Happy Easter, everyone!
Sunday, 12 April 2020: our temperature this morning is -7C (windchill -12C). Sunrise is at 6:45 am, and sunset is at 8:28 pm. Overcast and guess what - it's snowing AGAIN this morning : ) Posting early this morning as I just couldn't sleep.
Last night, I was looking through some old photo folders and discovered that I hadn't posted a single photo from this walk. All five of the images today were taken on 17 September 2019, when a few of us explored the garden that belonged to our main Naturalist leader and his wife. We also walked around the neighbourhood, looking at the various species of plants that were growing in people's front gardens. This was one of the outings we did each year. I say "did", because Gus Yaki and Aileen recently had to move into an assisted living place, following the grave illness that Gus had suffered. I will add that Gus is 87 years old, and Aileen is 90.
Everyone marvels at how Gus has been able to do all the things he has done, right up till just a few months ago. Quite apart from leading many birding and botany walks each week - as a fundraiser for Fish Creek Provincial Park and various Conservancy/Environmental groups - plus many of the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Counts, he has given endless talks to various groups and schools. On top of all these things, he created an amazing garden, partly filled with many species of wildflowers and garden species. The other half of his huge garden was a vegetable garden, and no one knows how he managed to get everything growing each year. Everyone will miss their visits. What he grew, he shared. What he led, he did with never any profit to himself. It was very important to him to teach what he knew and to raise money to help support environmental groups. Needless to say, thousands of people have learned so much from him over many years, changing their lives forever. He has earned quite a few awards, each one much deserved. Of course, he has been incredibly lucky to have Aileen's help and support for many years.
The present situation around the world was not a great time to move into their new home, but I'm sure everyone wishes them both the very best. No visitors and self-isolation will not be easy for them both to deal with, just as it isn't easy for anyone.
However, today is Easter Sunday, the snow seems to have stopped for now and I see patches of blue sky. It will be an Easter like no other, but, despite this, I hope everyone finds ways in which to enjoy the last two days of the Easter weekend. Happy Easter!
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Happy Easter, everyone!
Sunday, 12 April 2020: our temperature this morning is -7C (windchill -12C). Sunrise is at 6:45 am, and sunset is at 8:28 pm. Overcast and guess what - it's snowing AGAIN this morning : ) Posting early this morning as I just couldn't sleep.
Last night, I was looking through some old photo folders and discovered that I hadn't posted a single photo from this walk. All five of the images today were taken on 17 September 2019, when a few of us explored the garden that belonged to our main Naturalist leader and his wife. We also walked around the neighbourhood, looking at the various species of plants that were growing in people's front gardens. This was one of the outings we did each year. I say "did", because Gus Yaki and Aileen recently had to move into an assisted living place, following the grave illness that Gus had suffered. I will add that Gus is 87 years old, and Aileen is 90.
Everyone marvels at how Gus has been able to do all the things he has done, right up till just a few months ago. Quite apart from leading many birding and botany walks each week - as a fundraiser for Fish Creek Provincial Park and various Conservancy/Environmental groups - plus many of the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Counts, he has given endless talks to various groups and schools. On top of all these things, he created an amazing garden, partly filled with many species of wildflowers and garden species. The other half of his huge garden was a vegetable garden, and no one knows how he managed to get everything growing each year. Everyone will miss their visits. What he grew, he shared. What he led, he did with never any profit to himself. It was very important to him to teach what he knew and to raise money to help support environmental groups. Needless to say, thousands of people have learned so much from him over many years, changing their lives forever. He has earned quite a few awards, each one much deserved. Of course, he has been incredibly lucky to have Aileen's help and support for many years.
The present situation around the world was not a great time to move into their new home, but I'm sure everyone wishes them both the very best. No visitors and self-isolation will not be easy for them both to deal with, just as it isn't easy for anyone.
However, today is Easter Sunday, the snow seems to have stopped for now and I see patches of blue sky. It will be an Easter like no other, but, despite this, I hope everyone finds ways in which to enjoy the last two days of the Easter weekend. Happy Easter!
