tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809133365797253462024-03-05T12:56:00.052-05:00The Journey is the Reward.Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07536318259934688771noreply@blogger.comBlogger1240125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580913336579725346.post-86202859330789232842014-07-26T10:34:00.002-04:002014-07-26T10:34:57.934-04:00Yahoo!Got to experience my first Calgary Stampede!<br />
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I decided to go to the rodeo to see how I felt about what was happening to the animals.<br />
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It will probably be my last rodeo. The poor calves being lassoed, flipped over and thrown to the ground was very difficult to see.<br />
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The barrel racing and the RCMP horse show was fun to watch!<br />
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What are your thoughts on Rodeos?<br />
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<i>Gotta run.</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01456146495326232257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580913336579725346.post-38010134877519286972014-06-03T14:00:00.003-04:002014-06-04T08:53:07.613-04:00So True!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I surprised Andrew with a weekend trip to Jasper for the Easter Weekend. It was our first time visiting. The weather was pretty bad on the way up..... snow storm through a lot of the journey.</div>
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The lake was still about 90% frozen. The limestone in the water contains calcite...... which gives you this beautiful green colour.</div>
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I had never seen real live mountain goats before (shitty picture because of the zoom).</div>
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I saw this guy on the side of the Highway and pulled over (We were in an avalanche zone which means there is no parking/ stopping on the side of the road.... I am sure that there must be a clause that allows you to stop if there is an awesome photo opportunity :-)</div>
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I am getting pretty good at driving and snapping photos. This seemingly normal mountain is actually a glacier. How cool is that?! We decided to hold off on doing the glacier tour until the snow has melted. That will be another post at another time!</div>
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Tasted my first Twiglets.<br />
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Tasted by first Basil Seed drink.<br />
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It was fun to see all the labels in Arabic. Their regular diet coke is called Coke Light.<br />
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These suckers were larger than a human head. I should have had someone stand in the picture to show how enormous they were.<br />
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Got the giggles when I came across these chocolate bars.<br />
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This is what pedestrian crossing signs looks like.<br />
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Abu Dhabi has so many items from the UK. My favourite chocolate is the Galaxy caramel. To die for!! I have saved a bag in the freezer for the "I need chocolate so bad I could kill for it" moods.<br />
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Monster Munch pickled onion rocks my world. I ran out of the 12 little bags I brought home very quickly.</div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">This architectural work of art is one the world’s largest mosques, with a capacity for an astonishing 40,000 worshippers.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">It features 82 domes, over a 1,000 columns, 24 carat gold gilded chandeliers and the world's largest hand knotted carpet.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">The main prayer hall is dominated by one of the world’s largest chandeliers –10 metres in diameter, 15 metres in height and weighing twelve tonnes.</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"> </span><br />
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Inlaid mother of pearl tile.<br />
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The pulpit is made from 1 Sandalwood tree trunk (Must have been a biggie).<br />
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The architecture is incredible.<br />
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Entrance.<br />
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This is the overflow worship area.<br />
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If you are ever in Abu Dhabi, make sure to go here!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01456146495326232257noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580913336579725346.post-8506289801997244402014-04-02T19:48:00.003-04:002014-04-02T19:48:47.528-04:00BIG NEWSAfter years of trying and after almost giving up, my sister Jodie has found out that she is pregnant!<br />
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I found out when I was in Abu Dhabi. She told me because I would eventually inquire about her non-alcoholic beer She was waiting a few more weeks to tell the family. I went shopping while she and David went to their first ultrasound appointment. Jodie was very nervous because she is considered too be in a higher risk category because of her age.<br />
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Before I do the next post, I would like you to take a moment to listen to some of the call to prayer. It is broadcast 5 times a day and can be heard everywhere (unless you're inside..... and sometimes even then!). I am not going to go into all the Islamic countries as my visit was in the UAE.<br />
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I thought that it was quite beautiful. It's an amazing feeling knowing that so many people are simultaneously worshiping and seeking insight. The prayer being sung is very calming and relaxing. I know very little in terms of the Muslim religion; although I know much more than I did before this trip.<br />
