Souvenir Photo Studio, by Al Bourassa

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Sunday October 11, 2026 Working

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Sunday October 11, 2026

I am on a roll, working on pictures that I took in Ecuador in 2010 and 2011. The Artspace AI program is fantastic for changing lousy backgrounds, which is needed on so many otherwise decent photographs.

It has been cold and rainy, with sleet, since Thursday .. thankfully no snow is staying on the ground, yet....

I only slipped out once Thursday to get veggies, and then Saturday to get a case of wine and to gas up the Regal.

Saturday night was supposed to be a Thanksgiving Day supper at cousin Jeanne's, but she had to call it off because she contracted the flu. From what I have been hearing, this flu is no fun and can come back a second time stronger, so I am quite happy to avoid people. I am slated to get my flu shot downstairs Wednesday, and vote on the Alberta Separation Referendum at the same time.

Other than that, it is the usual, watch sports while I read my Library books....

No pictures. Hopefully will be taking some tomorrow.

That was the day’s excitement.

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Wednesday October 7, 2026 Anniversary

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Wednesday October 7, 2026

Monday, I was till so pooped from all the activity on the river valley outing, and subsequent photo processing that I was completely lazy all day, watching baseball amd hockey and reading, nicely topped off with a steak supper at Dawn's.

Tuesday, I was in communication a few times with my lovely wife, Cristina, to acknowledge and celebrate our 11th anniversary.

Even through our enforced separation, we are still very much a couple and I truly love her more and more every day. She is an amazing woman with a huge heart. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

Every day moves us closer to our next reunion December 1.

So I continue to watch sports and to read voraciously to help the time pass more quickly.

Tonight was pork chop night with Dawn again, and we were surprised to seee an Air Balloon floating over the city. Usually, there are more than one going up at a time, but we did not spot any others...

There are lots of discussions, pro and con, relating to the upcoming separation referendum for Alberta. The chances are awfully slim that it will ever happen, but we will vote YES to all the questions that allow our Government to negotiate better deals for Alberta. THAT is what this is all about... NEGOTIATION....!!!!

And don't let any idiots float the insane idea of ever joining the USA.... That is definitely a non-starter.....

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

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Sunday, October 4, 2026

Sunday October 4, 2026 Autumn

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Sunday October 4, 2026

I was up too darn early, 9am, and never did wake up fully all day...

I went to the Library to drop off 6 books in exchange for 2.

I waited there to hook up with friend Tracey to show up on her red Gio to go together for a "Rip", as she calls it...

We went down the funicular at the Hotel MacDonald to the river valley to enjoy the fall foliage and to also just enjoy the 19C fresh air.

At one point we followed a dead-end road and came across a man taking photos of this slender model. He admitted to Tracey that he had just confessed his love to her and had just asked her to marry him. Tracey is already invited to the wedding....

We continued to Hawrelak Park as Tracey had not been there since it closed for 2 years of renovations. We enjoyed the geese and the ambiance while Tracey kept meeting old friends along the way.

We came back via the High Level Bridge and pulled in at our Manoir to meet up with niece Dawn so she could visit with Tracey while I maneuvered a framed Canadian Paralympic Team jersey up to her suite. That was given to her by her daughter's live-in who is a coach with the team. Waiting on a kitchen chair for me there was an authentic Team Canada hoodie....♥♥

I have such good friends!!!

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

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