Tags: Calgary Alberta Canada Gus's neighbourhood garden flower flora plant pink clusters close-up outdoor summer 17 September 2019 Canon SX60 Canon SX60 Powershot annkelliott Anne Elliott © Anne Elliott 2019 © All Rights Reserved
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Happy Easter, everyone!
Sunday, 12 April 2020: our temperature this morning is -7C (windchill -12C). Sunrise is at 6:45 am, and sunset is at 8:28 pm. Overcast and guess what - it's snowing AGAIN this morning : ) Posting early this morning as I just couldn't sleep.
Last night, I was looking through some old photo folders and discovered that I hadn't posted a single photo from this walk. All five of the images today were taken on 17 September 2019, when a few of us explored the garden that belonged to our main Naturalist leader and his wife. We also walked around the neighbourhood, looking at the various species of plants that were growing in people's front gardens. This was one of the outings we did each year. I say "did", because Gus Yaki and Aileen recently had to move into an assisted living place, following the grave illness that Gus had suffered. I will add that Gus is 87 years old, and Aileen is 90.
Everyone marvels at how Gus has been able to do all the things he has done, right up till just a few months ago. Quite apart from leading many birding and botany walks each week - as a fundraiser for Fish Creek Provincial Park and various Conservancy/Environmental groups - plus many of the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Counts, he has given endless talks to various groups and schools. On top of all these things, he created an amazing garden, partly filled with many species of wildflowers and garden species. The other half of his huge garden was a vegetable garden, and no one knows how he managed to get everything growing each year. Everyone will miss their visits. What he grew, he shared. What he led, he did with never any profit to himself. It was very important to him to teach what he knew and to raise money to help support environmental groups. Needless to say, thousands of people have learned so much from him over many years, changing their lives forever. He has earned quite a few awards, each one much deserved. Of course, he has been incredibly lucky to have Aileen's help and support for many years.
The present situation around the world was not a great time to move into their new home, but I'm sure everyone wishes them both the very best. No visitors and self-isolation will not be easy for them both to deal with, just as it isn't easy for anyone.
However, today is Easter Sunday, the snow seems to have stopped for now and I see patches of blue sky. It will be an Easter like no other, but, despite this, I hope everyone finds ways in which to enjoy the last two days of the Easter weekend. Happy Easter!
Tags: Calgary Alberta Canada Gus's neighbourhood garden fungus fungi mushroom mushrooms two mycology side by side Shaggy Mane macro close-up texture plants leaves outdoor summer 17 September 2019 Canon SX60 Canon SX60 Powershot annkelliott Anne Elliott © Anne Elliott 2019 © All Rights Reserved
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Happy Easter, everyone!
Sunday, 12 April 2020: our temperature this morning is -7C (windchill -12C). Sunrise is at 6:45 am, and sunset is at 8:28 pm. Overcast and guess what - it's snowing AGAIN this morning : ) Posting early this morning as I just couldn't sleep.
Last night, I was looking through some old photo folders and discovered that I hadn't posted a single photo from this walk. All five of the images today were taken on 17 September 2019, when a few of us explored the garden that belonged to our main Naturalist leader and his wife. We also walked around the neighbourhood, looking at the various species of plants that were growing in people's front gardens. This was one of the outings we did each year. I say "did", because Gus Yaki and Aileen recently had to move into an assisted living place, following the grave illness that Gus had suffered. I will add that Gus is 87 years old, and Aileen is 90.
Everyone marvels at how Gus has been able to do all the things he has done, right up till just a few months ago. Quite apart from leading many birding and botany walks each week - as a fundraiser for Fish Creek Provincial Park and various Conservancy/Environmental groups - plus many of the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Counts, he has given endless talks to various groups and schools. On top of all these things, he created an amazing garden, partly filled with many species of wildflowers and garden species. The other half of his huge garden was a vegetable garden, and no one knows how he managed to get everything growing each year. Everyone will miss their visits. What he grew, he shared. What he led, he did with never any profit to himself. It was very important to him to teach what he knew and to raise money to help support environmental groups. Needless to say, thousands of people have learned so much from him over many years, changing their lives forever. He has earned quite a few awards, each one much deserved. Of course, he has been incredibly lucky to have Aileen's help and support for many years.
