Postcard from Timperley

The main purpose of this blog is to keep in touch with friends and family, and maybe entertain others with common interests, particularly in relation to the outdoors. We hope you enjoy it, and your comments are valued....

Saturday, 16 February 2019

Saturday 16 February 2019 - Green Belt Skiing

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After getting back from the parkrun there was insufficient time for a ski in Gatineau Park, so Sue, Helen and I took a 15 minute drive to P1...

Saturday 16 February 2019 - Kanata parkrun Number 70

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After all the recent snow this run was never going to be easy, despite Keith's efforts to tamp down the surface by repeatedly walking th...
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The Canadian Museum of Nature, and Hog's Back Falls

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Three more pictures from the museum, showing the lantern structure that replaced the demolished tower, and a striking butterfly display. The...
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Friday, 15 February 2019

Friday 15 February 2019 - A Visit to the Canadian Museum of Nature

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With rain forecast, we decided to visit the local Nature museum. Helen dropped me and Sue off at the entrance, then we visited the museum be...

Thursday 14 February 2019 - Trail 36

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Ken stayed at home, resting in preparation for the Gatineau Loppet. That was a shame for him, as today's skiing conditions were top notc...
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Wednesday, 13 February 2019

Snow Day

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The predicted snow arrived. About a foot of it. Not a good idea to go out in the car, so we've enjoyed a rest day with a little wander i...
Tuesday, 12 February 2019

Tuesday 12 February 2019 - Fat Bikes from Wakefield

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With heavy snow forecast for this afternoon, Sue, Ken and I decided on a morning outing. We hired some Fat Bikes from Expéditions Wakefield ...
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Monday 11 February 2019 - A Parkway Circuit

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With Ken and Helen otherwise engaged, Sue and I headed off in Ken's Impreza to P8 (Chelsea) on another brilliantly sunny day. The Parkwa...
Sunday, 10 February 2019

Sunday 10 February 2019 - Lac Philippe

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While Ken went for a run, Sue, Helen and I planned a ski from P17 (Wakefield). But the consequence of our lie in was a full car park on this...

Saturday 9 February 2019 - Orleans parkrun Number 16

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Today, Susan and Roy went home to Connecticut, whilst Sue, Ken and I ventured out to an icy suburb of Ottawa to savour their parkrun, which ...
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Friday, 8 February 2019

Snowshoes on The Wolf Trail

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We've brought our snowshoes so we may as well use them! Susan and Roy planned this excursion, and Sue, Ken and I decided to tag along fo...
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