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2009-04-18T12:16:00.003-04:00

I have decided to start posting all my new photos here. Hopefully one day everything will be moved over. You can still get to my old photos through this site.

Thanksgiving weekend photos

2008-10-13T11:44:00.000-04:00

New photos from Thanksgiving weekend

KEP preview (October 2008)

2008-10-04T16:34:00.001-04:00

HED

2008-10-04T14:52:00.000-04:00

Shawville Fair

2008-09-02T17:49:00.001-04:00

Day at the Shawville Fair.

Voyageur Camping

2008-08-17T20:43:00.000-04:00

No kids or dog while camping at voyageur. I don't know if that canoe ever left the roof of the car.

10 Years of Cuddly, Friendly iMacs

2008-08-15T07:08:00.000-04:00

2008-07-05T21:08:00.000-04:00

July 5th photos

2008-06-22T19:24:00.000-04:00

Updated photos are here.

Aruba trip

2008-04-30T20:31:00.004-04:00

Ok, I think ALMOST everything is now up. Here are a few links.....

This will get you to wedding photos by the photographer and the non photographers.

This will get you to photos of us in Aruba.

This will get you no where.

From each and everyone of those kinks, you should be able to jump around from page to page.

There is also a new photo link at the top of this page to get you to the wedding site.

Still more to come.......

Sarah's Birthday at Merivale Bowling

2008-04-13T09:41:00.001-04:00

Here is link to Sarah and her friends bowling skills!

Stag and Doe Party

2008-03-01T20:01:00.001-05:00

Thanks to everyone who set up the party last Saturday. Stacey and I really appreciate it!!! Thanks to all who attended and to those who could not make it, we missed you. Click here to take a look at some photos. We are hoping that if you happen to have any more photos, we would love to see them! Send them to Jason or Stacey.

New LINKS

2008-02-03T08:58:00.000-05:00

Adding graphic links at top of page to quickly get to photos.

2007-11-23T19:01:00.000-05:00

Oh....I actually have been putting stuff in the 2007 photos.

Just put some more in tonight........PHASE 1 of the TREE CUTTING Expedition!

2007-11-23T18:58:00.000-05:00

MAY 22, 2007.........That was the last time I updated something on this blog, besides the wedding one!!!

WOW, that is like 6 months ago. Sorry everyone (yeah, like who comes here any how), I have been working on releasing my EP.

Summer is here

2007-05-21T16:07:00.000-04:00

Well, I think it is as we started the camping season. We headed up to Algonquin Park on Saturday morning after we dropped Chloe off at Bekkers Pet Care. Three hours later I think we saw why we don't go to a Provincial Park on May 24 weekend, because we are old and have kids. It was busy, but all I like to do is sit around have a beer, read and sleep. With the partying teenagers and the Sunday night temperature of -0.9, according to The Weather Network
, there was going to be complaining going on in the tent!

I can say that it was cold, but it's good for the body! We all got through it and of course leaving on the Monday, it was the nicest day of the weekend. There are a few photos posted in 2007's picture album.

Sarah's site

2007-03-04T08:27:00.000-05:00

And here is a link to Sarah's new site, I think she uses that now.

It is now 2007

2007-03-04T00:21:00.000-05:00

Did you know it is 2007???

I can not catch-up at updating this think. So what I have done is finished off the photos of december 2006. They are located here. And the I have created a new page for 2007, and what I will do is just add my photos here as they come in. It is now up to date, go take a look...

2006-12-11T18:49:00.000-05:00

Time is flying by and I realized I never get the chance to sit down and write something in the blog.

So...to keep up with that theme. Here is a link to November photos and here is a link to December photos.

I will try to get back at it in the the new year, ah...who am I kidding! It's Christmas time and Holiday time and New Year time. I will get to it when I get to it!

Here is a link to my "maybe" soon to be released web site...again, who knows when it will come around. It will be up and down and on and off, here and there.

Sarah is still on the go at her place.

So everyone enjoy there holidays, and I will talk to you soon.

2006-12-11T18:20:00.000-05:00

Texting blamed for bad English. O Rly?

King of Jews replaced by King of Beers.

Top 10 scams of 2006.

CFIA, the Canadian version of UFIA, warns you not to eat that spinach you just ate.

Names for 33 things you never knew had names.

2006-11-17T19:35:00.000-05:00

Forget the PS3, pass on the Wii, this season's most wanted toy (by single females and confused males).

Bullied student takes interesting approach to solve his problem -- calls mom and sisters to come to his class and protect him. He shouldn't have any problem whatsoever living this down.

Mob of hundreds rush Orlando mall for 16 PS3 consoles. Does anyone see a problem with that? Anyone?

New Zealand to consider lowering its national drinking age from 18 to 3 in an effort to curb crime, as pre-schoolers stage a fire alarm and break into their kindergarten storeroom to consume beer. Left pinky up please.

