#temagami

[es0789]

[kramlabs]

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

Lumber worker at the mill, Temagami. Summer 1940. Black and white acetate negative. Gordon Powley fonds, Archives of Ontario. C 5-1-0-10-16.

[vintagecamping]

Canoe trip on Lake Temagami

Ontario

1991

[hellovivirose]

Finally I have art to share and I made it in time for @beyblade-oc-week , yay! This is kind of meant to cover the first three prompts: present, Blader’s spirit, and Friendship, so I went with my (Bakuten Shoot Beyblade) oc team, the Star Shooters taking a selfie with their Beyblades in their G-Revolution outfits! I’ve featured Celeste a lot on my blog but I don’t think I’ve shared the others (Remy, Ava, and Grant) yet. Details in the read more~

From left to right:

Remy Gaspé, a sarcastic and snarky know-it-all who, to be fair, does know his stuff. Remy loves to tinker with Beyblades and is interested in the science and tech behind them. He manages all of the team’s repairs and upgrades. Despite being abrasive and competitive, he is very protective of his team mates and will always come through for them. Remy joins the Ava and Celeste to form a team during a regional tournament. His bit beast is Lephar, the rabbit.

Celeste Langley, the confident, competitive, and charming team captain who can be a bit of a flirt, especially when it comes to Beyblading trash talk. Loyal and diplomatic, she fights for what’s best for those that she loves. A perfectionist, she expects those around her to keep up. She can also be gullible and indecisive. Celeste meets Ava in school and shares her Beyblading skills. As Ava’s skill increases, they decide to form a team and join tournaments together. Her bit beast is Fovular, the fox.

Ava Temagami, friendly, outgoing, and supportive. Ava is the team’s biggest cheerleader and is quick to bring an optimistic spin after a loss. Although her kindness is one of her strongest traits, don’t mistake it for weakness, as she will fiercely defend her team and those she loves. This can make her impatient and hotheaded at times. Before meeting Celeste, Ava was not the best at Beyblading, but after learning from her, they work together and support each other in forming the team and increasing their skills. Her bit beast is Pegusar, the winged horse.

Grant Dawson, the steadfast and calm “big brother” of the team. Grant is congenial and collected, often acting as a rock for the team when the going gets tough. Hardworking and loyal, he’s often a voice of reason and believes in doing what’s right, however he can be stubborn and too laid back. Grant meets Celeste, Ava, and Remy after they’re unable to compete at the national level due to another team mate dropping out last minute. Initially he has no interest in tournaments or competition, and instead his Beyblading skills are focused on supporting his family’s woodworking business. However, the prospect of being a team appeals to him and he decides to join them. His bit beast is Ariamar, the ram.

Oop that was long! Thanks for reading~~

[ponysoprano]

God I really need to put these fucking patches on my jacket tbh...if I end up having tomorrow off I'll do it then

[bocceclub]

I need to make a list of national & state parks to visit this year

[c-kiddo]

Hi!! I'm a researcher in decolonial studies. For your project, are you looking for *anything* decolonial, or do you only want resources on rewilding specifically? There's a great article called something like The Tangled Wilds of Temagami about how the concept of "wild" was created in Canada and I have more but it's like. A lot

the project is focused on rewilding right now, specifically mostly in scotland because oh god the native landscape is prettydestroyed here, by land owners, rich people, royals, the uk government of course. i just ask about decolonising since its linked in basically everywhere. taming the 'wild' is such a pilar of colonialism so i'd like to touch on that in some way. i was looking a bit at various north american and scandinavian rewilding too + landback movements in both places (nothing concrete for any of this right now. ive drawn a lot of ptarmigans lol) and then of course all this linked to climate emergencies like lack of snow and wildfires. ill need to narrow it down but for now im Thinking

also, when i search your suggestion only listings for a book/writing about it seems to be coming up for me rather than an article so im not sure if its what you meant :-0

[flagwars]

Flag Wars Bonus Round

[auroraborealis22]

Ferguson Highway at Temagami Mary E. Wrinch 1929

[agpenvs3000f24]

Blog Post 1: Describe your current relationship with nature. How has this developed/evolved? Who offered you “a sense of place,” as described in our textbook?

