Monday November 29, 2010- Farm walk

Hello faithful reader.

Last weekend I had the pleasure of doing an informal digital camera demo for two Ladies with new Canon cameras.
After the lesson, we walked around the farm to try out their new found skills.

Here is one of mine form that walk.

Thanks for listening

DJB

Tuesday November 2, 2010-I have a son in law.

Hello faithful reader.

Well Saturday October 30, 2010 was a big day at our house. Our daughter was married. The ceremony was wonderful and the reception went off quite well.
Stress level is back to normal +1.

Thanks for listening

DJB

Saturday October 2, 2010- More Bluejays stuff

Hello faithful reader.

Been shooting more jays this week.

Enjoy

DJB

Thursday September 16th, 2010- Feathered friends

Hello faithful reader.

Its starting to get more like fall around the casa lately, but the birds in the backyard are still here.

The top flying shot had rear curtain sync flash to see what it would do with blur etc.

Thanks for listening

DJB

August 31, 2010- My big fat tomato

Hello faithful reader.

Back in the spring, a company from Ontario advertised a tomatoe plant that would grow 6-8 feet and produce 3 pound fruits.
So....... i bought a package. Three pre packed peat pots arrived and i started two of them. About 5-6 plants grew, and as they matured a bit transplanted them to various mediums, outdoor pots, the veggie garden etc.
None have grown to claim, one is 4' and a bit with average size fruits and one made it to 2 1/2 feet, planted in the veggie garden and has the biggest fruit. Not sure of the weight, but it measures 15" circumference. Looks big anyway.
None have ripened and i'm afraid they may not as fall is approaching and all of my regular tomatos are ripening.

The three peat packs were $15.00 and the shipping was $14.00. What a rip that was, but i figured as much.

Anyway, here is a picture of the big fruit.

Thanks for listening

DJB

Saturday July 24th, At the Cottage

Hello faithful reader.

Spend the better part of a week up in the North Bay area for a family wedding.

I was the photographer for it.

Prior to the actual day, we did an overnighter at the bother in law's cottage on Lake Nipissing.

He has done a lot of work on it over the past number of years and now looks great.

Nice scenery, quiet and wildlife is around, you just have to wait for it.

Thanks for listening.

DJB

Friday July 23, 2010- Lewis farm tradition

Hello faithful reader.

Last Thursday, on July 15th, the annual antique farm equipment demo was held at the Lewis farm in Markham Ontario. Most of the equipment used is horse drawn, and they had 4 teams here this year, as well as a few old tractors using bailers and also used to run thrashers etc.The equipment has been rounded up over the years and lovingly restored by this group, trying to keep the memories and times alive.

Another good crowd, hot and dusty, just the way us old farmers like it.

Speaking of old farmers, i have noticed a pattern over the past number of years. The younger guys try and work the equipment and the older boys tell how to do it right.:-)

Till next year. Thanks for listening.

DJB