Things you don't want to hear from your pilot as you're waiting to take off, No. 1: The plane you're sitting in is "a heap of rubbish" and he doesn't think it can make it over the mountain at the end of the runway.

Weatherman fired after nude photo pops up on the web. He contends that it's from his younger, wilder years and he's much better now... now that he's stopped using heroin.

Indiana University researchers come to startling conclusion: The most effective drink to help athletes recover after exercise is... chocolate milk.

Sophia Loren proves she's still sexy at 71. Seriously. With SFW picture goodness.

The Grey Cup -- it's not only an important part of the Canadian identity, but it lets people in the host city drink like fishes for one entire week. Plus, the Calgarians always parade a horse through the swankiest hotel in the city.

Sanfords Fantasy Hockey Pool

2006-10-05T20:39:00.000-04:00

Thanks to Brendan Sanford, today was the first posting of the standings in the Sanfords Fantasy Hockey Pool. You will be able to come here weekly to get a look at who's sitting where in the standings. Just click on the "SFHP" link on the top banner.

Yeah!!!!!!!! Hockey has started....

2006-09-26T17:09:00.000-04:00

Following human-rights ruling that allows girls to try out for boys' athletic teams, more and more guys want to get on the girls' teams, and not just for the towel fights in the locker rooms.

Here's your chance to prove you're the most hardcore bachelor ever: Make dishwasher-poached salmon.

Now you can drink to your heart's content with this new drug that can repair your liver. Hooray, beer!

Cool photos of the world's biggest hole, and it isn't Courtney Love or Paris Hilton.

University of Toronto prof gets official blessing to smoke pot in his office.

Think you have bad luck? Read this poor guy's obituary and think again.

Photoshop the way out.

First rule of Newfoundland Fight Club: Don't make a website about Newfoundland Fight Club.

2006-09-23T08:56:00.000-04:00

Already the end of September...Time flies when having fun. Not much has happened; hockey has started and hockey pools have been filling up. Thanksgiving is almost here. Here is a link to photos from September.

Last weekend of August

2006-08-27T21:47:00.000-04:00

Saturday, August 26th, turned out to be a beautiful sunny day. And a great day to be outside at the North Lanark Highland Games. There were many events going on at the same time, so we did not even get photos of the athletes during their competing, as the kids spent a lot of time at competing on their own (check out photos here).

Thanks to the Parker's for the invite out to Glen Mar Golf & Country Club for brunch. We all enjoyed it very much. Happy birthday to Scott, Jayna and Sam!!!

After brunch, it was off to browse and shop, before heading out to Stacey's parents for her mothers' birthday dinner. Yes!!! More food! It was a great Roast, Yorkshire Puddings, and all.

2006-08-25T06:55:00.000-04:00

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin lets fly with this gem: "You guys in New York can't get a hole in the ground fixed, and it's five years later. So let's be fair." You're making friends fast around here, pal.

UK population hits 60 million. That's, like, 94 million teeth.

County lawn workers re-enact "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" after one criticizes the other's lawn skills.

The top 10 stupidest As Seen on TV products of all time.

Mystery of legless man who washed ashore 150 years ago now solved. His name was Bob.

Hooters Air, Heinz All-Natural Cleaning Vinegar, Maxim Hair Color for Men, CNN Most Popular Stories: Brand extensions that just don't work.

Who's killed more, Satan or God? With death tally goodness.

August

2006-08-23T17:49:00.000-04:00

It's hard to imagine that the summer is almost over. I think the last time a wrote something here, it was at the end of July, and it was one sentence. Well it is now almost September and let me see if I can some up the recent past.....

At the end of July we attended Tristin's 3rd birthday, take a look at some photos here...

The first long weekend of august was supposed to be a trip to the Bruce Peninsula for the Bridge Family Re-Union. I missed it but Len and Todd made the journey (but, did they go?). Maybe they have photos at Len's site, go take a look.....Next year, I plan to book off 5 days (if Sarah is here) to make that trip. Need lots of time to enjoy the country up there!

August 10th, we headed out for 5 days at a family campground at Ivy Lea. That was actually very fun and relaxing. Some pool pics here...

On August 19th, I enjoyed a day of golf at Richmond Centennial Golf Club. It was the first "David Parker Memorial Golf Tournament". It was a great day, with a great turnout (I think around 120 people) , $2600.00 was raised for Amy's education fund and it seems as though everyone had a good time.

And on the evening of the 19th, I headed up to Luskville to a Corn Roast, to meet Stacey's extended family. That was a good time as well and lots of people to meet!

I am sure I am missing more things that we have done, but just can not remember.....I will come back and edit if I remember.

Almonte Highland games to be attended this Saturday August 26th. Then brunch at Glen Mar Golf Course on Sunday August 27th, to celebrate Scott, Jayna and Sam Parker's Birthdays.

One more camping trip is due on the long weekend of September. Up to Voyageur we go.