My relationship with nature has changed a lot since I first started going to Keewaydin, one of the oldest canoe-tripping camps in North America, in Temagami, Ontario. I have been going to Keewaydin since I was 12. Back then, I saw nature as just a place to have fun—paddling, swimming, and being outdoors with friends. But over time, it became more than just an adventure. Canoe trips at Keewaydin taught me to appreciate the details of the natural world around me. Whether it was navigating a tricky portage or sitting by the fire after a long day. Those trips helped me understand how much nature can ground you and give you a sense of comfort. The long stretches of paddling let my mind wander in a way it rarely does in everyday life, and those moments in the wilderness became some of the most meaningful experiences for me. That feeling of being disconnected from the fast pace of everyday life while surrounded by nature has become something I really value.

My uncle played a huge role in this shift. He was the one who introduced me to Keewaydin and has always had a deep love for nature. Growing up, I saw how much he respected the outdoors, not just for what it offered but for what it stood for. He wasn’t just taking in the scenery—he was someone who understood the importance of preserving it and fostering a deep connection with it. He’d talk about things like leaving no trace, taking care of the land, and paying attention to the ecosystems we were moving through. He helped me see nature differently, not just as a place to visit but as something to understand and respect. In a way, my uncle gave me what the textbook calls "a sense of place." He made me realize that the places we visit, especially somewhere like Temagami, aren’t just random spots on the map—they have history, significance, and a role in our world that’s bigger than what we might see at first glance. His influence has shaped the way I view and interact with the natural world.

Keewaydin, for me, became more than just a camp. Each trip built on the last, and I started to appreciate the challenges as much as the views. It wasn’t just about mastering paddling techniques or dealing with rough terrain. It was about understanding the place itself—the lakes, the forests, and how they all fit into a larger picture. My uncle’s influence helped me see that, and through those experiences, I developed a deeper respect for nature. I realized that the wilderness has a lot to offer, not just in terms of adventure, but in giving you perspective. Nature isn’t just a place to escape to; it’s something that can teach you to slow down, appreciate the moment, and realize your place in it all. These trips have made me more aware of the importance of preserving wild places and the sense of calm they can provide, making nature an essential part of my life today.

[laresearchette]

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES? THE BOULET BROTHERS' DRAGULA (Shudder)

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME CANADA/CBC GEM/CRAVE TV/DISNEY + STAR/NETFLIX CANADA:

AMAZON PRIME CANADA EU AMO O BENFICA

NETFLIX CANADA RALPH BARBOSA: COWABUNGA

CURLING (TSN2) 7:00am: 2023 Pan Continental Curling Championship: Women's Pool Play - Canada vs. Australia (TSN2) 10:00am: n2023 Pan Continental Curling Championship: Men's Pool Play - Canada vs. United States (TSN) 5:00pm: 2023 Pan Continental Curling Championship: Men's Pool Play - Japan vs. Canada (TSN) 10:00pm: 2023 Pan Continental Curling Championship: Women's Pool Play - Canada vs. United States

NBA BASKETBALL (TSN5) 7:30pm: Knicks vs. Cavaliers (TSN5) 10:00pm: Spurs vs. Suns (SN360) 10:30pm: Magic vs. Clippers

NHL HOCKEY (TSN4) 8:00pm: Kings vs. Leafs (SN1) 10:00pm: Predators vs. Canucks

MLB BASEBALL (SN) 8:00pm: World Series: Rangers vs. Diamondbacks - Game #4

THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES (CBC) 8:00pm

MARY MAKES IT EASY (CTV Life) 8:00pm: Mary pays tribute to desserts that stand the test of time and have a nod to nostalgia in every bite, from Banoffee Pie to Icebox Cake.

STILL STANDING (CBC) 8:30pm: Temagami, Ontario

COMFORT FOOD WITH SPENCER WATTS (CTV Life) 8:30pm: There are a lot of ways to dress up a tuber and Spencer shares three recipes, including a decadent potato pie with a camembert center and a parsley butter drizzle.

