Catch a shooting star tonight! - 06/30/10 12:55 PM
What a great prelude to tomorrow's Canada Day celebrations than to look for meteors tonight =)
Via Susan Neal, Fair Oaks CA Real Estate Broker (Century 21 Noel David Realty):
As some of my regular readers know, I have an interesting calendar that alerts me to special days that I didn’t know about before.  For instance, Sunday was “Wear Sunglasses Day”, which was good because it was 103 degrees and very sunny here that day.
Today, June 30, is Meteor Watching Day.  Now I knew about the Leonid meteor showers and the Perseid showers that occur every August, but I didn’t know that … (7 comments)

Adjala-Tosorontio Canada Day Celebrations - 06/30/10 12:47 PM
Canada Day Celebrations July 1, 2010 Location:  Adjala-Tosorontio Municipal Building & Grounds                  7855 Sideroad 30, Alliston Opening Ceremonies:  10:00 am ->11:30 am Flag Raising Anthem Official Naming of the Municipal Centre park & Opening of the new Playground Refreshments Evening Activities:         7:00 pm until dusk Classic Vehicles Model Airplanes Bouncing Castle Face Painting Entertainment Live '50's and '60's music Hot dogs and drinks culminating in FIREWORKS!!! Celebrate Canada Day in your community!!!
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Canada Day Celebrations in New Tecumseth - 06/30/10 12:37 PM
Canada Day Celebrations July 1, 2010 Location: New Tecumseth Recreation Arena                  7300 Industrial Parkway, Alliston When:      11:00 am -> 4:00 pm Shuttle Bus service available from: 1) Alliston Memorial Arena 2) Mattamy Subdivision Park 3) New Tecumseth Recreation Centre starting at 11:00 am Kids activities will include:  Carnival Games                                                Obstacle Course                                                Bouncing Castle                                                Basketball                                                Road Hockey from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm and then restart @ 12:30 pm after opening ceremonies. Public Skating between 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm followed by NTRC 4 on 4 Hockey in Rink 1 Pipe & Drums, Parade of Colour, Entertainment … (4 comments)

Kindergarten Graduation - 06/30/10 10:39 AM
My son has passed another milestone.  He has "graduated" from Kindergarten. Mommy and Daddy, Grandma, Nana and Poppa were all there to share this special day with him. I will be the first to admit that when I first heard about this "graduation", I rolled my eyes and said to my wife "You are kidding me, right?".  I had never heard of children graduating from kindergarten.  I could not believe my wife was asking me to reserve a half day to attend this occasion.  I was certain this was a "mountain made up of a mole hill"... We arrived early (my … (4 comments)

Open House Saturday June 26th 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm 1135 Montrose Abbey Dr., Glen Abbey, Oakville - 06/26/10 10:29 AM
Looking for a one-of-a-kind family home in mature Glen Abbey with a secluded ravine backyard complete with pool and a hot tub?  This unique property just might be perfect for you!!!
Entertainer s Dream Home on Prestigious Glen Abbey Ravine lot  
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Just for Today - 06/23/10 09:03 AM
 
I saw this post this morning, and it touched me.  It manages to convey in a manner better than I could say, what I have felt to be my "purpose".  Whether we choose to have a "good" day or not to have a "good" day is up to us, and regardless of our choice, we will be right...
If I may add that I having been trying to pay particular attention of late to "appreciate" those near me, that I have tended to take for granted... my wife, my son, my mother-in-law, my parents, support staff at work, and those … (8 comments)

Real Estate Myth Busters - 06/19/10 01:02 PM
Mike Montague, a Realtor from Barrie has written a great post outlining and responding to several Myths about Private Home Selling that have been gaining traction in the last few years.  I highly recommend reading it =)
Via Mike Montague - Barrie Ontario Real Estate (Sutton Group Incentive Realty Inc. Brokerage):

Something relatively new to real estate in the past ten years is the private home selling company. The proposition of saving thousands of dollars is enough to catch the attention of anyone. The idea of listing a home for anywhere from $700 for a sign on the lawn and an … (1 comments)

Mold - Some things you should know - 06/05/10 05:12 PM

Mold can be dangerous.  This material has been gathered to inform people about mold.  Before you attempt to remediate mold, seek expert and/or professional help.  If mold is removed incorrectly, it can cause even greater and more costly damage (in terms of dollars and health effects).  DO NOT USE BLEACH to remove mold.
General Mold Facts (please verify all information before using)
Can be dangerous when alive or dead (because the toxins in a mold spore are in the outer membrane of the mold spore) Mold makes up 25% of the total biomass on our planet 15% of the general … (13 comments)

Charm a Worm!!! Looking for something completely different to do this weekend? - 06/04/10 11:40 AM
Where: Shelburne Fiddle Park ShelburneWhen:   Saturday June 5th 2010 Canada's First Worm Charming Festival I am betting few, if any, of you out there have ever charmed a worm!!! Would you like to? It's not as easy as it seems.  Apparently the world record is 549 worms in half an hour !?!?  I was amazed, perhaps even dazed and confused to borrow a phrase from Led Zeppelin ;-) To find out more about Canada's first Worm Charming festival visit wormcharming.ca
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Looking for some wholesome fun this weekend? - 06/04/10 11:19 AM
Where: Base Borden (Highway 90 west of Barrie) View Larger MapWhen:   Saturday & Sunday June 5th & 6th Canada Forces Day and Airshow featuring:   SNOWBIRDS
 
  SKYHAWKS  
  AMERICAN BARNSTORMER
    Kiddie Commando Course and lots of interactive activities for both children and adults. An annual event since 1994, it will likely attract more than 30,000 visitors this weekend. Want to experience something out of the ordinary? Consider visiting Base Borden this weekend =)
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Glen Abbey Oakville Open House Sunday June 6th - 06/03/10 03:22 PM
Where: 1135 Montrose Abbey Dr., Oakville When:   2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sunday June 6th
Executive Home with inground pool on very private ravine lot
Entertainer s Dream Home on Prestigious Glen Abbey Ravine lot  
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You're going to be seeing "less" of me (Part Four) - 06/01/10 02:11 PM
Jun 1st... I now weigh six pounds less than I weighed May 1st... My goal has been ten pounds a month and I lost four pounds in April and now six pounds in May. I have "mixed" feelings...  I am thirteen pounds behind my original schedule... Do I need to re-visit my goals?  Do I need to "shape up" (I know I have been going off my plan for greater periods and the results show it :( Or should I take a proverbial "pill" and relax.   Thirty Seven Pounds since Feb 1st is still an accomplishment.  I had originally thought of … (8 comments)