So I got back yesterday from a trip around Southern Ontario. Jes and I drove out of Timmins Saturday morning. First stop the Atlantic Watershed, all water runs to the Atlantic. We headed south through North Bay, where we stopped for me to get some Tim Tams. Pretty sure I told you before that there are Tim Tams in Sobeys! Yippee!!
From there we headed south again to Midland. Jess' cousin Natalie has a bakery there, and Jess had yet to visit. The bakery was great. Cakes and Pastries - yummo. Anyhow we ended up looking around Midland - which is a beautiful place. Then we headed up to Barrie. Jess' cousin and her boyfriend came up and we went to a Thai restaurant- That was divine. Never realised how much I missed Thai!
Sunday morning we went to Georgian Mall to shop. Oh My Gosh, I miss shopping too, although the credit card does not. It was funtastic! We left the mall after 4 hours, and drove to Port Carling. Here there is this fantastic mural made up of these little historical photos. Awesome! We also headed out to Parry Sound, and it was beautiful. All these old towns, and architecture. Driving through the country all the lakes were amazing, so pretty.
Ended up in Sudbury Sunday night. Missed Chapters,but ate at Kelseys - not that good.
Everything was shut Monday, we went to Science North - just like the Scicentre in Brisvegas, except they had a live Beaver, Porcupine and screeh owls!!
Last stop was the Artic watershed 1 hour out of Timmins, Sudbury side, all water flows to the Artic!!
On my trip I saw a dead moose, porcupine, racoon, and beaver. The only live animals were in Science North. I am still yet to see a live moose, and I don't want my first one to be in a zoo!! Anyway soon.
Gotta go
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
15 May 09
End of another week, nearly 5 months in Canada. Wow!!
Driving home today, about 5pm and it was about 15 degrees, the sun was beautiful, the air still has a chill to it. It's apparently headed into summer here and it feels like our winter!! Very funny!
It is May Run (Queen's Birthday) weekend. IT is a long weekend and I am all for that. We are off to Barrie tomorrow - our hotel is right behind Chapters bookstore. And sadly that is sooooo exciting for me! We are leaving Timmins tomorrow morning at 8am and going vis the Artic Watershed, and North Bay - for Tim Tams. Did I tell you Sobeys carries Tim Tams? Niiicccee!
Then we are headed off to Midland, where Jess' cousin has a bakery which we plan to check out before hitting Barrie. CHAPTERS!!! And a bar, maybe a movie, and shopping on Sunday before heading to Parry Sound and Carling, and ending in Sudbury!! More shopping on Monday. CHAPTERS!! Then heading back to Timmins for a short week before my birthday.
Woo hoo!!
Driving home today, about 5pm and it was about 15 degrees, the sun was beautiful, the air still has a chill to it. It's apparently headed into summer here and it feels like our winter!! Very funny!
It is May Run (Queen's Birthday) weekend. IT is a long weekend and I am all for that. We are off to Barrie tomorrow - our hotel is right behind Chapters bookstore. And sadly that is sooooo exciting for me! We are leaving Timmins tomorrow morning at 8am and going vis the Artic Watershed, and North Bay - for Tim Tams. Did I tell you Sobeys carries Tim Tams? Niiicccee!
Then we are headed off to Midland, where Jess' cousin has a bakery which we plan to check out before hitting Barrie. CHAPTERS!!! And a bar, maybe a movie, and shopping on Sunday before heading to Parry Sound and Carling, and ending in Sudbury!! More shopping on Monday. CHAPTERS!! Then heading back to Timmins for a short week before my birthday.
Woo hoo!!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Cree Opera
13 May 2009
So this afternoon I was lucky enough to get along to see the first ever Opera performed in Cree - the language of the Canadian natives. It is Called Pimooteewin, the Journey. It was operatic singing and some dance. Very interesting, although not my type of thing - as you all would guess. It was another experience here in Northern Ontario. They may be in the Olympics and I will be able to say I saw them. I was smart enough to go to the junior school showing, and not the long version - it was half an hour!!
