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  1. Xena Wishes All You Humans A Merry Christmas

    December 24, 2011 by Gail

    Xena's observation tower

    Xena's observation tower

    In case you’re watching for Santa, Xena’s taken it upon herself to monitor the situation from my attic flat.

    Xena's observation tower

    Xena's observation tower

    This is the closest I got to a Xena portrait:

    those bells are annoying me!

    those bells are annoying me!

    Merry Christmas, Silly Humans

    Merry Christmas, Silly Humans

    Time to hit the road! For those with the password, my whereabouts can be found at the Where page.

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  2. Back To Reality

    December 7, 2011 by Gail

    Kits Point

    Kits Point

    Downloading the pics before I crash. I counted 1 dog, 2 cats, and 11 children ages 1-12!

    Operation Lego Spaceship

    Operation Lego Spaceship

    Darcy

    Darcy

    Ebi the cat

    Ebi

    Burrard Bridge

    Burrard Bridge

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  3. Forked Tongues Ahead!

    November 27, 2011 by Gail

    reptile show

    reptile show

    Eeek! Not so much a fan of reptiles, I stayed my distance behind a lens photographing the variety of reactions and expressions of the little kids. Not your average Saturday morning, but it was very entertaining nonetheless… especially when the handler brought out the BURMESE PYTHON at the end!

    how strong is that duct tape?

    how strong is that duct tape?

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  4. Skipping Monday

    November 1, 2011 by Gail

    Beano gets busted for drinking

    Beano (RIP) gets busted for drinking out of my mug!

    Yesterday was so crappy I was in bed by 10pm so it would be over sooner. But a special mention: yesterday morning a neighbourhood coffee shop owner took pity on me while I was on the phone dealing with unpleasantries and made me the best Americano I have ever had in my life, along with a fantastic toasted bagel and cream cheese and an amazing muffin with goat cheese, walnuts, organic butter and his ‘secret ingredient’ — Tabasco sauce! It sounds bizarre but it was incredibly tasty.

    Good food and beverages (and sympathetic coffee shop owners) make life better. Also, entertaining pets like Beano… I miss that little scoundrel very much!

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  5. I’m Ready For My Closeup, Mr. De Mille

    October 30, 2011 by Gail

    One-Time in his finest (he already has a fur coat)

    One-Time in his finest (he already has a fur coat)

    Not to be outdone, One-Time cuts a stately figure in his bow tie.

    I just finished shooting my last wedding of 2011 — it was the biggest I’ve ever photographed (500+ guests). I’m going to sleep for a hundred years now. More to come when I’ve regained consciousness.

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  6. Tête-à-tête With A Goat

    October 24, 2011 by Gail

    stuck?

    stuck?

    From our trip to the farm yesterday for Michelle and Robert’s engagement shoot…

    Michelle sent a pic she shot of me shooting this goat.

    too young for horns, thankfully!

    too young for horns, thankfully!

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  7. Dessert-Fest

    October 8, 2011 by Gail

    dessert-fest

    dessert-fest

    When I found out on Thursday night that Pennsylvania was out of the question for this weekend and I’d have to forfeit Helma’s home cooking, I shamelessly played the orphan card and got myself invited to dinner today to enjoy the company of others over food. Thanksgiving is one of my favourite holidays simply because it does not involve gifts, only people and food, two of the best things in life. It seemed rather sad to be only working and eating in the company of my cat this weekend. No offense, Xena, but we don’t eat the same food!

    Xena, looking angelic

    Xena, looking angelic

    Now it’s midnight and I’m in a food coma from all of us completely overeating (we went overboard with the desserts!), but I feel much better about having to work through the rest of the weekend with the thought that at least I had one home-cooked dinner and it wasn’t alone. Most of time being alone doesn’t bother me, but for some reason Thanksgiving is one of those weekends when it does.

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  8. Too Tired For (Many) Words

    October 4, 2011 by Gail

    flea infestation!

    flea infestation!

    Took Xena to the vet this morning as she was scratching herself constantly, and I found a lump on her neck/back on Monday night. We have a flea infestation. I blame Professor (who left September 10), although we’ll never know for sure. According to the vet, the lump is likely a benign cyst and will be aspirated later if necessary. First things first: zap fleas.

    today's sunset

    today's sunset

    When the markets dip, so does the mood of the people on Bay Street. “Here, look out the window at the beautiful sunset.”

    Bathurst Street Bridge

    Bathurst Street Bridge

    Still walking home when I can.

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  9. Dressed To The Nines

    September 17, 2011 by Gail

    dapper dog

    dapper dog

    It’s Eddie! All dressed up in his tux for Kinga + Dustin’s wedding on the beach. Photos forthcoming!

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  10. The Welcoming Committee

    September 16, 2011 by Gail

    GEF_9976

    We made it to Sauble Beach, and more importantly, we made it to the house in Port Elgin afterwards to crash and rest up before The Big Day.

    Do you remember Eddie? Isn’t he adorable? He was a one-pooch welcoming committee for Friday night and will be walking down the aisle tomorrow.

    It’s gonna be a great weekend!

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