Thunder Bay – Saturday

Not sure what this is. A replacement safety cone? Double-crested Cormorant Tree Swallow Remember when bottle caps were a thing?  Opening up a beer bottle with a belt buckle?  Ahhh, the good old days. Mallard Yellowleg. Not sure if its a Greater or Lesser Yellowleg Common Grackle The Pool 6 site so far Ice pattern … Read more

The World – War Is A Terrible Disappointment

“War is a terrible disappointment” Wali, a former soldier in the Royal 22 e  Régiment, is back in Quebec after spending two months in Ukraine. PHOTO OLIVIER JEAN, THE PRESS Two months after responding to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s call, sniper Wali is back in Quebec – unscathed, although he nearly lost his life there “several times”. But most … Read more

Thunder Bay – Friday

Looks like a cigarette garden. Did someone scatter cigarette butts around in hopes of growing full sized cigarettes? I will keep you posted. Buffleheads Tree Swallows New road leading to cruise ship dock area. They are running out of time. Buses uncovered. A pomegranate.  I have seen just about every other fruit laying around.  Not … Read more

The World – No Fertilizer? Don’t Worry. Just Use Manure And/Or Compost To Feed The World

Samantha Jane Power is an Irish-American journalist, diplomat and government official who is currently serving as the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development. She previously served as the 28th United States Ambassador to the United Nations from 2013 to 2017.[1] Power is a member of the Democratic Party. (video can be found … Read more

Thunder Bay – Tuesday

This one has been through here before Those white streaks are snow. YES! It was snowing on me. First CCGS Alexander Henry photos of the year Tackling the last big piles of concrete. Buffleheads Snow sculptures are officially gone. First walk down Water Street towards Richardson grain elevator of the year Seafood Nice living room … Read more

Thunder Bay – Thursday

Ice patterns. Not many left. Common Grackle Yellow bagger was here.  Even in a park. MV Harvest Spirit Hooded Merganser Not sure this tree has a future.  I don’t know if there should be this much brown on what I would think was an evergreen type of tree. People have started to use this as … Read more

Thunder Bay – Wednesday

Seeing the sun makes me nervous. Last time, it snowed the next day. Thought I would have some fun with this. Finnish Labour Temple historical display at the Finnish Book Store at the corner of Bay and Algoma Streets. This looks like something more than random graffiti.  This was a lot of work. Anyone missing … Read more

Thunder Bay – Sunday

Used to be connected to someone’s curbside water shutoff valve. Not doing much good now. Anxious to get started Thought I would try some sky replacement just for practice. Looking for colour After a heavy rain, catcbasins collect a lot of trash. Almost always a Tim’s or McDonalds cup is part of it. The water … Read more