Thursday, 30 September 2021: our temperature is 9C (feels like 7C) at 10:00 am. Sunrise is at 7:34 am, and sunset is at 7:16 pm. Partly cloudy.

SEPTEMBER 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed. This is a new National Day, created when the horror stories of the child abuse of indigenous children at residential schools in Canada really came to light. The tragedy of residential schools has resulted in generational trauma. Many Indigenous people and their communities still struggle with to the present day.

ORANGE SHIRT DAY: Every Child Matters

Yesterday, 29 September 2021, after seeing how fast the yellow leaves were falling from the trees, I decided to drive S and SW of Calgary to take a few more autumn photos before it was too late. Five days earlier, the fall colours had been more vibrant - if only this season could last much longer each year.

My morning started off with a visit to the Saskatoon Farm for a late breakfast/early lunch. They now have a take-out menu, as well as their usual patio area, which works well. I ordered a delicious chicken Quesadilla and sat in my car in the parking lot to enjoy it.

Feeling full, I continued my drive further south. I wasn't sure exactly where I wanted to go, though a short stop to photograph an old grain elevator was on my mental list. Nothing spectacular when seen close, but I have always loved seeing it in the distance from the next road over, far across the fields. Yesterday, the colours were different, with a large area of deep red. I'm not sure if this was Glasswort, as it was too far from where I was stopped. The red patches were growing side by side with the white of dry salt. Made for a beautiful sight.

Making my way westwards, I eventually reached the other highway that goes N to S. I ended up right by the Bar U Ranch and took several photos looking down on the ranch from the gravel road above. As usual, whenever I am driving in that area, the wind was strong.

Much closer to home, I couldn't resist a very quick stop to take a photo or two of a favourite old, white barn. It is eye-catching and it appears to be in great shape. I still remember how it took my breath away when I came across it the very first time, but seen from the opposite side.

It was a good day to be out of the city!

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Thursday, 30 September 2021: our temperature is 9C (feels like 7C) at 10:00 am. Sunrise is at 7:34 am, and sunset is at 7:16 pm. Partly cloudy.

SEPTEMBER 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed. This is a new National Day, created when the horror stories of the child abuse of indigenous children at residential schools in Canada really came to light.

ORANGE SHIRT DAY: Every Child Matters

Yesterday, 29 September 2021, after seeing how fast the yellow leaves were falling from the trees, I decided to drive S and SW of Calgary to take a few more autumn photos before it was too late. Five days earlier, the fall colours had been more vibrant - if only this season could last much longer each year.

My morning started off with a visit to the Saskatoon Farm for a late breakfast/early lunch. They now have a take-out menu, as well as their usual patio area, which works well. I ordered a delicious chicken Quesadilla and sat in my car in the parking lot to enjoy it.

Feeling full, I continued my drive further south. I wasn't sure exactly where I wanted to go, though a short stop to photograph an old grain elevator was on my mental list. Nothing spectacular when seen close, but I have always loved seeing it in the distance from the next road over, far across the fields. Yesterday, the colours were different, with a large area of deep red. I'm not sure if this was Glasswort, as it was too far from where I was stopped. The red patches were growing side by side with the white of dry salt. Made for a beautiful sight.

Making my way westwards, I eventually reached the other highway that goes N to S. I ended up right by the Bar U Ranch and took several photos looking down on the ranch from the gravel road above. As usual, whenever I am driving in that area, the wind was strong.

Much closer to home, I couldn't resist a very quick stop to take a photo or two of a favourite old, white barn. It is eye-catching and it appears to be in great shape. I still remember how it took my breath away when I came across it the very first time, but seen from the opposite side.

It was a good day to be out of the city!

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Thursday, 30 September 2021: our temperature is 9C (feels like 7C) at 10:00 am. Sunrise is at 7:34 am, and sunset is at 7:16 pm. Partly cloudy.

SEPTEMBER 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed. This is a new National Day, created when the horror stories of the child abuse of indigenous children at residential schools in Canada really came to light.

ORANGE SHIRT DAY: Every Child Matters

Yesterday, 29 September 2021, after seeing how fast the yellow leaves were falling from the trees, I decided to drive S and SW of Calgary to take a few more autumn photos before it was too late. Five days earlier, the fall colours had been more vibrant - if only this season could last much longer each year.

