Orlando's Jerk Chicken

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A little bit of excitement. I was one stop away from home when the firetrucks went screaming past the bus. Went home, grabbed the camera and ran back. By this time they had the small fire under control at Orlando's Jerk Chicken.
-insert BBQ chicken joke here-
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New Desk

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Ya ever wonder why we go a while without any new posts? It's probably because we're busy doing shit like this. This weekend we overhauled the computer room and finally put together our new desk, which is a shower gift from last summer.
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Earmuffs

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Near the end of the 2nd period, the fire alarm went off. Luke found refuge in mommy's hands.
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The Generals Game

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RJ was joined by his friend's, young and old, at the Oshawa Generals game last night.
(RJ, I will post the rest later today. Melissa is making me get off the computer and go to bed.)
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In case ya needed to know

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From the cottage archives. Shot on Ken's barge.
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Happy New Year

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Although this shot is technically over exposed immensely, it still is a cool capture of Veronica's champagne pour illuminated by dad's flash.
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Man-Day Leftovers.

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"...the children were nestled all snug in their beds while visions of D-cups danced in their heads."
Ahhhhh, another successful Man Day.
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Bed & Breakfast

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-Here at "R&M's Bed & Breakfast," you will not find room service or a mint on your pillow. In fact, you are required to make your own damn bed AND leave a mint on the pillow when you leave. Please refer to Mom's example pictured here.
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Frosty

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So many jokes, so little time. C'mon people. We want to hear your best caption for this one. -shot by Ryan

Christmas Eve

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Well we haven't shot anything new lately. Been busy with Christmas. Here is a shot from last Christmas out in Quebec.
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Ok I am being yelled at by family members. I should be partying and not posting.
-But-
Here is a shot of a family Christmas Eve tradition I am going to try and pick up on. Fish & Chips on Christmas Eve. Catholics out there, ya know what I am talkin' about.
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Waiting For Take Off

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Memories of warmer weather.
Leaving Punta Cana after our honeymoon. (no that's not us in the forground)
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Cleo

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Here's another critter from Melissa's parents place.
This is Cleo.
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Winter Window

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Let me in damn it!!

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Melissa spent the week at her Mom and Dad's place in the Quebec countryside.
This is Lucy.
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Everybody Shops Here.

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Even Ryan's Dad can't pass up a photo-op. -Shot by Ron
(Happy Birthday Dad. From Ryan & Melissa)

Paperwork

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Calvacade of Lights

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Jeff, Pam and myself (Ryan), were down to City Hall to see the "Calvacade of Lights" and tree lighting ceremony. It turned out to be kinda lame with musical performances that would lull you to sleep. But with a little "boozey coffee" we managed to pull through the night.
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Dead Flowers

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Same location as previous post. An old casting and plating factory is being torn down in the junction here. Thought I would get in and explore before another old building is gone.
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Drawers

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Wasn't too sure to go colour or black & white for this one. What do you think?
Black & white version here.
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Elliott Brood

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We were out to Lee's Palace to see Corb Lund opening for the band Elliott Brood (pictured here) -shot by Ryan

Abandoned Resort

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Another shot from the 4-wheelin' tour we did on the honeymoon. More photos here
Here is the back story:

The Sandy Village Beach Resort opened in 2000 or so. It was one of the first resorts in the Punta Cana area. Unfortunately the beach was lousy. Small and full of sharp coral. Word began to spread about how bad it was. People with reservations started cancelling. People stopped coming altogether. The bank foreclosed on the resort. The owner skipped town. The staff, (unpaid in 2 months), got wind of this. They showed up to work like any other day, but then proceeded to loot the place. They took everything they could. Once people in the 2 nearby villages saw people walking up the streets with toilets, sinks, mattresses etc, you can only imagine what happened next. Every thing was ransacked. What was left, got destroyed by Hurricane Ivan. Now it sits abandoned. It was going to become a paintball spot, but rumor now is that the bank will someday try and reopen it.
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In good times, and in bad....

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...what was the score of that game last night???...
oh yeah 3-2 for Toronto!!
I think this is one of Cindy's photos from our wedding.

"Just stare into the camera, and pretend you've got the flu..."

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We were down to Rochester last night to see The Hip. Pretty good show.
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Pin 2 Hot

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More from the archives. Patch cables at work.
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Chevy

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Have I posted this one already? I have always meant to. This is an old one from the archives. -shot by Ryan

Trick or Treat

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Melissa's Jack Skellington Pumpkin -shot by Melissa

Punta Cana

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Looks like we are getting a little behind on our posting. Sorry about that. This is the beach at our resort.
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Scooter

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Shot in the Dominican Republic at a little corner store.
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Bikini

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No matter how much I begged and pleaded, Melissa absolutely refused to get a bikini like this....for me. Oh well I guess marraige is all about comprimise.
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Greatest Honeymoon Resort Ever!!!

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Well, ok, almost. An explanation and more pics to come after we sort 'em all out. -shot by Ryan

Northern Wish

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Neil sitting in again while the happy couple is away. This was shot on our way home from Manitoulin Island this summer. Shot from the A.Y. Jackson lookout near Sudbury. In 1953, A.Y. Jackson, founding member of the Group of Seven, painted "Spring on the Onaping River" from this vantage point. Beautiful spot and a cool Canadian moment.

We Did It!!!

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Well folks, we did it!! What a great party. More pictures to come after we are done honeymooning.
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The Season is upon us....

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Hey Look!! Hockey is starting!!
That's a good enough distraction from wedding stuff.
Even Neil took time out of wedding arts & crafts for some manly hockey pooling.
Archival shot of RJ's oh-so-photogenic Whitby Dunlops.
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More Ol' Tyme Photos

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Milton & Ella
Another old wedding photo restored. From his mother's side, this is Ryan's Grandma & Grandpa. Grandma sure was pretty, dontcha think?

Wedding Factory

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While Ryan takes a "NyQuil Time-out", and stays the heck away from the M&M's, the rest of of the "Wedding Factory" is in high gear. A huge thanks to: Her Craftiness -Veronica, Best Man & Floral Arranger -Neil, and Tracy for commuting 2 hrs for 2 hrs of work. If you have us on Facebook, check out more photos there. Or, go here for more photos.
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Grey Junction Day

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Ol' Tyme Photos

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We haven't been out shooting lately. We are in the final crunch before the wedding. The only photoshop work we have been doing is restoring wedding photos for us to display. The set will be black & white, but this photo had a natural sepia to it that punched out nicely with some contrast. Thought we would share a bit with you. These are Melissa's grandparents on her Mom's side; Joffre Bruno and Jeanne D'arc.

Wanna Go For a Ride?

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Another shot from The Ex. -shot by Ryan

"In This Case"

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Probably the most photographed performance art from the Junction Arts Festival.
"In This Case" performed by Julie Haas & Sigrid Keunen.
Can't find their website, but more here
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Neil B-day Bender

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Happy Birthweek Neil!
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The Dakota Tavern

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The Dakota Tavern here in Toronto at Dundas & Ossington is quickly becoming a new favourite spot for me.
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That Swing Ride.

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One night at "The Ex"
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