tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205843472024-03-07T15:12:04.202-05:00blogs from ottawa with BvTLiving life outdoors... hiking, canoeing, camping, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing in the Adirondacks, Quebec, and OntarioTripperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677982452646635799noreply@blogger.comBlogger465125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20584347.post-25781871621002710702014-11-11T21:15:00.000-05:002014-11-22T21:31:47.557-05:009th Annual Remembrance Day hike (and canoe)Back on track. After missing 2013 due to a work trip to DC, we managed to pull together a last minute plan for our annual Remembrance Day adventure. Kenmore and I mapped out an epic day alternating between canoeing and hiking in and around the Madawaska River.<br />
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Our first stop was short paddle from Cherry Point park on the Madawaska. Finally a chance to test out my new canoe. While my <a href="http://www.oldtowncanoe.com/canoes/expedition/tripper_172/">Old Town Tripper</a> is a (nearly) untippable freighter, this <a href="http://langfordcanoe.com/">Langford Prospector</a> is as tippy as it is light. It will certainly take some getting used to but I'm already looking forward to the freedom it will give me in accessing some of those remote lakes that I see on my topo maps.<br />
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Back on land, we headed off down the road for some hiking on the old K&P Trail. I've only known this old railbed trail as the "Kick & Push" trail but apparently the correct title is the Kingston to Pembroke trail. Amazing what you can discover after reading signs that you took pictures of and finally pulled up on your computer screen. Lol.<br />
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While we did enjoy our short hike along this old railbed we had other plans and decided to move along a little further down the road to the Eagle's Nest trail. Parking our cars at the trailhead we were greeted by a hunter strapping down his ATV. After some reassurance on the safety of the trail despite the many hunters lurking about he left us with the famous quote from American Werewolf in London... "Stay on the road. Keep clear of the moors." Ok, maybe not the moors part but he did say to stay on the path. That said, Kenmore donned his blaze orange reflective vest while I opted to stay close to his side.<br />
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After soaking in the view at the Eagle's Nest we headed back to our vehicles and upstream to Slate Falls on the Madawaska River. This was our main destination of the day and what better spot to have lunch and relax to the sound of waterfalls. Relaxing now sure, but some 130 years ago this area was far from relaxing as it was bustling with lumberjacks some of whom lost their lives at this very site. What a life that must have been - the thrill and rush of adrenaline as they danced from log to log all for a bucket of oatmeal and a $1 a day. <br />
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A toast to the veterans who lost their lives serving their country. <br />
A moment of silence to the loggers who drowned on this very spot.<br />
And finally, cheers to Kenmore for joining me once again on this day of remembrance.<br />
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Here's a quick review of our Annual Remembrance Day hikes over the last few years.<br />
<a href="http://bvtblogs.blogspot.ca/2005/11/closing-of-2005-hiking-season-in.html">2005</a><br />
<a href="http://bvtblogs.blogspot.ca/2006/11/hike-through-pit.html">2006</a><br />
<a href="http://bvtblogs.blogspot.ca/2007/11/last-gat-hike-of-2007.html">2007</a><br />
<a href="http://bvtblogs.blogspot.ca/2008/11/last-gat-hike-of-2008.html">2008</a><br />
<a href="http://bvtblogs.blogspot.ca/2009/11/hike-to-herridge.html">2009</a><br />
<a href="http://bvtblogs.blogspot.ca/2010/11/annual-remembrance-day-hike.html">2010</a><br />
<a href="http://bvtblogs.blogspot.ca/2011/11/rideau-and-cataraqui-trail-tour.html">2011</a><br />
<a href="http://bvtblogs.blogspot.ca/2012/11/8th-annual-remembrance-day-hike.html">2012</a><br />
2013... Alas, the streak was put on pause last year as my hiking was recorded solo in Washington, DC. <div class="blogger-post-footer">blogs from Ottawa with BvT
Don't expect too much other than some light humour and losts of picture detailing my adventures and misadventures.</div>Tripperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677982452646635799noreply@blogger.com1Griffith, ON K0J, Canada45.2440969 -77.16618799999997744.8735409 -77.811634999999981 45.6146529 -76.520740999999973tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20584347.post-55639098304722512212013-08-21T11:32:00.000-04:002014-01-02T12:40:23.471-05:00Wellesley Island camping trip<center><iframe src="https://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/9661765338/player/7755da597c" height="533" width="800" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe></center><br />
This year was our first time camping on <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/XR6nv">Wellesley Island</a>. The park is located on a large island in the St. Lawrence Seaway just off the Hill Island border crossing - conveniently located between Ottawa and our friends in Bowmanville. <br />
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We arrived to find our site located in a grass field well away from the river but also far enough away from the monster sized motorhomes with their patio lanterns and noisy air condition units. While a nice open field is great for soccer and frisbee it is not the best for setting up rain tarps. Luckily the McMullans were only a day behind us with their large dining tent but in hindsight we had nothing but sunshine for our entire stay.<br />
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We swam, we paddled (while the McMullans motored in their new "canoe"), we fished, we bbq'd, and we kept ourselves hydrated. We faired well with only one incident where Steve managed to hook his thumb after releasing a wee rock bass. Unfortunately the hook was buried deep and they opted to call the day short so they could boat back to the park and cross back over into Canada to go to the hospital. The fear of racking up a US medical bill is enough for any Canadian to make the slightly less-feared US-CAN (and then CAN-US) border crossing. Some hours, some freezing, and some stitches later, Steve and Rhonda rejoined our group for the late night fire. <br />
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Here are some pics of our week's adventures... oh, and as for the pic at the top? Well that has gone viral on Tumblr - no idea how it made it to Tumblr in the first place but such is this crazy Internet thing. For those of you interested, here is the background on the photo. We had just headed out for the day when we stopped to check out a view of the St. Lawrence. The spot also seemed to be a good time for a group photo for the annual McMullan-vanTol calendar so I set up my camera on the hood of the Jeep. I took a moment to level it out and after a couple of test shots I hit the timer and ran back to the group. As per usual there is always one in the group (or all) that opt to make a funny face or close their eyes so I quickly reviewed the shot only to find that somebody had lifted their leg and and and well the rest is history now. And no, for the record Rhonda had no clue what her husband Steve was doing when she kicked up her leg. That's what makes it priceless. Cheers folks.<br />
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Don't expect too much other than some light humour and losts of picture detailing my adventures and misadventures.</div>Tripperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677982452646635799noreply@blogger.com0Wellesley Island, New York, USA44.3162688 -75.98280069999998444.225394800000004 -76.144162199999982 44.4071428 -75.821439199999986tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20584347.post-63816117294386908342013-06-09T00:51:00.000-04:002014-01-02T12:42:17.844-05:00Mountain Jam IX<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/9013125496/" title="P1040590 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2864/9013125496_038eeabca2_c.jpg" width="800" height="600" alt="P1040590"></a><br />
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New this year was the option to get car camping in the VIP area. Sweet. This made an easy festival even easier.<br />
