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Montreal and Wellington - September 2009


 

 

 

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   A visit to Montreal and Wellington in September got me the closest I have ever been to a real tinker-toy robot: the thing above is one of Bob's gadgets in his Montreal home. I think it's neat, even though I did not ask for a demonstration. But we had more important things to chat about, since we hadn't seen each other for a number of years.
       After spending an evening with Bob and a subsequent morning cruising Montreal's streets, trying out their bike rental system call Bixi. Then on to Wellington, staying overnight with Ed's family and to spend a with the grand children. 

 

 

Bob is just fine: he's busy with his many projects and loves life in Montreal. Just about everything is in walking distance, he's got a circle of friends, living is less expensive than in Toronto, and the cultural scene suits him well.  img_2211.jpg (51763 bytes)
img_2208.jpg (56079 bytes) So, we spent an hour or so over dinner,... img_2205.jpg (112331 bytes) ...and then moved to a pub for a glass of wine or two. img_2207.jpg (151628 bytes)
 

 

Two days later:

 

 

Breakfast in Wellington.

 

 

Ed makes pancakes, using his secret recipe... img_2252.jpg (166869 bytes)
img_2260.jpg (194810 bytes) Sunday mornings are the ikds favorite time to catch cartoon on TV... img_2249.jpg (90731 bytes)
img_2236.jpg (55257 bytes) ...but 'belle has come down with a flu and that puts a bit of a damper on the day. img_2258.jpg (117725 bytes) Miles morning is much of a private time, but we managed to visit Belleville for a movie and even lunch afterwards. img_2240.jpg (101105 bytes)
 

 

 

Work never stops for the parents: Robyn has been off to work on this Sunday, and Ed holds the fortress. Here he is doing laundry... img_2257.jpg (101227 bytes)
And now to the Animals....
img_2243.jpg (135894 bytes) Pepper, gregarious and always ready for petting. img_2241.jpg (89584 bytes) Lily, the matron of the house. Loved by everyone, but there's a complex character behind that critical gaze. Stay clear of her when you think she's up tight...
img_2245.jpg (73827 bytes) Rudi and Bessie are good friends. img_2242.jpg (54405 bytes)
Here's Rudi testing Bessie's patience as he grooms the dog's face. How would you like to have your eyebrows licked by a loving Puttie-Tat?! img_2248.jpg (100270 bytes)



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