Guest House Is For Sale In Calgary

We are selling the guest house. Possession date will likely be for September 1 as we have guests coming in throughout the months of July and August.

If you would like to know more and you are in the market for central real estate in Calgary, let us know. (click on the picture of the house on the right, and it will take you to the Guest House's web-site with the details. Could be a great revenue property if you want to keep operating it as a guest house).

It's been fun!

Categories: HouseForSale, CalgaryRealEstate, Calgary, CalgaryProperty, CalgaryProperties, RealEstateInvestment, InvestmentProperty

Coyotes in Union Cemetary

Here's a better photo of one of the coyotes we saw in Union Cemetary on Father's Day. They were playing with the magpies, it seemed. Likely the magpies were trying to keep them away from their wee chicks, but I think the young coyotes were enjoying the bit of tag.

In this picture we are being contemplated, as perhaps a tasty tinned treat. The coyote's eyes were amazing in the flash.

All Woodpeckers Don't Have Red Heads

I never knew. Did you?

I guess it is because I'm a city girl - or because American television so affects our perceptions.

This is proof that not all woodpeckers have red heads.

This one was sited in the back yard of my cousin's Calgary residence a couple of weeks ago. He or she has quite a fancy home in a tall dead tree stump, and apparently a few wee chicks, which we couldn't see. But I did get a this photo.

Adventures of the Bronze Suits

The 2 bronze business men; stand motionless on Steven Avenue Mall. So often I see them in various settings, and wish I had a camera to prove what I've seen is true. Various settings, you ask? Why yes, they change their tools more often than you need to change lightbulbs. And that's saying a LOT because, as I said, these fellows are bronze.

I've seen among their arsenal everything from a Watch Tower to a Starbuck's in the claw of the suit frozen in mid sentence. I am certain it assists him in making a more clear point to the listener. Though one can never tell, the listener is slow to act on what he is hearing. Perhaps he's not convinced. Or perhaps he's never seen his companion practice what he preaches. They say that example is the best teacher, and so until one budges, there will be no budging.

Maybe that's what the bicycle is for, the listener is finally planning a get away from the incessant and dull chatter.

Now that I have a convenient wee digital, I will make better use of the opportunities I've had to show you the vast arsenal of the bronze suits.

Categories: CalgaryAttractions, Dining, Shopping

Oldest House in Calgary - Hunt House on the Deane House Grounds

The Deane House is right by Fort Calgary and has on it's grounds at the back of the gardens is a small dilapidated structure which is the oldest house in Calgary. It is a historic structure known as the Hunt House and was built by the Hudson's Bay Company. Because it has been declared historic, no one will tear it down (no one will restore it either).

At any rate, the Deane House is now a cheery restaurant which you will enjoy visiting if you like antiques and structures of historic significance.

Categories: Dining, Entertainment, CalgaryAttractions

Joey at Fort Calgary

We walked from our home in the Ramsay area the other day downtown to catch a movie. We walked by Historic Fort Calgary and saw a very cool image - a native fellow sitting in front of the Buffalo sculpture at Fort Calgary.

His name was Joey and I asked him if I could take his picture. Not being fully sober, he initially thought I wanted a picture of the buffalo, so he leaned over in case he was in my way.

After I took the shot (when he sat up straight again) we exchanged introductions. He had a ticket in his shirt pocket which he said was for drinking in public. He will show up to court on his appointed date, and because he knew he couldn't pay it, he figured he would spend 3 days in jail. The ticket doesn't solve the problem, as you can see, he sits here with a can in hand and more in his bag.

A gentle and sad soul, my new friend Joey. If you see him, give a hello.

Categories: CalgaryAttractions