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I arrived in Abu Dhabi around 8:30 pm Wednesday February 4th. Jo and Dave collected me from the airport.<br />
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Friday and Saturday are the UAE's weekend. We got up early Friday morning and went to the camel races.<br />
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These camels run around an 8km track. I didn't know that camels ran, and I never expected them to run that far.<br />
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I am going to visit my Little Bro (aka Dave or brother-in law), and Pepperloaf (aka Jodie or sister).<br />
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I have also been very fortunate to have been given some <a href="http://vitalitysci.com/products/myothon/" target="_blank">Myothon</a> to try out. Jan, who is the Director of Business Development, has been super nice and is offering a discount to The Journey is the Reward readers. Myothon is a supplement that is super packed with amino acids that allows you to train harder and recover faster, <br />
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Make sure to check it out.... review is coming.<br />
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She says that there are tons of zebra around her cabin.<br />
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I'm so exciting that she and Dave are on this adventure!<br />
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<i>Gotta run.</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01456146495326232257noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580913336579725346.post-40693006353827648322013-10-03T18:26:00.000-04:002013-10-03T18:26:28.710-04:00How Enduracool Works & 25% off Entire Purchase<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/09n0A9S48Lw" width="480"></iframe><br />
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Adam Honig at Mission sent me some items to test out.... I am so excited to share them with you.<br />
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I will start off with the <b><a href="http://www.missionathletecare.com/" target="_blank">Enduracool</a> Cooling Towel:</b><br />
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You never have to get that, light headed, woozy feeling that running/ exercising in extreme heat can cause. It's super easy to activate. I wish I knew about this product sooner..... could have used it at a few races.<br />
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*When wet, cools intently to 30 degrees below average body temperature (after you follow the 3 steps)<br />
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The skull cap provides UPF 50 Protection from the sun. If your head is cool, your body feels cool! It also wicks away the moisture from your head. Can be worn alone or under a hat/ visor.<br />
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This is the <a href="http://www.wem.ca/" target="_blank">West Edmonton Mall</a>.... it's huge!<br />
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A little fact for you: <span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">West Edmonton Mall, located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, is the largest shopping mall in North America and the tenth largest in the world by gross leasable area. The mall was founded by the Ghermezian brothers, who immigrated from Iran in 1959.</span><br />
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A nice beach, wave pool, and waterside.<br />
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An olympic sized ice rink.<br />
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A Pirate Ship..... and sooooo much more. Oh yeah, they even have shops! ;-)<br />
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We stayed in a Theme Room at the Fantasyland hotel (In the mall)....<br />
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As you can see, cars were the focus of our floor.<br />
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We slept on the back of this pickup truck. Fun concept, but it was uncomfortable and hard to get down in the middle of the night to use the washroom.<br />
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Once back in Calgary, we celebrated our anniversary at <a href="http://www.teatro.ca/" target="_blank">Teatro</a>. A fine dining restaurant that Jodie used to work at.<br />
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This is what happens to your napkin when you leave to powder your nose.<br />
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We even managed to pick out a rental condo. It's a decent size for downtown Calgary (but almost half of what we have in London..... Yikes!!!). We haven't rented in over 20 years, it's an unsettling feeling, having no control. We can't renovate, paint, put holes in the walls (small picture nails are acceptable), and so on.... <br />
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That was Calgary (and Edmonton). I flew back and am currently purging and selling things. I am getting addicted to selling our stuff on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kijiji" target="_blank">Kijiji</a>. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Gotta Run.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01456146495326232257noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580913336579725346.post-1480235527213263952013-08-31T12:46:00.004-04:002013-08-31T16:21:57.803-04:00Life is good....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Let's back up to July: Was sitting on the balcony with Jodie, enjoying some cocktails, and I happened to look out and saw this. It was the most spectacular double rainbow that I have ever seen (possibly the only one). The colours were magnificent!<br />
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I could see both ends of the rainbow. I did not think to use my panorama program for the iPhone (cause that would have been perfect). Unfortunately, there was no little green man or a pot at the end (on either side.... I checked).</div>