See ya soon...

New Car

2006-07-25T20:46:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to Tod, Cathy and Dylan for getting a new car that, as Tod says, "goes faster uphill than it does downhill".

Mattawa River trip

2006-07-19T14:12:00.000-04:00

Last Saturday, July 15th, we were to start our river trip from Trout Lake, down the Mattawa River to the town of Mattawa. We were to take our time and spend 5 to 7 days on the water. One canoe and one kayak.

The first day there we ran into some issues and had to change our plan slightly. So we camped at Samuel De Champlain for the night and started the river on Sunday around noon. Everything went good for about a day and a half. Then mother nature decided to have some fun! Turned on the radio and they said that a Tornado was in our area, three minutes later we saw the storm coming across the lake. We ended up having to leave on the second day as we tried to make it through the tornado warnings. We lost our tent to blown over trees landing on it and after hanging on to something so that we, ourselves, would not blow away, we decided that we probably could not finish 4 more days without or tent. After assessing the damage and starting to freeze from the rain and cold wind, we called for a ride out.

View camping pictures here...

We appreciate Dad and Dale making the four hour drive to come and get us out of the woods. But then we had other problems to deal with. We found out that most of northern Ontario was without power. No power, no gas stations. So we drove down to Marci and Brians (thanks for the use of your cottage!)near Orillia, arrived about 3:30 am and fell asleep and prepared to gather up our thoughts for picking up our cars.

Gassed up and haveing a couple hours of sleep we headed out for the long drive. It was amazing seeing the damage done all the way up Hwy 11 and back down Hwy 17.

We were all safe but lost Len's great tent, his glasses and one cobra. Oh, and Len's camping pillow, where his head would have been laying!!!

For more detailed info on our trip click here...

Read more about the storm here....

The Past Week

2006-06-22T23:16:00.000-04:00

Here are some new photos from the past week. Including Sarah's last Spring Soccer game. Summer soccer starts in 12 days.

Another cougar sighting

2006-06-12T18:59:00.000-04:00

Another cougar has reportedly been spotted in the National Capital region, keeping alive the hope that eastern cougars might be making a comeback.

The eastern cougar was hunted to near extinction in the late 19th century. The last known cougar was shot near the Quebec-Maine border in 1938. Since then, however, thousands of sightings have been reported in Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes and the New England states.

Read more...

Jeff & Shauna's Reception

2006-06-12T15:43:00.000-04:00

June is almost half way through. and it is going to be a busy month.

Follow this link to see a few pictures from Jeff & Shauna's reception on June 10th, 2006.

Look out for a sleepy bear in Westboro

2006-06-12T15:03:00.000-04:00

Residents of Ottawa's Westboro neighbourhood should keep an eye out for a dozy young bear. The black bear cub kept police and conservation officers busy for more than three hours on Tuesday morning. It was finally hit by a tranquilizer dart just before 9 a.m. in the backyard of a house on quiet, leafy Denbury Avenue. But, before the tranquilizer could take effect, the cub bolted, and has not been found.

Read more...

Under the pines at Lake Of Two Rivers

2006-05-31T20:56:00.000-04:00

2006-05-31T19:57:00.000-04:00

Five reasons why Dell's new retail stores will fail.

Twenty-five things every New Yorker should know. Strangely, "We are not the center of the universe" missing from list.

Grandparents offer $100 to undercover police officer to kill their daughter-in-law, three grandkids and their pet dog. (With anus-cringing picture).

Put the image of Jesus on all your baked goods with the Jesus Pan. Christ, this is good bread.

I'll take "Scientific Sex Terminology" for $500, Alex.

Scientists create awesome new jetpack thing that will allow paratroopers to fly 150 miles before landing. (With pic).

HD-DVD or Blu-Ray? Either way, be prepared to grab your ankles and take it up the pooper.

2006-05-12T11:06:00.000-04:00

Scientists give up on that cure for cancer thing, decide to study why rock bands take so long to get out on stage.

More than 60% of Britons use screwdrivers, scissors, knives, keys, and earrings to floss. And you thought their dental hygiene was bad. Don't you feel silly now?

Pissed off viewer forced to watch table tennis instead of cartoons sends TV station human remains.

How to have a trailer park party. The goggles do nothing for the website.

Why flying a Russian helicopter after hitting the vodka isn't a good idea.

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Putin to Russian people: "Fornicate".

Hopefuls for Tim Hortons Kandahar outlet get survival training

2006-05-08T06:22:00.000-04:00

Forget the best way to brew the freshest coffee — the first batch of trainees hoping to work at a Tim Hortons outlet in Afghanistan are learning about how to handle a potential nuclear or biological attack. About 70 people are undergoing training at Canadian Forces Base Kingston for 41 jobs at a Tim Hortons trailer on the Kandahar airfield.

Read more...

Is it May already?