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Don't expect too much other than some light humour and losts of picture detailing my adventures and misadventures.</div>Tripperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677982452646635799noreply@blogger.com0Hunter, NY, USA42.213698699999988 -74.21875410000001242.190177199999987 -74.259094600000012 42.237220199999989 -74.178413600000013tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20584347.post-15800891228612721652013-03-18T23:53:00.000-04:002013-10-06T21:27:49.991-04:00Cattail shenanigansA snowshoe in the Ottawa greenbelt on a sunny winter's day quickly turned into an attack of the cattails.<br />
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Don't expect too much other than some light humour and losts of picture detailing my adventures and misadventures.</div>Tripperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677982452646635799noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20584347.post-74163108337519923442013-03-16T23:17:00.000-04:002013-10-06T21:29:03.705-04:00March Break in OttawaThis year we visited by the McMullans for March Break.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8599423741/" title="Walk in the dog park by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8244/8599423741_f8761c98db.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Walk in the dog park"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8599422137/" title="Walk in the dog park by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8236/8599422137_b92f72c134.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Walk in the dog park"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8600564176/" title="Log Farm Sugar Bush by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8387/8600564176_d20bb5ebce.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Log Farm Sugar Bush"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8599458141/" title="Log Farm Sugar Bush by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8523/8599458141_7733328f0b.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Log Farm Sugar Bush"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8599432551/" title="Log Farm Sugar Bush by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8244/8599432551_3f2b5754d4.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Log Farm Sugar Bush"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8599473453/" title="Log Farm Sugar Bush by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8508/8599473453_8005617a7b.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Log Farm Sugar Bush"></a><br />
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As seems to be the tradition, we started off the New Year with a day of stomping in the snow with the Neills in Ashdad. I can't think of a better way to spend a winter's day. Good times.<br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8502922719/" title="206 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8373/8502922719_69580e95b0_q.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="206"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8502929279/" title="209 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8086/8502929279_050e851272_q.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="209"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8502946391/" title="214 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8226/8502946391_548e4e66f9_q.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="214"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8504048026/" title="213 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8251/8504048026_f5a87e9795_q.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="213"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8504042228/" title="210 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8226/8504042228_1cf0d1b418_q.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="210"></a><br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8502849281/" title="108 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8106/8502849281_9efc2f8f67_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="108"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8503983812/" title="158 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8373/8503983812_0087d1fbf2_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="158"></a> <br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8503961156/" title="117 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8370/8503961156_0c71480be4_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="117"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8502886027/" title="Charlie by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8091/8502886027_34b70071a7_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Charlie"></a> <br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8504008236/" title="184 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8372/8504008236_9db709c9de_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="184"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8504003220/" title="180 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8386/8504003220_5a4774f486_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="180"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8502903855/" title="187 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8514/8502903855_8a24286306_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="187"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8503998608/" title="177 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8231/8503998608_483e3a1c71_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="177"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8502842743/" title="087 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8094/8502842743_7a0b25cf40_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="087"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8502951975/" title="Turkey beard tricks by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8239/8502951975_7e536f6fc2_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Turkey beard tricks"></a><br />
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Don't expect too much other than some light humour and losts of picture detailing my adventures and misadventures.</div>Tripperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677982452646635799noreply@blogger.com0Ashdad, ON K0J, Canada45.351114 -76.74797533.836543500000005 -97.402272 56.8656845 -56.093678tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20584347.post-35542020493805800842012-12-16T00:09:00.000-05:002013-08-04T00:20:09.995-04:00The Pines, Gatineau Park<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8298251798/" title="Red cabin in the woods by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8501/8298251798_1c1106325f_c.jpg" width="800" height="600" alt="Red cabin in the woods"></a><br />
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Ski conditions were less than stellar again for this year's overnighter in Gatineau Park so hiking with sleds was the plan. Joining Ken, Dave, and I was newbie John the Newf. That's about all I can type here as the rules state that what happens in the park after midnight stays in the park.<br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8297189811/" title="Icy signs by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8082/8297189811_d844c30d03.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Icy signs"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8298241558/" title="The Pines... packing up by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8216/8298241558_3e1b371698.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="The Pines... packing up"></a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8297197537/" title="The Pines by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8358/8297197537_600aa34986.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="The Pines"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8297208319/" title="Special effects by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8217/8297208319_70e1e6a8fd.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Special effects"></a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8297225143/" title="1630 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8351/8297225143_0f7fd5397a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="1630"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8298268122/" title="1635 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8218/8298268122_d132fa155a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="1635"></a><br />