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After several more cocktails, Jodie and I went on this website called <a href="http://tophatter.com/" target="_blank">Tophatter</a>. It's an auction site. So we did some alcohol induced bidding and both made out with a pair of brand new Kate Spade sunglasses. These are mine pictured above.... I liked Jodie's better.</div>
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This is Jodie and Dave's new villa in Abu Dhabi. Their furniture is expected to arrive September 3rd, but it must go through customs first. That could take awhile.</div>
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'We will get to it Insha'Allah' (Translation: don't hold your breath)</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01456146495326232257noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580913336579725346.post-19106254430821228802013-08-27T19:03:00.001-04:002013-08-27T19:03:08.734-04:00Fun book!!!A quick read..... A "pass along" must!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/08/27/1538.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/08/27/s_1538.jpg' border='0' width='640' height='640' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><i>Gotta run.</i><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01456146495326232257noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580913336579725346.post-55704138700949154632013-08-16T13:40:00.001-04:002013-08-16T13:40:05.278-04:00Hello AllJodie made it safe and sound to Abu Dhabi last week. She was fortunate that the Canadian Embassy was not closed down.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/08/16/1367.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/08/16/s_1367.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Picture of Jo and my aunt Anne at our family reunion held at the beginning of August.<br /><br />Since Jodie decided to move to Abu Dhabi, we've decided to move to Calgary (talk about bad timing). Boo!<br /><br />It's been a crazy couple months. Unfortunately, I've cancelled all my races in order to purge and pack.<br /><br />Priceville sold immediately..... I'm sad to see that place go.<br /><br />We put our rent deposit down on a condo. You have to learn to live with a lot less space. This 1400 sq foot condo is considered HUGE in terms of size. It's going to be hard to adjust.<br /><br />Andrew and I are celebrating our 17th wedding anniversary this Saturday. <br /><br />Gotta run.<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01456146495326232257noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580913336579725346.post-65593735386005969212013-07-27T10:26:00.002-04:002013-07-27T10:26:59.189-04:00Look but don't touch.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Jodie and I saw this car when we went on a shopping trip to the USA! Jodie is down for a visit before she heads off to Abu Dhabi.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Gotta run. </span></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01456146495326232257noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580913336579725346.post-79081951265839088412013-07-10T07:54:00.001-04:002013-07-10T07:54:01.177-04:00Clean out the ClosetI went through my closet and cleaned it out....... Mind you, no one would actually realize that I took out 7 bags of clothes (I have an addiction).<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/07/10/391.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/07/10/s_391.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I donate my clothes to the Canadian Diabetes Association.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/07/10/392.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/07/10/s_392.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> They take your clothing donations and sell them to thrift shops in order to raise monies.<br /><br />Did you know that London, Ontario was the birthplace of insulin?<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/07/10/393.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/07/10/s_393.jpg' border='0' width='300' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Dr. Banting came up with an idea that eventually lead to the creation of insulin. <br /><br />Put that info in your "I learned something new today" file. If you already knew that...... good on you!!!<br /><br /><i>Gotta run.</i><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01456146495326232257noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580913336579725346.post-30721316588946939082013-06-12T18:51:00.001-04:002013-06-12T18:51:22.281-04:00Food....... Eat it or not?A while back I saw some disturbing documentaries. These documentaries talked about and showed the life and death of animals that we use for food. <br />
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I guess I had always known what went on, but decided to stick my head in the sand. I was never a big meat, fish, egg, or milk consumer...... Cheese is a different story. <br />
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After watching the documentaries I could no longer pretend that these practices did not happen. A friend put it best when he said "You can't <b>unlearn</b> these things". <br />
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Going Vegan cold turkey proved impossible for me (no pun intended). My problem is that I can't seem to quit eating cheese and putting cream in my tea. I remember going to my step-aunt's farm and watching the cows being milked. I was young, but their cows were well cared for and didn't seem unhappy. I haven't seen a video on milk cows being abused so I have justified that it's ok to eat cheese and have my splash of cream everyday. I know...... I am all over the place. I've also watched a documentary on cheese and how it is cancer causing. I smoked for 17 years so I know what it's like to do something that you know is bad for you.<br />
