Friday, March 30, 2007 

Blog Guelph: Blog Guelph Action


Blight, originally uploaded by gdnarch.

Today's series of six photos offers a little bit of this and a bunch of that.

First the this.

This is exciting Blog Guelph News. We have our first Guelph focused ad now live in the left hand column.

Dig In Downtown Guelph is back and it's better than ever. Just slip your cursor over to the cheerful pink banner ad and give a click. You'll get all the details, including which of Guelph's great restaurants are participating.

The Dig In starts next week and lasts for the entire month of April!!

Then there is this too.Authorblog: Aussiejourno's Weekly Blog Awards has Blog Guelph listed in lucky 13th position.

Sue Richards

Photo Credit: Gdnarch

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Blog Guelph: The Armoury


The Armoury, originally uploaded by Sandra Regina.

Allow me to shamelessly off some more Blog Guelph 'shout it out from the top of the turret' chest pounding, demi-news.

My alter ego issued a press release yesterday.

Sue Richards

Photo Credit: Sandra Regina

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Blog Guelph: Guelph is Skin Deep


Hey, originally uploaded by JohnnyBallgame.

This is a reminder about the Guelph is Skin Deep launch tonight.

Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street.

The evening begins at 7:00pm and will feature speakers and musicians, as well as the opportunity to see the Guelph is Skin Deep Photography Show.

Author and CBC's Dead Dog Cafe creator Thomas King will be speaking, which is reason enough to attend.

And the extra bonus.....everyone in attendance will take home a
copy of one of the art pieces.

Ooooh.

Sue Richards

Grafitti King of Guelph, Johnny Ballgame provided the pic.

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Blog Guelph: The Thawed Speed River


, originally uploaded by Denim.

To see the Speed Rivers life over the last several months, as documented by the plethora of Flickr Guelph Pool Photographers, please click on this link.

Denim took this shot from the River Run side of the Speed facing towards Arthur Street. Hard to believe I skated on this same stretch about six weeks ago.

Sue Richards

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Blog Guelph: Guelph Tracks


Guelph Tracks, originally uploaded by compscigrad.



Randy Sutherland has put together a very lovely blog of photos and maps for over a dozen Guelph Trails. Should you want to 'get on track' with an exercise program after a winter of 'going off the rails', go to his site and get inspired - then moving.

Thanks to Compcigrad for offering this inspirational photo.

Sue Richards

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Blog Guelph: The Diplomat Hotel


diplomat Hotel, originally uploaded by Alan Norsworthy.

As you can see by Alan Norsworthy's photo, the "Dip", formerly known as The Great Western Hotel, has seen some better days.

Here's a wee bit of Guelph 'drink trade' history from the Guelph Historical Society.

“Guelph had more taverns than any other town of its size in Upper Canada. Indeed there were enough hotels and drinking establishments on Macdonnell Street that it was known as “whiskey street”. In 1869, Guelph had a population of 5,700 residents and 20 hotels (19 with liquor licenses) and two saloons, or one hotel for every 285 people. "

On that note, enjoy your weekend.

Sue Richards

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Thursday, March 29, 2007 

Blog Guelph: Guelph's First Spring Flowers


First Spring flowers I Have Seen for 2007, originally uploaded by stingrayz08.

In today's series of 8 photos, we touch on a number of spring related news items that did not make any of the major daily news papers that service Guelph - which is a good thing really. Blog Guelph likes to be the reporter of the unreported, perhaps softer G-town news.

For instance - the first spring flowers are poking out here and there.

Makes me smile everytime I see a cluster.

Please click on any of today's pics to see more of the photo artists work on Flickr.

Sue Richards

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Blog Guelph: Red Brick Cafe


old guelph new life, originally uploaded by digitalambitions.

This is a very early invitation. The Red Brick Cafe on Douglas Street will be hosting a month long photography show featuring 21 images of Downtown Guelph taken by the Guelph Flickr Pool of photographers.

Circle May on your calendar.

More details will pour forth as the time nears. Consider this the early bird heads up.

Sue Richards

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Blog Guelph: Chew Chew


Chew Chew, originally uploaded by TheGiantVermin.

And now for a news update on Life with Ryder in Guelph.

It would appear that Ryder is still working through the 'chew everything belonging to my master because I LOVE him' stage of life. A previous example of blind devotion can be seen here.

Likely more photos to come - do stay tuned.

Sue Richards

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Blog Guelph: Portrait of an Artist - Before


March 27, 2007 11:39 AM, originally uploaded by Gregory Clifford Denton.

This man is Greg Denton. Likely you have seen him on a stage with his band Dry Tickle. Or maybe you participated in or attended his visual art show, Anyone Lived. You may have heard his voice on CFRU.FM 93.3, bought a book from him at Macondo or vicariously dined with him in one of Guelph's restaurants.