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There was some great hiking in October-November, including one day that reached well into the 20's. Here's a selection of pics...<br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8180984066/" title="Last of the red by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8344/8180984066_0d96447d93_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Last of the red"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8181031040/" title="Beaver getaway trail by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8061/8181031040_dcbf3a2dcf_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Beaver getaway trail"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8180936440/" title="057 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8341/8180936440_3bdd65cfd8_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="057"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8180945125/" title="Tore down by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8064/8180945125_62d46bf10b_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Tore down"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8180881414/" title="Red Leaf by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8343/8180881414_7b9e0f6b59_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Red Leaf"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8180924233/" title="Ken heads down the trail by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8480/8180924233_b43570b1bf_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Ken heads down the trail"></a><br />
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Of course there was the <b>8th Annual Remembrance Day Hike</b> where Ken and I were rejoined by Mike, and a newcomer, John.<br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8180597721/" title="Ken by the stream by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8065/8180597721_4b7c91d09f.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Ken by the stream"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8180625907/" title="Heading to Huron for pint by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8350/8180625907_cf170d0d56.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Heading to Huron for pint"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/8180966698/" title="Reflections in a small pond by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8346/8180966698_db033bdd9b.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Reflections in a small pond"></a><br />
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Here's a quick review of our Annual Remembrance Day hikes over the last few years.<br />
<a href="http://bvtblogs.blogspot.com/2005/11/closing-of-2005-hiking-season-in.html">2005</a><br />
<a href="http://bvtblogs.blogspot.com/2006/11/hike-through-pit.html">2006</a><br />
<a href="http://bvtblogs.blogspot.com/2007/11/last-gat-hike-of-2007.html">2007</a><br />
<a href="http://bvtblogs.blogspot.com/2008/11/last-gat-hike-of-2008.html">2008</a><br />
<a href="http://bvtblogs.blogspot.com/2009/11/hike-to-herridge.html">2009</a><br />
<a href="http://bvtblogs.blogspot.com/2010/11/annual-remembrance-day-hike.html">2010</a><br />
<a href="http://bvtblogs.blogspot.ca/2011/11/rideau-and-cataraqui-trail-tour.html">2011</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">blogs from Ottawa with BvT
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Be sure to click on the button in the bottom right (the one with all the arrows) to enlarge the slideshow and let these photos live and breathe.<br />
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Don't expect too much other than some light humour and losts of picture detailing my adventures and misadventures.</div>Tripperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677982452646635799noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20584347.post-21836985805288835422012-08-13T15:15:00.000-04:002012-09-01T15:20:09.218-04:00moe.down heads back to Turin!<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7792096400/" title="IMG_7131 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8442/7792096400_1227077a19_c.jpg" width="800" height="600" alt="IMG_7131"></a></center><br />
moe.down 13... New date, old locale. Moving back to Snow Ridge Ski Resort in Turin, NY was hands down a good call by moe. as this is by far the better venue when compared to Moe.hawk, NY. Though to be fair, Mohawk has some stellar views making for a great backdrop to the stage. Regardless, at Turin, the set up is perfect with stages, vendors, parking, and tents all within about a 2 minute walk of each other (no hills either). Plus it's much closer to Canada, eh which makes it a no-brainer when deciding whether or not to attend.<br />
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As well, moving the date up into August and warmer weather also worked out well and despite the weatherman wanting to forecast rain everyday we only had a few showery moments and even they proved to be a welcome relief coming while we were crammed in the pit jamming to Friday night's late set.<br />
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This year I was joined by an old friend that I hadn't seen in many years. Teaming back up with Fred was easy and there were moments when I thought I was back at Rehill's working my summer slugging drywall for university fees (the local strip club was only hiring chicks) only this time nobody got arrested. Just kidding Elisa! <br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7778941364/" title="Fred with the birthday girl by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8296/7778941364_1c16a6d1c4_n.jpg" width="320" height="240" alt="Fred with the birthday girl"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7792070046/" title="IMG_7126 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8427/7792070046_43165518e3_n.jpg" width="320" height="240" alt="IMG_7126"></a><br />
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The line-up was impressive once again this year. Grace Potter kicked off our Friday and once again she rocked hard. She even threw in a personal Happy Birthday song to a fan thanks to my man Fred belting out a request/scream that had everybody's head turning. An Kodak start to the weekend.<br />
<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7778711074/" title="Grace Potter by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7113/7778711074_18eea56cc3.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Grace Potter"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7778839206/" title="Grace Potter by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8299/7778839206_688daa6855.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Grace Potter"></a> <br />
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Galactic was nice to check off my hitlist but having Corey Glover (Living Color) join them on stage was an unexpected bonus. Then later that night joining up with moe. on stage for a cover from The Band (Up On Cripple Creek) followed by a Galactic stage takeover was sweet.<br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7792262898/" title="IMG_7179 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8438/7792262898_1a44c2fa1a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_7179"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7792605056/" title="IMG_7394 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8433/7792605056_19a62156d2.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_7394"></a><br />
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The North Mississippi Allstars Duo provided a tight and entertaining set. <br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7812298646/" title="North Mississippi Allstars Duo by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8307/7812298646_5fbc418b5e.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="North Mississippi Allstars Duo"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7812344178/" title="North Mississippi Allstars Duo by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8301/7812344178_c0fd74ff4c.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="North Mississippi Allstars Duo"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7812466890/" title="Luther Dickinson by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8439/7812466890_5341cd75ca.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Luther Dickinson"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7812480804/" title="Luther Dickinson by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7256/7812480804_3c22b06256.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Luther Dickinson"></a><br />
