Annual Huck Finn Fishing Derby @ Elgin Pond



At this very popular, annual one day event, kids are invited to fish at Elgin Pond, which is stocked with thousands of trout, to win prizes and to catch their dinner.

Driving Clinic


The Uxbridge Horseman's Association, in conjuncion with the Ontario Percheron Horse Association held a driving clinic for four and two-hitch wagons and Percheron horses.

85'ing around





Who says you can't shoot sports with an 85?! I've been out for almost 2 months, yes 2 MONTHS! without my 70-200 2.8 IS. It went in for a simple repair, and had been sent back to me 3 times, and I've sent it back 4 times, as Canon can't seem to fix it properly, or parts are missing, or technician ineptness might be put into question. Who knows? But life must go on, and sports must be photographed. Here's my attempt at shooting sports with and 85/1.8 on a 5D.. oh yeah. I was out of my MkIIn as well.... but that's a whole other story.

Steel Magnolias @ Uxbridge Music Hall
November 11, 2007

Golfin'

Some shots from a game of golf with my friends at Mill Run in Uxbridge. Too bad it rained.
All shot with 85/1.8, at 1.8

Fishing on Elgin Pond

Strawberries
June 17, 2007

Strawberry season is here - and it should last for about another 3 more weeks. I went strawberry picking to Twinkleberry Farms and took along my Canon G7 for the ride.

I took a bunch of shots, but this pic reminds me of one of those could-be advertising shots that would read "From our fields to your table - support your local farmer" or "Fresh Ontario Produce".... well you get the idea...

Greenskeeper - Uxbridge Lawn Bowling Club
April 29, 2007
Bob Owen, the greenskeeper of the Uxbridge Lawn Bowling Club, cleans the bowling green with a sweeper, after verti-cutting the grass. Cutting and sweeping the grass takes approximatly 2 hours, as the turf is meticulously cut to less than 1/8th of an inch.

Skateboard Park Cleanup
April 14, 2007

Matt and Zac clean off graffiti from the skateboard ramps during the annual Uxbridge skatepark cleanup, where local youth were invited to the skatepark to do a general cleanup to prepare the park for opening.

30-Hour Quilting Marathon
March 31, 2007
The Quilters Cupboard participated in a national 30-hour-long quilting marathon. Over 3,000 quilt tiles were donated from across North America, of which the Quilters Cupboard used 45 to make two beautiful quilts. Over 130 participanting quilters from across Durham region and beyond helped The Quilters Cupboard raise over $20,000 for breast cancer support programs across the continent. Julie Bullen was one of the participating quilters who helped stitch the quilts together.

Quilters Cupboard Website

Cross Country Skiing
March 20, 2007


UXBRIDGE - Whitby reisdent Ernie Pegutter has been cross country skiing a number of years, but had only discovered the Durham Regional Forest this past year. His new discovery quickly turned into his favorite place to ski, and he says he can't wait to ride his bike on the trails in the summer.

Driving Range
March 19, 2007


UXBRIDGE - A tow truck driver hooks up some cables to flip a car over, which landed in a ditch on Elgin Park Drive. An afternoon snowstorm caused for slippery driving conditions. Thankfully the driver of the car came out of the accident uninjured.

Kyoshi Alain Saily at Okami Kai dojo
March 18, 2007


UXBRIDGE - 8th Dan Goshindo Black Belt, Kyoshi Alain Saily was invited to come from France to the Okami Kai dojo to teach two seminars, one for adults and one for kids. Kyoshi Alain Saily travels to over 20 countries a year teaching seminars, emphasizing fun and martial arts fundamentals to develop confidence in his students. Here he demonstrates an exercise with orange belt Karisa during the kids seminar.

2007 You Look Good Rider's Cup - Lakeridge Ski Resort

The Pirates of Penzance - Uxbridge Music Hall

Dress rehearsal for Gilbert & Sullivan's, The Pirates of Penzance at the Uxbridge Music Hall.

Mild Winter Weather Freestanders


Street Hockey
Sled Dogs

Making due with no snow on the ground, sled dog trainer, keeps his dogs healthy and happy by running them on side roads of Scugog.

Jogging in mild winter

Misc. Christmas Events


Port Perry United Church Senior Choir - Christmas Concert

Christmas Crafts @ Willow Books Uxbridge

Scugog Historical Museum - Old Fashioned Christmas event.

Train ride with Santa - Uxbridge Heritage Train Station
November 26, 2006

Daniel peers out a window before the train pulled away from the station, hoping to get a glimpse of Santa who was rumored to make an appearance on the train ride between Uxbridge and Stoufville.

Rememberance Day Ceremonies - Uxbridge & Port Perry
November 11, 2006

Two ceremonies, in two different towns ~ 20km apart, taking place at the same time. Newspapers need photos of both. No wonder I have so many speeding tickets.






After the service a Rememberance Day parade led people to Elgin Pond in Uxbridge, where the surrounding park was re-dedicated under the name of Veterans Memorial Park. 91-year-old, comrade George Izatt was all smiles as he got to cut the ribbon to officially unveil the new name of the park.


Back at the Legion, Norm Budd who served in WWII and Korea as a Private in the R.C.R., and Roy Povey who served in the Middle East in 1957 with the British Forces sing some old favorites. (Below) Jim Smitherman who served in the R.C.N.V.R. during WWII doing convoy duty, and also on a minesweeper in the English Channel, shows a photo of himself on the HMCS Bittersweet.

Riding through Durham Forest


It was really cold and windy last Sunday, but it didn't deter these guys from going for a stroll through Durham Forest. Although a different pic was used in the paper, I like this one better.