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Of course, for some people, every day is Bicycle Day! Acknowledging the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle, which has been in use for two centuries, and that it is a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transportation, fostering environmental stewardship and health, the General Assembly decided to declare 3…
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~ letter to my siblings and mother ~ “Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day” ~ Time by Pink Floyd So the battery finally died after almost 4 years. So I replaced it today. Earlier this week Mom had read Dad’s maintenance log (like he had in all his clocks) and told…
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It’s pretty rare to see a macaw riding a bike but heading across town after work on Friday, I met Jessica. This beautiful bird was enjoying a ride down at the Waterfront with Les. As they passed, I couldn’t help but ask the man if I could take a picture. They readily obliged and after…
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Recently, getting into the routine of early morning bike rides on Thursday mornings has granted me some spectacular views of our Sun rising over the Bay. Not normally being an early riser, these views are pretty rare to me, so when I see a particularly stunning Sunrise, I am compelled to stop for a few…
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humansofnewyork: “I’m ninety-six years old. I’d rather just take a pill and get it over with. Whenever I tell that to my wife, she pretends to slap me in the face. But I’m ready to go. And I’d like it to be sudden. I’ve had a good run. I was lucky enough to share my…
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Terrific Twilight ~ Once again, if my Ride had ended here this morning after only four minutes, it still would’ve been worth it. Terrific.
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classicvintagecycling: Dunlop Road Race, Goulburn to Sydney, 1930s. Image: State Library of New South Wales. With extensive doping in modern professional cycling, I can’t help but note the foreshadowing of the CHEMIST sign above the starting line in this old photograph. Source: Flickr / statelibraryofnsw
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Last week as I rolled past the Tiffin Street boat launch on Kempenfelt Bay, I heard clear voices over the still waters of the bay. The Barrie Rowing Club was out training in the early morning as the Sun peaked over the horizon. I snapped several frames as they moved effortlessly through the calm water…
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humansofnewyork: “My mother got blood cancer seven years ago. But she recovered, and we had five more years after that. Those years were the happiest moments of our lives. We never knew how much time we had left, but we knew it was limited. We’d always been best friends. I told her my secrets. She…
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Three Little Posers ~ Nicolas, Rachel, Leah. Circa 1997 & 2019. Posed, printed, framed and gifted to Chris and me on our Thirtieth anniversary. I don’t know what’s more unfathomable; that the twenty-two years between these poses has passed by in the blink of an eye or that Chris has tolerated me for three decades…
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torontodesign: Daniels Building at One Spadina Crescent
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humansofnewyork: “I asked Santa for a really small dog that never grows up.”(Paris, France) … and I named him Peter Pan.
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Wow! Watching this almost gives me goosebumps.
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Morning Bike Ride ~ Mid April is still pretty early in the season for 6am rides however, four of us were determined to unofficially start the local Cycling Club’s Thursday morning ride instead of waiting another month for its official start. The forecast was 50% probability of precipitation, which I always interpret and 50% probability…
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Before those two neighbours start tossing nukes at each other, I thought I better enjoy this tune at least once more. Classic live Zeppelin.
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February Moon Haiku ~ February 2014 Feb 12~ Snow crunch underfoot;Big hound sniffs yellow patches.Moon is nearly full. Leash is always taut.Dog sports twice the legs than I;I just can’t keep up. Feb 11 ~ Moonlit bike downtown. Cold beer at warm pub, with Pete.Cold fog chills me; home. Feb 10 ~ Moonlight glints from skis. Shadows…
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r2–d2: San Francisco by (Phoenix.Wang) Source: r2–d2
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True.
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wehadfacesthen: Paul Newman, 1964, photo by Dennis Hopper
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Trains & Arch Bridges. Winter in the Mountains.
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crossconnectmag: Alex B. Stoddard Photography Posted by RS Follow us on Instagram! Hot Flash on two wheels
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humansofnewyork: “Most teachers say I have messy handwriting but I’m just trying to write quickly so I can get it over with. The assignments don’t make sense. I’m not sure why our teacher is always saying ‘write about this’ or ‘write about that.’ If I decide to be an author, I’m not going to write…
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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.
