The sun finally came out a bit and the temp rose a little above freezing, so I decided to get out for a hike. Went down to Bayfront Park and the Waterfront Trail. The breeze was chilly however the sun felt nice. Stopped by the nesting mute swans that are there each year. My friend Janine had posted that they had laid their 1st 2 eggs. I was curious how.more had been deposited since they take 2 or 3 weeks to lay the full clutch. Fortunately mom didn't make me wait too long. I saw she had at least 9 eggs so far as she stood up after preening and turning the eggs. Not sure if she is finished with laying. The photos were only taken with my camera phone but the eggs are clear in some of the images. #muteswans #nestingswans #swaneggs #bayfrontpark #waterfronttrail #hamont (at Hamilton, Ontario)
A couple of sketches from tonight's #sitelines art drop-in. @centre3_ @sitelinescentre3 . A great free art environment for those with lived experience of mental illness. Art therapy is a great way to calm the mind. #arttherapy #mindfullnessart #mentalhealth (at Sitelines) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzrCE0KnWzV/?igshid=1wzosumrdb1bg
CBC HAMILTON celebrating their 5 YR anniversary in Hamilton. Congratulations and thanks for the good and objective reporting. #hamont #cbchamilton #5yearanniversary #artcrawl #jamesstreetnorth (at CBC Hamilton)
So looking forward to hearing these wonderfully talented and fun young ladies perform Sat night. If you haven't heard them before, or it's been a long time, you should check it out. Lots of new and revamped material. Hanna, Pamela, Nikki, Gilian and Kendra will melt your hearts and make you laugh. #queensofquirk #hamont #harrrp #hamiltonmusic @queensoquirk @hannabechmusic @islaaerial @905nik https://www.facebook.com/events/302469320257504/?ti=cl Sat Feb 3, 2018 at 6:30pm (at HARRRP)
Finally decided I'm finished an art piece I had been working on a few hours a week for about 8 or 9 months. #sitelines #artforms #centre3 #hamont #arttherapy #winterart I got to the point where every time I tried to fix a line, I'd mess up another. I realized I can't improve on it with my limited skills. Lol I wise person told me (@titaniumchild ) that "art is done when you feel it is finished, not when it's perfect. If you wait for perfect, it will never be completed." But it was a learning experience. I have progressed a fair bit from when I started. And it was a good mindful activity to keep me focused for a few hours each week. (at Artforms) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnAF99_nqfX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7n4k5thda39e
Taking my temporary roommate out for a walk on a nice Sun afternoon in her stylish harness and leash. She's still not used to the outdoors since she's only been outside about a half dozen times. But she immediately took to tree climbing her first time. She met her first dog (little lap dog) today and it was a peaceful and drama-free encounter. Sadly i only have her for 2 more weeks before she goes home. Despite scratches on me and furniture, I'm going to miss her. #kitten #kittenwalk #treeclimbing (at Hamilton Moutain,)
Ancaster Mill falls from this past glorious weekend. Some crocuses in bloom near the base of the falls. #hamont #discoverhamilton #discoveron #ancastermill #ancastermillfalls #waterfallcapitaloftheworld #photography (at Ancaster Mill)
Oh oh... Either someone lost their balloons, or some of the squirrels are having another party and I wasn't invited again. 😔😥🎈🎉 #hamont #lostballoons #squirrelparty (at Hamilton Mountain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCROBevHpal/?igshid=5u06hs2h2rox
If Congress won't begin impeachment proceedings against Trump (and his admin), then Canada has no choice but to unleash its massive air force and bring reason back to North American. (England - you are on your own) Hundreds of squadrons are stationed at parks along the border across the country, ready to be deployed by the thousands. These are nasty as both paratroopers and ground forces. (Dual-combat arena forces). #impeachtrump #impeachgop #stoptrump #canadianairforce #canadianparatroopers #canadiangeese (at Bayfront Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0WeWvynmCP/?igshid=1d3k7svu7cdny
T-shirt made at Sitelines Introduction to Screenprinting program Monday night. Thanks to grants from the Ontario Trilluim @ontrillium Foundation, @centre3_ has been to put together various programs to help those who currently have or have had issues with mental health - often for free. I'm grateful for these #arttherapy programs. Interesting and fun An old and still often used saying of mine: "Not Bad for an Old Fart". Can be taken in multiple contexts. Lol #sitelines #centre3 #Screenprinting #oldfart #ontrillium (at Centre3)
Big tray of macaroni pie ready for the oven. A trini dish my ex taught me to cook. I still enjoy hot spicy foods. This is a nice light snack - spice-wise. Macaroni elbows, onion, green onion, chilli/cayenne pepper, hot trini peppers, grated cheese, eggs, salt, pepper, evap milk - and secret trini seasoning. About a hour to prepare and 30 min to cook. #trinifood #macaronipie #goodfood #spicyfood #toospicyforyou (at Hamilton Mountain)
Ham radio operator, amateur astronomer, sci-fi nut, nerd and often dazed and confused. But I always travel with my towel.
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