This is a collection of my thoughts, questions, ideas and what I have seen. These are my opinions and experiences. In 2017 I experienced a head injury that has given me concussion like symptoms, one is memory loss, that is one of the drivers for this blog, to record what I may not remember later. Your feedback and open discussion is always welcome. Haters will always be mocked. Thank you to Lisa for your editing. Illustrations by Sydnee.
Centre of Canada Park It has been determined that the Centre of Canada is at 96° 48’ 35”. The Centre of Canada Park with signage was established to mark the area. The park is located on the TransCanada Highway in the Rural Municipality of Taché. PETE'S HERITAGE MUSEUM Pete's Centre Canada Heritage Museum is a... Continue Reading →
A Photo Gallery, All Things Canadian Geese. Nesting New Families Flying Landings With the help of new friends Gary and Seaira we were able to remove a string wrapped around the foot of this goose. Seaira has informed us the name of the goose is Delila. Seaira fed Delila cracked corn and kept her distracted... Continue Reading →
Let’s face it, 2020 sucked for most of us. Our families experienced loss, pain and disparity. There were changes, so many changes. We saw lineups for groceries for the first time and restrictions on travel. Normals we never saw coming, like remote learning for children, face masks and hand sanitizing before shopping. We were isolated... Continue Reading →
The Hudson's Bay Company built Lower Fort Garry in 1830 after a flood damaged the original fort that was located at the junction of the Red River and Assiniboine Rivers. Lower Fort Garry operated in the fur trade until the early 1900s. From 1911 to 1963 Lower Fort Garry was used as a Golf course... Continue Reading →
Living in a Small Town From 1962 to 1971 we lived in six small towns. I was born in one in northern Manitoba. Saint Jean Baptiste was the last town before we moved to the big city, it’s the one I remember the best for some reason. I have flashes of the others, but there... Continue Reading →
This is a collection of pictures from around Winnipeg Manitoba Canada Winnipeg Police Museum The Marlborough Hotel ON BROARDWAY Woodsworth Building 363 Broadway Union Station Surplus Direct, Lord Selkirk Furniture and Top Pro Roofing. Baked Expectations https://soiwasthinking.blog/2020/07/03/a-walk-around-the-legislative-building/