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Having Umphrey's McGee back at moe.down was a bonus and their set was incredible despite it not being a late night set with their signature light show. Stanley Jordan was a huge bonus as Fred and I both familiar with his early work. Then the UMPH late night takeover of the stage from moe. to play a series of Pink Floyd songs from Dark Side of the Moon was epic. Definitely a weekend highlight.<br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7779101172/" title="Umphrey's McGee at moe.down by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8285/7779101172_19f1297993.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Umphrey's McGee at moe.down"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7779035426/" title="Umphrey's McGee at moe.down by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7262/7779035426_4159863bf1.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Umphrey's McGee at moe.down"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7779191758/" title="Umphrey's McGee with Stanley Jordan by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7257/7779191758_a16c30fa34.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Umphrey's McGee with Stanley Jordan"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7779251738/" title="Umphrey's McGee with Stanley Jordan by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8299/7779251738_1428e0b97a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Umphrey's McGee with Stanley Jordan"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7814884140/" title="moe. - UMPH switch by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8426/7814884140_35309d4c45.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="moe. - UMPH switch"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7814925128/" title="moe. - UMPH switch by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8300/7814925128_52253dd874.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="moe. - UMPH switch"></a><br />
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And of course moe. light it up with 6 sets and over 11 hours of music. Need I say moe.?<br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7792514832/" title="IMG_7323 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7110/7792514832_9e7f015b11.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_7323"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7814874734/" title="IMG_7772 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8443/7814874734_cbd8ce4de5.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_7772"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7792341250/" title="IMG_7232 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8427/7792341250_d1f62ee1a3.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_7232"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7814792660/" title="IMG_7749 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8305/7814792660_2cd4e51dce.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_7749"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7792495170/" title="IMG_7315 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8446/7792495170_e8bce23bbf.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_7315"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7792489186/" title="IMG_7305 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7114/7792489186_0c26b3ba31.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_7305"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7792521588/" title="IMG_7329 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8295/7792521588_ff695ee5e5.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_7329"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7814862566/" title="IMG_7760 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7120/7814862566_6feed6826f.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_7760"></a><br />
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Here are a few shots of my fellow moe.rons. Enjoy.<br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7792294822/" title="IMG_7203 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7264/7792294822_2961b6a960_n.jpg" width="320" height="240" alt="IMG_7203"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7812503924/" title="Laughing pig by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8291/7812503924_b595fa06af_n.jpg" width="320" height="240" alt="Laughing pig"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7812493088/" title="Family from Chicago by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7139/7812493088_cdf83d9b59_n.jpg" width="320" height="240" alt="Family from Chicago"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7812438522/" title="Photographer at moe.down by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8299/7812438522_a2ba50f421_n.jpg" width="320" height="240" alt="Photographer at moe.down"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7812529074/" title="Hooper by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8291/7812529074_542ee6d91d_n.jpg" width="320" height="240" alt="Hooper"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7812891894/" title="IMG_7658 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7134/7812891894_34f9a16d9b_n.jpg" width="320" height="240" alt="IMG_7658"></a><br />
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We are already looking forward to next year when I'm sure we will be joined by the usual moe.rons who opted this year to hit the Strangefolk reunion gig in VT. No hard feelings, only regrets that I couldn't be in two places at once. Cheers until next year!<div class="blogger-post-footer">blogs from Ottawa with BvT
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This weekend was another Tournament weekend for the OSU 99 Girls (Force White). After a rough go in the <a href="http://events.gotsport.com/events/Default.aspx?eventid=7153">Philly FC Delco Tournament</a> back in May (they lost all their games) the girls were ready for the pendulum swing. <br />
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This is the <a href="http://www.arslacstlouis.com/en/Tournaments/outdoor.html">Lac St-Louis National Soccer Tournament</a> in Dorval, Quebec. The team was here last year and very nearly made it to the finals with a tie and two 3-0 wins but were sent home based on a goal differential. Tough luck. Alas this year, they turned it into a cake walk conceding only one goal over 4 games. Gold for the girls!!<br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7391323668/" title="Lac St-Louis Champions 2012 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8165/7391323668_89acb7d1b5_c.jpg" width="800" height="534" alt="Lac St-Louis Champions 2012"></a><br />
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Don't expect too much other than some light humour and losts of picture detailing my adventures and misadventures.</div>Tripperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677982452646635799noreply@blogger.com031 Avenue Viburnum, Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 5A7, Canada45.450798538808428 -73.81121635437011745.445229038808428 -73.821086854370122 45.456368038808428 -73.801345854370112tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20584347.post-26252363044812400832012-06-09T21:35:00.000-04:002012-06-19T08:42:22.121-04:00Spring 2012<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7188486593/" title="Tent monster by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7080/7188486593_efb111cdb0_c.jpg" width="800" height="534" alt="Tent monster"></a><br />
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How time flies. Here are a collection of photos from a couple of weekends starting with the May long weekend at the Neills and ending with a short camping trip at Murphy's Point with Kenmore and the kids in early June.<br />
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<center>Fun day at the Neill's (May 19th)<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7246463978/" title="Monopoly on deck by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7100/7246463978_e08a7394c5.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Monopoly on deck"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7246488690/" title="Cards in a tube by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7215/7246488690_c10f3c3efa.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Cards in a tube"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7246526908/" title="Music and a bbq by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7237/7246526908_37fecf4e7e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Music and a bbq"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7246538606/" title="Dog's day by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7230/7246538606_e9d814f054.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Dog's day"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7246474700/" title="Tubing the River Mad by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8025/7246474700_ab613343be.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Tubing the River Mad"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7246533446/" title="Redneck slide by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7217/7246533446_bd246bbe0e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Redneck slide"></a><br />
