We were headed up to the cottage on Sunday for Mother's Day and on our way past Canada's Wonderland I had to pull out the camera and snap the new roller coaster. It's called 'The Behemoth,' and wow - it really is!
It's just nutty how high above the houses (and Mountain AND Drop Zone) this coaster is! You can see the Drop Zone tower on the far left of the photo, and the Mountain is hidden on the left side, behind the coaster. Frankly, just looking at the vertical drop (a 75 degree angle)on this sucker made me a bit ill. And this is coming from the girl who used to LOVE roller coasters!
I grew up in this area, and learned some of my first words at Wonderland (Scooby-Doo and Mountain specifically, thank you very much). But this was back when it was all Smurfs and Hanna-Barbera land, not Spongebob and Movie-themed coasters.
I also spent many a high school summer hanging out at Wonderland - we'd all get season's passes and go once a week or so. But I'm sad to say I just can't handle them anymore. The Mr. and I went two summers ago (one of our firsts dates), and oi! I think we had to take a break and recharge almost every second ride!
I felt old and so not cool. I still love roller coasters, but I know I can't spend a whole day on them anymore. And wow, I don't know that I'll ever drill up the courage to hop on this new one... at which you travel 125km/h. Yikes! That's faster than I drive on the 400 series highways!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
Friday, May 09, 2008
Treasury Love
1. Treasury by simplesplendor featuring my Modish Garden earrings.
2. Treasury by beadznthingz, also featuring my Modish Garden earrings.
What can I say, the wood filigree earrings are hot!
Thursday, May 08, 2008
New 10mm Colours Are In!
The 10mm F/P Czech glass beads I offer at RJ Beads have been a big hit, so I've stocked up on some new colours! I've also got some great colour mixes, AND a variety of colours in 8mm as well.
I'm doubly excited, because these are also the beads I use for my Colour Theory series, which mean more fun colour mixes are on their way!
I'll be a busy bee for the next couple of hours taking lots and lots of photos, which I'm not likely to finish today! I also picked up more leaves, stone flowers and glass beetles - they're so cute!
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Of wedding dresses...
I'll be attending two 'big' weddings this year, for one of which I will be the MoH. When I say big, I mean of big importance to me and my circle of friends, not necessarily big in size. So I thought it would be fun to dig out some family wedding memories. Of course they aren't my memories, because I was definitely not at either my grandma or my mom's weddings! *lol*
This is my grandma and grandpa on their wedding day, circa early 1950's. I don't know the exact date. Why? Because my grandfather died before I was born, so there has never been a big wedding anniversary celebration. I believe it was around, Feb. 18th.
In any case, my grandma had a beautiful dress! I remember trying it on as pre-teen and even then it was too small for me. She still has it, in a box in the attic. It's likely yellowed a bit and no longer wearble, but it's there. I remember for the longest time, while growing up, she had the cake topper on display in the china cabinet.
Now this is from my mom's wedding. It's the pattern she made her dress, and all her bridemaid's dresses from.
Yup, my mom's a crafty gal! All her bridesmaid's (thee I beleive) wore green gingham dresses with white daisy trim, and large brimmed sun hats. Hey, it was the mid-70's and my mom was a bit of a flower child!
I remember, when my mom was taking an art class she did a whole series of photos of her, wearing the dress, in a local river. Yup, my mom is also artsy! (And yes, my parents were divorced at the time, so the dress had rather lost it's meaning). Oh - and of course she could still fit into her dress some 15 years and two kids later! A few years after that I wore the dress for Halloween. I think I was a murdered bride... nice, eh? What can I say, I was 14.
This is my grandma and grandpa on their wedding day, circa early 1950's. I don't know the exact date. Why? Because my grandfather died before I was born, so there has never been a big wedding anniversary celebration. I believe it was around, Feb. 18th.
In any case, my grandma had a beautiful dress! I remember trying it on as pre-teen and even then it was too small for me. She still has it, in a box in the attic. It's likely yellowed a bit and no longer wearble, but it's there. I remember for the longest time, while growing up, she had the cake topper on display in the china cabinet.
Now this is from my mom's wedding. It's the pattern she made her dress, and all her bridemaid's dresses from.
Yup, my mom's a crafty gal! All her bridesmaid's (thee I beleive) wore green gingham dresses with white daisy trim, and large brimmed sun hats. Hey, it was the mid-70's and my mom was a bit of a flower child!
I remember, when my mom was taking an art class she did a whole series of photos of her, wearing the dress, in a local river. Yup, my mom is also artsy! (And yes, my parents were divorced at the time, so the dress had rather lost it's meaning). Oh - and of course she could still fit into her dress some 15 years and two kids later! A few years after that I wore the dress for Halloween. I think I was a murdered bride... nice, eh? What can I say, I was 14.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Kingston - a Photo Diary, Part Two
Flower stall at the Farmer's Market. Kingston is apparently the first town in Ontario to have had one, way back in 1780.
One of my favorite things about Kingston, is how businesses have to "fit in." Like this fancy Mac's. There's also a Starbucks close to campus in an old heritage building, and a Tim Horton's on the main street, in a new build, made to look old.
One of the many reasons I'd love to come back this summer with the Mr.
A beautiful drive home. I take a pretty decent shot, out of the side window in a car barelling down the 401!
Monday, May 05, 2008
Parmesean Garlic Potato Wedges
Yummy yummy parmesean garlic potato wedges. And they are so easy to make!
- 1/3 c. butter, melted
- 1/4 c. parmesean
- 2 tbsp. Italian seasoning (I used equal parts parsley, basil & thyme)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 large baking potatoes, wedged (I almost always use new potatoes, instead of baking ones).
1. Preheat oven to 450 F
2. Mix the butter, cheese, garlic and seasoning in large bowl
3. Coat potatoes with mix
4. Lay on foil or parchment lined baking sheet
5. Bake for aprox. 35 minutes, or until tender. Enjoy!
Note: I've also tried this with sweet potatoes. While still yummy and delish, they don't crisp up like baking or new potatoes do.
- 1/3 c. butter, melted
- 1/4 c. parmesean
- 2 tbsp. Italian seasoning (I used equal parts parsley, basil & thyme)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 large baking potatoes, wedged (I almost always use new potatoes, instead of baking ones).
1. Preheat oven to 450 F
2. Mix the butter, cheese, garlic and seasoning in large bowl
3. Coat potatoes with mix
4. Lay on foil or parchment lined baking sheet
5. Bake for aprox. 35 minutes, or until tender. Enjoy!
Note: I've also tried this with sweet potatoes. While still yummy and delish, they don't crisp up like baking or new potatoes do.
Kingston - a Photo Diary, Part One
I was visiting my good friend CJ in Kingston this weekend, catching up and reminiscing about the good times, back when we were undergrads... you can click on any picture to see a larger version, or the whole set.
One of four Martello Towers along Lake Ontario, in Kingston.
First picnic of the year! We grabbed some delicious fresh sandwiches at Pan Chancho and sat bu the lake.
1000 Island Cruises - we worked on the boats one summer. I broke my leg, slipping on one of the gangplanks and had to head home to mom's for the rest of the summer.
City Hall
See you tomorrow for Part Two!
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