2011
Frozen Feat in Rosseau
I almost froze to death getting this shot. We were headed up Peninsula Rd. to the community of Rosseau to have dinner at Crossroads (I do recommend) and I pulled over and jumped out as the sun started to drop below the treeline. Oopps … I did not realize the ditch contained three feet of snow with a foot of ice water at the bottom. There were only a few people who stared as I fine dined in my wet socks.
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2011
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
I was recently contacted by the people at Kobo who specialize in online eBooks. They asked if they could use one of my previously blogged photos, “Three Girls and a Dock” for the cover of the great Canadian writer and humorist Stephen Leacock’s novel, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. The novel was originally published in 1912 and is apparently based on his experiences around Orillia, Ontario. The novel is now part of Project Gutenberg along with many others and is in the public domain. You can download the book for free HERE.
2011
Skateaway
At first its a very daunting task for a young one to strap on two boots with steel blades attached. Once over the emotional and mental barriers the confidence builds. Who knows this boy could be the next Wayne Gretzky. We all have to start somewhere. I will never forget the cool crisp air and the sounds the blades made as we spent the entire day out playing hockey or chasing our sisters around. Back then, Mom had to yell to get us to come back into the house.
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2011
Road to Joe
Passing by Lake Joseph on highway #169 near Bass Lake
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2011
And the Sign Says?
It appears someone is living in this little place alongside the road. I have no clue what the sign says or means.
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2011
Birds Eye View
I made it up to snowy Muskoka this past Sunday after basking in the balmy Caribbean sun for 10 days. Yup – back to reality. I was surprised to see that the ice was as thick as it was. I turned the bubblers on and I hope they manage to break through before they drop the level of the lake and rip the docks apart. This is a shot just before the holidays when there was less snow and the ice was just forming. Happy New Year to all!
