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Last Week The Hottest Days In Years, Noise Pollution

Last Week The Hottest Days In Years, Noise Pollution

Jul 25, 2011
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It was hot - sizzling hot and humid. Last week, especially Thursday was the hottest day in years. Here in Aurora we were lucky as the skies were overcast most of the time during the peak hour, Read More »
Merlin’s Hollow, Best Of The Last Visit

Merlin’s Hollow, Best Of The Last Visit

Jul 18, 2011
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It was another great visit accompanied by great weather conditions, sadly it was last one for the season, to the Merlin's Hollow, an English garden created by the Tomlinson's here in Aurora. Read More »
Nokiidaa Trail Link, How Do You Know That You Are At The Newmarket Trail?

Nokiidaa Trail Link, How Do You Know That You Are At The Newmarket Trail?

Jul 8, 2011
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As far as I can notice, people are really enjoying the new Nokiidaa Trail Link in Aurora accessible from St. John's sideroad. The wildlife is sprouting and so does the population of us Aurorans and Newmarket-oans. Every age group so far. Read More »
Merlin’s Hollow, Red Poppy A Flower Of Comfort

Merlin’s Hollow, Red Poppy A Flower Of Comfort

Jul 3, 2011
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Another great visit to Merlin's Hollow on July 2nd, 2011. First to notice were red poppies in the Winter Garden at the entrance. The petals of the poppy flower before blooming are crumpled in the bud, that is often why you may see them wrinkled. Read More »
Town of Aurora Section Of The Nokiidaa Trail Link Is Now Completed, A Strange Encounter

Town of Aurora Section Of The Nokiidaa Trail Link Is Now Completed, A Strange Encounter

Jun 30, 2011
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The fence is down and access is finally granted after many months of a hard work. Without any notice, last weekend the boardwalk trail link was opened to public. Read More »
Chain Reaction, How Wacky Is That?

Chain Reaction, How Wacky Is That?

Jun 25, 2011
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We have a little bunny on our backyard. I see him all the time. They grow so fast, so everyday I take some photos of him. Today I came out with my camera, and thought I will get clear picture and nice close up. Read More »
Merlin’s Hollow, Art In The English Garden

Merlin’s Hollow, Art In The English Garden

Jun 17, 2011
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Now let me give you a photo tour of some of the artistic items you may want to notice beside the flowers if you on your way to visit this beautiful English flower garden. In the first post (Merlin's Hollow, Beautiful Accents Of The Garden) I presented photo gallery of some of the flowers that are blooming now in June. Read More »
Merlin’s Hollow, Beautiful Accents Of The Garden

Merlin’s Hollow, Beautiful Accents Of The Garden

Jun 13, 2011
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We travel thousands of miles to visit places, yet we sometimes forget to check out our local treasures. I am now convinced that Aurora has many, especially after last weekend. On Saturday June 11th we had an opportunity to visit a beautiful Merlin's Hollow garden in Aurora established by David Tomlinson and his wife Dierdre. Read More »
The Richness, The Beauty, The Petch House

The Richness, The Beauty, The Petch House

Jun 3, 2011
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I find beauty everywhere and I found beauty in the Petch House that once housed many families here in Aurora grounds. An old decaying log house now embraced by nature is standing alone and waiting for the day that will be alive again. Read More »
Road Kill? Not This Time Turtle

Road Kill? Not This Time Turtle

May 28, 2011
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Last Friday we walked to the McKenzie Marsh. It was late in the afternoon, but still sunny and bright. When we got closer to the boardwalk we spotted a turtle heading for the road. Read More »
Rotary Park, A Facelift In The Near Future

Rotary Park, A Facelift In The Near Future

May 21, 2011
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I never knew about the Rotary Park in Aurora. Soon as I read that it will be having a makeover, I jump the wagon with my camera to take some pictures. Okay okay, I was driven by my husband to check the park out - my personal driver so I can handle the camera. Read More »
Bear Sighting, Aurora Issues Bear Warning

Bear Sighting, Aurora Issues Bear Warning

May 9, 2011
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This morning I was reading The Banner, and found a little article that bears are back in Aurora around Bathrust Street and Handerson Drive. Okay that is still far from the area where I live, Read More »
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 »
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 »