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<center>An overnighter at Murphy's Point (June 9th)<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7188493941/" title="IMG_1165 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7071/7188493941_2464a45a2d.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1165"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7390731066/" title="IMG_0054 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8012/7390731066_7862e23657.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0054"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7390716794/" title="Bike ride through the campground by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7076/7390716794_3b60d14891.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Bike ride through the campground"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7390727436/" title="IMG_0052 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7096/7390727436_e8f3ea21ca.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0052"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7390711976/" title="Down time at Murphy's Point by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7223/7390711976_ce77e53907.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Down time at Murphy's Point"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7390708744/" title="IMG_0037 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8149/7390708744_73a3eea9b5.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="IMG_0037"></a><br />
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Last night Rick, Ken and I headed out downtown to see the band <a href="http://horsefeatherstheband.com/">Horse Feathers</a>. They are a talented bunch of musicians playing cello, violin, guitar, banjo, percussion, keys, and even a couple of saws. The gig was moved from Cafe Decuf to Mavericks to accommodate said gear. The show was very mellow and intimate with the upbeat material coming from a duo hailing from Rhode Island, Brown Bird. Here are some pics and a video to give you an idea of what they're all about...<br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7137420287/" title="Stage at rest by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7041/7137420287_fdf78b9e8d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Stage at rest"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6991338030/" title="Brown Bird by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7093/6991338030_9fa1eea4ed.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Brown Bird"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6991347136/" title="Horse Feathers by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7104/6991347136_8526833e2a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Horse Feathers"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6991360036/" title="Horse Feathers by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7187/6991360036_b249466e20.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Horse Feathers"></a> <br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6991364680/" title="Horse Feathers by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8028/6991364680_3cfd0e4655.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Horse Feathers"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7137448609/" title="End of the night... by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8160/7137448609_01d6b8276d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="End of the night..."></a><br />
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Don't expect too much other than some light humour and losts of picture detailing my adventures and misadventures.</div>Tripperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677982452646635799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20584347.post-21757833710488901962012-04-09T22:16:00.000-04:002012-04-14T22:18:50.462-04:00Easter 2012<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7066302349/" title="Hey there big guy, we have the same hair colour... by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7121/7066302349_24b3fdae9e_c.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="Hey there big guy, we have the same hair colour..."></a><br />
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Back in Peterborough for the annual Easter visit. Weather was great and food and family were filling. We did some visiting, some hiking, some shopping, and lots of eating. Here are a couple of pics.<br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6920212374/" title="IMG_0567 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7190/6920212374_acda96d785.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_0567"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7066281839/" title="Chair lift down for the season(s) by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5315/7066281839_3a3f8eff3d.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Chair lift down for the season(s)"></a><br />
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Oh, and we even squeezed in a trip to the Peterborough Zoo with Luke and Hannah (and Ome Jason).<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6920172964/" title="Round and Round by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7121/6920172964_1a4d84a213.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Round and Round"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7066243569/" title="Wild Turkey by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7119/7066243569_ef4ff495ae.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Wild Turkey"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7066248723/" title="Paula with Luke by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5316/7066248723_ac91b108aa.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Paula with Luke"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6920176130/" title="Going down the speed tunnel with Luke by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7131/6920176130_4766a3f270.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Going down the speed tunnel with Luke"></a><br />
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As luck would have it, Team Italy could not gather the troops to field a team for the April 14th end of year tournament at their appropriate level. That meant playing the higher skilled/ranked teams in an earlier end of year tourney. <br />
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Well they fought hard and played well but in the end they lost all three matches but not without a good fight. All said and done it was a great year and as parents it was great to see our girls play together.... and play well I might add. <br />
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Sara finished the year as top scorer for the team and Emma, having only played half a season, managed to finish in the top ten scorers for the entire league (winter season). Well done!<br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7046810291/" title="one-on-one by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7214/7046810291_9fb1f9627c.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="one-on-one"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6900711946/" title="Time-out by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7079/6900711946_a96ed99f1f.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Time-out"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/7046801535/" title="PK by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7052/7046801535_c99107132b_c.jpg" width="800" height="296" alt="PK"></a><br />
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Like every other year, we managed to pull off another last minute March Break get together with the McMullans. Normally we head north to snow country where we frolic in the Great White North and all it has to offer... snowshoeing, tobogganing, ice-fishing, snow fort building.... memories in bathed in white. This year we turned south to a halfway point that landed us in the Finger Lakes district in up-state New York. This is wine country... 25 degrees, sunshine, shorts, and even a dip in the lake. Who would have thunk it possible? <br />
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After spending the better part of the first (semi-wet) day at the nearby shopping outlet it was high time for a hike and a return to nature. Thanks to geocaching.com, I managed to find an old abandoned rail trail that provided us with just the right fix.<br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6990078997/" title="Cayuga Trail, Auburn, NY by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7047/6990078997_23c20ce6ae.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Cayuga Trail, Auburn, NY"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6844065792/" title="Hawk taking off by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7037/6844065792_527acfa05b.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Hawk taking off"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6990098603/" title="Group shot by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7038/6990098603_e42e1a5b29.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Group shot"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6990219877/" title="Splash of red on the rail trail by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7183/6990219877_58d7665292.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Splash of red on the rail trail"></a><br />
