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    Moth

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    | 2017365, goldenrod, moth, Syndicated
    September 14, 2017
    September 13, 2017. In the back yard mowing the grass I didn't find any toads but found numerous crickets and grasshoppers. And this moth, clinging to a goldenrod. Spent the day working on my 'gRSShopper in a Box' poster for an event in October. It wil...
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    No Drone Zone

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    | 2017365, drone, Syndicated, yellow
    September 14, 2017
    September 11, 2017. These new signs appeared by our parking lot over the weekend. They protect what is probably the most watched field in Ottawa, the field just north of CSIS and CSEC (our spy agencies). Spent the day working on the Poland paper, the e...
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    Castor River

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    | 2017365, river, Syndicated
    September 14, 2017
    September 14, 2017. Had a couple of impromptu meetings today and otherwise worked on the Poland paper. On the way home went looking for herbicide for Andrea's buckthorn project. Ended up out in Russell, and I photographed the Castor River at the Limoge...
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    Castor River

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    | 2017365, river, Syndicated
    September 14, 2017
    September 14, 2017. Had a couple of impromptu meetings today and otherwise worked on the Poland paper. On the way home went looking for herbicide for Andrea's buckthorn project. Ended up out in Russell, and I photographed the Castor River at the Limoge...
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    No Drone Zone

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    | 2017365, drone, Syndicated, yellow
    September 14, 2017
    September 11, 2017. These new signs appeared by our parking lot over the weekend. They protect what is probably the most watched field in Ottawa, the field just north of CSIS and CSEC (our spy agencies). Spent the day working on the Poland paper, the e...
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    Moth

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    | 2017365, goldenrod, moth, Syndicated
    September 14, 2017
    September 13, 2017. In the back yard mowing the grass I didn't find any toads but found numerous crickets and grasshoppers. And this moth, clinging to a goldenrod. Spent the day working on my 'gRSShopper in a Box' poster for an event in October. It wil...
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    Pile of Sticks

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    | 2017365, Syndicated
    September 14, 2017
    September 12, 2017. While I continued work on the Olland paper, Andrea set about deconstructing the buckthorn bushed at the back property line. Buckthorns are invasive and need to be eradicated. Though I'm more of the laissez-faire type when it comes t...
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    Vankleek Hill

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    | 2017365, Syndicated, vankleekhill
    September 10, 2017
    September 10, 2017. We took a bit of a break today and went to the festival in Vankleek Hill, about a half hour east of us. It was nice - and an interesting contrast - to visit a festival in my own home as compared to seeing them in Europe or Latin Ame...
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    Asters

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    | 2017365, Syndicated
    September 10, 2017
    September 9, 2017. New England Asters in the back yard. Work day today, as I spent the day editing and adding to my Contact North paper.
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    Vankleek Hill

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    | 2017365, Syndicated, vankleekhill
    September 10, 2017
    September 10, 2017. We took a bit of a break today and went to the festival in Vankleek Hill, about a half hour east of us. It was nice - and an interesting contrast - to visit a festival in my own home as compared to seeing them in Europe or Latin Ame...
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    Asters

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    | 2017365, Syndicated
    September 10, 2017
    September 9, 2017. New England Asters in the back yard. Work day today, as I spent the day editing and adding to my Contact North paper.
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    After the Rain

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    | 2017365, Syndicated
    September 8, 2017
    September 8, 2017. A view of M-55 in the clouds and sunshine after the rain. Another productive day. Accomplishments (it has been a while) - wrote 'Amazons New HQ' - created six 5-minute videos for George and David's course
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    The Neighbour’s Flowers

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    | 2017365, Syndicated
    September 6, 2017
    September 6, 2017. I was trying to take photos of unique cone-shaped mushrooms in the back yard, but they were too tiny (my kingdon for a macro lens!) but I peeked around the shed and caught this photo of the neighbour's flowers. Got a little work done...
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    The Neighbour’s Flowers

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    | 2017365, Syndicated
    September 6, 2017
    September 6, 2017. I was trying to take photos of unique cone-shaped mushrooms in the back yard, but they were too tiny (my kingdon for a macro lens!) but I peeked around the shed and caught this photo of the neighbour's flowers. Got a little work done...
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    Back Yard

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    | 2017365, Syndicated
    September 4, 2017
    September 3, 2017. I'm still under the weather with a traveller's cold. This is our back yard. I know we should mow it, and we will, but I do like the rugged look.
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    Next

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    | 2017365, Syndicated
    September 2, 2017
    September 2, 2017. Bees are flourishing in our back yard. This one moves on from one clover to the next. Quiet day today, with the usual after-travel cold, and playing No Man's Sky all day.
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    Next

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    | 2017365, Syndicated
    September 2, 2017
    September 2, 2017. Bees are flourishing in our back yard. This one moves on from one clover to the next. Quiet day today, with the usual after-travel cold, and playing No Man's Sky all day.
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    Hooded Ladies Tresses Orchid

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    | 2017365, Syndicated
    September 1, 2017
    August 31, 2017. It looked more neat and orderly when it was fresh (Andrea has a photo) but I think it's remarkable that we have a volunteer orchid of any type or description in our back yard. Recovering from jet lag today, but still managed to get int...
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    Hooded Ladies Tresses Orchid

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    | 2017365, Syndicated
    August 31, 2017
    August 31, 2017. It looked more neat and orderly when it was fresh (Andrea has a photo) but I think it's remarkable that we have a volunteer orchid of any type or description in our back yard. Recovering from jet lag today, but still managed to get int...
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    Flight

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    | 2017365, Syndicated
    August 30, 2017
    August 30, 2017. I woke up this morning and am going to sleep tonight at home in Casselman. Flight never ceases to amaze me (even if the windows are dirty and it's hard to get a good photo).
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    Plaetarium

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    | 2017365, poland, Syndicated, warsaw
    August 29, 2017
    August 28, 2017. Took the train back to Warsaw this morning and then, in a first fr me, gave a presentation in a planetarium - not just the building, but the actual round room with the projectors. I have video, which I'll share soon.
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    Krakow

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    | Syndicated
    August 28, 2017
    August 26, 2017. I was back at the conference for the day, did a news interview and listed to a keynote. Then in the evening it was on the train to Krakow. I wandered through the old city in the evening, where I encountered this excellent musician.
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    Krakow by Day

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    | Syndicated
    August 28, 2017
    August 27, 2017. I had a full Sunday to wander through Krakow, which did. These dancers were spotted on stage in the central square. But I also saw quiet courtyards, old forts, rivers and forests.
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    Warsaw

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    | Syndicated
    August 24, 2017
    August 23, 2017. Arrived in Warsaw. Stayed up overnight. Took a 7km walk around the city midday to work on jet lag, then to bed by 4pm and slept through.
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    Rouge

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    | Syndicated
    August 24, 2017
    August 22, 2017. Spent the day flying to Poland. It was a bit tricky and took longer than usual, due to thunderstorms.
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    August 21 2017 Eclipse in Ottawa

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    | Syndicated
    August 21, 2017
    August 21, 2017. This is the eclipse at the peak, 2:30, outside M-50 at NRC. No filter. You don't see the eclipse directly, but if you look closely you can see it captured in the lens flare (at the 10 O'Clock position on the Sun).
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