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!!!
Saturday, April 25, 2009
What the???
So yesterday afternoon it hit 20 degrees. Today it is snowing!! This is crazy. The sun and weather yesterday was lovely, crazy today!!
So I got out today, Alison Timmins - yes her name is Timmins and she lives in Timmins- took me out today and I had a wonderful time. We had lunch at a real restaurant, shopped at Pick of the Crop - best supermarket here, Walmart and Futureshop! It was so cool to get out. We even went to visit at the Outdoors show, seemed like every person in Timmins was there!
Last night Erin took me out for dinner and beers, and that was a nice evening.
All is good here, enjoyin the people and the place. I am currently planning my summer vacation, spoke to Pammy last night and organising to catch up with her in July. So its all moving.
So I got out today, Alison Timmins - yes her name is Timmins and she lives in Timmins- took me out today and I had a wonderful time. We had lunch at a real restaurant, shopped at Pick of the Crop - best supermarket here, Walmart and Futureshop! It was so cool to get out. We even went to visit at the Outdoors show, seemed like every person in Timmins was there!
Last night Erin took me out for dinner and beers, and that was a nice evening.
All is good here, enjoyin the people and the place. I am currently planning my summer vacation, spoke to Pammy last night and organising to catch up with her in July. So its all moving.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Las Vegas Weekend
Well I am home safe and sound and in one piece from my 5 night stay in Las Vegas - Just! No not really.
I had a huge few days and I am still soo tired after 2 days back! I went to Vegas with a friend, Kim, from Timmins, and her room mates from college, and her best friend. Well they did like to party hard. We made the VIP lists to several nightclubs, and were out everynight til late. Let me say, I have never been out so late, so many nights in a row.
And may I suggest Grey Goose Vodka,as the drink of choce, as there was little to no hang over each day. I was very slow, but no massive head ache for sure!
So I got to see Elton John- great, but Mystere by Cirque Du Soleil was THE BEST!! After the party girls had left the city I went to see Cirque by myself and it was so fantastic. I would have seen more shows, but they wereon vacation. I didn't get to see the Grand Canyon - will have to take another trip, dammit,and do it with less alcomehol!
We shopped, lay by the pool and had a great weekend. All very excellent. Las Vega is just amazing. The Hotels were extraordinary, so lavish and incredibly decorated/ designed!!
We stayed at the Bellagio and it was sooo beautiful. Apparently one of the best on the strip. And it was just so divine. The people there were great and the accomodations awesome. It is just like you see it in the shows! There are no windows and clocks around, you totally lose track of day and time. And when you walk around people walk around everywhere with alcoholic drinks.Even shopping fo clothes and stuff, acohol everywhere! I must say at this stage if I never see alcohol again I could be happy!
Well that's about all, as we know what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but I must say I was pretty good for the most part. Yeah I know some of you don't believe it but that's your choice!
I had a huge few days and I am still soo tired after 2 days back! I went to Vegas with a friend, Kim, from Timmins, and her room mates from college, and her best friend. Well they did like to party hard. We made the VIP lists to several nightclubs, and were out everynight til late. Let me say, I have never been out so late, so many nights in a row.
And may I suggest Grey Goose Vodka,as the drink of choce, as there was little to no hang over each day. I was very slow, but no massive head ache for sure!
So I got to see Elton John- great, but Mystere by Cirque Du Soleil was THE BEST!! After the party girls had left the city I went to see Cirque by myself and it was so fantastic. I would have seen more shows, but they wereon vacation. I didn't get to see the Grand Canyon - will have to take another trip, dammit,and do it with less alcomehol!
We shopped, lay by the pool and had a great weekend. All very excellent. Las Vega is just amazing. The Hotels were extraordinary, so lavish and incredibly decorated/ designed!!
We stayed at the Bellagio and it was sooo beautiful. Apparently one of the best on the strip. And it was just so divine. The people there were great and the accomodations awesome. It is just like you see it in the shows! There are no windows and clocks around, you totally lose track of day and time. And when you walk around people walk around everywhere with alcoholic drinks.Even shopping fo clothes and stuff, acohol everywhere! I must say at this stage if I never see alcohol again I could be happy!
Well that's about all, as we know what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but I must say I was pretty good for the most part. Yeah I know some of you don't believe it but that's your choice!
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