Work in Progress

Looks like the town council have voted to spend some money on paint.  This will definitely brighten the place up when it's all finished!  Snow... stay away!

Kicking up the Leaves....

 I'm following a trail around the local reservoir. This trail was well used a few years ago, but for some reason the local council closed it... safety reasons I suppose.  But it's still being used although I only met one family and one runner on my way though.

Looks like there is an eager beaver planning some homebuilding in the neighbourhood.

I went as far as the bridge before I turned back, I'll finish the trail next time.  The bridge has been there at least 20 years, maybe longer, I am amazed that it has lasted this long, through all those harsh Canadian winters. (Actually the winters don't seem to be as harsh any more .... climate change???)

The Baby Tree

 My new neighbour planted a baby red maple tree in the spring.  I've watched as the little tree sprouted new pale green leaves as the temperatures got warmer, then maturing to a darker green as the summer arrived. And now, after a couple of cold nights..... scarlet foliage that glows in the autumn sunshine.

And another view of the little tree through my living room window. Winter is coming!

Markham Fair - Goats

 

Goat competitions are a very serious business at the Fair.

Markham Fair - Moooo

 

Beef on the hoof. I think they are Charolais.

Markham Fair - Sheep Shearing

 This is my friend James. He grew up in Australia on a sheep farm with thousands of sheep, I can't remember how many thousands... definitely a lot.  He started shearing sheep at the age of 12.

This girl was only one year old and had never been sheared before, so she was complaining loudly for some of her sisters to come to her aid.  But she was in safe hands with James.

The fleece is almost completely removed. The wool grows constantly so each sheep must be sheared once a year.

Markham Fair - Toronto Banjo Band

 

Are you ready for the Toronto Banjo Band?  You can sing along to "The Sunny Side of the Street" and "Pennies from Heaven". All the good old golden oldies. 

Yellow / Red colour swap

 

Playing with the camera settings again, this time a yellow / red colour swap. 

Gives these bright yellow nasturtiums a completely new look.