Souvenir Photo Studio, by Al Bourassa

Friday, June 26, 2026

Friday June 26, 2026 Sunny

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Friday June 26, 2026

When they predict 96% rain for tomorrow, it makes sense to enjoy the sun of today....

They finished cleaning the parking lot and garage on time, so I was able to return my Regal and Gio to their designated spots.

I am watching more World Cup all day and took a break to check out some UV filters for Tripp's "new" Canon. I checked that both lenses were 58mm and then checked online to see what prices are worth in town... I ended up ordering them on Amazon, along with a new wireless keyboard and mouse, and sunglasses holders for the Regal (my old one broke) and a magnetic dash holder for my phone because my present one is unreliable.

Then I took advantage of the sun and made a short run on the Gio to watch all the grads taking photos at the Legislature. Also, I made note of possible spots for wedding photos tomorrow, if we happen to get a break in the rain...

So I have cleaned my cameras, charged all my batteries, have extra memory cards, and have all ready to go in my backpack. Other than coffee and clothing, I am as ready as I can be...

Now, back to reading and watching more soccer....

I am not accustomed to getting up so early...

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

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The cleaners were here before 7:30am!!

Enjoying the sunny, breezy day

I like this touching statue.

Lots of grads there for pictures

A private helicopter went by.

One of our Tram cars atop the High Level Bridge

The bridge with the Tram

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Thursday June 25, 2026 Fish - Updated

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Thursday June 25, 2026 Updated

Ecuador got lucky and their late subsitutes came to play and they surprised Germany 2-1. Somehow this puts them into the next round as well... Go Ecuador....!!

I charged up all my batteries for both D5600's in preparation for my wedding photo gig Saturday. The Reception venue has been changed to inside a community hall because of predicted rain....

I drove by Vinnies Treasure Shoppe and I always stop in because they are only open 10-4 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays... I found a really nice Canon EOS with an 18-55 and a 55-200 lens for a decent price so I bought it for Dawn's grandson Tripp, so now he will have his own camera!!

Following the game, I went to The Common for their Thursday Happy Hour $12.99 Fish'n'Chip special. Again, it did not disappoint! I also got a good rapport with my young server, Sodia, who wanted to see some of my photos and we discussed her banking problems with RBC. I really like the place, the specials, and the food is really good!

Tonight, I have to move the Regal and the Gio so they can clean the parking lot and the garage in the morning...

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

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These flowers out front don't look real...

But they are,... and so gorgeous!

Great colours

Again a view on the way to The Common

Top World Cup scorers

My fabulous supper!!

She asked for these..

Sweet Sodia

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Wednesday June 24, 2026 Outings

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Wednesday June 24, 2026

When we get a nice day, 25C and sunny, we must get out and enjoy...

After chores and toilette, I jumped on the Gio to the Library to return 5 books, and pick up 3 more Kathy Reichs books. I was hoping a 4th would be ready as well, but no, ... and, of course, it is the next one in the series to read in order.... Drat...

The "Works" Festival was happening now in Churchill Square, so I did a quick tour. Apparently people are supposed to sign or doodle on the manequins, but I am not into that. Plus, there was very little of any interest.... And I slid by the legislature on the way home...

I was back in time to watch Canada play badly for 80% of the game and expect to win against Switzerland at the World Cup. Our coach waited way too long to make good subsitutions and we lost 2-1, but we do move on to the next round,... which is a first....

Then I had the hard decision to make salad or go back out in the sunshine for Wednesday Wings... Sunshine won and I went to 2 of my favourite places. But Hudson's have raised their prices 66% to $10, and the Pint wanted $9..... I passed on both.

One of the residents told me before I left that No Frills had T-bone steaks for $11 lb, and showed me the huge size of them. Naturally, they were sold out before I got there....

And I didn't feel like running to On The Rocks for $8 wings, so I came home and made my salad..... Oh well.........

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

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