Archives for: 2011
Radiation?
December 12th, 2011I'm posting this map, it used to appear on a site for FUME (Fight Uranium Mining) ... but I noticed that their site is currently defunct and their domain www.fighturanium.com is for sale.
A reader emailed me asking about a certain area being HOT. &a… more »
New Stuff Planned for Bancroft's Rockhound Gemboree
November 17th, 2011Holy smoke! August 2nd to 5th, 2012 marks the 49th annual Rockhound Gemboree, in Bancroft. What's that, you ask? & I wouldn't be surprised if you did ask!
It's a celebration, really. It's Canada's Largest Gem & Mineral Show... true...… more »
A Busy Week
October 26th, 2011Monday, I finished the touches on my FEO (Festivals and Events Ontario) submission...
Yesterday I was interviewed by a college student who is excited about becoming an event planner, then, out in my safety boots and hard hat to visit Bear Lake Diggi… more »
My Family Tree
October 23rd, 2011I've been researching my family tree for about 15 years. So far, I have 17114 people. 2918 photos. 1247 stories. 12958 records.
There are some people who think that I'm going to prove that we are all related... and sometimes, I think so, too.… more »
Ontario’s Highlands Geology: A brief history
October 17th, 2011The science of geology goes way beyond rocks and minerals. Geology is the study of planet Earth- it encompasses theories of the whole how/what/where/when of our planet was formed and continues to be shaped.
Scientists have identified three lay… more »
What is Recreational Geology?
October 17th, 2011Recreational geology applies to endless different activities, all of which provide a great excuse for spending time outdoors! Some activities include exploring caves, climbing, collecting fossils or gems, carving stone, prospecting, panning for gold, s… more »
Rockhounding
June 21st, 2011I confess, I am a rockhound... it's really no secret, I've talked about it in past blogs. Rockhounding is recreational... sort of amateur geology, involving the study and hobby of collecting rocks and mineral specimens from their natural environment… more »
Cottage Market 2011
June 13th, 2011This morning, I read a June 13th report in which one of the industry giants exclaims: Greater affordability, increased selection, and pent-up demand also key factors in 2011 season.
"Buyers who held off during the recession are back in recreational… more »
Infuse Your Home or Cottage with Colour
June 9th, 2011Under the current dreary economic conditions, it has never been more important to create visual attractiveness in our surroundings. Designers suggest we think "cool and refreshing" as we transition our living spaces for the summer of 2011.
We've a… more »
The Economy & What it means for Real Estate
June 7th, 2011I am writing this blog in response to the recent number of people who have asked me “Is the market up or down?”
The latest release from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business claims that confidence among Ontario’s small and medium busine… more »
Getting “Bugged” In Cottage Country
June 6th, 2011Some people will tell you that there are two seasons in cottage country, winter and bugs. Other people don’t notice the bugs, at all. There are some common bugs that are seen at most cottages from time to time and once you understand their habits, the… more »
The Real Estate Market- Bancroft & Area (part 4)
May 2nd, 201144/ vintage cottage.
Listed 9 October 2010 for $183,000 sold November 8 2010 for $179,000 (I’m not sure why this one came up on my search of entries from January 1, 2011.
45/ Waterfront Year Round 4 bedroom.
Listed for $239,900 on 16 August… more »
The Real Estate Market- Bancroft & Area (Part 3)
May 1st, 20111/ single family residential on 5.7 acres. Listed 28 July 2010 for $39,900 and sold January 11, 2011 for $37,000. Was on the market about 6 months and sold for 95% of asking price.
2/ single family on 2 acres. Listed January 7, 2011 for $83,000 a… more »
The Real Estate Market: Bancroft & Area (Part 2)
April 27th, 2011Listing #10: Single Family home on 1.33 acre
Listed Sept 6, 2010 by Company X for $125,000 and sold Jan 21, 2011 by Company X for $120,000
This property sold in 4 months for 96% of asking price.
The real story (I’m thinking that this should re… more »
Market Conditions: Bancroft & area (Part 1)
April 26th, 2011This all started as one of my usual “number crunching” exercises and then... well... things got interesting.
