April2011

Bleeding Red Maple Trees, The Cry After Winter

Bleeding Red Maple Trees, The Cry After Winter

Apr 29, 2011
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The annual tree pruning of roadside trees in our subdivision started mid January of this year. It was kind of unusual to see that it was done in the winter, Read More »
Next Time Around I Will Knock Your Blue Tooth Out

Next Time Around I Will Knock Your Blue Tooth Out

Apr 23, 2011
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I am sometimes somewhere in Aurora. Sometimes funny, sometimes interesting situations happen to me. I thought it would be a fun to write about them. Read on, may be its you I was talking about. Read More »
Petch House, My First Visit

Petch House, My First Visit

Apr 19, 2011
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In couple of days I will explore the insides of the Petch House located on Leslie Street, Town of Aurora, and I will be allowed to take some pictures. Stayed tuned for an update and my experience of a life in early 1800s. Read More »
Nokiidaa Trail Link, The Observation Deck Is Up

Nokiidaa Trail Link, The Observation Deck Is Up

Apr 18, 2011
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For those who do not have chance to follow progress of the Nokiidaa Trail Link through the marsh I though I post few images. This is also a follow up from previous post about the work in progress, Read More »
Diapers? We Need Compost-Able Bags And Not Compostable Bags

Diapers? We Need Compost-Able Bags And Not Compostable Bags

Apr 16, 2011
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Placing diapers in the compostable bag – I am not convinced. I would rather put diapers in the ‘compost-able’ bag that aids to decompose the content within. Still, I am not convinced that diapers should be going to the green bin at all. Read More »
Road Kill or Road Kill Not

Road Kill or Road Kill Not

Apr 13, 2011
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I consider Canada Geese to be very lucky not to be the ‘road kill’ on the St. John sideroad. They move freely from one side of the street to the other, and cars honk their horns and actually stop for them to pass. Read More »
Next Generation Irresistible Water Savings Tips

Next Generation Irresistible Water Savings Tips

Apr 12, 2011
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Really what should I do next? The Banner on April 5th, 2011 informed me and probably rest of the Aurora world of wonderful water rate hike. I was pleased with town working on bringing the tax rate down, but I am not pleased with the water hike. Read More »
Emerging Green

Emerging Green

Apr 10, 2011
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Finally spring arrived (physically), but for how long no body knows. However, we were blessed with beautiful weekend. Temperatures reached double digits. People were wearing short sleeves and shorts. Read More »
McKenzie Marsh is Waking Up

McKenzie Marsh is Waking Up

Apr 8, 2011
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It was two hour trip back and forth to the McKenzie Marsh boardwalk. The spring is finally here. The pond was filled with all kinds of animals and birds. In this single trip I noted arrival of the Great Blue Heron. Read More »
THE AURORAN Newspaper Youngest Reader

THE AURORAN Newspaper Youngest Reader

Apr 7, 2011
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The inspiration to write this post today came from reading Christopher Watt’s latest post, Weekly Inspiration : the little engine that could. My post has nothing to do with little engines, but is relates to how wonderful the little minds are. Sitting side by side, Read More »
Town of Aurora Museum Future Locations Proposed

Town of Aurora Museum Future Locations Proposed

Apr 6, 2011
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For 13 years I was planning to visit our museum in Aurora. Well surprise surprise – we don’t have one anymore. I guess that’s what happens if you plan your trip for too long – there will be no trip, as for now there is not trip to the museum. Read More »
I Found Eastern Blue Bird in Town of Aurora

I Found Eastern Blue Bird in Town of Aurora

Apr 5, 2011
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May be someone already seen this little bird in Aurora, but not me. The Eastern Blue Bird is now a new addition to my birding list. I have seen red, orange, yellow but not blue birds in my home town. Read More »
Nokiidaa Trail Link Through the McKenzie Marsh Work in Progress

Nokiidaa Trail Link Through the McKenzie Marsh Work in Progress

Apr 2, 2011
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Today was probably my third or fourth time tracking (photographing) progress of the Nokiidaa Trail link that will soon link the St. John’s Sideroad boardwalk to Tim Taylor Newmarket trail, and Read More »
Stoop and Scoop Pick Up After Your Pet

Stoop and Scoop Pick Up After Your Pet

Apr 1, 2011
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It was very nice weather and very inviting for a walk. I needed to do small groceries that day, so we have decided to go shopping to Superstore. It is only about 15 minutes walk. Read More »