Friday, September 29, 2006
Blog Guelph: Weltschmerz
Just in case you haven't checked out Weltschmerz this week.... here's a teaser. This strip is created in Guelph by Gareth Lind. When you visit his blog, take the time to surf through his archives. Heck, buy a book too. The artwork is well worth owning.Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Loretta Convent - With Our Lady
All week I've been plying you with photos taken of our lovely Church of Our Lady by various Guelphite's and friends. I've also offered information about the on going fate of the Loretta Convent.
Here's the Convent with a Church of Our Lady tower in the background.
Thanks to photographer Denim for today's great photos.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Loretta Convent - Front
Back in July 2004, I wrote an editorial for the Guelph Mercury that pretty much sums up my thoughts on our current city politicians and their stance on Guelph's heritage buildings.
The Loretta Convent situation had my socks in a knot even then.
You can flashback to my diatribe here.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Loretta Convent - Side
Refurbished, the Loretta Convent would make a stunning home for the Guelph Civic Museum and an incredible addition to the tourist draw of Catholic Hill.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Loretta Convent -Backdoor
The unassuming back door to the Loretta Convent.
Sue Richards
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Thursday, September 28, 2006
Blog Guelph: Church of Our Lady - Interior
The Church of Our Lady made front page news in yesterday's Mercury.
To read the story go here. Then search for "Church of Our Lady."
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Church of Our Lady - Pipes and Window
According to the Guelph Mercury, the Church of Our Lady is "one of 122 parishes in the Hamilton diocese and boasts 2,600 families in the congregation."
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Church of Our Lady -Window Art
Dezso provides us with this fabulous shot of the stained glass window located above the pipe organ.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Church of Our Lady - Organ Pipes
The mirror allows the organist to see what's going on behind them. There's little chance that they would hear anyone approach if the organ was bellowing out a hymn.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Church of Our Lady - Interior
The construction of Our Lady Immaculate began in 1877 under the careful eye of Irish-Canadian artist Joseph Connolly. During his 25 year career in Canada, he designed or remodeled nearly forty Roman Catholic churches and chapels in Ontario.
Sue Richards
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Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Blog Guelph: Church of Our Lady - Foggy
Catholic Hill has the potential of being a fabulous tourist draw for Guelph. As you can see by the series of photos I posted yesterday and again today, Our Lady does present nicely from many different angles, styles of lighting and weather conditions.
Coincidentally, the excellent Guelph Tribune ran a front-page story in yesterday's paper about future development of the Loretta Convent, a stunning historic building that sits beside the church.
In the opening paragraph, Virginia McDonald reports that, "The Loretto Convent is "the best available option" for an expanded civic museum, says the Guelph Museums board's final report to the city." Check out the rest of the Trib story here.
For the fleshed out history behind the museum report, please read through yesterday's posts on Blog Guelph.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Church of Our Lady - Rear View
As I drove out of town towards Fergus yesterday, I was struck by this realization about the big box development in our north end.
There are over 8,000 photographs of Guelph published on the web based photo site Flickr. After spending the last six months monitoring the daily photo uploads and digging through the archives, it would appear that no one with a camera thinks that the *Smart Centre* development, nor any of the other sprawl type scenes unfolding in Guelph deserve to be included in that enormous set of images.
Instead, people take thousands of photos of our historic buildings and beautiful river lined parks.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Church of Our Lady - Night Light
Our Lady looks lovely in the spotlight.
Sue Richards.
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Blog Guelph: Church of Our Lady - Looking Up
Church of Our Lady does the Friendly Giant..... looking up....way up.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Church of Our Lady - Effects
Eric Giberson adds some fancy effects to this classic shot of Our Lady.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Church of Our Lady - Welcome
Tomorrow, we'll take a look inside.
Sue Richards
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Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Blog Guelph: Church of Our Lady - Front
If I am to draw a conclusion regarding the number of photos posted on Flickr, the Church of Our Lady is the most photogenic landmark in our city.
