And That's All Folks!

It's official! We're shuttin' er down. My blog has found a new home: pochwat.com/blog

Enjoy

Lesley + Andrew

Andrea + Kevin

Judy+Jason(+Libby) : Maternity

Jane+Thomas Pt.1

I know I've been neglecting the blog, but it's been a very busy last few months... New photos comming soon.. weddings, engagements, editorial, and lawn bowling... and a new website... and some other new stuff I'm sure..

..in the meantime.. enjoy these pics.

Edited a couple as they were transferring.

Canada Day Festival @ Downsview Park

Corporated Militia of Upper Canada, representing the Red Coated Canadian in their reenactment of various drills from The War of 1812.





Pan Fantasy played the Canadian national anthem at the opening ceremonies.

The Royal Canadian Legion Highland Creek Annual Canada Day Parade.











MP Dan McTeague spoke at the Canada Day closing ceremonies, at Canadian Legion Br. 258.

Guyana Festival at L'Amoreaux Community Centre


(above) Guyanese performer/dancer, Mumtazi Ali performed at the cultural show.


Master drummer from Guinea-Conakry, Amara Kante Koteba and Master drummer from Trinidad & Tobago, Muhtadi play an encore for Fameeda Singh, wife of the Canadian ambassador to Guyana.

Toronto Biennale @ Big on Bloor Street Festival

Libby and Antonia from Toronto Biennale, held a fundraiser at their booth for Toronto Biennale. People were encouraged to paint them, for a small donation.

Summer of Slaughter @ Ted Reeve Arena



GTA Rollergirls presented the Summer of Slaughter roller derby event, featuring the Slaughter Daughters from Ottawa, and the Derby Debutants from Toronto.

The Battle of Black Creek @ Black Creek Pioneer Village

A Corporal of The Queens Rangers, teaches a private how to fire a musket. The Queens Rangers fought along side the Loyalists during the American Revolution.

Continental soldiers stand guard as arrests are attempted on Loyalist supporters. The mob eventually scared off the Continental soldiers and no arrests were made.

Festival of Excellence @ University of Toronto's Varsity Stadium.

Canadian hurdlers Perdita Felicien and Priscilla Lopes-Schliep, along with American decathlete Bryan Clay, known as the "world's greatest athlete", and Jamaica's Usain Bolt, the world and olympic record holder for the 100m and 200m competed at the event.

USA's Bryan Clay, known as the "world's greatest athlete"


(above) Men's 800m battle for first between USA's Khadevis Robinson, Christian Smith, and Karjuan Williams. Each placed 1st to 3rd, respectively.
(below) Qatar's Saif Shaheen catches his breath after the Men's 5000m run where he finished first with a commanding 11second lead over USA's Dathan Ritzenhein who came a distant second.


(above) Women 100m Hurdles. (L-R) USA's Virginia Powell, Jamaica's Nickiesha Wilson and USA's Damu Cherry.
(below) Fastest man in the world, Jamaica's Usain Bolt looks back at his competitors as he crosses the finish line in 10 seconds flat, winning first.

Soccer Field Opening @ Bill Hancox Park


(L-R) Ken Sharpe (Ward 44 Toronto Parks Maintenance Director), Councillor Ron Moeser (Ward 44 Scarborough East), and Yuri Rudolph, President West Rouge Soccer cut the ribbon at the opening of a new soccer field at Bill Hancox Park in Scarborough.