Ted in Beautiful Niagara

Ted and his boys

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Olympics 2010

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Jenn,Jim,Ted and Barbara meet at Bugsy's for the pregame Canada- USA Jim and Ted in their "Roots"

The back is also good

The gang at Bugsy's

Nassau 2010

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Enjoying an after dinner drink

Ted with chopsticks

Ted at the front door

The Aquarium at the Atlantis Resort

Here We Go Again !!!

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Ted gets refreshment at the Swim-Up Bar in Nassau in the Bahamas, February 2010

The "Rink"

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The ice and Jack are waiting for all cousins to come and join the fun.

Hockey in Carleton Place

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A blast from the past !!!

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Socks used by Jim and Ted years ago.

Christmas tree 2009

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Ready for Christmas

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Fire, tree and scene all set.

Authors' Night in Grimsby

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Author Catherine Gildiner sighs a copy of her book, "After the Falls" for Ted. Catherine spent summer holidays in Wainfleet near Long Beach. We knew some of the same residents

Barbara meets Santa and his Elf Eric

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Santa and Elf Eric head for home after an afternoon of hard work.

Barbara plays the Cherry Tree

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At the Royal Botanical Gardens Barbara plays the Cherry Tree display.

We meet Captain Mario Stiffa of the MSC "Orchestra"

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Barbara and I meet the Captain at his Cocktail Party

Cruise in the Caribbean

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Barbara and Ted enjoy a predinner drink aboard the MSC Orchestra

Granddaughter Anne

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Kate holds her new daughter Anne

Todd takes his turn holding the baby born 30 January,2009.

Ice Wine Festival Jordan 2009

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Queen and Prince of the Ice Wine Festival

This is an Ice Wine Bar !!!

The Prince can also Juggle.

The welcome sign in Jordan.

Ice Wine Festival at Jordan 2009

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Barbara and Ted at the Jordan Ice Wine Festival. Barbara is sitting on the ice throne.

Ted takes his turn on the throne.

Ice Wine Festival 2009

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Highway sign to the event.

Barbara and Ted enjoying one of six Ice Wines selected for tasting at Thirty Bench Winery in Beamsville.

Back view of the winery.

Christmas 2008

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Barbara gets the Christmas Dinner ready.

Ted and Barbara relax after enjoying a delicious dinner

Christian rides his favourite new toy

From bathtub to Hot Tub

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Barb and Jim enjoy the water together over the years.

Barb in her younger days

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Barb on Wellington Street in Port Colborne many years ago.

Ted plays ball

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A slim, trim Ted plays ball at CFB Cornwallis in the early 60's. Ted's the one wearing a jacket.

Barb on Wellington Street

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Barb some forty years ago

Lake Street Bridge Demolition

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The QEW old bridge at Lake Street was demolished overnight. They started a 9 PM Saturday and were finished by 8:30 the next morning. An engineering marvel. Plenty of equipment was used in a well organized fashion.

Lake Street Bridge demolition

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This picture gives an indication of the types of heavy equipment used to bring the bridge down.

Christmas Tree 2008

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This is the 2008 version. Note the red tree balls.

Ready for the Jim Bradley Fundraiser

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Ted poses in front of his new Christmas as he prepares to leave for the gala evening.

Ready for the Jim Bradley Fundraiser

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Barbara poses in front of Ted's new Christmas tree. She is ready to leave for the gala evening.

Birthday Party

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Christian admires his new flannel board. His grandmother Barbara made the double sided board.Note Elmo on the second side. Bean bags can be tossed into his mouth.
Christian and his grandmother share the same birthday. They are in the picture with Christian's mother Colleen.

Ted with the 2009 Saturn Aura XR4

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Ted takes delivery of his new "loaded" car. It's equipped with, among many features, heated seats, remote start, On Star, Bluetooth, satellite radio and he'll get 48 miles per gallon. Great economy !!!

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Mist over Niagara Falls

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This was taken from my balcony this morning (Nov 19/08)Starting on the right is the mist from the Horseshoe Falls. Just to the left of it you can see the Skylon Tower. Then there is the mist from the American Falls.On the left of the picture is the smoke coming from the incinerator just outside of Niagara Falls, New York.Garbage from our Golden Horseshoe area is burned there.

That is the QEW in the foreground.

A Milking Cow tells her story

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Royal Winter Fair 2008

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We went to the Royal Winter Fair and came away with a new appreciation for our farmers.

The "pooper scoopers" were very large

This horse stood out above the rest.

A prize steer on his way to the ring.

A cow eye-balling us.

A demonstration ride about to begin.