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We even managed to squeeze in a little history lesson on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Tubman">Harriet Tubman</a> and the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_Railroad">Underground Railroad</a>. Very interesting and well worth the <a href="http://www.harriettubmanbiography.com/id4.html">read/visit</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6990141439/" title="Harriet Tubman home by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7046/6990141439_7794d08d8f.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Harriet Tubman home"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6844049152/" title="Harriet Tubmangravesite (Fort Hill Cemetery - Auburn, NY) by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7060/6844049152_0e274b08e2.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Harriet Tubmangravesite (Fort Hill Cemetery - Auburn, NY)"></a><br />
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On the last day we opted to stick close to the cottage and relax. The kids decided to take a March Break plunge in Owasco Lake thinking it would make a great post on FB. Well while four waded in, only two opted to go all the way dipping several times before crawling back out and heading for a hot shower. Thumbs up to Sara and Connor for following through on this challenge.<br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6844112120/" title="Cheers to Owasco Lake by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6844112120_38c71471d1.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Cheers to Owasco Lake"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6990242801/" title="March Break plunge by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7053/6990242801_147a0d3158.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="March Break plunge"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6990251301/" title="March Break plunge by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7176/6990251301_2ff09ed5ae.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="March Break plunge"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6990245819/" title="March Break plunge by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7041/6990245819_2a056c4ee1.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="March Break plunge"></a><br />
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Okay, as it turned out they were having the very same weather in Ottawa but... um... did I mention the wine and the great company?<br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6990068171/" title="Pier on the north side of Owasco Lake by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/6990068171_f7c6be1918.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Pier on the north side of Owasco Lake"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6990052751/" title="Emerson Park rules by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6990052751_11b4216cb0.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Emerson Park rules"></a> <br />
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Previous March Break blog entries...<br />
<a href="http://bvtblogs.blogspot.ca/2006/03/march-break.html">2006</a><br />
<a href="http://bvtblogs.blogspot.ca/2007/03/march-break-2007.html">2007</a><br />
<a href="http://bvtblogs.blogspot.ca/2008/03/march-break-2008.html">2008</a><br />
<a href="http://bvtblogs.blogspot.ca/2009/03/march-break-sunset.html">2009</a><br />
<a href="http://bvtblogs.blogspot.ca/2010/03/march-break-with-mics.html">2010</a><br />
<a href="http://bvtblogs.blogspot.ca/2011/03/march-madness.html">2011</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">blogs from Ottawa with BvT
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Just having a little fun with the fiery one.<div class="blogger-post-footer">blogs from Ottawa with BvT
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Just a few pics from various winter rambles - a ski, a snowshoe, a hike. Snow is leaving fast and spring is in the air. (boo) <br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6817180110/" title="A short ski by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7055/6817180110_fac46823c6.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="A short ski"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6963322195/" title="Is that a penguin on your head or a girl mask? by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7179/6963322195_c90ccd1f6e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Is that a penguin on your head or a girl mask?"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6796660948/" title="Huron Hut icicles by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7188/6796660948_4f43e00c45.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Huron Hut icicles"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6796655066/" title="Huron Hut by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7183/6796655066_ca80c750ee.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Huron Hut"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6942771013/" title="Huron Hut to myself by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7176/6942771013_04b1b28af2.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Huron Hut to myself"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6942778245/" title="IMG_7163 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7065/6942778245_f2c7d6b408.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_7163"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6817232658/" title="Parked for good by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7057/6817232658_0212da3846.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Parked for good"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6963325863/" title="IMG_0113 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7210/6963325863_854d7aa3cd.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_0113"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6790739970/" title="Night shot of the CN Tower by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7198/6790739970_d5058f9b1a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Night shot of the CN Tower"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6936855599/" title="Steam Whistle Brewery by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7198/6936855599_590331fd37.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Steam Whistle Brewery"></a><br />
A couple of pics from my trip to Toronto last week.</center><div class="blogger-post-footer">blogs from Ottawa with BvT
Don't expect too much other than some light humour and losts of picture detailing my adventures and misadventures.</div>Tripperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677982452646635799noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20584347.post-62313847225004093092012-02-11T22:54:00.000-05:002012-02-14T08:46:03.829-05:00Ski to Lusk Cabin<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6866644421/" title="XC ski to Lusk by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6866644421_f81cbe123b_b.jpg" width="800" height="525" alt="XC ski to Lusk"></a><br />
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At last a return ski to Lusk Cabin. Although there was no fresh snow to speak of the trails were freshly groomed and there were only a few icy zones that were very well marked for those unfamiliar with the hotspots.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6866651631/" title="IMG_7099 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7199/6866651631_7e8f736c80.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_7099"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6866679605/" title="Danger by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7199/6866679605_35f47078ff.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Danger"></a> <br />
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My timing throughout the day was perfect. The first and only people I spotted on the trail to Lusk Cabin were the overnighters as they hiked out with their gear. Yes you read correctly, hiked. There were 6 of them and the trails were so hard packed from use and lack of snow that they were able to walk out in their boots while pushing one of those big wheeled stroller contraptions. That's a first for this time of year. Anyhow, this meant that not only did I have the cabin to myself but it was also nice and warm thanks to these kind folk leaving the woodstove roaring. Sweet.<br />