As part of today's news, Greg offers us his very personal sign of spring. Please proceed to the next blog post .....

Sue Richards

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Blog Guelph: Portrait of an Artist - After


March 27, 2007 12:08 PM, originally uploaded by Gregory Clifford Denton.

Mr. Denton with his spring face.

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Blog Guelph: Spring Bud


Spring Bud, originally uploaded by RavenGirlStudios.

More soft news and even more evidence of spring in Guelph......

Remember to Click the Pic.

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Blog Guelph: Give a Hand to CFRU.FM


, originally uploaded by Denim.

Just like all the more natural signs of spring, I think you'll agree that CFRU.FM's Raise Your Voice fundraising drive is a sure sign that winter is behind up.

The University of Guelph campus community radio station would like you to lend a hand and help them meet their $20,000.00 target. Although the actual campaign doesn't start until April 5th, you can go here and get tuned up about CFRU 93.3 right now.

Sue Richards

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Blog Guelph: Downtown Guelph Dawn


Downtown Guelph Dawn 3 - Fountain, originally uploaded by funrevival2.

The actual dawn of spring is enjoyed by Guelph's famous family statue.

Do these people ever rest?

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Wednesday, March 28, 2007 

Blog Guelph: Under the Watchful Eyes of a Frog friend


under the watchful eyes of a frog friend, originally uploaded by edeva_art.

Today's series of six images is dedicated to the first day of spring in the fine city of Guelph as captured by photo artist Edeva. Click on any of her photograph's to see her full Flickr photostream.

Edeva is also one of the bloggers featured in our Guelph Blog Roll. Her posts are thoughtful and artistically moving - go here to see for yourself.

Our downtown frog lives on the ledge of the fountain of the family statue. Even though Frog never leaves the post - she seems more visible during fine weather.

Frog doubles as a drinking fountain and training ground for Prince seeking women. Although I have not availed myself to either of her services, I'm told she is both refreshing and reliable.

Sue Richards

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Blog Guelph: One Week Ago....A Look at Guelph


a look at guelph..., originally uploaded by edeva_art.

If you stood on the Wellington Street Bridge looking up the Speed River toward the River Run Center and the Heffernan Foot Bridge last Wednesday, there was just as much evidence of old man winter as the lovely Miss Spring.

Oh what a difference a week makes.

Sue Richards

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Blog Guelph: Lovely Miss Spring


lovely, originally uploaded by edeva_art.

The statue in the window of And Venus Smiled on Douglas Street could easily 'be' spring, should spring scrap the job of 'season'.

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Blog Guelph: The Bridge to Spring


guarding, originally uploaded by edeva_art.

Edeva has an eye for simple lines and clean composition - perfect for capturing the delicate blue spring sky embracing the Heffernan Foot Bridge.

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Blog Guelph: V


the "v" formation, originally uploaded by edeva_art.

Guelph birds have undertaken rigorous spring training including break of dawn choir rehearsal, extensive home building and of course the fancy V is for Very Remarkable Flight Pattern exercise program.

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Blog Guelph: Steeple Peeper


steeple, originally uploaded by edeva_art.

Over the last year, I've posted over 900 photos on Blog Guelph. Because of this extraordinary experience, I see Guelph very differently than I have before. Edeva's example of St. George's Church steeple tucked behind the Heffernan Foot Bridge illustrates my new perspective perfectly.

The details of our city are wondrous to behold.

Sue Richards

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Tuesday, March 27, 2007 

Blog Guelph: Foggy Soggy Park


Foggy Soggy Park, originally uploaded by RavenGirlStudios.

Today's series of photos is all about water.

Used to be April showers bring May flowers.

Now - March rain just don't drain.

I made that up.

Terrific shot by Raven Girl. Please click the pic.

Sue Richards

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Blog Guelph: Foggy Exhibition Park


Foggy exhibition, originally uploaded by Dave Noyle.

As I walked home through the thick night air last night, I wondered if any Guelph Flickr photographer's would be out and about.

Sure enough, Dave Noyle was milling about in Exhibition Park. Click his pic for more images.

Sue Richards

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Blog Guelph: Thunderstorm at the University of Guelph


Thunderstorm at the University of Guelph, originally uploaded by corbeau_du_nord.

Looking out of the U of Goo Library to the south, Corbeau du Nord gives us this view of yesterday's thunderstorm. The University Center is barely visible through the downpour.

It was like Guelph got power washed.

Sue Richards

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Blog Guelph: The SPEED River


The SPEED 1531, originally uploaded by blairware.

Blairware illustrates the unusual speediness of the Speed River these days.

Please be mindful of these more dangerous conditions of our waterways - especially if you see kids unaccompanied by adults.

Sue Richards

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