Halloween 2008

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Christian's dad Scott holds him.Christian is about to head out "trick or treating"

Christian is at the door of a neighbour with his Grandmother, Barbara

After a busy and enjoyable evening "Mighty Mouse" Christian arrives home with his "loot"

Grandson Jack

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Jack enjoys his morning break.

He is a happy little boy much like his grandfather Ted was at the same age.

Mum Show October 25,2008

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On Saturday we went to the Mum Show at Gage Park in Hamilton. This is an example of one of the exotic flowers on display.

Mum Show at Gage Park in Hamilton

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The Parks Department of Hamilton do an excellent job of displaying the various types of Mums.

Concord Supersonic Jet Airliner

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This is a shot of the Concord that I took from the tarmac at Toronto International Airport. They allowed us out of the Concord waiting room to take pictures.

Two things that can't be done today. Passengers in the cockpit and flying in a supersonic jet airliner. I took this picture during my visit to the cockpit.Note the Navigator checking his map showing the flight paths into England.

Here you can see more of the instruments in the cockpit. It took three hours and fifteen minutes from Toronto to London, England. We flew at 60,000 feet, travelling 1,350 miles per hour.

Niagara Escarpment - Devil's Punchbowl

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This picture was taken from a look-out site at the top of the escarpment on Ridge Road. You are looking down on Gray Road as it leads to Lake Ontario in Stoney Creek.

This was taken from inside the safety barrier of the water falls at Devil's Punchbowl.

This was taken from the City of Hamilton site of Devil's Punchbowl. It is located on the Escarpment just east of Centennial Drive on Ridge Road. There is a super lookout at this Conservation Park.

Their site is www.conservationhamilton.ca/parks/visit/devils_punch_bowl.asp

Edgewater Manor Restaurant

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Here is the Manor on the shores of Lake Ontario at Stoney Creek

A close-up of the side of the Manor

The fancy glass in the side windows. Note the keyboard and musical sketches.

An Evening at the Edgewater Manor

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Barbara checks out the entrance to the Manor

A pleasant smile from Barbara as we enjoy a coffee after a delicious dinner.

Colours at Meadowvale Green

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Here are some Fall colours at Meadowvale Green

A colourful Maple at the front door.

Christian wants to drive

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On October 11 Barbara babysat Christian. Here he is asking for the keys to my van.

Here he is at the wheel. He loves cars,trucks and vans.

Grandson Jack at the Pumpkin Patch

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Jack is selecting the pumpkins he wants to bring home.

Agawa Canyon 2008

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This is a shot of the Canyon taken by Barbara from the lookout 383 steps up the canyon wall. Note the train below.

This is another picture, just a little to the left of the previous one.Note the station, train, and if you look carefully, in the lower left, there is a gentleman waving to the picture taker.

Sudbury 2008

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This is Sudbury taken from the top of a hill just down the street from the old "homestead" It's the white house in the middle at the bottom. The big church (St. Clemmons Roman Catholic) is now a community building. There is now much vegetation where once there was only bare rock. (up to the late 60's)

The water tank on Regent Street has seen better days.The T.V. tower is at CKSO Television. This is taken from the same hill.

This is a shot from the same hill, only to the west. There is a 360 degree view of the city from the hill. That is the old slag dump that Inco has covered with a green substance.

This is the giant stack at Copper Cliff. It helped the Sudbury area, but sends its pollution miles away. This was how Inco "solved" the local pollution problen.

September in Tobermory

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The motel where we stayed in Tobermory

Barbara heading towards the car

The harbour at Tobermory in early morning

The inner harbour with divers loading up for the day. In the background is"Craigie's Harbourview Restaurant" featuring Noelle Keeling, self professed "Waitress Extrodinaire" We enjoyed breakfast there before heading to Elmira

Bay City, Michigan

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The waterfront Hilton Hotel where we stayed on our way to the "Soo"

The college planetarium in downtown Bay City

Their waterfront park at dusk. They have updated their waterfront and made it friendly to everyone

Fall Train Trip to the Agawa Canyon

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Barbara gets ready to board the train

A view from the train

Some the the colours we enjoyed

An afternoon of sailing

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Ted at the helm, Jim checking the sails

Barbara and Ted handle the helm

Jim and Lorraine at the helm

An afternoon of sailing

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Barbara at the helm. Nothing to it !!!

University of Toronto Reception

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Barbara and Ted with the University Chancellor and former Premier of Ontario, David Peterson

A view of the outdoor setting

University of Toronto Reception

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Welcoming table and name tag location

Light entertainment was provide by this talented musician

University of Toronto Reception

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Barbara ready for the Alumi party

Barbara dressed for the occasion

The reception was held here at Stoney Ridge Winery in Vineland

Scenes at Balls Falls

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Large Cedar trees with roots passing over rocks

The Grist Mill. This is all that's left of the Grist Mill at Balls Falls

Upper Balls Falls, Sept.7,2008

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Many people, even locals, are unaware that there is an Upper Balls Falls. Here is a good picture of the Falls taken by Barbara.

