Monday, 30 June 2014

Friday, 27 June 2014

June 27 ~ Gopher


This little guy was quietly enjoying a summer evening on a rock pile,
 near the Ottawa River pathway.

June 26 ~ More Peonies


A few peonies are still blooming beautifully!

Thursday, 26 June 2014

June 25 ~ Happy Birthday, Apil!



From Far away, Birthday Greetings and Wishes to my friend, Apil, in Kathmandu!

Wednesday, 25 June 2014

June 24 ~ A Gaggle (?) of Swimmers ...

... also having an early morning swim at Meech!
Mat, Steve, Margaret, Jen, Peg, Alan, Annie, Danielle, Tom.
Photo by Joy Simper

June 23 ~ A Gaggle of Geese...


... having their early morning swim at Meech Lake

Sunday, 22 June 2014

June 22 ~ Topher Too!

 
Topher, in full warrior paint, ran the 1.5  km for kids, and has the medal to prove it!

June 21 ~ Perth Kilt Run


Megan and John near the finish line at the 8 km Perth Kilt Run!
2,000 runners in Kilts flying!


Friday, 20 June 2014

June 20 ~ Longest Day

On almost the longest day of the year, the sun sinks behind the Gatineau Hills.
The river is peaceful and the sky soft and gentle behind the city of Gatineau.

June 19 ~ Red Poppies

Wile the orange poppies are prolific, the red ones are  scarce, at least in our neighbourhood.
However, I noticed a lovely clump a few blocks away, and walked over to grab some shots.
They are magnificent flowers!

Thursday, 19 June 2014

June 18 ~ Friends gathering

This wonderful gaggle of friends honoured me with a birthday celebration!
For 17 years we've been having WAY TOO MUCH FUN!
Judy's wonderful Trifle takes Centre Stage.
Jen, Anka, Frances, Jean, Dianne, Peg, Margo, Judy
Thanks, ladies! Much appreciated!

Tuesday, 17 June 2014

Monday, 16 June 2014

June 16 ~ A Bee!


Marty was enchanted with following the bees in our garden, so I took some photos of them at work.
I continue to be delighted with the quality of the shots that I get from my pocket-sized Point 'n Shoot.
It is a Canon S100 and two years old, but doing a great job!



Thursday, 12 June 2014

June 12 ~ Another Lake Swim

 
A Meech Lake bike ride and swim with Linda.
Surprisingly, the water was fine without a wet suit!

Wednesday, 11 June 2014

June 11 ~ Dragon Boats

In the early  morning light, the dragon boats at Mooney's Bay are peaceful,
 awaiting the multitude of paddlers who will arrive in the evening,
 to practice for the upcoming festival.

June 10 ~ A Plethra of Poppies



 
Once in full bloom, the poppies last only a few days, until a wind or a rain unhinges them.
But for those blooming days - magnificent!

Monday, 9 June 2014

June 9 ~ Arron swims too.


After the Lake swim, with Grandpa Bob lifeguarding Aaron in the shallows,
Aaron had a ride on the torpedo.

June 8 ~ First Meech Lake Swim


A intrepid quartet of Meech Lake swimmers,
celebrate two birthdays and the first Meech Lake swim of the summer.
Nancy, Jen, Peg, Megan.
Birthday gals are in the middle.

Friday, 6 June 2014

June 6 ~ Trevelyan Farm

 
 
Day 2 of the second annual 'Merrickville to Trevelyan Farm Ride'.
Day one was rain all the day!
Day two was dry, cool and with a head wind!
Fabulous fun, and thanks to our hosts, Tanya and John.
John Peg, Bob.
 


June 5 ~ Lunch with Wonderful Friends!


Celebrating 35 years of friendship and several birthdays!
Judy, Anne, Mike, Peg, Bob, Gord.

Wednesday, 4 June 2014

Tuesday, 3 June 2014

June 3 ~ Painted Iris



The  painting of this iris is based on a photo taken last year.
I was astonished with the colours!

June 2 ~ Irises

Irises are in full bloom now.
At the Arboretum, the evening sun really shows off their splendor!

June 1 ~ Eagles

Posting a photo taken from my ipad screen isn't exactly great photography!
However, I have been watching this live web cam for about a month,
and should have shared it earlier.
The two chicks were fist-size when I started watching,
now they are crowding the parents out of the nest, and are starting to 'spread their wings'.
I hope to catch them in their first flights.
The nest is located around the corner from my brother's home in White Rock.
You can see them at hancockwildlife.org