Meandering around Old Town on a cloudy Labour Day...


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September 3rd 2012
Published: September 3rd 2012
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Sweet ArtSweet Art
Sweet Art

On my way to "The Rock" I passed this. Totally necessary to document eh?!
Jolliffe IslandJolliffe Island
Jolliffe Island

Next weekend's mission is to commandeer a canoe and go over there to check things out! (Please note, and appreciate the pirate lingo!)
Me enjoying the rock!Me enjoying the rock!
Me enjoying the rock!

This photo was taken by a new friend who was going for a stroll with his 11 month old son in a snugglie on his back. He is also a lawyer for aboriginal affairs here in Yellowknife. Fate? I think so!
Stairs up to the rockStairs up to the rock
Stairs up to the rock

They rival the Kintail Beach stairs no?
Sweet Nautical CondosSweet Nautical Condos
Sweet Nautical Condos

Apparently these go for a million bucks a pop! Woah!
Brut Liquor LitterBrut Liquor Litter
Brut Liquor Litter

Now, before being accused of being highly hypocritical I do acknowledge that I enjoy a nice cocktail. However, alcoholism is a serious problem up here, especially with the aboriginal population. And besides, who likes litter??
Sign heading into the Old Town IslandSign heading into the Old Town Island
Sign heading into the Old Town Island

Sweet speed limit. I enjoy a nice slow speed myself!
Kick ass Real-EstateKick ass Real-Estate
Kick ass Real-Estate

Ok, I heard this story yesterday: this house is owned by a lawyer in town. Apparently last year he had a rager party and the firefighters present decided it would be a wise choice to sled down the stairs. Um....injuries resulted.


4th September 2012
Possibly my favourite

"no thongs...except on feet"
baaaaahahahahahahah!

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