Postcard from Timperley

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Saturday, 23 February 2019

Saturday 23 February 2019 – Wythenshawe parkrun number 379, and a visit to Amsterdam

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‘Trouble’ arrived in a Red Mini. And that’s not just the description of her skirt. The large car drew up on the tarmac. Yessica, The ...
Friday, 22 February 2019

Bernie Marshall – 19/03/47 to 06/02/19 - RIP

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Today, 22 February 2019, was the occasion of Bernie’s funeral, after he sadly lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. I guess around 25...
Thursday, 21 February 2019

Thursday 21 February 2019 – A Bollington Circuit

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On a day of warm weather (plus 15C as opposed to minus 15C in Ottawa), I was joined by Rick, Graeme and Paul for this pleasant saunter ...
Tuesday, 19 February 2019

Back by the Bridgewater Canal

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'Home Sweet Home!' An easy journey saw us leave Ottawa at 21.20 last night and arrive at home before 14.00 today, having lost the fi...
Monday, 18 February 2019

Monday 18 February 2019 - A Classic Circuit from P17

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Today's route: P17 (Wakefield) > #53 > Philippe > #50 > #55 > Renaud cabin (lunch) > #55 > #50 > #52 > #53 ...
Sunday, 17 February 2019

Sunday 17 February 2019 - McKinstry Cabin and the Fire Tower

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Ken left early to do the 'Freestyle' Loppet - another 51km skiing for him - this time in 4 hours 30 minutes. Helen would have joined...
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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