My morning started off with a visit to the Saskatoon Farm for a late breakfast/early lunch. They now have a take-out menu, as well as their usual patio area, which works well. I ordered a delicious chicken Quesadilla and sat in my car in the parking lot to enjoy it.

Feeling full, I continued my drive further south. I wasn't sure exactly where I wanted to go, though a short stop to photograph an old grain elevator was on my mental list. Nothing spectacular when seen close, but I have always loved seeing it in the distance from the next road over, far across the fields. Yesterday, the colours were different, with a large area of deep red. I'm not sure if this was Glasswort, as it was too far from where I was stopped. The red patches were growing side by side with the white of dry salt. Made for a beautiful sight.

Making my way westwards, I eventually reached the other highway that goes N to S. I ended up right by the Bar U Ranch and took several photos looking down on the ranch from the gravel road above. As usual, whenever I am driving in that area, the wind was strong.

Much closer to home, I couldn't resist a very quick stop to take a photo or two of a favourite old, white barn. It is eye-catching and it appears to be in great shape. I still remember how it took my breath away when I came across it the very first time, but seen from the opposite side.

It was a good day to be out of the city!

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Thursday, 30 September 2021: our temperature is 9C (feels like 7C) at 10:00 am. Sunrise is at 7:34 am, and sunset is at 7:16 pm. Partly cloudy.

SEPTEMBER 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed. This is a new National Day, created when the horror stories of the child abuse of indigenous children at residential schools in Canada really came to light.

ORANGE SHIRT DAY: Every Child Matters

Yesterday, 29 September 2021, after seeing how fast the yellow leaves were falling from the trees, I decided to drive S and SW of Calgary to take a few more autumn photos before it was too late. Five days earlier, the fall colours had been more vibrant - if only this season could last much longer each year.

My morning started off with a visit to the Saskatoon Farm for a late breakfast/early lunch. They now have a take-out menu, as well as their usual patio area, which works well. I ordered a delicious chicken Quesadilla and sat in my car in the parking lot to enjoy it.

Feeling full, I continued my drive further south. I wasn't sure exactly where I wanted to go, though a short stop to photograph an old grain elevator was on my mental list. Nothing spectacular when seen close, but I have always loved seeing it in the distance from the next road over, far across the fields. Yesterday, the colours were different, with a large area of deep red. I'm not sure if this was Glasswort, as it was too far from where I was stopped. The red patches were growing side by side with the white of dry salt. Made for a beautiful sight.

Making my way westwards, I eventually reached the other highway that goes N to S. I ended up right by the Bar U Ranch and took several photos looking down on the ranch from the gravel road above. As usual, whenever I am driving in that area, the wind was strong.

Much closer to home, I couldn't resist a very quick stop to take a photo or two of a favourite old, white barn. It is eye-catching and it appears to be in great shape. I still remember how it took my breath away when I came across it the very first time, but seen from the opposite side.

It was a good day to be out of the city!

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This beautiful lady was seen at the Saskatoon Farm. She was tall and was dressed completely in tiny twigs and leaves. I don't know who made this, but it was so clever and beautiful.

The day before yesterday, 29 September 2021, after seeing how fast the yellow leaves were falling from the trees, I decided to drive S and SW of Calgary to take a few more autumn photos before it was too late. Five days earlier, the fall colours had been more vibrant - if only this season could last much longer each year.

My morning started off with a visit to the Saskatoon Farm for a late breakfast/early lunch. They now have a take-out menu, as well as their usual patio area, which works well. I ordered a delicious chicken Quesadilla with yam fries and sat in my car in the parking lot to enjoy it.

Feeling full, I continued my drive further south. I wasn't sure exactly where I wanted to go, though a short stop to photograph an old grain elevator was on my mental list. Nothing spectacular when seen close, but I have always loved seeing it in the distance from the next road over, far across the fields. This day, the colours were different, with a large area of deep red. I'm not sure if this was Glasswort, as it was too far from where I was stopped to tell. The red patches were growing side by side with the white of dry salt. Made for a beautiful sight.

Making my way westwards, I eventually reached the other highway that goes N to S. I ended up right by the Bar U Ranch and took several photos looking down on the ranch from the gravel road above. As usual, whenever I am driving in that area, the wind was strong.

Much closer to home, I couldn't resist a very quick stop to take a photo or two of a favourite old, white barn. It is eye-catching and it appears to be in great shape. I still remember how it took my breath away when I came across it the very first time, but seen from the opposite side.

It was a good day to be out of the city!

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