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RIP “Randy” ~ I stumbled upon this memorial stone in the stand of trees south of our factory, while walking at lunch. It sits near this makeshift campsite and old car wreck. The engraved plate reads “In Memory of Randy ~ September 20, 2015”. Is this a headstone or just a memorial? Is Randy a…
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The Polar Vortex Blues ~ The last week of January brought the Arctic to Central Ontario and in fact, to much of North America. Walking to and from work every day I was forced to cover up with my scarf because the uncharacteristically frigid -29c South-west wind hurt my face. I normally enjoy being outside…
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Happiness ~ Gratitude, a sense of purpose, helping others, (real) social connection. Simple, really. Is the secret to happiness at the top of this mountain? – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47001374
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getcarter101: Q i hate when that happens
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Copeland Forest ~ In the grips of an Ontario winter deep freeze I definitely won’t be out on the two-wheeler, although not that many years ago, I would have. This year as Fall rolled into an early Winter I was happy to hang up the bikes and do something else. Today, although the base on…
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visual-poetry: by alejandro diaz Source: visual-poetry
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bicycleart: best bicycle tattoo ever
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Four of Fish and Finger Pies ~ Things that caught my eye during the last few weeks as I walk and bike in and around town. The low winter Sun provides an interesting pallet of colours in the sky and long shadows on the blanket of thin snow that lies on the ground. Although the…
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vintageeveryday: Young lady and gentlemen, London, 1934. I like this photograph. I’m curious what event brought on this exchange? Is it genuine or is it posed? I like the expressions on the kids faces… they appear to be genuine (or good little actors).
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The number of erroneous references this week to China landing on “the dark side of the moon” is testament to the cultural influence of the incredible and influential musical production by Pink Floyd, in my opinion. I recommend listening to the whole album today in honour of China’s recent historical exploration. I listened. Twice. Enjoy!…
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losin’ yer hed
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on the Move in Twenty-Eighteen Twenty-Eighteen is all but behind us now. Another year of two wheels to nowhere! It seems like it doesn’t matter where I ride, how far or how fast I ride, I always end up in the same spot. Home. Barrie. Ontario. Canada. It is either the definition of insanity (am…
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First one is a pedestrian simulation but the real gold is in the second one, a cycling simulation. Check it out. https://www.instagram.com/p/BntO50WHzto/
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It’s not every year that you can enjoy a big ride right after Christmas. A warm South wind delivered such an opportunity today. Felt great to get out and roll around the Bay with a good friend. Foggy and wet the whole way but that didn’t dampen our enthusiasm for the ride. An early start…
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Roads are for People. Drivers, Walkers, Riders need to Share the way with Respect. https://youtu.be/qr4_zTTHYuQ
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thecollectibles: In the Sky by Roman Razgriz
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http://www.cbc.ca/listen/shows/information-morning-moncton/segment/15650468 – shared from the CBC Radio App If you’ve been on the fence about donating blood this story will get you off the fence! Give it a listen and then book your donation time! This time of year is when it’s most needed. It in you to give!
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(almost) Winter Solstice Cruise ~ It was an absolute treat to be able to have a long ride just days before Winter truly sets in. Early cloud cover left a bucolic setting in shades of grey. As Joe and I headed back to Barrie at an easy pace, the Sun broke through the grey blanket…
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I’ve donated blood 71 times. You? It can take 5 donors to help 1 person in cancer treatment. Save a life! #GiveLife https://goo.gl/WWABu9
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Coffee & Cocoa ~ The lazy Sun lay low on the horizon still at nine o’clock, as we began our hike. The air around us, cold and calm. We made out way into the snowy valley off of the north shoulder of Seadon Road. A hundred metres in, we release the hounds from their urban…
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That depressed little old North Ontario mining town that we used to visit as kids in the late 70s could be in for a resurgence of mining activity. Electric batteries use cobalt and with electric vehicles needing several pounds of cobalt each, that little town could be booming again as EVs undergo mass production . …
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December First. Fifteen years ago today our good buddy, Matt, left us way too soon. Matt was one of those people who connected with just about everyone. A pretty special person who we still remember today, sharing some laughs, good tunes and some pints together in Matty’s honour.