2006-05-07T19:36:00.000-04:00

I can not believe that May slipped up on me. There will be camping next weekend at Lake St Peter, just south of Algonquin. I don't think I can make that one. And then the following week, Sarah will join us for a weekend in Algonquin Park at Lake Of Two Rivers.

It was a cold a wet weekend, so I sanded my table but I did not get to put my second coat on. Another project postponed till the next nice day.

Some photos added to May Photo's also, Sarah will probably have some of her own at her place.

Ottawa To Host Junior Hockey Worlds

2006-05-03T17:27:00.000-04:00

Hockey Canada will officially announce the nation's capital as the host of the prestigious tournament at a Wednesday afternoon press conference, according to a Canadian Press report.

Read more...

2006-04-19T20:46:00.000-04:00

Canada scolded to get serious about climate change. Canada responds, "Or what? It'll start warming up? Yeah, we'll get right on that".

Britain's Foreign Office gives English soccer fans advice on how to find more beer in Germany. Finally, a government agency doing something productive.

Could aliens be our ancestors? A growing number of nutjobs think so.

Dog who collected more than 3,000 balls at golf course rewarded with lifetime membership. Your dog can find two balls anytime he wants but shuns the spotlight.

It's almost worth the drive to Venezuela for $0.14/gallon gasoline.

Top 50 films adapted from books. In no particular order, so voting enabled.

If you are a "cougar" (older lady looking to bag young guys), your days are numbered.

Fifty-nine things a man should never do after 30.

Easter Weekend Photos

2006-04-16T01:00:00.000-04:00

Click here for photos from Zoo and Easter.

2006-04-14T09:05:00.000-04:00

Happy Easter Friday everyone!

It's 9:00am and I am off to Toronto, everyone have a GREAT weekend

2006-04-11T18:51:00.000-04:00

Rebels target monkey-eating blowpipe-armed naked nomads.

The murders in Canada have been in the news, but not the fact that the Ontario Provincial Police use VW Bugs.

Discover the missing link between two vices as Ben and Jerry's release an ice cream that tastes like a cream stout beer. Damn you, Ben and Jerry's.

The coolest treehouse you'll see today.

Outsourcing the Drive-Through

2006-04-11T18:00:00.000-04:00

The New York Times today takes a look inside the world of minimum-wage order takers and the picture isn't pretty (for the order takers, I mean; for the company, it seems to work great). Basically, the experience of working as a long-distance listener is a lot like working in a call center anywhere: low pay, electronic monitoring, and row after row of cubicles. The upside is that you don't need to empty the grease traps the end of your shift, a job that (and I speak from experience) will make you grateful for your current employment, whatever it is.

The system is currently a trial project that serves 40 McDonald's in the US (including Hawaii). When a customer rolls up to the order board, their conversation is actually routed across the Internet to someone working in a California call center. Call center employees are specifically trained to be fast, polite, and to upsell—or, as Joseph Fleischer of Call Center Magazine describes it, "advising the customer on getting more out of the product." The employee then enters the order into a computer, which routes it back over the Internet to the local McDonald's, which assembles the requested items.

10 Best Internet Spoofs

2006-04-01T10:14:00.000-05:00

"It must be true. I read it on the internet." Au contraire, mon frere. Internet hoaxes have been around for as long as the internet itself, and we never run out of people willing to fall for them.

Some are so clever that it's easy to be taken in. Others are so patently ridiculous that you should probably slash your wrists for falling so easily. Here are 10 of the best.

2006-04-01T08:47:00.000-05:00

Happy April Fool's Day!

Don't forget to turn you clocks ahead one hour tonight!

2006-04-01T01:09:00.000-05:00

I think this guy only drives white cars!

Phone companies phase in 10 digit local calls

2006-03-30T16:13:00.000-05:00

Ottawa and Gatineau residents will soon have to dial the area code to make a local phone call.

The 10-digit local dialing will be phased in over the next six months for residents served by area codes 819 and 613.

However, phone companies in Ontario and Quebec are urging customers to begin dialing all 10 digits on Thursday to get used to the change.

Starting on June 17, a recorded message will also remind callers to dial the full 10 digits next time, but the phone call will still go through.

Internet connections, faxes and other data transmission will need the 10 digits, starting on that date.

Ten-digit dialing becomes mandatory for local calls on Oct. 21.

March photos

2006-03-28T22:49:00.000-05:00

New photos added to March 2006 photos.

Automatic Post Update by Email

2006-03-28T22:47:00.000-05:00

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2006-03-28T18:44:00.000-05:00

Apple turns 30: Photo Gallery.

Great Dragon scheduled to eat the sun tomorrow. Scientists say devout prayers and sacrifices of slightly used virgins to the FSM our only hope of survival.

Red Bull and vodka give drinkers a false sense of sobriety. Further study required.

Pamela Anderson asks for a meeting with the Canadian PM over the seal hunt. In other news, it appears as if someone bought her a thesaurus.

