Even on a cloudy Monday morning, the lake welcomes swimmers.
Monday 30 June 2014
Sunday 29 June 2014
Friday 27 June 2014
June 27 ~ Gopher
This little guy was quietly enjoying a summer evening on a rock pile,
near the Ottawa River pathway.
Thursday 26 June 2014
June 25 ~ Happy Birthday, Apil!
From Far away, Birthday Greetings and Wishes to my friend, Apil, in Kathmandu!
Wednesday 25 June 2014
June 24 ~ A Gaggle (?) of Swimmers ...
... also having an early morning swim at Meech!
Mat, Steve, Margaret, Jen, Peg, Alan, Annie, Danielle, Tom.
Photo by Joy Simper
Sunday 22 June 2014
June 22 ~ Topher Too!
Topher, in full warrior paint, ran the 1.5 km for kids, and has the medal to prove it!
June 21 ~ Perth Kilt Run
Megan and John near the finish line at the 8 km Perth Kilt Run!
2,000 runners in Kilts flying!
2,000 runners in Kilts flying!
Friday 20 June 2014
June 20 ~ Longest Day
On almost the longest day of the year, the sun sinks behind the Gatineau Hills.
The river is peaceful and the sky soft and gentle behind the city of Gatineau.
June 19 ~ Red Poppies
Wile the orange poppies are prolific, the red ones are scarce, at least in our neighbourhood.
However, I noticed a lovely clump a few blocks away, and walked over to grab some shots.
They are magnificent flowers!
Thursday 19 June 2014
June 18 ~ Friends gathering
This wonderful gaggle of friends honoured me with a birthday celebration!
For 17 years we've been having WAY TOO MUCH FUN!
Judy's wonderful Trifle takes Centre Stage.
Jen, Anka, Frances, Jean, Dianne, Peg, Margo, Judy
Thanks, ladies! Much appreciated!
Tuesday 17 June 2014
Monday 16 June 2014
June 16 ~ A Bee!
Marty was enchanted with following the bees in our garden, so I took some photos of them at work.
I continue to be delighted with the quality of the shots that I get from my pocket-sized Point 'n Shoot.
It is a Canon S100 and two years old, but doing a great job!
Sunday 15 June 2014
Friday 13 June 2014
Thursday 12 June 2014
June 12 ~ Another Lake Swim
A Meech Lake bike ride and swim with Linda.
Surprisingly, the water was fine without a wet suit!
Wednesday 11 June 2014
June 11 ~ Dragon Boats
In the early morning light, the dragon boats at Mooney's Bay are peaceful,
awaiting the multitude of paddlers who will arrive in the evening,
to practice for the upcoming festival.
June 10 ~ A Plethra of Poppies
Once in full bloom, the poppies last only a few days, until a wind or a rain unhinges them.
But for those blooming days - magnificent!
Monday 9 June 2014
June 9 ~ Arron swims too.
After the Lake swim, with Grandpa Bob lifeguarding Aaron in the shallows,
Aaron had a ride on the torpedo.
June 8 ~ First Meech Lake Swim
A intrepid quartet of Meech Lake swimmers,
celebrate two birthdays and the first Meech Lake swim of the summer.
Nancy, Jen, Peg, Megan.
Birthday gals are in the middle.
Saturday 7 June 2014
Friday 6 June 2014
June 6 ~ Trevelyan Farm
Day 2 of the second annual 'Merrickville to Trevelyan Farm Ride'.
Day one was rain all the day!
Day two was dry, cool and with a head wind!
Fabulous fun, and thanks to our hosts, Tanya and John.
John Peg, Bob.
June 5 ~ Lunch with Wonderful Friends!
Celebrating 35 years of friendship and several birthdays!
Judy, Anne, Mike, Peg, Bob, Gord.
Wednesday 4 June 2014
Tuesday 3 June 2014
June 3 ~ Painted Iris
The painting of this iris is based on a photo taken last year.
I was astonished with the colours!
June 2 ~ Irises
Irises are in full bloom now.
At the Arboretum, the evening sun really shows off their splendor!
June 1 ~ Eagles
Posting a photo taken from my ipad screen isn't exactly great photography!
However, I have been watching this live web cam for about a month,
and should have shared it earlier.
The two chicks were fist-size when I started watching,
now they are crowding the parents out of the nest, and are starting to 'spread their wings'.
I hope to catch them in their first flights.
The nest is located around the corner from my brother's home in White Rock.
You can see them at hancockwildlife.org
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