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I soon set up shop and put my soup and sandwich on the stove to warm. With nothing to do but wait, I cracked a pint and kicked back to some tunes on my iPod. Moments like these are very therapeutic and despite the hard work skiing in here, I'm often left recharged and ready for another turn at the grindstone. Cheers.<br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6866661395/" title="IMG_7112 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/6866661395_7ae8665584.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_7112"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6866682695/" title="Smiley by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7179/6866682695_a394cdcc0c.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Smiley"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6866656907/" title="View from Lusk outhouse by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7069/6866656907_93fd73464f_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="View from Lusk outhouse"></a><br />
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We manage to get out here and there and when we can but compared to other years, this winter is not exactly cooperating. The trick is to keep the skis and snowshoes close at hand (read, in the van) and be ready to go at a moment's notice. Oh, and bring the camera.<br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6792649377/" title="Skiing the Marlboro Forest by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6792649377_91ff04e1c2.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Skiing the Marlboro Forest"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6792654923/" title="Gimme shelter by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6792654923_cca725b94f.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Gimme shelter"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6711977093/" title="Skiing the Greenbelt by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6711977093_77fb471850.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Skiing the Greenbelt"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6792679251/" title="Another foot and the dogs will have free rein by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6792679251_d519d9872a.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Another foot and the dogs will have free rein"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6711971555/" title="I see red by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6711971555_020f5826e4.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="I see red"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6711989759/" title="Nature's Chinese lanterns by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6711989759_4b5721a3c8.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Nature's Chinese lanterns"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6067480950/" title="Mikey at Ashdaddy by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6064/6067480950_93f4c16c5a.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Mikey at Ashdaddy"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6739806051/" title="Ski time by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6739806051_e4c1ed8f96.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Ski time"></a> <br />
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We finally managed to coordinate our schedule with the Neills' and meet up for a wintry adventure in Ashdad. As you can see from the photos above, things were a little different the last time we were out here at the cabin. Winter has since washed away all the colour and left a wonderland that we were more than ready to take advantage of with our skis and snowshoes.<br />
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Friday evening was filled with chatter and adult beverages while the kids tobogganed up and down the laneway in the dark. Come morning Mike and I were not long in purchasing a couple of 4 shot espressos at the Neat Cafe to jump start our day. Cheers for that.<br />
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We arrived at the trail head around noon and while most of us opted to ski the short distance to the cabin with our snowshoes in hand, Mikey the mule volunteered to pull in the toboggan loaded with food and drink. From that point on it was a blur of skiing and snowshoeing with short breaks for food and warmth by the woodstove. The sun was toasty warm making the the -10C feel like +10C and we spent much of our cabin time soaking it in on the pond-side porch. <br />
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Photos always tell a story, and the story here is that the kids are growing more and more independent. As you'll notice from the pics, our ski and snowshoe adventure teams were always divided into two groups - adults and "children". (Note to self: Ask Maddie for some of her team photos that she snapped with her awesome new camera.)<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6739839083/" title="Reflections of a great winter's day by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6739839083_00ce3c8af6.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Reflections of a great winter's day"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6754985943/" title="Snowshoeing by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6754985943_34ff033b20.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Snowshoeing"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6739832217/" title="Laurel checks the ice by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6739832217_edaac027ac.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Laurel checks the ice"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6754948569/" title="The old homestead by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6754948569_43e6712c36.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="The old homestead"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6739921363/" title="Warming up by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6739921363_f476138bcc.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Warming up"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6739915581/" title="Sunset over the pond by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6739915581_7ddd73e78a.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Sunset over the pond"></a><br />
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Finally the snow arrived and the timing was right for a family outing on the xc skis. A little backlogged on our list of chores, we opted to stay close to home and hit one of the many trails in the Greenbelt. As you can see, the conditions were great with only the odd rock hiding underneath the freshly fallen snow. <br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6670482239/" title="Ski time in the Greenbelt by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6670482239_67095ea58e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Ski time in the Greenbelt"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6670475015/" title="Ski time in the Greenbelt by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6670475015_5be0c1459e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Ski time in the Greenbelt"></a><br />
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After some Sunday morning footie, we cooked up a batch of chili and left it simmering on the stove while we hit the trails with some friends. Unfortunately not everyone had skis or snowshoes so we had to go old school... yes, walk. As per usual the birds swarmed us looking for handouts which we gladly provided. Jason was wise enough to plan ahead and came armed with some crushed nuts while my crew had to "borrowing" from one of the many feeders along the way. Hey, these birds aren't picky.<br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6663946185/" title="Feeding the angry birds by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6663946185_1d25f58e10.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Feeding the angry birds"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6664211727/" title="IMG_9561 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6664211727_2f1f13996b.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_9561"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6664255369/" title="Penguin Sara by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6664255369_a1fed9ea0e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Penguin Sara"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6664167797/" title="Out for a hike with friends by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6664167797_40186be0b3.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Out for a hike with friends"></a><br />
