MY DOG'S MESSAGE FROM THE OTHER SIDE

 Dear Auntie Naomi:  

Sorry to hear about Spencer. He's a warm--hearted dog. 

You're the best mom (next to mine)

I miss her so much. I kind of miss my uncle too.He loves me more than he does mom, but don't tell her that.

At least my nails stopped growing!

 You were so helpful to me and mom. I hope mom knows I am  happy in heaven. I'm playing with other dogs my size.  But there's one dog here who should have gone  down to the other place. if you know what I mean. He is really mean.

I tried to hang on cause I didn't want to go..

Thank you for making my picture clearer. Mom always greets me morning and afternoon,.so you can too if you want to make a picture of me for yourself, I give you permission Ha Ha! You are my aunt, after all.

 Thanks for helping mom - like today. I saw you at the computer.

Your gift is helping others.  Bye for now. 

Don't forget to give my photo back to mom today after your lunch. 

Bon apetit.

Zak 

Say hi to your kids for me.

Mom and me falling asleep. I think we look alike.

TWO LOVELY LAVAL PARKS IN NATURE - ONE SMALL, THE OTHER BIG

    What a fabulous nature getaway and it's so close to Montreal. Laval is known for its green spaces -  Parc des Crecerelles being one of them  It's sweet and small. 

 

***The Bois de l'Équerre team was finally able to offer its visitors a trail based on the principles of universal accessibility. Phase 1 of this 1.3 km long project obtained Kéroul (Destination pour tous) certification.

This Accessible and Senior Friendly Trail (SAADA) has been developed to facilitate access, among others, to people with reduced mobility and seniors to allow them to fully enjoy the benefits of this natural environment.  SAADA further strengthens the city of Laval's status as an age-friendly municipality and the Corporation for the Development of Bois de l'Équerre is proud to be able to contribute to this recognition.

         Nice views!                

My friend who uses a cane had no trouble walking here. 

He paused to spot and enjoy.

                                      

                                                             Pondering on a sweet bridge

Every tree had unique markings

I was delighted by tiny floral surprises.

 What a sweet respite from Montreal

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I wanted to explore Bois de l'Equerre -  a woodsy wonderland 

Located in the Sainte-Rose district in Laval, the Bois de l'Équerre is one of the last great urban forests in Laval. Through the presence of trees and wetlands, this rural landscape and natural refuge greatly contributes to our quality of life. 

These woods are managed by CANOPÉE.

Here's some information about his lush area 

 ·         160 bird species, including 20 birds of prey (out of 27 species of raptors in Quebec)

·         20 species of mammals

·         10 species of reptiles and amphibians

Trails

·         12.95 km of hiking trails

·         ***1 accessible Kéroul accredited trail (1.65 km)

·         2.5 km of groomed trails for winter walking (Lièvre trail)

 I returned to Montreal feeling like I had gone on a vacation

Bois de l'Equerre is open all year

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SEND THIS TO YOUR HUBBY IF HIS HUMOUR IS GREAT

 You're the cream in my coffee. But it's sour. You're the shoe on my foot, But it smells, You're the icing on the cake, But it slid off, You're the ice cream in my cone, But it fell.

You're the greatest guy a Snipper could have. Which does not mean much since she only has one guy to choose from and that's you.

Austria2Australia, Directed by *Dominik Bochis, Andreas Buciuman *****

Austria2Australia, Directed by *Dominik Bochis, Andreas Buciuman *****

Two childhood friends cycle 18.000 km - 19 countries. It’s a Herculean route full of hardships, discoveries and challenges, which are powerful and unpredictable - The two Upper Austrian hobby cyclists Andreas and Dominik have a daring plan: They want to ride by bike from Austria to Australia to explore the world - and the crazy thing is: They actually do it.

When they get to Pakistan, they are surrounded by police cars and they have to travel at a snail’s pace. Where are they going? Why is this happening? It turns out they are going to a Pakistani wedding where the guests of the bride and groom a are all policemen. The surprises was nice indeed at the end of this escorting.

Delhi, they hated, but Australia was a turning point for hatred. The flies and heat got to them and they go their separate ways only to meet up by the ocean. They both wanted to call it quits before this, but they stuck it out. An amazing documentary and the best “road” f travel film yet to be made. Domiinik was struck with knee pain on route, and ended up at a Chinese hospital to deal with the inflammation. Hurdles kept coming their way, but their happiness diminished any doubts.

Equal Standard Aims for Truth and Righteouness

 

EQUAL STANDARD, directed by Brendan Kyle

Press release excerpt

Equal Standard​ by director Brendan Kyle Cochrane and producers Taheim Bryan, Ice T, Treach, and Rob Simmons (Wild Oats) The heavy hitting action/ drama stars Ice-T and Robert Clohessy (BLUE BLOODS) and Maurice Benard ( General Hospital)

EQUAL STANDARD​ tells the poignant, timely, and politically charged stories of police in New York City struggling with race, rank, betrayal, and loss. The film is Taheim Bryan’s writing and acting debut and is inspired by his personal life experience.

 

Here’s the reverse of what usually happens in cop shootings. An Afro-American kills a white cop during a pullover. The driver is out fo the car as are the white cops. But his cell phone is mistaken for a gun and pop goes the trigger of the black cop. The film is confusing but vividly shows the impossible entanglement of different departments trying to protect their own guys, but trying to follow the law too. Against the grittiness of gangs, intimate family scenes of the characters were shown. 

Many scenes show blacks being targeted on the street. There is so much anger and suspicion on both sides that it would seem black and white are so opposed to one another, hope seems futile for peace on New York’s streets.

The film build suspense and is so darn realistic as it reflects true events experienced by writer, Taheim Bryan’s life experiences,

THE RESORT (directed by Taylor Chien)***

Four friends want to enter an abandoned resort on an obscure Hawaiian Island that’s rumoured to be haunted by a half-faced girl. This is a really clever, brilliantly edited film that cooks up the scary moments at just the right moments heightened with superb climactic timing.

The outcome is unpredictable and that’s what makes The Resort a unique film for the genre. The seventy-five minutes fly by.

There’s a reason to investigate this resort – it’s Alexander’s birthday and she’s obsessed with the paranormal, so what better way to celebrate than to dash off to this deserted island via a piloted helicopter who claims a small group of people still inhabit the island, but the band of four never run into them.

There is no reason really why the bad happens; none of them deserved what they got, but isn’t that a part of life – or in this case death.

AFTER THE MURDER, directed by Aengus James ***

Paul Lima a true hero, like his father, Albert

A documentary that follows Paul Lima and the two bounty hunters he hired to Roatán, Honduras, to find and capture his father's (Albert)  killer. But nothing seems to happen with the capture until he hires Ray, whose connections with the government is second to none with his job of capturing killers on the island. In fact, the year, Paul goes down there, there have been Americans murdered. It takes 13 years and absolute determination not to give up as Paul searches for his father’s killer. He knows who he is because the murderer was not happy about being taken to court over a bakery purchase that the Honduran family once owned. Bit by bit everyone is getting killed and it’s clear that Paul is in a dangerous situation. The bad guy is eventually caught and ends up in jail, but not for life – only for sixteen years.

This is not a documentary made after the fact of Paul going down to Honduras. The camera is with him and the people he hires and meets to ensure true actions.

Pauls’ devotion to his father and his widowed mother are remarkable.