Archive for August, 2006
Tuesday, August 29th, 2006
Where’s Gemma?
Given my usual blogging activity some of you maybe wondering what has happened to me and my little excursions. Well I have left Simon in Calgary and have gone to Toronto! I am attending the 48th Biennial Convention of the International Association of Firefighters as a representative of the Union and doing a bit of [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Calgary by gemma
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006
Timmy’s
  Timmy’sOriginally uploaded by simmogem. The Canadian equivilant of Krispy Kremes, Tim Hortons is a bit of an icon here. Ever since our first day on the Moose bus on-route to Whistler we have been told that it is in one of ‘Timmy’s’ stores that you really experience Canada. Miles Gilbert ‘Tim’ Horton was a [...]
6 Comments » - Posted in Calgary by simmo
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006
Morning Tea at Lougheed House
 Lougheed HouseOriginally uploaded by simmogem. After a brief rest from excursions I was back on the case today, and what a marvelous gem Lougheed House was. The home was built in 1891 by Sir Lougheed and his wife Lady Isabella, with the restoration only completed last year for Alberta’s centennary. There is too much [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Calgary by gemma
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006
Hummingbird Chicken a success!
Hummingbird Chicken Originally uploaded by simmogem. Whilst Neil Perry might not serve this up, the Hummingbird’s recipe for Cornflake Chicken was a mighty succes in this Lawrence household. A bit of lemon pepper seasoning to the cornflakes was all that was needed for this easy and scumpious dinner. The Hummingbird has out done herself and [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Calgary by gemma
Sunday, August 20th, 2006
Rust-mobile
Rust-mobile Originally uploaded by simmogem. After Brain’s demands for new topics we thought we would pick something that suits him to a tee – being an ex panel beater and all. Ever since landing in Canada we have been amazed at the state of some vehicles. The car pictured here is even registered and daily [...]