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Patron

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Cap’n Crunch is my patron saint. I love him even though he slashes my mouth up.

Blue Monday

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This decrepit pedal organ in the entrance of the closed church in Shawanaga reminded me of this cover of the classic New Order tune Blue Monday… Which, in turn, reminded me of The Silver Hearts,… Blue Monday

Home again

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Back on home turf. Mixed feelings as ever. Natalie, Sumach Espresso, 2019 Aug 18, 8:12

Trestle x2

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Sitting in Trestle Brewing enjoying a Salt Dock Jump Saison and watching a train cross its namesake across the patio. Trestle Brewing Company, Parry Sound, 2019 Aug 17, 17:01

Beware

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Ran into some Vikings on the way home. They persuaded us to buy some beer. Norse Brewing, North of Parry Sound off Hwy 69, 2019 Aug 17, 16:19

Past

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The old church at Shawanaga F.N. is closed and kind of a ruin, but the peeling paint and missing door called to me across the field. The new one is just down the way.

Present

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On our way north almost two weeks ago we saw a sign for the Shawanaga F.N. this weekend and formed a plan to stop on the way south. This is a traditional pow-wow rather than… Present

New Moon

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Stumbled upon this engaging little bit of Ontario history as we stopped for breakfast in Massey this morning. We had pretty good crepes at the local bistro and can recommend the food. Sadly, the espresso… New Moon

Soup

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Copper Bean Cafe, Bruce’s Mines, 2019 Aug 16, 16:20