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Hopefully the snow stays and continues to pile on covering up the remaining rocks and roots. Is that really too much for a Canadian boy to ask?<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">blogs from Ottawa with BvT
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One again we made the trek back to Peterborough on Christmas day only this year it was looking like it would be a green Christmas as the snow still hadn't fallen in sufficient quantity in Peterborough to actually stick. Then BLAMMO! We hit the town of Madoc and the snow started to fall. Yeah!! <br />
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At first if was fun to watch the flakes as they floated down and melted on the windscreen. Then the wind picked up and the flakes got bigger and bigger. Then darkness fell. <br />
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"Oh look everyone, it's like we're in the Millennium Falcon and we've just reached hyperspace." Click. (high beams) "And back to regular speed." Click. (low beams) Yeah, fun. That is until the wind picked up even more and the snow fall turned to snow squall. Then we watched as the black top of the road turned white and all those comforting yellow lines disappeared. Slowed to a 40km/hr crawl the kids asked for another light speed encore as Mom shouted, "No Bryan!" Hearing my given name I knew this was getting serious. The 40km an hour dipped to 30 but like an optical illusion the blowing snow had us feeling like we were doing 110. The occasional drift into the left lane followed by the slump of the wheels off the right shoulder weren't exactly confidence boosting either. Time for the back up plan. Tail behind another car at a speed and distance that would allow me to avoid following him into the ditch. It was a good plan and after a slow 30 minutes we were turning off the highway to my parents' place and Christmas dinner. <br />
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And yes, I was one of those eejits wishing for a white Christmas. Um, thanks Mother Nature, now pile it on and leave it be until mid-April.<br />
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Enough of the chatter, enjoy the pics.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6609645759/" title="IMG_9149 by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6609645759_d41388d144.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_9149"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6609659191/" title="Looking at death on a stick by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6609659191_4af7210fb3.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Looking at death on a stick"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6609747895/" title="Making a fresh snowman by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6609747895_02fd74c30a.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Making a fresh snowman"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6609754045/" title="Is that a snow-woman? by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6609754045_c176b828d5.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Is that a snow-woman?"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6618337459/" title="Look at the wee boy by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6618337459_8ded0ef2fe.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Look at the wee boy"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6618300605/" title="Dinner chez McMullan by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6618300605_a1fe536620.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Dinner chez McMullan"></a><br />
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<center>Happy 2012 everyone! Wishing you all health and heaps of happiness.</center><br />
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Christmas touques<br />
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Don't expect too much other than some light humour and losts of picture detailing my adventures and misadventures.</div>Tripperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11677982452646635799noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20584347.post-51275840717945490742011-12-19T15:00:00.000-05:002011-12-23T09:22:54.560-05:00Taylor Lake Yurt<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6559218917/" title="Time to make adjustments by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6559218917_61360005d8_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Time to make adjustments"></a><br />
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Year two in the annual Gatineau Park sleepover. In contrast to last year's xc ski adventure this year's snowless December left us with little choice but to hike it in. While Ken and I were slightly discouraged by the lack of snow, Dave was secretly smiling as this would allow him to haul in his camp guitar or maybe he was simply relieved that he would be avoiding the bruises after another xc ski adventure. Either way, we were all equally excited to escape the workforce (note I didn't say family) and head into the backwoods for some time off the grid. <br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6541755097/" title="Three skiers forced to hike in mid-December by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6541755097_200e6a8a63.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Three skiers forced to hike in mid-December"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6541775459/" title="Taylor Lake yurt by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6541775459_d3a18869d7.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Taylor Lake yurt"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6541752249/" title="Hiking in to Taylor Lake by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6541752249_7f0b675670.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Hiking in to Taylor Lake"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6541765193/" title="Kenmore pumps some water from Taylor Lake by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6541765193_fe173a9b82.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Kenmore pumps some water from Taylor Lake"></a><br />
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We arrived at Taylor Lake to find it frozen black. Not a splash of snow on top of the smooth icy surface. Unfortunately (or should I say fortunately) we didn't have our blades with us so we opted to play safe and not venture out beyond the point of no return. <br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6541789847/" title="Inside the Taylor Lake yurt by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6541789847_609280bc08.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Inside the Taylor Lake yurt"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6541785153/" title="Inside the Taylor Lake yurt by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6541785153_7ee1dbfae4.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Inside the Taylor Lake yurt"></a><br />
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The rest of the night was spent cooking and eating, listening to Dave rock on the camp guitar, and watching an episode of <a href="http://sky1.sky.com/sky1hd-shows/an-idiot-abroad">An Idiot Abroad</a> and Louis CK's latest stand-up (<a href="https://buy.louisck.net/">available as a $5 download here</a>). <br />
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Morning brought the fluffy white stuff. Luckily (at this point) it was only a couple of inches and nothing that would cause a problem for us hiking out. Cheers to the GAT sleepover until next year.<br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6541816785/" title="Heading home by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6541816785_4c45bc215d.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Heading home"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6541829769/" title="Cage for bilingual bears by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6541829769_caa4805a4d.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Cage for bilingual bears"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6541820917/" title="Dave cautiously approaches the icicle wall by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6541820917_433eb79851.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Dave cautiously approaches the icicle wall"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tripper-bvt/6546830337/" title="Zartimus relaxing in the Taylor Lake yurt by Tripper (bvt), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6546830337_90e8302347.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Zartimus relaxing in the Taylor Lake yurt"></a><br />
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