World's first "beer spa" opens in Czech Republic. Visitors can get beer massages, beer cosmetics and swim in beer while drinking a pint at a bathside bar.

The Historic Opeongo Line

2006-03-23T07:08:00.000-05:00

Yesterday I went to visit a customer near Wilno, Ontario. They lived on Opeongo Rd. So as I pulled out of their driveway I grabbed my map and looked for the shortest trip back to Ottawa. What I found was The Historic Ottawa And Opeongo Colonization Route. So off I went. From Wilno to Renfrew. It was a little rough at first, but it smoothed out and was a gorgeous drive. Much better than driving back up through Eganville.

What is the 2009 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship?

2006-03-22T18:22:00.000-05:00

It is one of the greatest tournaments in the sport of ice hockey. It is a prestigious competition featuring tomorrow's superstars playing for their nation's pride. It is an incredible display of passion, hunger, raw talent and awe-inspiring skills.

And we should have it here in HOCKEY COUNTRY!

Click on the icon at the top right hand corner of my blog and add your support to bring this tournament to Ottawa. No money is needed just show them you want it hear. Do it now, I want be at all 31 games!!!

What are the benefits of hosting the WJHC ?

Past host communities of the IIHF world junior hockey championship have gained tremendous immediate and long-term benefits from the experience. As a result, many cities have hosted the event more than once, and are already working on plans to host the championship again in the future.

Economic benefits to the area would be substantial. Estimates of the economic activity from the 2009 championship are $45-60 million.

The 2009 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship, will be an incredible opportunity to showcase and strengthen our city's strong hockey heritage.

Koziol Productions Entertainment introduction clip

2006-03-19T22:33:00.000-05:00

I have added a sneak peek to Koziol Studios' rough version of their intro video. It may appear on a new production to be relesead in the future. Again, it is a rough version, and it may take you a minute or two to load. But enjoy, as you are the first to view! Click here to go to my video page, or here to go directly to source.

2006-03-19T02:53:00.000-05:00

In a classic case of not knowing when to quit, Toronto man gets shot, chases attackers, gets himself shot again.

Explore the history of getting drunk and getting it on - - Going to need some more research!

Teens raising money to bail friend out of jail for drinking need to have some more teens have a party to bail them out of jail for drinking.

Father tries to embarrass daughter by webcasting her messy bedroom. Daughter gets revenge by webcasting father in compromising positions.

Coolest photo you will see today: Aircraft carrier sunset.

150 energy drinks reviewed.

Wallpaper that updates with an photorealistic image of the Earth as it would be seen from space at that precise moment.

More Camping

2006-03-18T22:58:00.000-05:00

Earlier this year I mentioned our first booked camping trip to Lake of Two Rivers on May 19th. Tonight I booked the second camping trip at Cyprus Lake in the Bruce Peninsula National Park. Hopefully that will coincide with the Bridge Family reunion during the first long weekend of August. Sarah has changed her annual summer trip to Newfoundland so that she can attend this weekend with me.

Shortly I should have the backwoods water trip booked for the Mattawa river journey in mid-July.

2006-03-12T21:31:00.000-05:00

Weekend was filled with work, no just play. Actually work to play. Some new photos in March with Koziol Studios at work (play).

2006-03-09T16:08:00.000-05:00

Skating season on canal comes to a close.

Ottawa Police break up major identity theft scam.

Everyone rejoice: Nutritionists recommend less soda, more beer.

The all important question "Can I keep nude photos of my wife's friend?" has finally been answered.

Woman claims to have contracted AIDS from body parts illegally harvested from corpses. Two New Orleans gypsies filling a tub full of ice wanted for questioning.

Families squabble over winning coffee cup.

2006-03-08T22:20:00.000-05:00

So, it looks like I have not really done anything here since I took a break when the Olympics started. Well, I am slowly getting back to updating a little more frequently. Let's see what's new...

Well, Canada won, how many, I think it was 24 medals. That was a great medal count for us.

One of the main reasons I have not done anything is because I finally got my new computer and I have switched over to Apple World. My new iMac Intel dual core is running...."Awesomely"? Or something like that. It is a very big change, and I am trying to figure out how the whole Macintosh thing works, so bare with me!

I was just adding March 2006 photos and then it suddenly hit me. I now have been officially blogging for 1 year! Happy anniversary to me and my readers. So thanks to all you people who have visited me about 4570 times.

And thanks to those that signed up on the automatic email update. That makes it easier on all of us. If you want the automatic update sent to you whenever there is a update at MY site and only MY site, just enter your email on the right. You will only get an update when new material is added.

The iMac seems to have great multimedia advantages, and I think you will all see and hear them as there will be new material coming soon from Koziol Productions. We are working on new film and there may even be some musical work on the near horizon. Fun times are coming.

What else, oh, who knows! But I will be back soon for more updating.

