Christopher Walters

Country life, city life - Musings on renovating an old church in Rideau Lakes; history, art, antiques and cottage life. London never far from mind.

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I don’t think they spell theatre this way in Detroit.

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Are ripening blueberries at the cottage enough reason to ask for more time off work? #RedstoneLake #Haliburton

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It sure feels like summer has arrived when you see a play at the Thousand Island Playhouse in Gananoque ⁦@TIPlayhouse⁩

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At #MarlboroughHouse in #London yesterday with former ⁦@commonwealthsec⁩ colleagues to plant a tree in memory of Patsy Robertson, “voice of the modern Commonwealth” and my one-time boss.

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#Wisteria always makes me stop and gape. In #London, it’s in full bloom now. Hidden within #MarlboroughHouse, most people don’t get to see this amazing example

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More fun and singing during #Coronation weekend in London, this time at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, a listed #LGBTQ historic site. The name “Camilla Park’n’Fly” made us laugh

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Our #coronation street party moved indoors but this wedding #crooner sure got the party singing

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Our street party in London to celebrate the #Coronation was rained out, but the cupcakes were still a treat

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Heading to bed before the #Coronation met an elderly lady in the lift. “What time are you getting up tomorrow morning?” I asked. “5 am” she said “but I am losing my will.” So am I, I confessed.

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Walked along the Mall in London this morning to scout our #Coronation spot for Saturday. Met Mary from Montreal who has been there since yesterday in a tent. I am guessing we don’t stand a chance…

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#NewBrunswick has just lost the distinction of fathering Britain’s shortest serving PM: Andrew Bonar Law at 209 days.

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Something very sad about hearing the bagpipes fade down Wellington Street in Ottawa today. It does feel like the end of an era.

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We’re set. Tomorrow after work my ⁦@ABLE2Ott⁩ ally Daniel, his mum and I are walking 6 km to ⁦@RideauHall and back⁩ to sign the book of condolence for our late Queen. I guess that makes us pilgrims of sorts.

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My latest addition to the church garden.. not a #Dalek for #DrWho fans but an old English chimney pot

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@CdnSpeechwriter But he is only 7… oh wait.

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At the National War Memorial this morning for wreath laying by HRH The Prince of Wales. A fun, enthusiastic crowd. No republicans in sight. #RoyalVisitCanada

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Beautiful day to be at the unveiling of the AIDS memorial by #GeneralIdea this morning with Randy and Adam, curator of this summer’s show ⁦@NatGalleryCan⁩

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We've talked about it for years. Finally took the plunge and registered for the annual Cycle the Erie Canal Tour in July. 8 days - Buffalo to Albany. Looks a long way on a map...

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I love auctions and bird houses. What could be better than this? (And yes it is for a good cause.) https://t.co/821hOKeC1f

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From coast to coast to coast, Canadians wish a Happy 96th Birthday to our Queen! 🇨🇦🎉

Elizabeth II became Queen of Canada in 1952 at age 25. Thank you for your seven decades of service, Your Majesty.

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