Here's a shot I took of the side of the Falls. Note the water sprouting through the rock.

Port Colborne September 5,2008

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This chemical ship was downbound at Port Colborne. It's registered in Singapore, the "Sichem Challenge" a long way from home. This shot I took from my van.

Here's a shot of the ship going under the bridge at Clarence Street in Port Colborne. For this picture I got out of the van and thus got a better picture.

Cirque Du Soleil at Hamilton. August 31, 2008

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On Sunday 30 August, 2008 Barbara and I travelled to Hamilton for a spectacular circus show. A great birthday gift from her.

Here's a shot Barbara took of me by their van. Pictures were not allowed during the performance as the flashes could distract the performers and cause them problems.

A full length picture of their van.

Bob and Gail's Wedding, August 30, 2008

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Here's the happy couple with the Bradley's

Barbara took most of the pictures, so I took one of her looking great in her new dress.

Here's a shot Barbara took of our table.

Here's another shot of the backyard festivities.

A visit to the St. Jacob's Market

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On Thursday August 28 Barbara and I visited the St. Jacob's Market
and later had dinner at the Stone Crock Restaurant. A great day.
Many Mennonites were there in their traditional dress as this young lady.

Another view of the produce available.

Jim Bradley Annual BBQ Aug27,2008

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Jim greeting friends. David Oved is in the red shirt just to the right of Jim.

Jerry and Joan made the trip down from Sudbury for the annual event.

Part of the crowd at the annual event

Barbara and Jim share some time at the BBQ. Barbara attended in her Liberal colours.

Jim speaking to the crowd. Mike Collins and Ron Cuthbert are on either side of Jim. Ron is the Riding President.

Cousin Bev and Marion enjoy the festivities.

Red Sox Baseball, Aug 24.2008

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A great Ball game. Red Sox held the lead and won the game in 11 innings.

Here's a shot of the Red Sox on the field
An important game for the Blue Jays and only 44,000 there.

Garden Delight

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A shot from Barbara's garden. How beautiful !!

Dinner at the Lake House Restaurant

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Barbara and Ted enjoying a night out.The gentleman that took the picture missed showing the Prime Rib dinner we were enjoying

The patio at the Lake House Restaurant

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The restaurant overlooks beautiful Lake Ontario at Vineland

The Skipper

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Jim heading out of harbour,refreshment in hand

Jim giving direction to crew as they head out.

Rounding the buoy.

Preparing to hoist sail and get underway.

Grandson Jack August 08

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Jack checks out things in his new house in Carlton Place

The Canadian Empress

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Barbara checks out the wooden carving at the Chateau Montebello. We stayed overnight at the Montebello on our way to Quebec City

At Quebec City we met up with the Canadian Empress. We had stateroom 4.

Here Barbara climbs the gangplank to board the ship

Of course there is a safety drill. Barbara tries on her life jacket.

The new flower bed

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Here I am in April of this year removing sod so that Barbara can plant a new flower bed.

Here is the flower bed in July

This is a shot of the flower bed from the other side.Note the height of the Hollyhocks.

Sunset in St. Catharines

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This is a sunset picture taken from my condo last week.

Rona opening 23 July,2008

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This is the new Rona store in Grimsby. Barb has been working here recently. They are open to the public tomorrow morning. Barbara and I toured the store on Sunday. A marvellous building centre.

Premier McGuinty visits Niagara

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Premier McGuinty with Ted and Jim and four of Jim's staff

Jim and Les McDonald greet the Premier with several other friends

Les greets the Premier

Liberal Leader Visits St. Catharines

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Stephane Dion was in St.Catharines on Tuesday July 9,2008 at the riding BBQ. He later held a "town hall" meeting where he answered questions on his,"Green Shift" plan

Here Ted and John Maloney MP for Welland greet Stephane Dion at the Club Roma

The leader did an excellent presentation of his green plan

Weekend in Toronto July, 2008

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No, this wasn't done by a professional photographer, Ted took it

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Ted at Harbourfront

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Barbara at Harbourfront

Toronto in the Summer

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The welcoming moose is still there

The bandshell at Harbourfront

Condos are everywhere near harbourfront

Dawn's Birthday Dinner at Kelsey's

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Dawn is looking younger every year

Dawn with her sister and two of her brothers

Waiting for our dinner.Barbara has joined Dawn, Diane, Jim and I for the Birthday Bash

Summer BBQ with friends

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The backyard garden at Leslie and Isaac's

Isaac getting the ribs ready on his new BBQ

Barbara relaxing on the swing

Ted and Barbara hamming it up adjusting the delay control on the camera

The delay control ready, a good picture of the four of us

Wall of Fame

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Here is my Wall of Fame. I'm looking for additional pictures. Forward them to me

Propeller Air Show 2008

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A United States Air Force "spotter plane"

A C130 Hercules from the USAF Base in Niagara falls, New York

A German "Messersmitt" fighter plane. It was not quite as good as the RAC "Spitfire" fighter.