BATTLE OF THE GENERATIONS (CTV) 9:00pm

THE KILLING KIND (CTV Drama) 9:00pm: Ingrid sets out to prove Belinda's death wasn't an accident; Detective Nash dismisses Ingrid's theories, but Webster says he believes her and can help; Ingrid receives an unsettling gift and finds herself in a dangerous situation.

THE NEW WAVE OF STANDUP (CBC) 9:30pm

THE KILLER IN MY FAMILY (CTV Drama) 10:05pm (SEASON PREMIERE): The relatives of murderers tell their stories, discussing how the crimes affected their families.

[iamthefemaleweezy]

saw so many beautiful mushrooms in temagami i forgot to share!!

[spaciousreasoning]

A Brief Power Outage

The low overnight was 45 degrees. The high today reached 55 before more wind and rain came in and created a little bit of havoc.

My blood sugar this morning was down to 157. Much better territory. Then, after our coffee and brain games, I showered and dressed and took off for Kendall Subaru for the 12,000-mile check-up on our Outback. Everything checked out just fine, except the cabin air filter needed replacing. But it was covered by the maintenance agreement so there was no charge.

I took a copy of the Step Two questions with me, hoping to do some preparation for our Zoom group meeting this evening. But I wound up spending the time waiting for the car maintenance to be done by reading one of my digital books instead. There was also drinking water and eating peanuts and cashews, thanks to the folks at Kendall.

The book I started in on again was “.45-Caliber Perfume” by Arizona author Leo W. Banks. No kin to me that I know of. “In the brutal heat of a Phoenix summer, the lives of a scheming trio collide in a violent explosion of betrayal, greed and murder.”

The Kendall staff finished the work in just over an hour, and I headed home in the middle of lots of rain and wind. There was tree debris all over the roadways. Also a big orange traffic barrel had blown into one lane of the roadway going in my direction.

I made it home without a problem, and then microwaved my piece of leftover pecan roll. Shortly afterward, at about 11:45 a.m., the power went out. We never knew exactly how widespread it was, although Nancy’s daughter reported that the power had been turned off out in Marcola for safety reasons.

Before shutting down the desktop—which was plugged into a UPS and still running—I sent the Step Two document to my laptop so I could work on it while the power was out. I managed to get the work done relatively quickly, since there was little else to focus on at the time. Not long after this evening’s group was cancelled because one of the members had a funeral to attend, and there are only four of us attending the group in the first place.

Right around 12:30 p.m., we fixed ourselves sandwiches for lunch and had potato chips. The power was still out, but making sandwiches is usually something that can be done without any help from electricity. Unless we had wanted to toast the bread.

The power flicked back on at 1:15 p.m., which meant about 90 minutes going without. About 2 p.m. we went down for a nap. We got up after an hour and I did some more reading. Then I plugged the desktop back in and got the updates that were needed done before connecting all the devices back to it.

Right around 5 p.m. we went to Albertsons to pick up some wine for Nancy, some fake sugar, and some green beans to go with the coconut curry chicken we planned to make. Cooking it only took about 10 minutes altogether. Eating the dinner took longer than that.

Tonight’s streaming started with the next episode of “A Remarkable Place to Die,” followed by “Resident Alien,” and ended with “Still Standing,” with Jonny Harris visiting Temagami, Ontario, home to the world’s largest stands of old-growth red and white pine forests.

The temperature is supposed to drop down to 39 degrees tonight and reach only 52 tomorrow, and there’s plenty of rain in the forecast, starting about midnight and continuing until about the time we get out of bed in the morning. The rest of the day looks clear at this point, but as we often point out, the weather changes by the minute. We won’t know what we’ve got until it’s come and gone.

[kramlabs]

"They'll be ragged, dirty, and they'll stink when they get back; and they'll be as proud as they can be."

MICHAEL SLADDEN (camp director, Camp Pathfinder)

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[stlgfour1973]

No Radiation Equals Opportunity

I always like to be an active blogger the thing is coming up with meaningful content is at times quite a challenge, especially when the week past has just been well…everyday life. I’ve even run out of new content to put up on my YouTube channel, which will be remedied after next weeks seven day trip up to the Temagami Region. I’m even already packed up and ready to go, usually I pack up the day…