Tom Campbell's Hill

Dropped Jacki off at work and took Lucy on a little adventure. Thought we needed a different scene so we went to Tom Campbell's Hill. I heard of it before but wasn't sure where or what to expect. It was a nice little park and we'll have to definitely go back in the summer when the grass is green. Also I think this will be a great spot for taking night shots. Going to have to add this to my places to revisit.

Zoo

Zoo

Calgary Skyline

Sniffer

Saddledome

Funny cloud

On the drive home, we were by Fort Calgary and I've never been so thought we'd quickly stop by to check it out. Sorry to say I was disappointed. I've always heard of all the events and how wonderful the place is. It is just a large building with 2 smaller sheds. Guess I can't complain as they have been standing for all this time. Anyway we took a little walk around it, along the Bow River shoreline and then drove home.

 Main building

Out buildings

Geese

Along the river pathway there are these red boxes

On top of the boxes are these silver maple leaves

I searched the Calgary website to find out what these are. They are part of the new East Village revitalization and these are actual seats and they light up at night (another TRIP!) - "the red cubed seating is internally lit adding a special night time effect along the riverbanks." Good thing I'm taking a night photography class in a couple of weeks.

Front (or back?) of Fort Calgary facing the Bow River

Evening walk

I left work early today and went to get the car. I dropped off the toner at Staples then went to PetSmart to get some dog food and to look for a dog puzzle (puzzle is for Lucy, not me!). Next I went to Bed, Bath & Beyond to see if they had any dog puzzles but they didn't. I was able to order the one I wanted with them though. Hopefully it will be here in a reasonable time. We'll then take pictures and see how smart Lucy really is.

Started driving to mom & dad's to pick Lucy up and saw there was a traffic jam getting onto Deerfoot so I went through Riverbend and thought I'd stop at PetPlanet. Nope no dog puzzle there either. One last try at Petland but again no luck on the one I wanted. They had one but Lucy is too smart and would have it figured out in no time. Just like her ball she currently has.

Picked up the mutt from the Parental Units and started home. I thought I'd hit Southland park to let Lucy run, but driving down Deerfoot there was a backup of traffic, so I cut through Riverbend again. Instead we went over to Beaver Dam Flats where we got the following pictures. Lucy got dirty but then we went to PetSmart to get her nails trimmed and the nice dog groomer cleaned her up a bit for me. Lucy is getting a bath this weekend, I was hoping to hold off until Sunday and I guess so far so good.

Here are some pictures taken during our walk.

Nice evening and skyline 

 Funny trees

 Graffiti under the CP Rail bridge

 Covered picnic area

 Wasp nest

 Tree roots coming out of the bank

 Nice tree with beautiful blue sky

Dirty dog dancing on the tabletop

Moon up over the hilltop

Lucy

I didn't get my picture of the day until this evening - not sure if the creative juices are stuck but at least the subject is CUTE! 

Shopping!

Today's pictures were taken at two different times - lunchtime on my stroll to enjoy the first day of spring and shopping after work with Jacki.

Bank of Montreal building taken from the alley

Yes my fascination with churches

Popeye - almost as tall as me! Found him in a shop at Eau Claire on my lunchtime walk

Miss Olive Oyl

Dangerous wolf - as found at the Bass Pro Shop store

I want this chair! I've always wanted a chair & a half - great for lounging with your faithful companion stretched out beside you.

Journey Home

Today I've decided to try and document my journey home from work. I'll provide a little commentary as well.

 Stand behind the yellow line (waiting for the train)

Exiting the train

Walking in the scary parkade

Are those footsteps I hear?

Any parking spots available?

Running from zombies*

Almost safe

Was there something really there?

Safe in the bike room

Hallway to safety

Mail anyone!?

Mysterious elevator (aka freight elevator)

Going up!

Final hallway

Home!

Ok you don't have to worry, there wasn't anyone besides the security guard following me in the parkade. Safe, sound and sassy!

*Footsteps and zombies referenced due to watching "The Walking Dead" for 2 hours a night the past 2 weeks. Yes I'm weird and proud of it.

View from the 15th Floor

Since my night photography class has been postponed until the first week in April, I thought I'd take my smaller camera with me everywhere I go for the next month and take a picture a day. Let's hope this goes better than my quilt-a-day attempt (which I do plan on finishing!). Sure wish I had time to do everything I want.

So here are my pictures from today. Both taken from my office view looking west down on the old Court house. First picture was taken around 11:45 am and the second around 3:40 pm. Welcome to Calgary where the weather can change quickly.

ENJOY!!

Acrylics Art Class

So a few friends and I thought we'd try something new so we took an art class.  It was put on by the City of Calgary Recreation division, was a full 6 hours long and all supplies included. The class was small - only 6 of us - but it was fun.  If the description of the class indicated we'd paint 4 pictures, I'd say they were nuts.  Any way, it was a lot of fun and here are my masterpieces!