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Gardener, hockey player, grandfather, retiree, trail builder, ODR ice maker, poet, surprisingly stupid.

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An asphalt bike path with tree trunk shadows striping the path.

An asphalt bike path with tree trunk shadows striping the path.

In places in #yyc, it's becoming the season of the sticks.

21.10.2025 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A pathway cut into tall golden grasses and scrub poplars without leaves.

A pathway cut into tall golden grasses and scrub poplars without leaves.

Out for a #walk just west of Sherwood Park #yeg with my older bro.

16.10.2025 00:47 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Asphalt shingles on a roof white with frost but slowly melting in the early morning.

Asphalt shingles on a roof white with frost but slowly melting in the early morning.

Frost in #yeg but a pleasant sunshine Alberta day.

15.10.2025 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Log cabin with a cross at the front apex of the building. Outside, crochet wheels of red and orange festoon the wall.

Log cabin with a cross at the front apex of the building. Outside, crochet wheels of red and orange festoon the wall.

"Our Lady of Peace Mission" Building at #Heritagepark #yyc

14.10.2025 02:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A home, on my walk, was wonderfully landscaped. Just love the yellow leaves. #yyc #gardens

11.10.2025 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A picture of a backyard with a musty yellow larch tree in the middle, amongst the green spruce and junipers.

A picture of a backyard with a musty yellow larch tree in the middle, amongst the green spruce and junipers.

That's about as brilliant of a yellow as our larch in the backyard gets.
#yyc #gardens #fall.

The red is dangling Virginia Creeper, outside our second floor window, which I just realized is in the grape family.

09.10.2025 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Equal parts sky and water in a gray overcast sky mirrored in the water, only bisected with muted gray & yellow fall colours.

Equal parts sky and water in a gray overcast sky mirrored in the water, only bisected with muted gray & yellow fall colours.

On a #bike ride this past Saturday, the sights in Calgary were spectacular due to the #Fall atmosphere. #yyc

06.10.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Jammed packed garden in October still very colorful with pinks, yellows,silver and white in front of an old style building with reddish brown stain and in the background the end of a passenger train car sits idle.

Jammed packed garden in October still very colorful with pinks, yellows,silver and white in front of an old style building with reddish brown stain and in the background the end of a passenger train car sits idle.

Love this lil garden at #heritagepark #yyc

04.10.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A pot is filled with apple slices, dusted with cinnamon and too much sugar.

A pot is filled with apple slices, dusted with cinnamon and too much sugar.

It's Fall. Admit it.

Doing some Fall things like making applesauce. #yyc #Fall

02.10.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Curving asphalt bike path with trees bordering in the fall process of yellowing.

Curving asphalt bike path with trees bordering in the fall process of yellowing.

Another distracted bike photo #yyc #bikepaths

27.09.2025 19:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Purple asters above white and gold feverfew on the bottom.

Purple asters above white and gold feverfew on the bottom.

Nice to see the asters blossoming in the #fall. #yyc #gardens

26.09.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Highbush cranberry leaves a fall purple set against silvery wolf willow leaves.

Highbush cranberry leaves a fall purple set against silvery wolf willow leaves.

Starting to feel like Fall but not too much. #yyc #fallcolors

25.09.2025 23:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Finally, fresh air in Calgary!

Fire smoke had lingered for a month, just not fresh until the last four days.

After a pretty good summer. Spoilt.
#yyc #fall #joy

25.09.2025 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A washtub is filled with dirt and green onions are spiking up from it. The washtub sits on a patio of pavers with a couple dog statues looking on.

A washtub is filled with dirt and green onions are spiking up from it. The washtub sits on a patio of pavers with a couple dog statues looking on.

Guess it's green onion harvest time. #yyc #gardening. Haven't grown them in the past. This pot yielded radishes before being replanted in late spring.

24.09.2025 03:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A city neighborhood street with trees arching over the cars driving underneath.

A city neighborhood street with trees arching over the cars driving underneath.

I like when the trees reach out to touch the trees on the opposite side of the street. #trees #yyc

18.09.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A pathway along a red fence, with overarching branches and fall leaves starting to fill the ground.

A pathway along a red fence, with overarching branches and fall leaves starting to fill the ground.

Out for a walk in #yeg

16.09.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My mom-in-law's #rose. The scent is wonderful.

I hope your nose lifts your spirits, today.