When talk started circulating about the possibility of Guelph's Civic Museum taking up residence in the now empty Loretto Convent situated beside the church and built between 1854-57, Guelph's Catholic Hill had the exciting potential of becoming an enormous tourist draw.
But a funny thing has happened in the three years since this idea has been rolling around......
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Church of Our Lady - Looming
Since our last municipal election in November 2003, very little effort has been directed towards capitalizing on or enhancing our most recognizable landmark by preserving the The Loretto Convent.
When elected city officials suggested demolishing the convent, citizens roared. Rather than bringing in the wrecking ball, a Task Force was established to study the situation and make recommendations for the future of Loretto Convent. Guelphites crossed their fingers.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Church of Our Lady - Distant
The Task Force finalized their report on The Loretto Convent's future in March of 2006. The entire report can be found here.
I noted that the recommendation section of the Task Force report starts off with this paragraph.
"The lands and buildings of Catholic Hill are owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. Ultimate responsibility for the use and development of these facilities must remain the purview of the Diocese. Development of the site will depend on the right opportunity being available at the right time, suggesting that patience will be a virtue. At the same time, the Council of the City of Guelph is a key driver in the overall economic health of the community. It is clear to the Task Force that preservation of heritage buildings is an increasingly important dimension of a vibrant City."
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Church of Our Lady - Morning
Of course you may wonder why heritage preservation is so important to a city like Guelph? What's the big deal about living in a vibrant city?
This interview with Catherine Nasmith, Architect and Vice President of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario will shed some light on the many reasons.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Church of Our Lady - Mary
So far, our elected officials have reported no action on the Loretto Task Force Recommendations. One theory suggests that our city mother's and father's are trying out the passive “demolished by neglect,” approach, a phrase coined by London, Ontario city heritage planner Christine Nelson.
According to Nelson, “The easiest thing to do that’s non-confrontational is to leave a building empty, turn off the lights and heat and pretty soon it’s going to be unsafe and too expensive to repair”.
Find out more about our current elected officials heritage record at the Guelph Civic League website.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Church of Our Lady - Back
Imagine Catholic Hill with the addition of the Guelph Civic Museum nicely housed in the Loretto Convent. Imagine knowing your elected officials recognized the full value in heritage buildings. Imagine living in a vibrant, beautiful city run by smart people who understand and care.
Please vote in our next municipal election on November 13th. Find out who is running in your ward. Take the time to figure out what they stand for and how they view important heritage issues.
The Guelph Civic League website can start you off in an informed direction.
Sue Richards
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Monday, September 25, 2006
Blog Guelph: 2007 Breast of Canada Calendar
The 2007 Breast of Canada Calendar launch takes place on September 29, at the Guelph Youth Music Centre in conjunction with the Avant Breast Art Auction.
Avant Breast was designed by Jen Turnbull to raise additional funds and awareness for the breast health calendar Breast of Canada and associated charity the Canadian Breast Cancer Network.
Leading up to the auction, the Avant Breast artwork will be on display at Wyndham Art Supplies, And Venus Smiled and Stelle. Contributing local artists include Sarah Palmer, Goldie Sherman, Tammy Wrice, Grayden Laing, Simon Fleming, Greg Denton, Aimee Charbonneau, Anne Hansen, Anwen Sutherland, Bunny Safari and the Round Tuit Tee-Shirt Gallery.
Please join calendar publisher Sue Richards along with celebrity auctioneer Stacey Hare, of Rogers Television’s "First Local", for this fantastic event. This is your opportunity to purchase a unique and beautiful painting, sculpture, fashion accessory or calendar and support a worthy cause!
Friday September 29, 8pm, Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, $5.00 at the door.
Cover Photo by Melanie Gillis.
Shameless. I know.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Hot Fireman
On Saturday, Downtowner's got a peek into the world of photo taking for the Guelph Firefighter's annual sizzling calendar. Watch the local papers for details of this editions launch and where it will be available.
Thanks to photographer digitalambition for facing the heat!
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Fall Equinox
The fall equinox arrived in town draped in humidity at 4:03 am on Saturday.
