Monthly Archives: May 2006

Trees and rocks, and rocks and trees

Algonquin Park is just the same as ever, though the annual May long weekend trip was colder than most — we had rain, snow, hail, and (occasionally) sunshine… sometimes all within a few minutes of each other. We noticed a strange, apparently waterborne pollen that … Read More

The Canterbury Effect

Well, I'm sitting inside the bus terminal, waiting, looking at people. When a raggedy old pigeon lands on a seat about a few feet away, the folks nearby smile awkwardly, look alarmed, and share significant glances with those who have noticed the strangely behaving bird. … Read More

Cheese Factory

Time was, Bishops Mills was home to a cheese factory (right on Kemptville Creek). There's not much left of it now, and no sign of the walls or foundation — only rusty old boilers and other cheese-making mechanical contraptions. The land's for sale, too.

Old Schoolhouse

After closing in early 1900s, the Bishops Mills schoolhouse was used for a while as an Orange hall. Eventually, it was sold to a private owner (who, as a matter of fact, happened to be passing by as the photo was taken).

Paddling Kemptville Creek

Mild, sunny — basically, a nice day to be out in the canoe. Relatively high water levels made for easy passage, though in certain places we could tell that the beavers had been busy. Assorted wildlife: ducks (mostly drakes), mink & leopard frogs, muskrats, and … Read More

Tractor Graveyard

While canoeing down Kemptivlle creek, we caught sight of some unusual objects onshore. Hopping the wire fence at the top of the bank, I took a look — the remains of an old tractor, sitting in the corner of a field. Along with it, an … Read More

Folk Archeology

One of the benefits of digging around is that sometimes you find neat stuff… like antique cigarette lighters. This old Auer Champion turned up in the garden out back: It came up pretty rough, but a soak and a scrub (using Jen’s toothbrush for the … Read More

Overheard #1

“I don’t know if this is chocolate or dirt under my fingernails…” “Well, it sounds like you’ve been living a pretty good life.”

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