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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

"HOT" Tuesday Tidbits

Yep, and that was in the shade yesterday - today is actually a tiny bit hotter, AND it is humid. YECK! I am definitely NOT a hot weather fan. Warm and sunny? Yes! Hot and humid? No!

We had a busy long weekend, mainly opening our pool and having a couple of bbqs. A lot of work outside, and I was a sweltering, wilted, sweaty mess. Hubby, on the other hand, seemed cool as a cucumber. Something not right there (and he definitely did a lot more work than I did).

Below is a pic of some of the boats on our lake yesterday - this looks cool and refreshing on a hot day! I would love to jump in our pool, however the water won't be at the right temp for a couple of weeks yet.

Weather Network, Skip Pothier, Port Perry

So.....because I was not feeling cool and jaunty like these guys below, (especially the one in the lower corner)...

.....I chilled on the porch with hubby in the evening and also did some exploring on the computer, enjoying the cool air conditioned temp in the house.

I'm always amazed at the scope and wealth of art on the internet. It really is never-ending

Below are some origami sculptures (most done by the ingenious folding of one piece of paper) by Sipho Mabona

Amazing!

I found some other cool sites and examples and will show them in the next couple of weeks

In the meantime, if it is hot and muggy where you are, I hope you were able to find some shade, relax and enjoy the day.

....and maybe enjoy some music. I found this delightful young singer last night and love the rather caberet sound that she has. If you go to Sarah Slean's website, check out some of her videos for other songs.

♥

Friday, May 21, 2010

May 2-4.........It Starts

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And, so it begins. The first long weekend of the summer. Victoria Day weekend, celebrating Queen Victoria's birthday.

This much-looked-forward-to holiday is most commonly referred to in Canada as May 2-4 (not only is it celebrating a May 24th birthday, but a case of beer in Canada is often called a 2-4, of which much is often consumed)

The pic above shows a highway leading from Toronto, jampacked with traffic, a common occurrence during the summer month weekends

This weekend is when people go to open up their cottages

I wonder if "opening" a cottage built out of two trolley cars is easier than just a regular cottage?

Of course, not everyone has a cottage, but does have the need to celebrate the warmer weather and get out of the city

Camping anyone? Tent?.....or.....

....trailer?

After that long, very tedious drive, one needs a way to release the pent up aggravation of all those crappy drivers clogging up the highway - if the weather suits, what better way than a plunge in some (still) freezing cold water?

Unfortunately, May 2-4 can be cold and rainy, in which case cramped quarters in dismal surroundings are necessary

Many do not go away for the whole weekend, but go off on little excursions - like picnics! (Canadians no longer wear ties and aprons on picnics however)