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In Memory of Matt Wilson ~ December 2003, RIP in Newmarket, ON I thought I’d share an essay I wrote a while back about an old friend. I guess writing this was a way of dealing with the grief of a lost friend, who left us way too early in life… A while ago, I was invited…
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Blue Marinoni ~ October 2012 A simple machine, on two wheels I ride.Toothed and chained, one hundred years unchanged.An engine alive, infinitely complex;Fine tuned and perfected over millions of years.Efficient and elegant like no human design.Gentle breeze, howling in my ears; while tires hum a tireless tune.Blood pumping to my laboured heart’s demand;Fueled by a meal, hearty…
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~ a quick hike(u) ~ Moon is almost full Artie leads; Dano trails but I’m still the Big Dog
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The owner beat the graffiti artists to this canvass! It certainly grabbed my attention as it rolled down the street before turning into our driveway at TNR Doors earlier this week.
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Angels Occasionally Wear Skis February 2013 at Copeland Forest, Craighurst, ON Today I saw an angel. No wings, no halo, no trumpets; just a vaguely familiar looking, diminutive middle aged woman and her partner, pulling their cross country skis out of the back of their vehicle at the trail head of Copeland Forest. I was…
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Rememberance Day: What I remember, vicariously through my father’s and mother’s stories… The many Canadian soldiers who liberated Nazi occupied Dutch towns like Schijndel (pictured above, just after liberation), where my Mom and Dad were living as young kids. Their two families spent three weeks holed up in a small cellar (14 people, several being…
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https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/remembrance-day-special-canadian-corps-cyclist-battalion/?fbclid=IwAR2BGy1YS3KIC5pXWGJqf-GOP6JS8Mf31AFfpWeej-lZu-W8-OruuxufK6o
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wild-and-free-and-now:
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Leaving Las Vegas April 30, 2016 ~ Las Vegas. The Meadows, as it was called in the mid 19th century. There were springs here that allowed the meadows to grow and travelers would stop here for water as they headed to California. In 1864 the US Army built a base here and finally in 1905…
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wild-and-free-and-now: worthy of re-reposting
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lostjohnny: Stray Cats Rock This Town live in 1983 When I here this song I immediately think of parties in Grade 11 at Kelly McDonnell’s house. Strong associations from my formative years with this song. Rock on.
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getcarter101: A
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Scary Shit on Hillcrest Road tonight!
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I was told that “my tool belt looks a little light”. I asked her if that was a euphemism for something… Happy Halloween.
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no Time to Sit ~ Another day working hard at the renovations. On my commute to and fro, it was apparent that no one else had any time to sit, either.
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no Time to Sit ~ Another day working hard at the renovations. On my commute to and fro, it was apparent that no one else had any time to sit, either.
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humansofnewyork: (5/7) "One night I was walking the property when I heard the children screaming. They were saying, ‘Papa! Papa! Papa!’ The screams were coming from inside the office. When I ran to see what was happening, I found that a group of killers had entered the building. There were about fifteen of them. They…
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ericvanwesenbeeck: Young guns with serious Rock Roll chops! Awesome live performance.
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getcarter101: A
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Patios & Porches ~ Putzin’ back and forth across town several times on my two-wheeler this weekend brought me by many interesting front porches and patios. It’s obvious that people take pride in arranging seasonal ornaments to display the natural bright colours that Autumn offers us. The Sun today really set off the crimson and…
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Feelin’ like it’s 1979 again. #stubbies #discosucks
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Windstorm Windfall Workout ~ Sitting idle “working” at a desk all week gives me incentive to get a free workout when home maintenance tasks fall into my lap… Friday’s windstorm prompted me to cut three large branches from my neighbour’s tree that were threatening to drop on our cars if the wind overcame their aging…
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Mom, who’s now 83, gave up her two-wheeler two years ago because her balance was just not steady enough to ride safely anymore. Although she has been doing lots of walking and some paddling over the past two summers she has really missed riding. Bicycling had been a big part of her life for over…
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The 2018 Terry Fox Run in Barrie yesterday was excellent! We had spectacular, warm weather at a beautiful venue on the shores of Kempenfelt Bay. The turnout of participants as well as supporters was tremendous. It was a fun and well organized event! With the help of several generous supporters, I’ve managed to raise $1425 (so…
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I’m supporting the Terry Fox Run. I invite you to do the same!
I’m running this 10km fundraiser on September 16th! Please help me reach my $1000 goal. Terry Fox is by far my all time sports hero. Think about it: challenged by a deadly cancer and amputation, he was motivated to run a marathon every day, day after day, to raise funds and awareness for cancer research.…
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A rainy ride to Orillia revealed a dove taking shelter from the storm knowing everything would be o-K as long as he stuck with books.
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humansofnewyork: The first thing I noticed was a tremor. I’m a computer programmer and I kept accidentally hitting the shift key. Then I started to lose my sense of smell. And finally came the depression. My wife made me see a doctor. She said to me: ‘Either you get on an antidepressant, or I’m going…
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