Saturday Afternoon

Life doesn't get much better than this.

Trees

Is this a copse or a thicket? And what is the difference?

Garden

The rain has been great for the garden.

Pastoral Idyll

When we were kids, Dad used to take us out to the farm for an afternoon while he worked on some project or another. We'd usually drive back around this time of day. Although I didn't think much of it at the time, I realise now how lucky we were to grow up with so much open space.

Deluge

We've had lots of rain over the past week. This shower was short but powerful.

Slow

And I laughed, because it was true! Seriously, what possesses people? This is a reasonably good looking paint job, so it must have taken either time or money to complete. What circumstances made this response necessary? (I think I need to spend less time in rush hour traffic)

American Beauty

I was cleaning the hob after my pasta boiled over and was absolutely transfixed by the patterns I was making with the suds. It was my floating garbage bag moment.

Lamp Detail

I know this must seem hopelessly random, but this was the only thing I saw today that made me want to pull out my camera.

Broadway Allotments

These flowering plants punch way above their weight when it comes to smelling sweet.

Lost in Translation

Even those without the benefit of high school French may be puzzled by the translation on this package. Although I suppose it's possible that traditional English cooking tastes equally as foreign as Chinese food to the the French.

Fawns

Spotted these two this afternoon while I was stretched on the chaise longue reading a mystery. (Yes, my life is hard). They were lovely and quite fearless. This picture captures some of their awkwardness. It must take some time before they're able to master those long limbs.

Necklace Detail

This necklace belonged to my grandmother. I don't were it anymore, but I like to have it out so I can look at it and remember her.

Road Works

Stopped on the way home today.

Evening Walk

Taking Darby out for his constitutional.

If you were here . . .

. . . you would be looking at this right now.

Rock

I've know this rock longer than I've known how to speak French, spell my own name or ride a bike. Its acquaintance predates countless boyfriends, a husband and even a niece or two. It bears witness to countless centuries and guards the entrance to our cabin.

Water Jug

The water jug emits a blue glow that lights the cabin after dark.

Asleep

Darby adopts his usual position: resting.

Sarcan

As a seeming reward for alcoholism, Saskatchewan offers cash refunds for bottles and cans. Today my abuses netted me close to $30.00. This is depressing, yes?

Happy Tragedy

Spotted this outside a local Wal-Mart and it made me smiiiile.

Leaving Lumsden

Preparations

It got so busy today, I forgot to take pictures. This one was snapped in the morning.

St Mike's

Although this place is idyllic, it's impossible to ignore the signs of urbanisation.

Mail Boxes

Garden Party

It's a lovely day for a garden party in the city.

Crows and Warning Sign

Spotted on Pest Hill while on my way home: Ominous looking isn't it?

Flower Detail

Forgot to take a picture earlier today, hence the last minute flower snap.

Reminders

It's been a few weeks since my nieces were here but there are still traces of them around the place.

On Your Bike

On your bike, as they used to say when I was a girl in Ireland.

Craftsman-Style Home

I spotted this home on my way from work today. Although I've walked up and down this street before, this is the first time I noticed this place. It's done in one of my favourite architectural styles: craftsman. This style was a product of the arts and craft movement, and it represented a major shift in how people lived. The movement marked a break from the European style, which had dominated North American architecture up until the turn of the century. This approach is characterised by its attention to detail, hence the 'craftsman' reference, as well as a more efficient approach to design. It's the original open plan floor space. Unnecessary hallways and doors are banished; instead, the rooms flow into each other off of a central entrance way. I love the whole approach: it's a very modern way of living.

Darby

Shevone's Lunch

Today was a bit of a holiday: we had lunch and then went to the matinee of Harry Potter.

Red Carpet

We went to BP for an early dinner. It just happened that Shannon Smadella, the current Galaxy Miss Canada, was doing a personal appearance. Judging by the state of her blow out, the circuit is strictly low-rent affair. And if there was any doubt, the finals were held in Tampa, Florida.

Evening Rain

Just fooling around with exposure and my mini-tripod, hoping to get a super sharp shot of the colours. They look electric in the late evening mist.

Darby on the Dock

Darby chased some ducks (out of shot) off the dock.

Premium Gas

Service station at Christopher Lake.

Dog Paw

Is it as lucky as a rabbit's?

Acreage

Spent a few days on the acreage, relaxing in the self-same chairs.

Sunset Near 11th Street

Rainy Day

The view from my office today.

Purple Flower

Begonia Blossom

Lovely looking blossoms. Their lease is too short, so enjoy them while they last.

The Face of Terror

Darby taking refuge on my bed after hearing some fireworks go off nearby. I supposed the caption should read the face of the terrorised, but whatever . . . again, am not feeling terribly inspired.

Seasonal Colours

Not been feeling terribly inspired lately, but when I looked down at the bags beside me I was struck by the colour combo. McDonald's is running an ad campaign that subverts a Christmas song for summer celebration. I must be on to something here, zeitgeisty-wise.