So all good, it got me through a very long day. That's all.
Plan on driving around this weekend as it is a long weekend. Jess and I are off to Barrie and Parry Sound, Midlands and Carling for a look see. Check out the water and sights and sounds!!
Will let you know how the Big Nickel is Monday!
So this afternoon I was lucky enough to get along to see the first ever Opera performed in Cree - the language of the Canadian natives. It is Called Pimooteewin, the Journey. It was operatic singing and some dance. Very interesting, although not my type of thing - as you all would guess. It was another experience here in Northern Ontario. They may be in the Olympics and I will be able to say I saw them. I was smart enough to go to the junior school showing, and not the long version - it was half an hour!!
So all good, it got me through a very long day. That's all.
Plan on driving around this weekend as it is a long weekend. Jess and I are off to Barrie and Parry Sound, Midlands and Carling for a look see. Check out the water and sights and sounds!!
Will let you know how the Big Nickel is Monday!
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Summer Vacation Plans
Well I have booked my airfare to Calgary, where I will meet up with some people and go to the Stampede. Shayna Lang - a friend from Contiki- has offered my accomodation, and she is plannign our Stampede assault. I have to get myself a cowboy hat apparently - Where does one do that in Timmins?
Anyway, planning a trip up to the West Edmonton Mall in the first couple of days (apparently that's all there is in Edmonton) as its great shopping. I am hoping to catch up with a couple of friends in Calgary, and then meet up with Pammy, who is planning on bringing Steph to see Calgary. So then I will head back to Rossland and Fruitvale with the girls for a while til they head for a drive to Vancouver. This will be fantastic, as I will ge to see my favourite haunts with no snow. Certainly a new experience!
That's about as far as I have right now. Looking at hitting Seattle and Portland, maybe even as far as Salt Lake City to catch my friends from my Russia trip. Hoping that soe pals from Rossland will come for a drive at some stage, and also my cousin Pete may be headed over here.
Should be good!!
Anyway, planning a trip up to the West Edmonton Mall in the first couple of days (apparently that's all there is in Edmonton) as its great shopping. I am hoping to catch up with a couple of friends in Calgary, and then meet up with Pammy, who is planning on bringing Steph to see Calgary. So then I will head back to Rossland and Fruitvale with the girls for a while til they head for a drive to Vancouver. This will be fantastic, as I will ge to see my favourite haunts with no snow. Certainly a new experience!
That's about as far as I have right now. Looking at hitting Seattle and Portland, maybe even as far as Salt Lake City to catch my friends from my Russia trip. Hoping that soe pals from Rossland will come for a drive at some stage, and also my cousin Pete may be headed over here.
Should be good!!
My Party
Been quiet here except for last Friday night. I hosted a party at my place. Not a huge turn up, but quality not quantity right? I had a great night. Despite earlier claims - If you drink enough Grey Goose Vodka does indeed leave you with a hangover!!
Anyway, all the staff that have been awesome to me showed, there were quite a number who said they were out of townm, and I think this was good, as I wouldn't have had too much more room for more people.
The more sedate crowd were in and out by 10pm at the latest and the interesting, drinking crowd hung longer. Both groups were good fun and it worked well!! I had a few Admin hang around til the end, and I am not sure if they wish they hadn't!! Ha ha. Anyway, I suppose what hppens in my basement should stay in my basement. But Good Times!!
I was extremely slow the next day, but did manage to go see Wolverine Sat nigt - AWESOME!!!
Anyway, all the staff that have been awesome to me showed, there were quite a number who said they were out of townm, and I think this was good, as I wouldn't have had too much more room for more people.
The more sedate crowd were in and out by 10pm at the latest and the interesting, drinking crowd hung longer. Both groups were good fun and it worked well!! I had a few Admin hang around til the end, and I am not sure if they wish they hadn't!! Ha ha. Anyway, I suppose what hppens in my basement should stay in my basement. But Good Times!!
I was extremely slow the next day, but did manage to go see Wolverine Sat nigt - AWESOME!!!
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