Monthly Archives: August 2013

L’IMPORTANT C’EST LA ROSE!

Posted on August 27, 2013 by bilyreid

A Cape May warbler teaches one of life’s essential lessons: Take time to smell the flowers!! Check out Gilbert Becaud’s vocal rendition of the same theme here. Gilbert, “M. Cent Milles Volts”, gone far too long!!

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CAPE MAY WARBLER

Posted on August 27, 2013 by bilyreid

CAPE MAY WARBLER The Fall warbler migration is off to a good start.  The above photo was taken just after he had plucked a delicious morsel from within the yellow flower (click on image three times to expand and examine … Continue reading →

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KING OF HARTS

Posted on August 13, 2013 by bilyreid

KING OF HARTS At the recent Manotick Boat Show, one boat in particular caught my attention. Ain’t she a beauty? As a ham-fisted carpenter I’ve always had a soft spot for the beauty of wood. To see polished mahogany rendered … Continue reading →

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WATER BOMBER

Posted on August 13, 2013 by bilyreid

THE WATERBOMBER Managed to take in the Boat Show on the Rideau Canal, at Manotick, Ontario on the weekend. Star of the show was this amphibious vintage  automobile, the WatrBomr!   REAR VIEW SHOWING TWIN PROPELLERS   Check out my … Continue reading →

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BANK STREET BRIDGE

Posted on August 1, 2013 by bilyreid

BANK STREET BRIDGE, OTTAWA, ONTARIO

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