Mike Ryan 🇨🇦
@uncle-anonymous.bsky.social
I was born mid way through the last century and raised in Montreal. After a misspent youth playing soldier (reserve), pouring over comics, reading sci-fi novels, listening to the Beatles, Stones, & watching Laugh In, I ran away to the circus, er, military.
Yesterday, I splurged and turned a small strip loin steak, some green peppers, an onion and shredded cheddar plus a pair of large buns into a pair of lovely cheese stake sandwiches. OMG, it was good.
Another August long weekend over. Friday was nice, Saturday the weather turned not so nice and people started to go home. Sunday it rained and the rest of the "happy campers" went home and Monday the weather was perfect, typical. It looks like Mother Nature had another laugh at us mere mortals.
If you want to know why he would make a great president. watch this. Yes, the video is a little long but it's well worth the time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF6u...
2028 Presidential Frontrunner: 4 Soldiers Died And Their Names Were Erased
YouTube video by The Diary Of A CEO
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If you have a few extra bucks and like classic fast cars... bringatrailer.com/listing/1969...
23-Years-Owned 1969 DeTomaso Mangusta
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Time to get going, that load of wood and metal in the back of my trailer isn't going to tow itself to the dump.
Since it wasn't hot enough outside to melt lead, I actually some chores done. The grass is cut, the utility trailer is loaded for a dump run, and I repaired a Jerry can. At 72, I miss the days when I could put in a full day and not feel all wrung out like a used dish rag. Golden years my ass.
I like Saturday brunch. Good coffee, bacon and pancakes with fresh butter, real maple syrup and blueberries for brunch. Life is good.
If you find yourself down because of all the bad news, may I suggest a site called Bluebird of Bitterness. bluebirdofbitterness.com This site never fails to counter the doldrums I feel after scrolling through the news. They always have things like this...
If you are going to be stupid enough to visit the once United States, it is in your best interest to not assault the locals regardless of what you may think of their political views. www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
ICE detains Canadian woman after allegedly assaulting teen wearing Trump clothing
A Canadian woman charged after an alleged assault involving a teenager on a New Jersey boardwalk is now in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. Authorities say she also overstayed her U.S...
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It 90 degrees F (32 C) and with the humidex it's *checks notes* damn hot, damn hot... www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXR0...
Good Morning Vietnam (1987) - "It's Hot, Damn Hot, Real Hot!"
YouTube video by neuro
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This morning I scanned the obits looking for DonOLD's name, as I usually do every day, only to find Lindsay Graham had passed away. Normally I stand behind the adage to never speak ill of the dead, but in his case I'll make an exception. If there is a God, I hope he is burning in hell.
Just got back from a few days of solo backpacking in Temagami, ON on Crown Land. Three days all alone. It was very quiet, peaceful and a little therapeutic.
And now for today's awww moment... www.youtube.com/shorts/Bnsg0...
When Dogs Babysit 😂🐶👶
YouTube video by Animals Fun
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This will be a good thing, if it happens. Right now roughly 80% of the oil Ontario and Quebec use is transported via Line 5. The problem is that Line 5 goes through the USA and can be shut down by the Americans at any time This makes Canada more resilient. www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Danielle Smith, Doug Ford announce proposed cross-Canada oil pipeline corridor
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have unveiled a proposed route for a new west-east crude oil pipeline that would run from Alberta to Ontario.
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A North American T-6 Texan AKA Harvard just flew over our home. Upon hearing and recognizing the sound of the Pratt & Whitney engine I rushed to the window to see it pass overhead. Nice... I know, I don't get out much. 🤣 But... Even though I'm in my seventies, I still look up. 🛩️
Other reports I've see on this incident have stated the SUV driver had braked hard to avoid some ducks on the highway. This was why the driver of the SUV was charged. www.ctvnews.ca/barrie/artic...
School bus carrying kids on their way to camp collides with SUV on Hwy 11
A crash involving a school bus shut down Highway 11 just north of Barrie for several hours on Sunday afternoon.
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I like this time of day greatly. My lovely wife is still asleep, the house is very quiet and my first coffee just tastes wonderful.
Seeing as tomorrow is the 250 anniversary of America, I thought it was time to post this. Let's all be safe out there...
