I live we have a lawn bowling club. It’s been there for 120 years. It was established June 24,1902 and is the oldest lawn bowling club in Toronto. I’ve been walking past the greens for decades and never gave playing the game a second thought until my neighbour across the street recruited me and two other neighbours to join. This happened shortly after I retired from teaching.
Even during COVID we managed to keep the greens open with a very limited number of players. This season we’re back in full swing and hoping to bring more members into the club. People laugh when I tell them I’ve joined the club but after our open house last week where the public could try lawn bowling for free, more people, young and old, saw a new side to lawn bowling. It is not just a sport for the elderly. It is challenging but not too cumbersome and it’s a lot of fun.
A Photo a Week Challenge – Something New
….first time I’ve been snowshoeing in the city with my daughter
It was a spectacular day. The sun was shining and the snow was still relatively fresh from yesterday’s snowfall. It was cold but there was little wind. The conditions were ideal for snowshoeing.
I have to say that this activity uses different muscles than mere walking or running. After two hours of traipsing through the snow we could really feel it in our hips.
Thanks to Nancy Merrill for hosting this challenge: https://nadiamerrillphotography.wordpress.com/2021/02/15/a-photo-a-week-challenge-something-new-3/
Wordless Wednesday – February 17, 2021
Mama Cormier 