So far, the weather for our newest season has been wildly varied. Yesterday I required the use of my umbrella, sunglasses, down vest and capri pants.
If you're a weatherhead, on frost alert or simply keen to know every second by second detail of our cities wind chill, pressure change and dew point click here.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: I Spy
VW-Busman is at it again with his "where in Guelph" contest. Click on the picture and leave your educated guesses as to where this head can be found in town. Apparently you can win big prizes.
Here's a convoluted hint for you. This is a bull, not a steer. I know this for sure BECAUSE of where Mr. Moo is located.
Sue Richards
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Friday, September 22, 2006
Blog Guelph: Running in the Municipal Race
You may have noticed blog links on the right hand side of this site. All these folks are blogging Guelphites.
For the moment, I'd like to draw your attention to three of these bloggers, listed under Political Points Blogs.
Ward 4 News, Ward 4 Guelph and Guelph First.com are written by candidates running in our next Municipal Election, happening on November 13. If you know of any other blogging candidates, please send their link along to Blog Guelph.
The horse in the photo is not in the race for a seat around the city hall horseshoe. Instead this wild, white stallion works the crowd at the Riverside Park Carousel.
Nice capture Dezso!
Whoa Neddy.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Municipal Elections
Guelphites will be asked to go to the polls on November 13th to determine who will be running our city for the next four years.
In my mind, this is important stuff. Think garbage, water, sprawl and traffic.... that's the job of local government.
Unfortunately, 64% of the eligible voters in our city DID NOT bother to cast their vote in our last election. As a result of this somewhat disturbing percentage, the Guelph Civic League was born. One of their stated goals is to increase the percentage of voting public to at least 50%.
Their website is pretty darn comprehensive. In fact, they even provide a page of candidate names and contacts currently registered in the race.
Sue Richards
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Thursday, September 21, 2006
Blog Guelph: The Potters Market
This weekend we see the return of the Potters Market, 10am to 5pm both Saturday and Sunday at Goldie Mill, 75 Cardigan Street. Rain or shine.
Sue Richards
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Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Blog Guelph: Cold and Wet
School bus orange shines like a beacon on a wet, cold day. Photographer Ned Bekavac provides this slice of current Guelph life.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Gryphon Colours
According to the University of Guelph Athletics Department websitethe Athletics Association was formed in 1892. The Gryphon logo, captured here by K Jane, depicts an animal "symbolically significant for its domination of both the earth and the sky; because of its lion's body and eagle's head and wings."
Me....I like the colours.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Ultimate Frisbee
E Girl provides this clever perspective of an Ultimate Frisbee, pre-game ritual. I'm told that UF leagues in the city are growing by leaps and bounds. If you're looking for a very physical, fun group activity, check them out.
Love the colours.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Riverside Express
More great colour, this time captured by dezso. The Riverside Express works its choo choo train magic at Riverside Park during the green seasons.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Bands of Colour
I know I've seen this wall downtown but I can't quite place it. As you might expect, I think the colour is fabulous.
Sue Richards
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Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Blog Guelph: Basking in Fog
Guelphites have been basking in all kinds of weather the last few days. If it's starting to get you down, read on for some uplifting solutions.
Sue Richards
Photo by psychicgypsy.
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Blog Guelph: Take Naps
Cats know how to live through the worst weather conditions. Here we see Rolo's solution to grey, wet and windy.
Sue Richards
Photo by blogger Phil Allt.
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Blog Guelph: Add Colour
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Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Go Windsurfing
Guelph Lake beckons....
Sue Richards
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Monday, September 18, 2006
Blog Guelph: Fourth Annual Speed River Regatta!
The Fourth Annual Speed River Regatta and official launch of the Bob Bell Municiple Election Campaign took place Sunday September 17 across from the River Run Centre.
About 30 boats registered for an afternoon of fun and games including a chance to win Stanleys' Cup in the wild and wet canoe hockey game.