2006-03-08T21:40:00.000-05:00

Update on February's photos. Not much else happened in February.

2006-03-08T17:52:00.000-05:00

Tim Hortons to open in Afghanistan. Canadian soldiers asked to be really careful at the drive-thru.

Cruise the seven seas, be sexually molested. Or perhaps simply disappear.

Google plans world domination through mind control. From space.

Michael Jackson thinks if he does 300 push-ups a day he'll be macho enough for people to stop calling him weird and start buying his albums.

Playstation advertising poster advises "take a running jump" on station platform (with pic).

Scientists have developed a sensing device to indicate when UFOs are present. Old method of waking up with no memory and a sore ass determined to be unreliable.

Photoshop this strange, angular rock formation.

Saskatchewan newspaper prints cartoon of Jesus preforming oral sex -- 20 people revolt.

"Moderate" quake hits Central Canada

2006-02-25T16:57:00.000-05:00

Ottawa - A "moderate" earthquake shook eastern Ontario and western Quebec Friday night, with tremors shaking the ground under the shadow of the Peace Tower and reports of the quake being felt as far away as Montreal.

Sylvia Hayek, seismologist for Natural Resources Canada, said the earthquake, which struck around 8:39 p.m. EST, measured a 4.5-magnitude, but wasn't strong enough to cause major damage.

"It's a moderate earthquake, so we wouldn't expect any damage," Ms. Hayek said late Friday.

The quake was centred north of Thurso, Que., about 45 kilometres east-northeast of Ottawa, said John Adams, a seismologist with Natural Resources Canada.

Praying for our friend

2006-02-22T18:55:00.000-05:00

Divers are still searching the Ottawa River for a missing snowmobile driver who went through the ice on Sunday night. David Parker, 36, of Constance Bay was trying to cross the river near the dam at Fitzroy Harbour when the snowmobile fell through thin ice, sending him and his passenger into the frigid water.

The passenger, also 36, made it to shore and pull himself out of the river. It was the second time in eight days that a snowmobile went through ice near Fitzroy Harbour. The first incident happened on Feb. 12 and involved Kanata's Brendan Nash, who died in the incident. That same weekend, another snowmobile driver died in a crash.

2006-02-20T19:05:00.000-05:00

Strangest buildings on earth.

Pickpocket robs Olympic athlete and attempts to outrun her.

"Contract of Wifely Expectations." The Smoking Gun has all the wierdos for you.

Guy that screwed up Katrina relief thinks it's just dandy if Middle Eastern firms take over vital American ports. What could possibly go wrong?

Jamaican man watches "Cool Runnings," moves to Canada, wins silver medal in bobsled.

Twenty things you didn't know about U.S. presidents.

Man who stapled his penis to a cross and set it on fire in a bar bet says he couldn't be more thrilled to have received a Darwin Award.

Olympic cheerleaders officially suck. NC Panthers cheerleaders set to retrain them.

Surviving Bee Gees reunite for charity concert, sign of apocalypse.

Today's mind-bendingly addictive flash puzzle game: Blueprint.

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2006-02-19T14:48:00.000-05:00

Some of us have no time to keep checking the blog to see what's happening (or not happening). I have added an email setting so that you never have to come to my blog! Just add your email address in the SIGN UP field on the right. You will then only receive an email when something new has been added to my blog.

WOW!!! What a time saver for all you wonderful people.

Tod is new Champ!!

2006-02-19T14:47:00.000-05:00

So, Tod Sloan got 9.7 million points on Microsoft's Pinball Saturday February 18th. Well, "Mr. Pinball Wizard", it only took you 5 months to beat the previous champ. And the previous champ only plays the game once a year, and the previous champ does not even have the game on his computer.

Ok, ok...Congratulations to you! I am sure your endless nights of practice everyday, and your tired eyes in the morning, finally paid off. Now you will have your wife staying up till 4 in the morning just trying to top your score. And you will be screaming at her to come to bed, not to enjoy your company, but to keep her away from your 9.7 million points.

Again YIPPEE!!! We are all very proud of your achievement and we want to know if you now have Carpal Tunel.

First booked camping of 2006

2006-02-19T13:29:00.000-05:00

Friday May 19, for 2 nights at "Lake Of Two Rivers", will be our airing out of the camping gear. Who knows maybe we will get out before that (I doubt it). But, that is the first reservation made.

20" iMac Intel Core Duo

2006-02-18T17:47:00.000-05:00

I did it. I went and bought the big one!

2006-02-16T20:25:00.000-05:00

Build your own homemade Media Centre.

Linux beats Windows to Intel iMac.

Man invents flying Cadillac Escalade, sets up geek/bling convergence not seen since Del tha Funkee Homosapien's last album.

What do stormchasers do in the winter? Build Tesla coils in their basement, of course.

Today's "porn video mistakenly shown during lecture" story brought to you by Fukuoka police.