The present situation around the world was not a great time to move into their new home, but I'm sure everyone wishes them both the very best. No visitors and self-isolation will not be easy for them both to deal with, just as it isn't easy for anyone.
However, today is Easter Sunday, the snow seems to have stopped for now and I see patches of blue sky. It will be an Easter like no other, but, despite this, I hope everyone finds ways in which to enjoy the last two days of the Easter weekend. Happy Easter!
This painted cow, now residing in someone's front garden in Calgary, dates back to the year 2000. The story behind this and many other cows is given in the Avenue magazine article below.
"If you’ve ever noticed large, strangely decorated cows that seem to dot the city and wondered, “what’s up with that?” wonder no more. The story goes back to the year 2000. A group of charity-minded individuals, led by artist and businesswoman Bonnie Laycock, thought Cowtown was lacking in cows, and so the Udderly Art: Colourful Cows for Calgary project was born. Taking inspiration from similar CowParade projects staged in Chicago and Zurich, the volunteer driven, not-for-profit project began creating large cow statue canvasses to be decorated by local artists and strewn about the city for a six month period, with its stated goals being to:
- Generate artistic creativity and showcases for Alberta artists,
- Bring smiles and chuckles to the faces of children and adults, Calgarians and visitors alike, and
- Raise funds for many charities.
The molded fiberglass cows were originally white, clocking in at 54 inches tall from head to hoof; 84 inches long from nose to tail; and weighing 90 pounds. (Though that number shot up to 900 once the concrete bases were added). Individuals and companies who initially purchased the cows for $5,000 each chose which artist would work on their bovines and, starting May 15, 1999 the cows were on display everywhere in the city from the airport to the zoo."
www.avenuecalgary.com/City-Life/The-Story-of-Calgarys-Cow...
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Happy Easter, everyone!
Sunday, 12 April 2020: our temperature this morning is -7C (windchill -12C). Sunrise is at 6:45 am, and sunset is at 8:28 pm. Overcast and guess what - it's snowing AGAIN this morning : ) Posting early this morning as I just couldn't sleep.
Last night, I was looking through some old photo folders and discovered that I hadn't posted a single photo from this walk. All five of the images today were taken on 17 September 2019, when a few of us explored the garden that belonged to our main Naturalist leader and his wife. We also walked around the neighbourhood, looking at the various species of plants that were growing in people's front gardens. This was one of the outings we did each year. I say "did", because Gus Yaki and Aileen recently had to move into an assisted living place, following the grave illness that Gus had suffered. I will add that Gus is 87 years old, and Aileen is 90.
Everyone marvels at how Gus has been able to do all the things he has done, right up till just a few months ago. Quite apart from leading many birding and botany walks each week - as a fundraiser for Fish Creek Provincial Park and various Conservancy/Environmental groups - plus many of the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Counts, he has given endless talks to various groups and schools. On top of all these things, he created an amazing garden, partly filled with many species of wildflowers and garden species. The other half of his huge garden was a vegetable garden, and no one knows how he managed to get everything growing each year. Everyone will miss their visits. What he grew, he shared. What he led, he did with never any profit to himself. It was very important to him to teach what he knew and to raise money to help support environmental groups. Needless to say, thousands of people have learned so much from him over many years, changing their lives forever. He has earned quite a few awards, each one much deserved. Of course, he has been incredibly lucky to have Aileen's help and support for many years.
The present situation around the world was not a great time to move into their new home, but I'm sure everyone wishes them both the very best. No visitors and self-isolation will not be easy for them both to deal with, just as it isn't easy for anyone.
However, today is Easter Sunday, the snow seems to have stopped for now and I see patches of blue sky. It will be an Easter like no other, but, despite this, I hope everyone finds ways in which to enjoy the last two days of the Easter weekend. Happy Easter!
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