"Over half a million people call Oklahoma City home, making it the 31st largest city in the United States and the largest city in Oklahoma. As the capitol of the state, Oklahoma City is the epicenter of arts, culture, tourism and business. " - Oklahoma City
We were fortunate to see some beautiful horses on our way to the Ghost River Wilderness area in Alberta. Nikon D70 © Please click on thumb-nail.
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“Wild horses” or “feral horses”? The debate rages on in Alberta, Canada. The provincial government believes that the wild horses west of Sundre, Alberta are the descendants of domestic horses used in logging and guiding/outfitting operations in the early 1900’s. The Wild Horse Society of Alberta (WHOAS) believes that they are of Spanish descent. WHOAS is so sure of this that they have sent away DNA samples to the University of Texas, Equine Genetics Lab for testing.” - Wild Horses Of Alberta
You can read more about the Wild Horses Of Alberta.
Sunset Guiding has Wild Horse Photography trips.
Scrapbooked July 2010 Two pages of 12" x 12" Nikon D70 ©
Envelope on the second page with family-tree, journaling, death notice (see notes), more information, etc. Nikon D70 ©
Detail on first page Nikon D70 ©
Envelope on the second page with family-tree, journaling and more information. Nikon D70 ©
Notes: He was my mother's (Mom’s) father. He was married to My Grandmother ( Ouma) I didn't know who my grandfather's parents were, but we obtained a copy of he's death notice from the National Archives of South-Africa.
Supplies : Acid-free Ledger paper, Blue Rick Rack, blue Gel pen, Card-stock, circle punch, Corner rounder or nail-clippers, Ink Pads, photo-corners, "Forever in time" Paper flowers and black Brads, Wausau® Exact® Pastels Pastel-Colored Paper used or journaling, etc.
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Cole Porter´s Day and Night by Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers
My Grandfather Please click on thumb-nail From my book Family Scrapbooks by Memory Makers
Family Scrapbooks by Memory Makers Please click on Thumb-nail Customer Review Look inside the book here
I have put some of my layouts in a Post bound album How to Expand a Post-Bound Scrapbook Photo Album You can see what my albums look like here My Crafts Nikon D70 ©
"Distant Relatives" Nikon D70 ©
"Family Trees" Nikon D70 ©
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Giddy up folks it’s that time of year again! Please click on poster fo' mo'e info'mashun about the Calgary Stampede All photos Nikon Coolpix © Please click on thoomb-nails
On the train it was a hot as Satin’s oven. I felt like stashin’ my hat.
Whut in tarnation ah love about this hyar time of year, is thet yo' kin git on a train, wif a cowfella hat, cowfella boots, kerchief, bolo, etc. an' nobody gives yo' a second look, yo' hafta be mighty fine dressed ta ketch some ones eye.
"The Calgary Stampede, which bills itself as The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, is a large festival, exhibition, and rodeo held in Calgary, Alberta for 10 days every summer from early to mid-July. It is one of Canada’s largest annual events, and the world’s largest outdoor rodeo. It features an internationally recognized rodeo competition, a midway, stage shows, concerts, agricultural competitions, chuckwagon races, First Nations exhibitions, and pancake breakfasts around the city, among other attractions.” – Wikipedia
It was hot inough t'wifer a fence post. It was so dry, th' bushes follered th' houn'dogs aroun', eff'n ya git mah meanin’. Ah felt like a tee totaller in th' last chance saloon, as enny fool kin plainly see.
At th' groun's it was as noisy as a ca'f co'ral, ah reckon.
Tok was grinnin’ like a jackass eatin’ cactus.
Great moosic! Fry mah hide!
Great grub an' compenny
Thar was some Purdy outfits, some wif matchin' purses
Yo' kin jest see Pengrowth Saddledome in th' back
The Budweiser Wagon
Them houn'dogs were ackin like they were tryin’ t'chin th' moon, as enny fool kin plainly see. One mean Bronco, he had a nose yuh c'd sto'e a small houn'dog in, as enny fool kin plainly see. He arched he’s back like a mule in a hailsto'm; he was travellin’ faster than bad noos at a church social, ah reckon.
Grandstand show Kindly please click on image fum Calgary Stampede website.
TransAlta’s “Light Up the Night” firewawks extryvaganza.
It was th' bess firewawks show ah had see in a long time
Stampede showgroun' at night.
Y'all come back now ya hear!
Yee-Hawww!
Translated with The DialectizerSome photos fum previous years fo' yer injoyment.
Painted store window By No Limit Artistic Design Calgary July 2008
Thet's our Jeep an' kinoe in th' city, wif th' plus fif'een wif painted windows at th' back. Shet mah mouth!
Heritage Park Historical Village Stampede Party , 2006
Tok at th' pareede 2005
Heritage Park Historical Village, Stampede Party
Simons Valley Ranch, Stampede B.B.Q Tok 2003
Tok at th' train stashun durin' Stampede Aboot 1999
Now be a trimenjus spo't an' hoof it to th' Dialectizer , choose Redneck, type in yer comments on this hyar post, copy an' paste it in th' comments box.
