While decimated by Japanese beetles earlier last summer, our rose bush has made a small comeback.

Happy 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China! What a monumental achievement so far. (thanks to Andy Boreham for the graphic)

Butterfly weed pod opening up

Our latest rose reflected on our TV screen.

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While I regret having to put on my winter coat in order to go for a walk, I did not regret having my winter coat while out walking today.

We are delighted that our rose bush continues to deliver even at this late date

Our Micra ... perhaps the best car we've ever had. Purchased five years ago today, about six months before we bought the condo (serving as backdrop).

Supposed to get a little frosty overnight so we have picked the remaining tomatoes. Into a large brown bag they go to be enjoyed in a few weeks!

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My favourite sign in Lamoureux Park.

Along the St Lawrence

With the wind chill at the freezing mark, these were some [brave | foolish] people fishing on the St Lawrence this morning

Ten years ago today (in Peterborough)

For the record we ate our last tomato today as part of a salad. One of the green ones picked over a month ago and mostly ripened in a paper bag. It was delicious ... 🍅

Winter is here.