Man who got a nail stuck in his neck in 1970 while mowing his lawn has finally coughed it out (with pic ).

Little boy raised by monkeys is now a grown man living among humans. Likes to play guitar, wants to build a house and get married, but is having difficulty finding a woman who also enjoys throwing feces.

How to bury your dead: Reuters guide for the killer-to-be.

2006-02-14T21:31:00.000-05:00

Urban legends for Valentine's Day.

Penis surgery: The long and short of it.

Funeral interrupted when the "deceased" phones his daughter to complain that nobody is visiting him.

The "heart" symbol is actually a representation of a woman's bum.

Ten-year-old boy forbidden to bring cardboard "Leafs No. 1" sign into Toronto Maple Leafs game because security considered it "a weapon," as well as an embarassing falsehood.

Canadians having more and more virtual sex. Especially when it takes 45 minutes to get fully undressed this time of year.

Study finds that pizza-topping preferences may indicate ideal dating partners. For instance, men prefering onions should date women prefering onions, whereas men prefering double-cheese, super-supreme thick crust should date Starr Jones.

Shout out to UK workers: February 24th is Work Your Proper Hours Day. Check out early, and smell the slack.

Tests show shopping-cart handles and mice at Internet cafes are the most bacteria-ridden public items.

Wayne Gretzky's gambling investigation compared to the crucifixtion of Jesus.

About the Firefox "memory leak"

2006-02-14T21:26:00.000-05:00

A lot of people complain about the Firefox "memory leak(s)". All versions of Firefox no doubt leak memory - it is a common problem with software this complicated. We look to fix the issues where we can. David Baron and others have done a huge amount of excellent work in this area.

What I think many people are talking about however with Firefox 1.5 is not really a memory leak at all. It is in fact a feature.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FATHER!

2006-02-06T19:01:00.000-05:00

2006-02-01T22:43:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone!

Happy birthday to OMA! Yes, to my mother. She is all geared up and ready to start thinking about opening shop again in ONLY one months' time!

I am hoping that the tail end of winter will fly by, as not much is happening here. Winterlude is coming on us very fast, which is a close sign of spring (Waterlude). If we even get the weather for it is another story.

My new job is going very well. I really like it a lot! It will be just over 2 months now. Still a little early, but it looks great. Here is some nice photos of what it is doing to my body.

Heard what my territory will be (still a guestimate). And I like the looks of it. West side of Ottawa, out to Smiths Falls (or is it Perth, who knows) and up the valley north of Algonquin Park to Matawa area. Yes......camping territory on a Friday afternoon!

And a Happy Early Birthday to my father, this coming Monday!

Not else too new for the moment. But I hope to start writing my descriptive adventures (with photos attached) very soon to come.

Take care!

2006-02-01T17:00:00.000-05:00

Canal set to reopen in time for Winterlude.

Wiarton Willie forcasts early Spring.

CBS to Apple: Suck it.

Harrison Ford helps girlfriend Calista Flockheart join Mile High Club, has shared this hobby with his family for years.

Flock of songbirds slams into window and dies after they gorge themselves on fermented berries. Swore they'd be okay to fly with a cup of coffee.

Study shows having an "office spouse" makes you happier in your job. Downside? Going home and complaining to your "real spouse" that your "office spouse" just doesn't understand you.

NYC girl puts up 113 in High School hoops game, tells Kobe to suck it. Kobe invites her to his hotel room.

It is against the law for anyone to harrass the seals while they are on shore. However, feel free to kill them once they are in the water.

U.S Army to issue soldiers with caffeine-laced chewing gum. Pentagon still working on portable combat meth cooker.

The top 10 weirdest USB devices ever.

Top 10 myths about hybrid cars.

2006-01-30T22:36:00.000-05:00

Canal closes to skaters for the third time.

Man is thankful it had been snowing after falling 130 feet from a helicopter and landing in a drift, uninjured.

Top 12 wackiest moments in Super Bowl history.

An in-depth analysis of why it's still cool to say "cool." Plus, a list of other wack slang words that didn't stand the test of time.

Cool pic of the Horsehead Nebula taken in Camden, NC.

Any pic of an erupting volcano with auroras intersecting the plumes of smoke and taken by a guy named Sigurdur H. Stefnisson must be cool.

2006-01-29T17:17:00.000-05:00

The Earth's magnetic field may soon flip 180 degrees - Here comes the science.

Now you won't trip over empties during midnight beer runs. Why? Slippers with headlights, of course.

The 100 best companies to work for.

Top 25 jobs from now until 2009.

For those of you who may find themselves stranded someday with a sugarholic. How to make a fire with a can of Coke and a chocolate bar.

The coolest yet most vertigo-inducing pic you'll see all day: A view of Earth from a futuristic Space Elevator.

