Category Archives: Traditions

Celebrating the Scot in Me

Posted on August 11, 2013 by photosfromtheloonybin

After a week of holidays spent at home relaxing and reading, what a better way to end my time off than by celebrating my Scottish background at the Scottish Festival and Highland Games in Fergus, Ontario.  During this three-day event, … Continue reading →

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Who’s up for a sand castle building contest??

Posted on August 29, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

Well, it’s hard to believe that I am still posting every day this week considering how crazy my life is right now!  My youngest son is in baseball playoffs, and we move my oldest son into his residence at college … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusement parks/Fairs, Art, Blogging, Colours, Curves, Lines & Shapes, Inspiration, Memories, Photography, Texture, Toronto, Ontario, Traditions | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 22 Comments

Childhood Memories

Posted on August 28, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

When I was a kid, a trip to the CNE was never complete unless I could go home with a stuffed animal from the midway games.  The problem was that it was a lot harder to win at those games … Continue reading →

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View from below of a view from above

Posted on August 27, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

A day at the CNE can be exhausting, and it’s often hard to decide what to do next.  So, what better way to catch your breath and plan your next activity than to take a relaxing skyride above the fairgrounds. … Continue reading →

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A Different Experience

Posted on August 26, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

As you know, last weekend we spent a day at the CNE watching my son’s girlfriend in the Ambassador of the Fairs competition. The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), also known as the Ex, is Canada’s largest fair and the seventh largest fair … Continue reading →

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