"Jamming" with Tracy & Friends

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First you start with freshly picked wild BC Himalayan Blackberries...

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Don't let the cat eat them..

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this is cool (water is boiling in a pot now)

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take photos while everybody else does all the work....

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Jam is being made....cool mirror...love my new Nikon D700

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Jars have to be sterilized by boiling them, 5 minutes if you are at sea level, which we ARE!!!
I think you add a minute for every 1000 feet above sea level you are...maybe...
good think I wasn't in charge...

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Jammer

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Working hard, good feng shui, with the mirror

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Another “jammer”

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Takin’ a break from the jam, BC style

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All the jammers in one place (kind of)

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Just the FOURTEEN jars of jam then? no problem

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the fruits of ‘our’ labour

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Jammin’ Jammin’ Jammin’ Jammin’
We hope you like Jammin’ too!

Long Beach, Tofino, BC

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Beautiful Sooke, British Columbia

Ron Sexsmith, Joel Plaskett and K-OS on Banff Avenue

Ron Sexsmith


The Ron Sexsmith Band after the set



Joel Plaskett



K-OS

Peanuts, I Haz 'Em

In honour of icanhascheezburger.com

Moraine Lake

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I drove up to Lake Louise, and then to Moraine Lake.
I used to ski here with my parents and Aunt, Uncle and Cousins when I was a kid. I think the lodge and gift shop is new though, I think it's one of the most beautiful places in the world.

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I saw a chipmunk posing for me.

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I would love to rent a canoe and explore the lake...

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The sky was perfect.

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The light was so 'warm', it was great to be out on such a perfect day.

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Banff

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I'm in Banff now, writing songs, bike riding, avoiding the grizzly bears. This is the view from Banff Central Park. I think that is the Bow River than runs through Banff, it's such a beautiful green.

My Boler Adventure

I decided to sell my loft in Toronto, along with most of my worldy possessions, buy a Boler, and travel across Canada writing an album.

This is what a Boler looks like. This was taken while camping in the Cypress Hills (Saskatchewan side). I stayed for a week.

I had no power but I used a 15 watt solar panel to recharge my batteries everyday (2 12 volt deep cycle batteries), so I could use my computer to record demos at night.


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THE ACC ONE NIGHT SHOW

Jann Arden played the ACC, it was my first time playing there. Sarah Mclachlan sang "Die for You" with us, it was great. And a totally wonderful show. Jann hosted the rest of the night and was really funny as usual. There's no way you can see me in this video, but you can catch my vibe....

Morning Call!!

Sho, Mo & The Monkey Bunch on youtube!!

Happy New Year

Sleigh Ride

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We had a wonderful sleigh ride near my dad's farm, at a place called Wagons West, not too far north of Roblin, Manitoba. It was like a Christmas card. I met our two horses that would pull us up the road, Gypsy and Beauty, sisters. It was a wonderful day. All the kids loved it, and I snapped as many photos as I could.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone!

Graham

Thanksgiving....

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So much to be thankful of. It's not "GOD" we should thank. It's all the wonderful people we have in our lives. Thank you to all my dear friends. There's a NEW special person on the planet and his name is Hen. Expect great things from this one! (but give him twenty years or so, as it stands now he still poops in his pants).

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Jorge & Olif spotted on Queen Street West

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A nice jorge and olif bicycle on Queen Street West.

My New Batavus

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To replace my old 1948 (or so) Gazelle. I still hope to fix the Gazelle (i broke the forks) Let me know if anyone has some spare ones!

Old Photo

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Just wanted to blog this. I have missed friend's invitations to go to the cottage this year. I really feel like I need to go, but I can't seem to find the time. This reminds me of a time when I had more time...

Lil' Baci - Leslieville Toronto

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