[youtube id="y__wCfVcobc"] All right. First things first. You can't park for free ANYWHERE in this city, and definitely not at Stanley Park, so this is a big damn deal. This is the Ghost Train, kiddos. This is special. Apparently parking is free anytime the Halloween or Christmas train is … [Read more...]
Hacking Thanksgiving
Life hacking: any productivity trick, shortcut, skill, or novelty method to increase productivity and efficiency; in other words, anything that solves an everyday problem in a clever or non-obvious way. Hey you out there! That's right, I'm talking to you: the one whose knee-deep into her … [Read more...]
What Are You Thankful For?
This weekend is Thanksgiving, so with that in mind I decided to dedicate two blogs to what is my second favourite holiday. Of course the number one holiday I love to celebrate is Edgar Allan Poe’s birthday. (Kidding - it’s Christmas, but I love EAP.) So, this blog will be a list of things I’m … [Read more...]
Ho Ho Ho Hold On Christmas!
Can someone clarify something for me? Have we had Hallowe'en yet? Did I miss the whole chance for Will to wear his Shaggy costume? Did I sleep through the part where I hide 95% of his candy and bring it to my co-workers? What happened to taking him trick or treating and sucking back wine from my … [Read more...]
Summer Loving: The Recap
Well it had to end sometime. I know, I know, September can be one of the most beautiful months of the year, with warm days and sleep easy nights, but for all intents and purposes, for our family, the race to the cottage every weekend ends as school begins. They're on a boat! Looking back … [Read more...]
4091 Kilometres later
I tried to update a few more blogs whilst away in Cape Breton but I had terrible internet connection. I guess that’s the whole point of a vacation right? Unfortunately, I'm not wired that way. If you were in Cape Breton last week, I was that guy trying to find a wi-fi connection on a raft in the … [Read more...]
Get Ready to Jump Up! It’s Carnival Time!
We're winding (or whining) up to the big parade this weekend! The Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival has the city dancing to the wave of Calypso and Soca music! It's the most perfect time of year to enjoy a taste of the islands in the city ! Here are some tips to enjoy the parade day! 1. Dress … [Read more...]
A Sip and a Sigh.
The smell of canola isn't strong, but it is distinct, and there it was wafting on the wind on the breezy Saturday we found ourselves at Georgian Hills Vineyards. It was one of many bits of idyll in that magical place, where for the few hours we were there I found myself relaxing, watching the clouds … [Read more...]
The Blue Mountains-Apple Pie Trail
Do not let the title fool you; there is more than just apple pie and more than just one trail on the Apple Pie Trail. In fact there are at least six different mini trails in the area surrounding Blue Mountain that make up the Apple Pie Trail, including trails in Collingwood, Beaver Valley, Meaford, … [Read more...]
My Segway Adventure
Me, on a stationary-Segway for a photo-op, taken by Jason Graham One of the activities I was slated to try during our Blue Mountain retreat was a Segway tour. By now, everyone knows I ride one of these bad boys around town when I'm at home, so the idea of riding a Segway didn't seem so far off the … [Read more...]
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