2006-01-22T13:40:00.000-05:00

Twelve kidnapped Swedish garden gnomes found in snowy forest, standing in a ring beside a lighted bonfire.

Violent crime is up in Canada. Naturally, this is somehow the United States' fault.

How getting undressed reveals your personality.

Hydropolis - The world's first underwater hotel under construction in Dubai. For people who like to sleep in wet beds.

MIT architect takes treehouses to a whole new level.

CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game

2006-01-19T00:11:00.000-05:00

The lopsided win for Team Orr gives the Hall Of Fame defenceman a 6-4 lead in the all-time series versus team cherry. (read more here)

A few photos from behind the bench of Team Orr.

2006-01-18T23:36:00.000-05:00

Alaskan volcano cam.

Sean Penn demands to know what asshole took SeanPenn@gmail.com

Laser-projected keyboard. Sharks not included.

Canada Post refused to deliver Sex Party's political leaflets. In other news, Canada has a Sex Party.

Do you have your request in for "Uncle Len's" Carputer?

2006-01-16T22:06:00.000-05:00

and Sarah sings us a song.........

2006-01-16T17:30:00.000-05:00

NCC reopens Rideau Canal!

Skiing, Canal skating in jeopardy, report.

Bisexual dad B, who impregnated Lesbian A (who intends to marry Lesbian C), has sued to have full parental rights to Child D, even though A got pregnant again from a homosexual man to bear another Child, E.

There is a cure for the common cold. It's hot sex!

2006-01-15T22:41:00.000-05:00

The only two sure things in this world are death and taxes. It's pretty hard to know what's gonna happen with taxes, but here's how you're gonna die.

39 megapixel digital camera costs more than a BMW.

Conan O'Brien may be affecting Finland's Presidental Election.

2006-01-12T06:23:00.000-05:00

Corel Centre takes new name.

Muppet mayhem.

Canada's oil supplies to surpass Saudi Arabia's, Bush being briefed by the CIA about Canada's WMD's and terrorist training camps. Invasion in three... two... one...

Why you should choose your font carefully.

2006-01-11T06:09:00.000-05:00

Warm weather closes canal.

You're more likely to suffer accidental injury within the first three minutes of getting up in the morning than if you're drunk.

Man recites the first 4,400 digits of pi from memory. Coincidentally, that's the number of girls that have rejected him.

2006-01-10T18:46:00.000-05:00

Today is National Voodoo Day .

There are things that will always get you into trouble with your girlfriend. Forgetting her birthday, for instance, or checking out another woman. Or maybe taking naked pictures of her mom.

A box of biscuits, a batch of mixed biscuits. Tongue twisters.

"Why, this kebab is Fluffy" "How on earth did you know?"

2006-01-08T07:49:00.000-05:00

Old and Busted: That 42" LCD TV with 3000:1 contrast ratio you spent thousands on last year. New Hotness: The 55" Surface-conducting Electron-emitter Display, with 100,000:1 contrast ratio.

It's official: the new ultra-retro Dodge Challenger.

Bush villages in Alaska can now get pizza airdropped to their door for free.

2006-01-07T09:00:00.000-05:00

Skating season begins on Rideau Canal.

2006-01-02T18:26:00.000-05:00

Computer system mistakenly notifies crime victims that thousands of criminals had been released from prison.

New talking "Potty Time With Elmo" book freaks kids out by asking "Who Wants To Die?" (with video, audio from book).

Paper airplane simulator.

Quite possibly the most amazing miniature engine ever built. That's 18...yes...18 cylinders!

After tonight's bender test your reaction time with this traditional British sheep injection game.

Bartender tricks to curing a hangover.

2006-01-01T16:12:00.000-05:00

Ok, so the Christmas/New Year Holiday is over (it will be when my laundry is done). I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year's Eve! The rest of the pictures are now up and they are all in December's Photos from the Christmas Weekend up to today.

Happy New Year!

2005-12-24T08:19:00.000-05:00

Reuters' top 40 pictures of the year.
2005: The sports year in weird.

Pioneer Days

2005-12-19T22:05:00.000-05:00

Here, you can find Sarah's first ever hand built Pioneer home.

2005-12-11T10:25:00.000-05:00

Been away for awhile. I have been in and out of Ottawa, Toronto, Mississauga and Oshawa training for the company I now work for. Yes, I have jumped out of the Mailing Solutions industry and into the Extended Care industry. I now work for a company called Arjo Canada, here in Ottawa. So it has been a very busy month and will continue to be until the new year.

Christmas is soon here and I have to get out and get shopping!!! Usually I am done by the end of November, but there were too many changes this year. This weekend I will start and finish. And because the holidays are coming, I hope I can get the old camera out again and update some photos.

Hope everyone is well and you all have a wonderful Christmas!

2005-12-10T10:42:00.000-05:00

Find out how much caffeine it would take to kill you.
Coolest pictures of coffee you'll see all day.
National Wildlife's photography contest winners.