This is where the parents initially hung the climbing net. The kids had other ideas! They had fun exploring the sunroom roof!
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Climbing Net
Jul 1 – 6, from a granny knot to making a climbing net for the kids. First, a prototype from some string in the garbage. With this, I learnt how to tie the Carrick Bend: My first whipping: Many whippings later, I have the lengths of rope to start: Lay it out: Use the Carrick […]
Basement Book Shelves
Timeline of our new book shelves: Before picture on May 25 Ripping & cutting shelves on May 26 Dry fit on May 26 Start painting on May 26 More painting on May 27 Begin assembly on May 29 Continue assembly Jun 6 Complete Jun 7 After picture
Microplastic and plastic pollution and shoreline cleanup
Another educational and fun CAGIS event for Lara and me today at Humber Bay Park. Neil took the boys for a bike ride, while Lara and I learned about microplastic and plastic pollution – the demo included yellow sprinkles for pesticides and chocolate sprinkles for droppings that Lara got to sprinkle to demonstrate how far […]
Ride for Heart 2017
Woke the kids at 5:30AM – had to hold Felix up in standing position to wake him up. This is 9 mins later. Cold, windy, and pouring rain. At least this time we were better dressed for warmth although shoes and socks were completely soaked after about 20 mins riding. Felix indicated to Neil that […]