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.

Listening

Darby ever alert to the threat of unknown dangers lurking in 'his' park.

Peabutter

Who knew? It actually tastes pretty good too.

Under Shoes

Spotted these shoes under a truck parked off Preston. Curious.