Thunder Bay – Thursday

As I said many times before, feral shopping carts can make handy trash cans. Unsightly but handy. In all the years that I have walked down this stretch, this is the first time I can remember this ever being mowed. Tree Swallow Looks waaaaay too much like snow.  Like I mean, waaaaay toooo much.  Having … Read more

Thunder Bay – Wednesday

The big dig has begun. The excavation of the former Finnish Labour Temple site is now underway.  The schedule is to begin building construction by August. This section  of the property was the former location of Bay and Algoma Gulf which later became Bay and Algoma PetroCan. Strong winds yesterday Pool 6 site fencing was … Read more

Thunder Bay – Tuesday – Last Day Of May

See any recyclables in there?  It does not matter as it all will end up in the landfill. Tree Swallow At the pedestrian entrance to the cruise ship dock Does anyone still read these signs? MV Americaborg Raven feeding one of its young.  Imagine if humans fed their babies this way?   Eat some food and … Read more

Thunder Bay – Monday

If you are old enough, you might remember just how great spring and summer weather used to be. Now those are the ‘good old days’.  Nobody is going to write a song called Those  Lazy. Hazy, Crazy Days Of Summer with the weather we have had so far this year.  All I want is a great … Read more

Thunder Bay – Sunday

Another one of THESE days. Thank heavens the cruise ship has left.  This is the road leading up to the Pool 6 site.  The MP for Thunder Bay – Rainy River, Marcus Powlowski would describe this as a war zone. With no cruise ship present, these flags could be taken down.  Not sure why they … Read more

Thunder Bay – Saturday

Work appears to be beginning at the former sites of the Finnish Labour Temple and Kivila Bakery Windows are not symmetrical.  Oh well, it is what it is. MV Viking Octantis makes the CCGS Alexander Henry look tiny Mask photo The thing is big Picking up sewage?  Delivering water?  Who knows?   I am leaning towards … Read more

Thunder Bay – Friday

Cruise ship arrives this evening. Around 6pm Yellow Warbler Pretty big operation Sail Superior has got going now. A fork in the parking lot I wonder how many pedophiles hang around this spot? My one and only tulip is now blooming

Thunder Bay – Thursday

If you have the urge to read something and you are in Marina Park, there is a book. Read it for free. Meet the new gate, the same as the old gate. Cruise ship due tomorrow evening.  Can’t drive down to the Pool 6 site. Only walk. Unless you are planning on visiting the Alexander … Read more

Thunder Bay – Wednesday

Escape from the CJ compound or trying to get back in? Cruise ship arrives Friday evening. This is going to be a walkway.  Paving next. Raven couple. Not much effort put in this one. Interesting cloud formation. Double-crested Cormorant taking off. Gotta love it. Looks like a loaf of bread in there. Watching birds.

Thunder Bay – Tuesday

I am not a fan of Crocks.  Everyone says they are very comfortable but they are as ugly as all hell. I guess I should have spent more time making myself presentable this morning. The cat looks to be in shock. Not a perfect reflection but still nice I know. I know but I just … Read more