Fireworks for Canada Day

I rode my bike up the Tom Taylor Trail, north of Davis where it's called the Mabel Davis Trail to see Newmarket's Canada Day Fireworks. Amazing view from across the river. And, so close you could smell the fireworks and feel the explosions in your chest.

My family had gone to a friend's house, which backs right on to the end of George Richardson Park where the fireworks are set. They reported an amazing experience too. Best ever.

It seemed to me too that this year's Canada Day fireworks were the longest and most spectacular ever. Maybe it was my awesome viewing spot, but it was really something!

I noticed that people were doing bigger and better fireworks of their own this year too. Not a recession year for the fireworks industry?

In fact, every weekend since Victoria Day in May we've been hearing fireworks going off in our neighbourhood. There is a law that prohibits using fireworks any time other than Victoria Day and Canada Day. It doesn't seem to be enforced. I wish it would be.

Please, people, use up all of your fireworks on the appropriate days! Obey the law. Don't set off fireworks any other time.

Fireworks are great twice a year. But, that's enough.

Mowing the lawn

Yesterday’s rain came just at the right moment. I had cut the grass the day before and it was looking a bit dry. Now it’s nice and green and it looks great.

That’s another thing I like about my neighbourhood in Newmarket. People show pride of ownership. They take care of their homes and properties.

So, I have to make sure my lawn doesn’t get too long and messy. My wife takes care of the flowers and bushes. The house has to look good. We’ve got to have curb appeal.

I’m glad it’s summer. I don’t like mowing the lawn, but it’s better than shovelling snow!!!

One good thing about running around behind a lawn mower: it’s good exercise. It keeps me looking good too (;-D