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May 17, 2009
11:51 AM (196 days, 9h, 17min ago)
422 - Celebration...
There have been fireworks for the past 3 nights. Tomorrow (Monday) there will be a lot more. Monday is our queen's birthday. Well, official birthday. Her real birthday is 21 April, but here we celebrate it each year on the 24th of May. But, since we like to have long weekends, we settle on the Monday before the 25th of May. This year it happens to be early. Next year it'll actually be on the 24th. Regardless, it's a celebration marked with family get togethers, outings, sports, camping, gardening (usually no frost after Victoria Day), BBQing and fireworks.
Victoria Day is the first holiday weekend of the year where Canadians can do something outdoors without fearing inclement weather. I don't know about that. Lots of places across the country were expecting (or are already getting) snow. I guess I should have said "most" Canadians can, but anyway, I kind of wish I was there instead of here. Still, I can't complain. It's nice to have some good weather after a long, snowy winter. It's good to be able to get outside without a heavy winter coat, let alone a jacket or sweater. It's great to have a reason to celebrate without the weather making it unpleasant for activities or travel.
Monday won't be my travel day this week. I've chosen Wednesday instead. I'm not sure where I'll end up, but there's a cemetery I need to visit. Personal reasons. And, there's always lots to see when one just travels for the sake of travelling. No matter where I go, there's always something I haven't seen before. That in itself makes it worthwhile.
The Sunday night fireworks have faded to nothing. I best get into bed. Wish I had someone to make my own "fireworks" with.
Victoria Day is the first holiday weekend of the year where Canadians can do something outdoors without fearing inclement weather. I don't know about that. Lots of places across the country were expecting (or are already getting) snow. I guess I should have said "most" Canadians can, but anyway, I kind of wish I was there instead of here. Still, I can't complain. It's nice to have some good weather after a long, snowy winter. It's good to be able to get outside without a heavy winter coat, let alone a jacket or sweater. It's great to have a reason to celebrate without the weather making it unpleasant for activities or travel.
Monday won't be my travel day this week. I've chosen Wednesday instead. I'm not sure where I'll end up, but there's a cemetery I need to visit. Personal reasons. And, there's always lots to see when one just travels for the sake of travelling. No matter where I go, there's always something I haven't seen before. That in itself makes it worthwhile.
The Sunday night fireworks have faded to nothing. I best get into bed. Wish I had someone to make my own "fireworks" with.
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