here's where i live . . . well this is the map of it. for those who visit from space, this is what you'd see first . . .
then you'd see something like this - which is looking right down on the golden fish world headquarters . . . the lake to the right of the image is lake ontario. it's 193 miles long and 53 miles wide. next year i plan on riding around it as part of a fundraising team called africycle. closer still and you'd see peterborough . . . my home is off the photograph to the left but look and you see lakes, rivers, trees . . . that's what this region was and is made of . . . .
this is all leading to the fact that it's a national holiday here. july first is canada day. hurrayyyyy!!!! a day to remember where we live and how we love it and most especially that we're grateful for being canadian.
the day begins with a sky trying to decide if it's going to be made of puffy, billowy clouds or fuzzy grey-scale clouds . . .
i think a decision might have been made . . .
then again, it's hard to tell . . .
better check with the plants . . . they're tucked away nice and snug . . . .
hmmm . . . maybe i'd better start thinking about heading downtown to the canada day parade here in my little hometown of peterborough.
just more grunt work in the yard and the peacock
17 hours ago
8 comments:
Happy Canada Day, Steven! Enjoy the festivities. Interesting, informative post! :)
thanks willow! i started the day with a 50km bike ride. it rained on me twice but that's just fine - it keeps my skin nice and soft!!! there's supposed to be a parade later but the weather might put the brakes on that plan . . . . we'll see. have a peaceful day. steven
Happy Canada day Steven from here in the Yorkshire Dales, UK. We love Canada and have been many times - never tire of the scenery, the wide open spaces, the lovely people, the fantastic food, the wildlife - if we were younger we would definitely think of moving there.
thankyou weaver! i was very fortunate that my parents took the risk of emigrating here. very fortunate. however, there are many days when i wish i could see the dales or the moors,come chugging out of the train tunnel near edale and see the pennines. oh weaver the list is long! however, i count my blessings and know that what i can offer my children here is what i would wish for them. have a peaceful day. steven
Hi Steven
I hope that you have had a great day celebrating your home country.
Happy Days
Sounds like you had a very nice day, Steven. Besides what all you did, your Jays won!
hey thanks delwyn - it's funny but i carry two passports - canadian citizen and british subject - and i am still torn as to what i consider "home". when i refer to england i say "home". but i live here. hmmmm.
steven
hi goldenrod, yep they won!! amazing!! it was a nice day and the rain stopped long enough for the parade and then started up again.... steven
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