London, Ontario, firefighters stopped by a London school recently to show the kids attending the summer camp sessions a fire truck. The little ones were awed. So big, so many doors and so much stuff hidden inside. The children were uncharacteristically quiet. Firefighters obviously have the Wow factor.
Photo Tip: With digital cameras you do not have to show yourself to get a picture. This little rabbit is oblivious to me. Why? I am on my kitchen floor, totally out of sight, with only the camera looking out the window. The lens is pressed right to the glass to minimize glare and I, watching the monitor on the back of my little Canon SD10, can view the rabbit nibbling his way closer to my home. Now, if there had been a bird or two at the bird bath. . .
A tradition for the past 35 years, nothing stops The Home County Folk Festival held annually in Victoria Park in downtown London, 
Ontario. Billed as an event for the whole family, bringing together generations with music, dance, arts, crafts, and food, it is clear one kid hasn't got the word. Prepared for the rain, he brought a large umbrella; he was also prepared for the folk music as he was hunkered down under the umbrella with a notebook computer running computer games.
an energizing mix from folk/rock to blues, bluegrass, Celtic and Acadian delivered by a rich brew of regional, national and international artists. It took five stages to handle the more than 132 performances presented over the three day event. If you missed this year's festival, watch the Web and mark your calendar for next year. With luck, it won't even rain.
This is another in my posts celebrating the Thursday evening Hyde Park Lions Club Country Cruizin' nights held at Steve Plunkett's Fleetwood Farms. The events are free but those attending or showing cars are encouraged to give a donation to the Special Abilities Riding Institute in Arva. The institute offers horseback riding for children with disabilities. 
