The leaves are changing.
It's time to put the summer things away and slide into the cooler weather.
The change of seasons is an opportunity to see some of the many wonderful colours of mother nature.
This time of year always seams to zip by pretty quickly.
zing ... it's Halloween ...
zing ... it's Christmas ...
zing ... it's New Years ...
Here are some lovely pictures taken from last weekend's outings at Wakefield, Dow's Lake, The Rideau Canal and Gatineau Park.
Showing posts with label seasons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label seasons. Show all posts
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
it's been a great summer
The weather is cooler these days, and the days are shorter ... September is around the corner and before you know it, Halloween and Christmas will be here. That's OK - the cooler weather signals a time for change, and change is good. It keeps life fresh and exciting.
I have really enjoyed travelling over the last few months. Our trips to Winnipeg, Montreal, Toronto ... Picton, Sandbanks, Kingston, Wakefield, have left me with many wonderful memories.
My volunteering experiences have been awesome. The Jazz Festival, The Blues Festival and The Folk Festival have helped me get to know Ottawa better, make new friends, and enjoy a lot of pretty fantastic music.
One of the best things about the last few weeks was being active. The many wonderful bike rides, volleyball games and walks with my sweetie really helped me enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.
Being Canadian means that winter is inevitable. Each season brings with it new opportunities. Soon it will be time to switch to indoor volleyball and prepare for the coming snow.
Now its time to get back to education and employment. It's all good.
I have really enjoyed travelling over the last few months. Our trips to Winnipeg, Montreal, Toronto ... Picton, Sandbanks, Kingston, Wakefield, have left me with many wonderful memories.
My volunteering experiences have been awesome. The Jazz Festival, The Blues Festival and The Folk Festival have helped me get to know Ottawa better, make new friends, and enjoy a lot of pretty fantastic music.
One of the best things about the last few weeks was being active. The many wonderful bike rides, volleyball games and walks with my sweetie really helped me enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.
Being Canadian means that winter is inevitable. Each season brings with it new opportunities. Soon it will be time to switch to indoor volleyball and prepare for the coming snow.
Now its time to get back to education and employment. It's all good.
Friday, March 6, 2009
spring is around the corner
Winter in Canada can be harsh. The cold and wind can chill you to your bones. Often we can be tempted to hide indoors and avoid having to deal with outdoor activities until it gets nicer out.
We Canadians are pretty rugged, though. As a young prairie boy, I grew up playing hockey outside even on the ugliest of days. There have been many times when the howling wind and the extreme temperatures have made the wind chill dangerous to spend time with any skin exposed .
The cold winters help us truly appreciate the summers here. There is nothing like feeling the sunshine on a beautiful summer day after enduring another Canadian winter.
It's March now, and the worst of the Winter weather is behind us. Ahead lies bike rides, walks in the park and exploring Ottawa's outdoor concert scene.
Life is full of good times and happy memories. It can't all be sunshine and good times ... if it were we wouldn't appreciate it as much. Sometimes remembering that better times are ahead helps us get through the not so good times.
We Canadians are pretty rugged, though. As a young prairie boy, I grew up playing hockey outside even on the ugliest of days. There have been many times when the howling wind and the extreme temperatures have made the wind chill dangerous to spend time with any skin exposed .
The cold winters help us truly appreciate the summers here. There is nothing like feeling the sunshine on a beautiful summer day after enduring another Canadian winter.
It's March now, and the worst of the Winter weather is behind us. Ahead lies bike rides, walks in the park and exploring Ottawa's outdoor concert scene.
Life is full of good times and happy memories. It can't all be sunshine and good times ... if it were we wouldn't appreciate it as much. Sometimes remembering that better times are ahead helps us get through the not so good times.
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