A replica of the First World War German tri-plane flown by the "Red Baron"

Propeller Air Show, June15,2008

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On a beautiful Sunday afternoon Barbara and I visited the Annual Propeller Plane Air Show at Niagara falls, Ontario. The "Memphis Belle" one of few remaining B17's still flying

A DC3 in top shape
A RCAF trainer

Propeller Air Show at Niagara Falls, Ontario.

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Harvard Trainers making a "Fly Pass"

Harvards doing a "Lopp de Loop"

A Harvard up close

Lorne's last Birthday Party

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This picture was taken on Sunday June 17,1990 at the Pillar and Post, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Lorne died suddenly nine days later.

The Happy Couple

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Jenn and Jim - the Happy Couple at their reception

Jack at cousin Jim's wedding

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Jack enjoyed the day and was very welled behaved

Organized Crime Winery

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A new and rather interesting winery

Their roadside sign is unique

The view from their patio is a good one. Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline are on the horizon.

Barbara is about to enter another new winery,"Hidden Bench" A beautiful location and very expensive wine.

Organized Crime's website is a good one. It gives the background to its name http://www.organizedcrimewine.com/

Jim and Jenn Wedding Vows

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Jim and Jenn state their wedding vows to Rev John James

RCMP Musical Ride at the Beamsville Fair Grounds

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Wednesday, May21,2008 was a damp and cool evening. Barbara and I dressed appropriately and enjoyed the show.Here is a shot of the 32 riders about to start the show

This manoeuvre had the horses doing a spiral turn - difficult in close quarters.

A male Mountie explaining the show to spectators

Yes, there were several female riders. Note the horse has a smile with teeth showing.

Grandson Jim's Wedding

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Cloud 9 limos await the Bride and Groom

Jenn and Jim share a toast before heading out as a married couple

The cutting of the cake baked by a family friend.

No wedding is complete without Flower Girls. Here they are at the reception. The shoes,which were tight, have been removed.

Grandson Jim's Wedding

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Here comes the bride. Jenn with her father Dave

The bride and groom just after being married. Rev. John James in the background christened, baptized and married both Jenn and Jim.

The happy bride and groom with their sibblings, Tyler, John and Laura.

Grandson Jim's Wedding

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The Gaymans, Dave,Jim, Tyler and Barb are ready to head to the church for the wedding.

The Wedding Party, with Flower Girls are ready to head to the reception.

The Best Man,Chris Biamonte (front seat) Maid of Honour Laura Hyde, Tyler Gayman, Groomsman and Ashley Sandercock, Bridesmaid load into their Rolls Royce for their trip to the Reception.
Three generations of Bradleys at the churcu, Jack, Todd and Ted

Grandson Jim's Wedding

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The Bradley boys, Todd and Jim in the church

Barb and Jim

Barb, Jim and Ted enjoying the reception

Grandson Jim's Wedding

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Barbara is ready to leave home for the wedding

Barbara is ready for Jim's wedding

A proud dad with his son.Todd and Jack in the church

Ted and grandson Jack. Jack is giving us a little lip movement.

A slim and trim, non smoking Jim with his favourite beverage.

The very happy Lorraine toasts the Bride and Groom.

"Grandpa Ted" and Christian

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Here I am with Barbara's grandson Christian

. We were invited over to Colleen and Scott's for a delicious Sunday dinner.

Spring in Niagara, 2008

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It's April 25 and some trees are in full bloom here in Beautiful Niagara

This photo was taken at the Children's YMCA Discovery Centre on Niagara Street

Spring in Niagara, 2008

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This is an old Peach tree on Scott Street. One of the last of the orchard that covered land from Linwell Road to Carlton Street and from Niagara Street to the Canal.The orchard became a subdivision over fifty years agoThe Bradley homestead in in the middle of what was an orchard.

A Blast from the Past

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Local Port Colborne entrepreneur Ralph Rotella is turning his old Bingo Hall into a medical centre. While renovating part of the thin covering of concrete along the outside wall has broken away,exposing the old Leon Bros. sign. The Port Colborne brother,along with his brother in a Welland store started the Leon furniture stores we now know.
In 1962 I bought an ironing board from the Leon brother who owned the Port colborne store.
Note the phone number, it was Temple 4-6795 ( in those days you only had to dial the five numbers)