First off, I did a search on our data system: sold residential properties, search dates from Jan 1, 2011 to April 24, 2011. The search ca… more »
Cluster Buster
April 25th, 2011It's been a long couple of months. We've been dealing with losing Fabe's dad, Alphie... which has profoundly affected the entire family and our community... maple syrup season was difficult... we really missed him. Perhaps it is the stress, but Fabian… more »
Straight Talk About Living in Rural Ontario
April 18th, 2011Ontario has a lot to offer when it comes to rural living: mountains, lakes, forests and valleys... but rural Ontario is much more than just a pretty place. It is home to agriculture, forestry, mining, logging and manufacturing... and more than four mill… more »
2011 Cottage Trends
April 6th, 2011Studies report that Canadians feel vacation deprived. We have busy, stressful lives and most of us crave some quiet time for relaxation and renewal. Cottage ownership is up and there are more people attracted to the market than ever before.
Cottag… more »
Maynooth History 101
April 5th, 2011This year, the town of Maynooth, Ontario, celebrates the 150th anniversary of the opening of its first post office. Beginning April 1st, there will be monthly events, including storytelling, oral history, art shows, photography, art & artefacts, as… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 30)
April 1st, 2011A letter to yourself, tell yourself EVERYTHING you love about yourself ”
ACK!
Dear Jody,
There are endless things that I could say...
then, you already know.
Love Jody
P.S.
I'm happy to see the end of this 30 day challenge more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 29)
March 31st, 2011Something you hope to change about yourself. And why.
Hmmmmm...
Hmmmmm.......
Anyone who knows me, knows that I am having a bad hair life...
I've tried every colour, every style, sometimes simultaneously! I found someone with a good hai… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 28)
March 30th, 2011What if you were pregnant or got someone pregnant, what would you do?
Okay, this challenge has gone too far. I mean, I can't begin to tell you the thoughts that whirl through my mind... however, I will try.
J.M.Didier
First of all, if my fath… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 27)
March 29th, 2011What’s the best thing going for you right now?
I don't know... maybe it's true, maybe I do think too much. I mean, I read this topic and I thought... that doesn't really make sense. Is it supposed to be what's going the best for you? Is it suppose… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 26)
March 28th, 2011Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?
I suppose I have had fleeting thoughts... during some very, very dark moments. & I’ve had my share of those.
More than.
I’ve survived abuse, nasty divorces, injustice... a… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 25)
March 27th, 2011Day 25 The reason you believe you’re still alive today.
Well... obviously, I haven't been paid a visit by the grim reaper, yet...
although, I have been on the edge...
Some days, I feel like I'm still alive, simply because my body isn'… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 24)
March 26th, 2011Day 24 Make a playlist, and explain why you chose all the songs. (Just post the titles and artists and letter)
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Artist (Band): Roberta Flack
Baby I Love Your Way
Artist (Band): Peter Frampton
Colour My World… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 23)
March 25th, 2011Something you wish you had done in your life.
For the most part, I believe that there's still time to accomplish a lot...
Although, I wish I had spent more time with some of the people who are gone. more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 22)
March 24th, 2011Something you wish you hadn’t done in your life.
I would rather regret the things that I have done than the things that I have not~ Lucille Ball
A man is not old until his regrets take the place of his dreams~ Yiddish Proverb
I have often reg… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 21)
March 23rd, 2011Day 21 (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?
First of all... I don't generally "fight" with my friends... however, if there was any type of disagreement, I would let go of it… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 20)
March 22nd, 2011Your views on drugs and alcohol.
Okay... I have to take certain prescription drugs, for instance, thyroxine... yup, my thyroid has been out of whack for most of my life... and if it wasn't for this medication, I wouldn't be breathing...
and I ha… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 19)
March 21st, 2011Day 19 What do you think of religion? Or what do you think of politics?
Well... well... well...
You may notice that I haven't been keeping up to date on this blog of truth... it's been a wild month. My father-in-law passed away... and we closed t… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 18)
March 14th, 2011I've been away from my computer... no time to write... I have been busy with Real Estate (in other ways) and the ski hill... and the sudden loss of Fabian's dad.
Your views on gay marriage.
Hmmmmm....
The thing is... some of the most… more »
Thirty Days of Truth (Day 17)
March 8th, 2011A book you’ve read that changed your views on something.
I am an avid reader and I enjoy a wide variety of subjects. Science fiction, poetry, biographies, you name it. I collect books, too... makes moving interesting... between the boxes of books a… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 16)
March 7th, 2011Someone or something you definitely could live without.