Srapbooked July 2010 Two pages of 12" x 12" Nikon D70 © with Perspective Correction
Notes: The photo is a digital photo of a photo owned by my father (Dad) They are my paternal grandparents (my Dad's Grandparents) I have also made a layout of my grandfather (Timeless) There are family trees, a family crest and more information in the page pocket
Font: Monotype CorsivaHint: I use a craft knife to remove stickers
Supplies : Card-stock: Paperbilities in black and brown Paper: K & Company Memory Stor, Textured Reflection by DMD Basket-weave Casual palette and Wausau® Exact® Pastels Pastel-Colored Paper used or journaling Sticker King silver colored stickers, Maroon ribbon, Forever in time brads and slide charm, Ink Pads , frames, silver colored photo corners, etc.My Book: Legacy: Memories/Memorabilia by Renee Plains
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Recommended Book:
Kananaskis Country Trail Guide,
Volume 1 (Paperback)
by Gillean Daffern (Author)
We went to Waiparous Creek again on a lovely 25 degrees Celsius day.
Waiparous Creek with Black Rock Mountain in the back Please click on thumb-nails Nikon D 70 ©
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Margaret Lake Please click on thumb-nails Nikon D 70 © Directions at Testosterone.biz Please click here for a Map of the area from Bogginfreaks.com.
Margaret Lake Please click on thumb-nails Nikon D 70 ©
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Margaret Lake Please click on thumb-nails Nikon D 70 ©
Waiparous Creek Please click on thumb-nails Nikon D 70 ©
We saw quite a few White Tailed Deer. More photos of the Deer here Please click on thumb-nails Nikon D 300
We also saw horses again Please click on thumb-nails Nikon D 300
On our way home we stopped at the Watervalley Saloon And Roadhouse in Watervalley
Watervalley Saloon And Roadhouse
Fish and Chips at Watervalley Saloon And Roadhouse Nikon D70 © Please click on thumb-nail
Links:
Here is a map of the area Waiparous is in Ghost Central Please click here for a more detailed map
History of the Ghost from The Travel Rag Information on the Ghost from Summit Post
Ghost Wilderness area from Alberta Parks
Traditional 4 Pages of 12" x 12" Scrap-booked: July 2010 Scanned: Epson RX 595 Photoshop Photomerge
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| I got this idea from a book I recently read. Keep the packaging in which embellishment are sold, use to mix your paint and discard when finished. | |
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| Brads: | “Forever in time”, |
| Card-stock | Paperbilities |
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| “Although not labeled as such, Deco Art Americana paints are acid-free. | |
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Journal As long as I can remember I have been passionate over something. First it was ballet, then Modern dance, Aerobics, teaching mime, crafts like folk art, batiks, and pottery, then I loved to work on the computer, making my own website with graphics, then I started blogging and now I am passionate over scrapbooking.
Some of the Photos
Cecchetti Ballet Examination
30.5.1967
Studio portrait
Continental Studio
Klerksdorp, South-Africa
Journal Note: My baby sister was 2 months old, my mother didn't drive at the time and my father worked shifts. Klerksdorp was about 7 miles from Stilfontein where we lived. I can't remember much, but my mother was more nervous than I was. In those days our ribbons were sewn together. In those days our ribbons were sewn together and mom did that, while her hands were shaking.
"Nocturne" in a Ballet Concert Swakopmund, South-West Africa. 1977 Professional photo
“Heart of Glass” Modern Dance December 1984 I am the pale one, I was 30 years old and our son was two Empangeni, South-Africa
Aerobics Marathon 1990
Richardsbay, South-Africa
Team "Ninja Turtles"
I'm in front with the red mask
Ribbon Borders Add from my magazine Creating Keepsakes August 2005
Ribbon Borders Add from my magazine Creating Keepsakes August 2005
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please click on thumb-nails for more information
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Calgary Stampede |
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| Turkish Festival. July 10 |
| Calgary Folk Music Festival |
| July 22-25, 2010 |
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Fiestaval July 24-25, 2010 |
| Sun and Salsa Festival |
| July 25, 2010 |
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Fringe Festival July 30-August 7, 2010 |
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| Inglewood SunFest July 31, 2010 |
International Blues Festival August 5-8, 2010
Marda Gras Street Festival August 8, 2010
August 9-14, 2010
Taste of Calgary August 12-15, 2010
September 4-5, 2010
Please watch this space, I will be adding more events.
Do you know of any events?
We went to Waiparous on a lovely 25 degrees Celsius day. We saw quite a few White Tailed Deer. This one was drinking water from the Waiparous Creek Please click on thumb-nails Nikon D300©
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Please click on thumb-nails Nikon D300©
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"The north fork of the Ghost River, named Waiparous Creek by James Hector on December 10th, 1858 and which roughly translates to Crow Indian Scalp, is the most accessible of the three Ghost Rivers. An exploration road takes you easily into the head of the valley. Unfortunately, you're in OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) country so you'll be sharing the road with trail bikers, particularly the section to the Margaret Lake turn-off. Don't let this put you off. The rock scenery is superb and it's easy enough to get off the beaten track. Six fords are problematical at runoff, particularly the first one." - Trails.com
...lives in a mystic realm
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