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The subject of hunting for food came up. I came to believe that if an animal was killed humanely and used for food (not sport) then it would be alright to eat. I have no issue if you can look into the eyes of a deer and be grateful for it's sacrifice. I don't see myself eating deer at any point but never say never.<br />
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I also believe that I would eat eggs if it came from a small local farm where the chickens were truly "Free Range". Please note: If you are currently buying free-range eggs from the supermarket thinking that the chickens are running all day in fields and frolicking, I would recommend that you do some research (not the case).<br />
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I've also decided to eat fish (but I don't like many types)....... no rhyme or reason.<br />
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I seem to be all over the place when it comes to food. I don't want to label myself because I want to do what I feel is right for me. It may not fall under a particular label........ there are too many labels in the world. <br />
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I respect the right of others to consume what ever they want. I am not in any position to judge. <br />
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Do you think about what you eat? Can you recommend any articles, books, movies, podcasts etc? <br />
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Gotta run.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01456146495326232257noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580913336579725346.post-80645085657369817402013-05-24T06:40:00.001-04:002013-05-24T06:40:11.008-04:00Sam I am.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/24/225.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/24/s_225.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='267' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Hi, my name is Sam. I used to be called 'Oreo'. I like my new name because my mum and dad gave it to me. Mum says that I am not a cookie.<br /><br />I can almost spin my head all the way around! I am practicing in the picture above.<br /><br />I got to go to the cottage for the first time. I love it there. Mum and dad let me run around without my leash. I was far away from cars is why they told me that I could do that. <br /><br />That made me happy.<br /><br />I got to meet Grandma Janet and Grampa for the first time.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/24/226.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/24/s_226.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I am playing with Gramma Janet here...... She looks like a burglar trying to steal my stick; but she's not. She was cutting down trees, getting dirty, and working hard with Grampa.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/24/227.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/24/s_227.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Look what they did in 2 days!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/24/228.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/24/s_228.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Mum says I sometimes look like a wolf...... Here is my scary wolf impression. Grrrrrrrr. Ha ha<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/24/229.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/24/s_229.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />This is what I look like normally.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/24/230.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/24/s_230.jpg' border='0' width='300' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I am guarding the bushes. <br /><br />I am always on guard. I get scared a lot and I bark at things. Dad was riding around on his 4 wheeler. I went up it and mum said I was good for not barking.<br /><br />Mum says I need to build up my confidence. I wonder if Dale Carnagie has dog classes?<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/24/231.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/24/s_231.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />This is the colony road. A whole bunch of years ago a lot of people lived here. They are gone and so are the houses and buildings. Only 4 wheelers drive on it now.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/24/232.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/24/s_232.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Our vacation time was done so we had to go back home. I said that I could drive but mum said no way.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/24/233.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/24/s_233.jpg' border='0' width='267' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />On our way home dad spotted a moose. It was a baby one. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/24/234.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/24/s_234.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />He just stared at us and kept looking over to the trees. We think he was looking for his mum...... I think he was a little bit scared, but he didn't bark so his mum will tell him he was good.<br /><br />See ya,<br />Sam<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01456146495326232257noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580913336579725346.post-74688458271373796822013-05-12T11:36:00.001-04:002013-05-12T11:36:48.471-04:00Winter...... Take 2!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/12/978.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/12/s_978.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />This is what we woke up to this morning at the cottage (arrived last night).<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/12/980.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/12/s_980.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='300' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Real glad I brought my flip flops!<br /><br /><i>Gotta run.</i><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01456146495326232257noreply@blogger.com7