Thunder Bay – Tuesday

  Big Dig today Interesting….a mirror and picture frames Morning sky photo MV Federal Freedom Yesterday’s pole fire close up.  Did it start in this hole? Its just a scratch coach. I can still play. The location of the fire I found a year or so ago This is one of the two unburned poles.  … Read more

Thunder Bay – Monday

Lilacs are now blooming Nice view but not much protection from the elements. Big Dig today. Rained some last night. Looks like the butts have made a run for it.   Yellow bagger was here. There was some colour in the sky but only in the east. Morning sky photo Looks like there was a fire … Read more

Thunder Bay – Sunday

Morning sky photo Never could understand the appeal of standing  when sitting is a much better option No cruise ship yet MV Federal Berents You think you have your hands full with your kids Trash in context MV Torrent SV Frodo out for a sail For someone who likes speed and noise   The MV … Read more

Thunder Bay – Saturday

  Big Dig today See any recyclables in there?  It does not matter as it all is headed to the landfill.     Morning sky photos Clouds were amazing today First young sightings today. Ducks… and geese

Thunder Bay – Friday

Early morning view of the Big Dig at the former site of the Finnish Labour Temple. As you can see, three hours later, most of the water has been pumped out. The remove and replace the front of the building is still going on. The contractor has to remove all of the rotten wood before … Read more

Thunder Bay – Thursday

Big Dig today Royalton has a new pane of  “Thunder Bay glass”. Our high salaried residents of City Hall have a surplus of $10 million and have no idea what to do with that money….then they announce big raises for senior administration employees. Lets face it.  City taxes are not high enough to support our … Read more

Thunder Bay – Wednesday

Big dig today. Wet clay. Nothing like it.  You get taller with every step you take in the stuff. Nice reflections Lots of railway car photos today You don’t often see one of these cars over hree in the north end of the city.  I figure they are all headed to the Thunder Bay Terminals … Read more

Thunder Bay – Balmoral Reconstruction Begins, But Multi-Use Trails Delayed

Balmoral reconstruction begins, but multi-use trails delayed The final phase in a major reconstruction of Balmoral Street is set to begin Wednesday after a delayed start, closing the road between Alloy and Central. Detour routes will be available and marked with signage. The work, which will rebuild the stretch of Balmoral from Alloy Drive to Beverly Street, faced weeks of delay … Read more

Thunder Bay – Tuesday

Goldeneye Remember these?  They were called DVDs.  They were like CDs but had larger capacity. People used to buy them to store computer information, movies, music, etc. The connection of the temporary potable water supply for the cruise ships.  Looks like something I would come up with. Great Blue Heron Morning sky photo Trash in … Read more

Thunder Bay – Monday

Plastic straws are now forbotten but plastic water bottles?  Nope.  I see many every day.  How many are given out everyday for free to street urchins?  How many end up in the landfill site? How many in the lake?  But plastic straws…..the planet is now safe for everyone.  Politicians can pat themselves on the back.  … Read more