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Entries from September 2007

Always Rushing

September 13th, 2007 · No Comments

It’s September again and life is crazy busy. Kids are back in school, traffic seems heavier, and the list of things to do seems to be growing — not getting smaller. I think this photo really captures the essence of how a lot of us feel these days — like we’re rushing around, […]

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Tags: Essex County · Night · City · Play · Windsor

The Harrow Fair

September 12th, 2007 · No Comments

The Harrow Fair is a great time for families to get out together. Crazy rides, lemonade, exhibits, farm animals — what more could you ask for? There’s even a “Mom-Calling” contest for the little kids.

Isn’t life a scream?, originally uploaded […]

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Tags: Leamington · Kingsville · Harrow · Essex County · Country · Parks · Special Events · Play · Windsor

Crunch!

September 11th, 2007 · No Comments

I just got my postcard from Thiessen’s Orchards that the first apples are ripe and ready for picking. I’ve taken my kids many times and they love to climb the trees, eat the apples, and fill bags with more apples to bring home for making apple crisp, apple sauce, apple juice, and apple pies. […]

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Tags: Essex County · Leamington · Food · Country · Play · Windsor

Blog Windsor lolcat

September 10th, 2007 · 2 Comments

It was only a matter of time before lolcats made an appearance on Blog Windsor. If this is your first encounter with the phenomenon, you can catch a bit of the history here and see more of them here, at the original “I Can Has Cheezburger?” website.

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Tags: City · Essex County · Country · Fauna · Play · Windsor

There’s history in Amherstburg

September 7th, 2007 · No Comments

Among other things, Amherstburg, Ontario is home to historic Fort Malden. Located on the Detroit River, southwest of Windsor, and near the mouth of Lake Erie, the Fort was a significant site in both the War of 1812 and the Rebellion of 1837. The downtown (as quiet as it is here) is another […]

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Tags: Essex County · Urban Exploration · Amherstburg · City · River · Water · Country · Windsor

Out for a ride

September 6th, 2007 · No Comments

Did you miss the annual Erie Street Bike Race? If so, here’s a pic to give you an idea of the spirit of the race this past weekend.

erie race 1, originally uploaded by mikebeauchamp.

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Tags: City · Play · Special Events · Windsor