Thanks to K Jane for hanging out on the river bank with her camera.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Blind Sternsperson
Just one of the 'sporting events' played at the Speed River Regatta. For those non boating types, the stern person sits in the rear and steers the boat. When fitted with very fetching head sized paper-bags, the stern people had to rely on other senses in order to get their craft over the finish line.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Winners of 'Best Dressed'
Sweet Sixteen boaters known as Team Birthday Girl captured Stanleys' heart, but not his cup.
Sue Richards
PS Photographer K Jane strikes again!
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Blog Guelph: Stanleys' Cup
Photo by Evan Ferrari.The Annual Stanleys' Cup Playoffs took place midway through the afternoon regatta. Not everyone stayed afloat and one player was spotted running in the river toward the ball after his team was catapult into the Speed.
No penalties were called.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: M.J. Stubbs
M.J. Stubbs from Reasonable Art is midway through a show of his work. Do drop into Manhatten's at 951 Gordon any old time between now and the end of the month for a peak and some killer pizza.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Oxanna Adams
Title: "Jewel in the Mist" by Oxanna Adams.According to photographer Oxanna Adams, this shot was taken in "hidden Guelph, a path less travelled that only a select few know about."
Coincidentally, "Hidden Guelph" is also the name of a group photo show opening Oct. 11 at Trina Koster Studio. For now, check out the interview with Oxanna on The TKP Workshop Connection Blog.
Sue Richards
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Saturday, September 16, 2006
Blog Guelph: Saturday Morning Ritual
Guelph Farmers' Market is open from 7am until noon, year round.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: The Lady and The Market
Vaneramos captured the church over seeing this mornings market activity.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: An Apple A Day
I've purchased apples from these vendors for 25 years. This morning I was served by the very apple-smart grandson...my first apple transaction of the season.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Plum Good
It's very easy to get your five recommended daily servings of fruit at the market.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Flower Power
Photographer Vaneramos works the market crowd.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Mind if I Take a Leek?
I root for vegetables.
Sorry.
Sue Richards
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Friday, September 15, 2006
Blog Guelph: Margaret Atwood
Photographer and blogger Vaneramos joined the crowd last Sunday at the ever so civilized Eden Mills Writers' Festival and snapped this amusing pic of author Margaret Atwood.
One could apply many interpretations to the Caution sign.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Jazz Festival Tent
The ubiqitous Mr. Denton was busy chowing down on Feng's Dumplings at the Jazz Festival Tent last Saturday. According to the makers of these delectible morsals of yummy goodness, every last dumpling they could make was consumed by the jazzy crowd.
Should you wonder just what a Feng's Dumpling tastes like, drop into the Guelph Farmer's Market on Saturday morning and get yourself a tray fresh from the griddle.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Chestnut Turning
Autumn continues to paint its way across the city.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Arboretum Road
Need to take a breather? The University of Guelph Arboretum offers an oasis for those who find solace and comfort in natural environments. Trails wind willy nilly around the expansive grounds and trees cap the single roadway leading into the actual centre.
Corbeau du nord captures this lovely scene of students walking in the early morning light.
Sue Richards
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Thursday, September 14, 2006
Blog Guelph: Petrie Building
I've often thought that at the very least, some talented artist could be commissioned to paint the wooden window coverings of this stunning albeit grossly uncared for building in downtown Guelph.
According to Guelph historian, Gil Stelter, "The Petrie Pharmacy, completed for A.B. Petrie in 1882 clearly proclaims its function with a giant druggist's mortar and pestle as its cornice. The striking facade of stamped, galvanized iron was manufactured in Ohio. John Day designed this building."
Photo by digitalambition.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Our Lady Church Tower
This perspective of the Church of Our Lady was obviously taken during much fairer weather.
Taken by photographer ndh.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Goldie Mill
Looking up....way up...
The Goldie Mill property was first occupied in 1829. The mills history is rather rich, with multiple owners, a devastating fire and operational changes over the years.
During my time in Guelph I've attended film nights, weddings, pottery markets and concerts in the mill ruins. A walking/bike trail runs through the property too.
