Souvenir Photo Studio, by Al Bourassa

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Thursday July 2, 2026 Bunny

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Thursday July 2, 2026

Last evening I was taking a look out my window, taking a few bird shots with the P1100 and spotted the jackrabbit again in the parking lot.

Later, I looked out and saw this tiny bundle of fur zipping along and hiding in the foliage near the cars. This little cutie seemed so tiny and vulnerable that I just wanted to pick him up and cuddle him. I hope his Dad looks out for him well. His Dad has been around here for at least 3 years.

The prior rain and cool weather at 11pm did not make me feel like shooting 15 minutes of fireworks outside... Sorry.

Today, I made a trip to Dollarama, stopping by Vinnie's Treasure Shoppe as is my custom when I know they are open. While there, I got 2 phone calls, both from nieces...

At Dollarama, I stocked up on snacks, mostly peanuts, and other sundries.

I unpacked my groceries and went over to The Common again for their Thursday special, $12.99 Fish'n'Chips. This could easily become a ritual because it is a more filling and gratifying meal than Wednesday Wings which have become puny and costly...

I halted in front of the liquor store next door and decided to check for their specials.. I came out with 2 bottles of wine to use for company or for gifts. Bottles of booze have birthdays in my fridge.

The World Cup has its crazy moments, mostly due to odd refereeing, which change the odds of the game. I must admit that Spain looked particularly skilled and strong today, exactly the way I would coach them to attack. They won easily 3-0.

A late game tomorrow for Colombia....

I hope you enjoy the pictures. That was the day’s excitement.

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Loaded with pine cones

2 magpies

My solitary crow again

Daddy jackrabbit

Baby jackrabbit hiding

Watching soccer at The Common

Heckuva meal

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Wednesday July 1, 2026 Canada Day

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Wednesday July 1, 2026

Sunday, I continued processing the 310 wedding photos through PhotoShop on the laptop, taking about another 14 hours, while World Cup played in the background.

Monday, I spent another 14 hours processing mostly through Artspace Photo AI on the PC. I changed the backgrounds on many of the better photos to much better scenes than the busy chapel, dirty windows, parking lots, etc. I was so happy when I finally called it quits.

So after 3 days of 14 hours each of photo work, I really needed the rest.

Tuesday, I brought the photos to our secretary Adel on a memory stick and she was absolutely thrilled with my production. I hope that I never have to do that again....

I ran to the Library again, although I wanted to wait until 3 other books, supposedly "in transit", arrived as well. But the Canada Day holiday forced me to just pick up the 1 for now and return 2 others.

I got a bunch of emails from Amazon.com giving me back import duties on several items I had purchased while in Colombia...!! At first I though they were scam emails, but I checked my actual Amazon account and I definitely have money sitting there on a gift card!! Surprise, surprise!!

Today, after chores, I watched England beat the Congo at the World Cup before heading out to the Legislature grounds for Canada Day activities. The weather was a bit blustery and spitting rain so I didn't stay long, circling the grounds and seeing the ridiculous prices they wanted for food... But there were some cute sights.

I had re-installed my Canadian flag on the back of my Gio, atop the Alberta flag, and was wearing my Canada hat and t-shirt.

Near the front steps, I got stopped by a CTV camera crew, and they filmed me driving away with the 2 flags, so I will likely be on the newscasts here.

My friend, Lorraine, downstairs told me that Prime Minister Carney is in Edmonton today, but I doubt that I could get a chance to see him.

Tonight, weather-permitting, the fireworks start around 11pm, so I may make another outing...

I hope you enjoy the pictures. That was the day’s excitement.

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