Tag Archives: Barrie

We Saw the Winter Lights Display at Springwater Park

Posted on December 22, 2024 by cdsmiller17

According to the meta detail this photo was taken at 6:44 pm, just moments before we saw a flash in the sky toward Barrie. Evidently, there was a blue flash before the power outage. Hmm.

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It was Déjà Vu All Over Again

Posted on November 23, 2021 by cdsmiller17

@Williams Coffee Pub It’s been such a long time since we’ve been able to get a cup of coffee and a sandwich @Williams Coffee Pub that I had forgotten the joy of such a simple treat. Sitting there yesterday reminded … Continue reading →

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Is it a Towering Inferno?

Posted on May 4, 2020 by cdsmiller17

We watch CTV News Barrie everyday at 6:00 pm. It’s our first view of the news each evening and provides us with an overview of the events in our area of Ontario, Simcoe and Muskoka. It’s also part of the … Continue reading →

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Update: 72 High Street, Barrie, Now

Posted on February 24, 2020 by cdsmiller17

The present owner of the property, Amanda Chapman, sent me these images of the painting and renovations she has done. This old house looks totally new, now. The former reception area. My former office. Not entirely sure what space this … Continue reading →

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My Love of Trains Started Young

Posted on February 12, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Allandale Railway Station In 1955-6 we lived in New Lowell. The Thorpe grandparents lived in Toronto. That made for a long trip by car in those days. I have a distinct memory of this railway station, then on the outskirts … Continue reading →

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