15.09.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An idyllic photo of the Glenmore Reservoir in the background, with two red Adirondack chairs and a lovely huge flower pot in the foreground. #yyc #gardens

An idyllic photo of the Glenmore Reservoir in the background, with two red Adirondack chairs and a lovely huge flower pot in the foreground. #yyc #gardens

My compliments to #calgary #city for the wonderful flowers in our #parks. Glenmore Reservoir

13.09.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Two kayakers on a calm water with cloud and shoreline tree reflections.

Two kayakers on a calm water with cloud and shoreline tree reflections.

This looks like fun. #yyc #kayaking

12.09.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Four large pots in a parking lot island with the same flower arrangements of canna lilies. Mostly juniper between them.

Four large pots in a parking lot island with the same flower arrangements of canna lilies. Mostly juniper between them.

Chatted with our community gardener today. #yyc #community #garden. She was dealing with slugs and planting new grasses that she bought on autumn sale.

10.09.2025 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
View of Calgary's downtown skyline from Mission area. The sky is only slightly gray from the wildfire smoke. The foreground is mostly green, turning slightly yellow, of mostly scrubby poplar trees, I am guessing.

View of Calgary's downtown skyline from Mission area. The sky is only slightly gray from the wildfire smoke. The foreground is mostly green, turning slightly yellow, of mostly scrubby poplar trees, I am guessing.

A little clearer in #yyc today for a bike ride.

09.09.2025 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sculpture of metal and a platform of rundle rock, with the Bow River rapids in the distance.

Sculpture of metal and a platform of rundle rock, with the Bow River rapids in the distance.

Safety rope and orange floats in the foreground with Bow River rapids.

Safety rope and orange floats in the foreground with Bow River rapids.

A picture of the Bow River from both sides showing the Harvie Passage Lookout, which is a beautiful design, almost a sculpture.
#yyc #bicycle

07.09.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Multi petals flowerheads in an orange-red color.

Multi petals flowerheads in an orange-red color.

Loads of flowerheads in a radiating yellow and orange circles.

Loads of flowerheads in a radiating yellow and orange circles.

A cluster of soft red roses.

A cluster of soft red roses.

Any sedum flowerheads of muted yellow and rust colors. A bee is in there somewhere.

Any sedum flowerheads of muted yellow and rust colors. A bee is in there somewhere.

At Silversprings botanical garden #bgss #yyc #gardens. Lovely job by all the volunteers. Even in September, in fine shape.

06.09.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A pot of houseleeks that are filling the pot fully. Green circular recurring patterns. We call them chicks and hens as they propagate by making little babies.

A pot of houseleeks that are filling the pot fully. Green circular recurring patterns. We call them chicks and hens as they propagate by making little babies.

A white round pot, which is filled with green sempervivum, set on a pattern of gray pavers.

A white round pot, which is filled with green sempervivum, set on a pattern of gray pavers.

My wife loves collecting and growing sempervivum, which does great outdoors in #yyc #gardens.

05.09.2025 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gladiolas are flowering in the local park. #yyc

I have had these flowers in the snow. ❄️ Late bloomers here.

30.08.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A building window with striped awning and large overflowing flower box.

A building window with striped awning and large overflowing flower box.

#heritagepark in the summer.
Pretty nice! #yyc

29.08.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A picture of red crabapples and their surrounding leaves. This variety is completely red.

A picture of red crabapples and their surrounding leaves. This variety is completely red.

These crabapples bring back memories from 60 years ago. Living in #yyc, we raided the neighbours tree. Boy, were they/are they tart.
This tree is beside my daughter's driveway. A fall mess.

27.08.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From 9 days ago. #yyc Glenmore reservoir. Something peaceful about recreational sailing.

25.08.2025 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A blue purple colour of the Cupid's Dart plant is engaging. The interior petals remind me of ribbons in a gift wrap.

A blue purple colour of the Cupid's Dart plant is engaging. The interior petals remind me of ribbons in a gift wrap.

Cupid's Dart has survived a couple #yyc winters in the #garden.

I have taken a shine to it.

24.08.2025 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Garden of iris and sedums, which contrast the linear and spherical. With a sign on the building saying "boat rentals".

Garden of iris and sedums, which contrast the linear and spherical. With a sign on the building saying "boat rentals".

I liked how this garden was structured, alternating rounds and streaks. #yyc #bownesspark

21.08.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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