WAR
HATE
CRUELTY
VIOLENCE
ABUSE
HUNGER
TERRORISM
TYRANNY
DISEASE
PAIN
LIES & LIARS
DESTRUCTION
Take your pick.
I wish I had a magic wand to tak… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 15)
March 6th, 2011Day 15 Something or someone you couldn’t live without, because you’ve tried living without it.
Sleep... oh ya. It's gotta be sleep. Years ago, I was writing a series of poems about some "stuff" and I was so immersed in it that I went without sleep… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 14)
March 6th, 2011Day 14 A hero that has let you down. (letter)
I am fortunate. I have never been disappointed by any of my heroes.
However, I have yet to come to terms with the death of George Reeves... television's Superman... His death at age 45 from a gunsh… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 13)
March 4th, 2011A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough *ss days. (write a letter.)
Honestly... I remember wearing out Carole King’s Tapestry Album... and Cat Stevens’ Tea for the Tillerman... which remain on my list of favourites... However, in… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 12)
March 3rd, 2011Something you never get compliments on.
Now, really... #12 here is interesting to me. I haven't noticed when people don't give me compliments. I mean, I'm thinking that if you notice that nobody compliments you, it means you were looking for so… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 11)
March 2nd, 2011Something people seem to compliment you the most on.
Like most people, I do receive compliments. People have noted my home, cooking, writing, parenting, dependability, intelligence, patience, sense of humour, research, tenacity, competence, stre… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 10)
March 1st, 2011Day 10 Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.
ACK! As if. As if I'm going to name names. Let me tell you how difficult these challenges are. You don't realize, until you're a few days into it. The challenge is about TRUTH. It's… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 9)
February 28th, 2011Day 09 Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted.
This topic brought to mind a poem that I've often heard:
People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for t… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 8)
February 27th, 2011Day 8- Someone who made your life h*ll, or treated you like sh*t.
Oh, I have a list... somewhere in the deep recesses... once I have listed someone, I forgive them and then forget them. I don’t want to carry that pain around all the time.
I h… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 07)
February 26th, 2011Someone who has made your life worth living for.
During the dark moments of life, there have been many people who have made it possible for me to keep putting one foot in front of the other. Some stand out more than others.
Elizabeth Morden… more »
30 Days of Truth ( Day 6 )
February 25th, 2011Something you hope you never have to do.
Okay... there's a few things that I hope that I never have to do... like dig up a septic bed... this picture is a nice new one... I mean an old used one... I've been close enough to know that I don't want to… more »
Thirty Days of Truth (Day 5)
February 24th, 2011Something you hope to do in your life
Hmmmmm.... Interesting... & Oh, the images one conjures!
In the 70s, I read a book about setting priorities and doing the things that really matter... I suppose it was… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day 4)
February 23rd, 2011Something you have to forgive someone for.
I am a little confused... the way this reads, it seems to be saying something that I haven't forgiven someone for, already... oh man, have I forgiven people...
I once directed a play for the local theat… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day Three)
February 22nd, 2011Something you have to forgive yourself for.
Well, now.... If I have to choose one thing, as the word "something" suggests....
Definition of SOMETHING
1 a: some indeterminate or unspecified thing b : some indeterminate amount more… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day Two)
February 21st, 2011Something you love about yourself
This blog challenge is more difficult than it looked. I’ve been giving some thought about the things that I love about myself... and the things that I love to do... like my sister-in-law, Sue, who said (in her blog… more »
30 Days of Truth (Day One)
February 20th, 2011Day 01: Something you hate about yourself.
For the most part, I’m not a “hater”. In my personal vocabulary “hate” is far too definitive, way too extreme, irreversibly negative... and I have been told that one of my weaknesses is that I haven’t learn… more »
Something To Talk About- 30 Days of Truth
February 20th, 2011I haven't written much lately. I've been editing. & to be honest, the Real Estate World is kind of sad these days. While there is no question that I still feel passion about my work, if I look at the big picture... the industry... I run a gamut o… more »
Barbara Colleen St. Clair-Hughes
January 8th, 2011I have been struggling for days... thinking about the recent death of my Aunt, Barbara. & I mean struggling. This was no ordinary loss. This was one of the most meaningful losses- it was the kind of loss that provokes the most intense self exami… more »
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