Posts under ‘Editorials’

Sitting on my Deck on Valois Bay

Aug 26th, 2008

This is my raised patio project that I decided to take on this year as well as the Wendy House. 2009 will be a little too hectic for new projects so I’m trying to squeeze any major work before the end of the fall rather than scramble year or pay over the top to get [...]

Paul McCartney sur les Plaines d’Abraham

Jul 20th, 2008

by Francois Fortier.

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So I’m watching the Paul McCartney sur les Plaines d’Abraham concert in Quebec City with my cousin who has flown in from France via Sweeden (as you do) and we thought we should post the set list before we forgot what was played.
The Paul McCartney playlist
Jet
Baby you can drive my car
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All my loving
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got to [...]

The Wendyhouse: Fortier Estate Expands

Jul 20th, 2008

by Francois Fortier.

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So we managed to get the Wendyhouse finished in time for when the girls got back from England. We still have to paint some of the trim, but the girls have moved in already.
I have included a slide show of the construction process. I will post some more photos of the girls playing inside in [...]

wiki: Wood

Jul 17th, 2008

by Francois Fortier.

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I have been doing a lot research on this stuff over the last couple of weeks, in a few short day you’ll see why. Stay Tuned for more Wood
Comic form www.xkcd.com

Montréal’s 15e Mondiale de la Bière: Beer Tastic!

May 29th, 2008

by Francois Fortier.

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So last night was the opening of Montreal 15th annual beer fest, la Mondiale de la Bière, and I manage to catch the train into town after work to do some serious sampling with a co-worker Nick.
First of all the train ride in is always pretty cool, you hop on and in less than 20 [...]

Live Blogging Hansel and Gretel in the Park

May 24th, 2008

by Francois Fortier.

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The girls are in this years production of Hansel and Gretel at Strewart Hall today.

Chloe’s Spring Ballet Class ‘08

Apr 20th, 2008

by Francois Fortier.

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Every year, about a month before the Annual Ballet Show, the parents are invited to watch a ballet class and see the progress the dancers have made throughout the year. As usual, we either run out of batteries or leave one of the cameras at home. We still haven’t upgraded from the 8mm PAL Sony [...]

It All Starts with the Danish

Apr 1st, 2008

by Francois Fortier.

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I have very few little pleasure in my life. You know those little things that you treat yourself that you make you feel good all day long. My one little pleasure that really makes my work day is when I treat myself to Tim Horton’s coffee and cherry danish. I personally consider coffee to be [...]