Photo by stingrayz08.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Skating At The Carwash
According to the beginning page of the River Run Centre website, "The Speed Skating Rink opened in 1882 on the site of River Run Centre where fancy dress carnivals and balls were regular fare. In later years the Speed Skating Rink was used as a warehouse, and in 1991 the building was destroyed by fire. Stones from the front of the building were kept for reconstruction of a façade in the parkland in front of River Run."
Photographer TheGiantVermin captures the stone facade rather nicely in this pic. And I'm told the folks at the carwash do a dandy job of custom cleaning your car.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Train Station
The Guelph Train Station, built in 1911 is a classic example of cool by my standards. Photographer thephilosopherisin captures this moody Bogart style shot of the front archway.
Let's hope that when Via finally decides to build a larger, differently located station, our city moms and pops have the good sense to keep this gem standing. BTW, the inside has some equally striking features.
Sue Richards
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Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Blog Guelph: We are NOT Amused
According to photographer Corbeau du nord, this is a statue of Queen Victoria, located at the University of Guelph Arboretum . Her un-amused expression could be a reflection of just about anything. Our weather is balmy but quite grey today. The world news is as grim as usual. Or perhaps being cast in aluminum and tucked away in a garden at the Arboretum has got her knickers in a knot.
Nonetheless, never under estimate the power of your face value.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Stone Road Bridge
If you head out of town on Stone Road towards the east, you'll come across this lovely bridge. Thankfully when the 'new and wide' bridge was put in last year, this beauty was spared the wreaking ball. Trails lead off on both sides of the river at this point. The bridge is also a common pull out/ put in point for canoeheads.
Cool-baby gives us this sweet perspective.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Waiting for You
Bin 23 on Carden Street across from the new City Administration construction site sports this sharp patio. Dezso captures a lonely, nostalgic feel to this particular streetscape. At other times of the day and night, this side of town is cooking with gas.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Old Man Alb
The Alb is lookin a bit aged and wonky in this picture. Perhaps it's enjoyed one too many.
Thanks to Denim for this moody shot.
Sue Richards
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Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Blog Guelph: Front Door of Guelph
The doors of Guelph are getting some attention from the photo-heads about town. Here's a series of the latest shots that I found on Flickr.
Click the pic to see more of the photographers work.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Door to Door?
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Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Blue Door of Guelph
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Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Mech Room Doors
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Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Door Knob of Guelph
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Sue Richards
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Monday, September 11, 2006
Blog Guelph: Sign of Autumn
One red leaf hints of the ending of summer in the Royal City.
Photo by dezso.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Sign of Falling
This weekend, a distinct chill arrived in Guelph with all the promises that come with the changing season. I tend to think 'studio tours, arts festivals and sweaters', but some folks see fall as a time of yard work and winter preparation.
Although Blairware took this shot during the sultry heat of summer, the leaf rake will make its annual debut, possibly in your yard, over the next few weeks. With the current wet garbage situation in our city, you may be wise to compost your own garden waste this year.
Sue Richards
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Friday, September 08, 2006
Blog Guelph: Guelph Jazz Festival
How lucky for Blog Guelph and Jazz loving Guelphites (or non-Guelphites) everywhere. Jazz guy Tim Posgate has posted this promise on his blog.
"I am going to focus on previewing and reporting live from the Guelph Jazz Festival for the next five days. Usually in this space you can count on a stream of consciousness type journal ranging from kids to hockey to music, music and more music. I will try to "keep with the program" until the festival is over.(hopefully as the weekend progresses I will have some recorded interviews on my podcast.)"
Tim's Blog can be found here.
This weekends Jazz Festival schedule is here.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: 2006 Guelph Jazz Festival
The 13th Annual Guelph Jazz Festival. Concert details at the Jazz Festival website. Tickets available at the River Run Box Office. 519.763.3000. Thanks to Dezso for this truely cool pic.
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Blog Guelph: Eden Mills Writers' Festival
If you like the idea of sitting on a blanket in a beautiful country setting, listening to an author read to you, then the Eden Mills Writers' Festival may be your cup of tea.
For added pleasure, publishers and independent writers set up along the narrow main drag and sell their latest titles direct to you. Gareth Lind will be on hand hawking his wares. And I'll be right beside him selling 2007 Breast of Canada calendars.
There's tasty food and cool live tunes to help round out the day.
Go here for complete festival details.
Sue Richards
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Thursday, September 07, 2006
Blog Guelph: Planet Bean
Planet Bean has roasted fresh, fair trade, organic coffee beans at their downtown location on Macdonell Street for a few year's now. Thanks to surging popularity, the worker co-op company will soon be moving their roasting operation to a larger location over on the east side of town.
Worry not. You'll still be able to purchase your beans and fresh steaming joe from their second Macdonell location.
Thanks to TheGiantVermin for providing this posts pic.
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Blog Guelph: Lawn Bowling
If you've wandered over the covered bridge, rented a canoe at the Boat House of walked down Gordom Street from the University, you've gone by The Guelph Lawn Bowling Club.
Dezso catches this dewy morning shot. Notice the wipe rags hanging out of the players pockets.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Late Night Lawn Bowling
Who knew? Photographer vw-busman obviously.
Guelph's Lawn Bowling Clubis open for all ages.
Sue Richards
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Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Blog Guelph: Weather
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Blog Guelph: More Weather
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Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Blog Guelph: Lights, Camera, Action
The University of Guelph is cranking up for the new acedemic year. Here's a full list of events happening this week on campus.
Sue Richards
Photo compliments of eleasa.
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Blog Guelph: Orientation Week
Swarms of University students are filling our city as I type. Here we see a group of orientation volunteers out on Johnston Field getting charged up with good vibe so that they can help orient new students through their first few weeks.
T'is an emotionally charged time for many new students thanks to the plethora of 'firsts' being experienced. Hopefully these cool blue cats will help make the transition from home-life to campus easier for the freshman/women.
Sue Richards
Thanks to K Jane for being in the right place at a good time.
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Blog Guelph: Give Me Five
In 1983 the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre grounds were developed into the Donald Forster Sculpture Park to be used for permanently sited sculptures. This charming bronze works by Carl Skelton called Begging Bear is prominently featured beside the bus stop on Gordon Street in front of the Centre.
Begging Bear serves as a Greeter of students for U of Goo.
"Yo dude".
Thanks to the roving photographer Dezso of this pic.
Sue Richards
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Monday, September 04, 2006
Blog Guelph: Guelph Farmer's Market
Every Saturday morning from 7am until noon, the Guelph Farmer's Market opens the doors to swarms of Guelphites, their friends and visitors. You can make purchases directly with the farmers/growers/makers of all manner of produce, meats, cheeses, crafts and ready-to-eat specialty foods.
Photographer Wuertele shows us a typical view of the bright, well attended market.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Guelph Farmer's Market Out Back
Dozens of vendors set up in the parking area behind the market building during the more temperate seasons.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Guelph Farmer's Market Far End
Claygrl gives us this childs perspective of her market booth featuring her lovely functional pottery.
Sue Richards
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Friday, September 01, 2006
Blog Guelph: I Spy
VW-Busman is at it again.
He's posted this photograph on his Flickr account with the following challenge.
"Okay Guelphites. It's guessing time again. Please comment on this photo and provide the exact location in Guelph (Google maps link if you're so keen). The winner will receive some cool stickers and other schwag."
Click the pic and join the fun.
Sue Richards
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Blog Guelph: Blacksmith Fountain
If you walk down MacDonnell Street past the Cooperators toward the Speed River, you will find this colourful statue fountain combo tucked into Priory Park on your left hand side.
J.B. Armstrong, the owner of a large carriage factory in town, donated The Blacksmith Fountain to the City in 1884. After 38 years of living in St. George's Square, the fountain was moved to its present location.
Perhaps more owners of large Guelph factories would like to commission public art for Guelphites to admire.
Thanks to dezso for this excellent photo.
Sue Richards
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