365 - November 2014

Welcome to Movember

Things to look forward to this month:
Getting an hour more sleep with Daylight savings fall back
Post-Halloween candy high and pumpkin seeds
Holding on to the warm weather just a few more days - I'm not looking forward to the snow
Family birthdays - father, sister, niece & friend
Taking a moment to honour and remember our past
More hockey, events and stories for work

November 1, 2014 - The streets were lined with children of all ages to watch the annual Amherstview Lion Club Santa Claus Parade on Saturday November 1, 2014. It's the first parade of the season and is a fundraiser for the Lions Club Christmas Hampers program, which helps provide much needed food to families during the holiday season.

*EXTRA* November 1, 2014 - Santa and Mrs. Claus were the main attractions at the annual Amherstview Lion Club Santa Claus Parade on Saturday

*EXTRA* November 1, 2014 - Breast Cancer Action Kingston (BCAK) volunteers Bea Faraklas, Sue Davies and Joy Nielsen get in close, while stirring the perfume mixture, to sample a smell of the new perfume Never Despair, which is being bottled for their fundraiser at the 1000 Islands Soap Company on King Street East on Saturday November 1, 2014.  $2 from each bottle sold will go to BCAK to help with their awareness and programs.

*EXTRA* November 1, 2014 - 1000 Islands Soap Company owner Jackie Marshall, left, watches on as Breast Cancer Action Kingston (BCAK) volunteers  Bea Faraklas, Sue Davies, and Joy Nielsen measure out the essential oils that make up the new Never Despair perfume for their fundraiser, at the King Street East store on Saturday November 1, 2014.  $2 from each bottle sold will go to BCAK to help with their awareness and programs.

*EXTRA* November 1, 2014 - It took three LaSalle Black Knights, Jordan Price, Sam Mace and Will Shorthouse to stop Sydenham Golden Eagles Sam Moyse during a running play in the first quarter of the Kingston Area Secondary School Athletic Association Senior Football AA Championship game at Richardson Stadium on Saturday November 1, 2014. The Golden Eagles won 47-0.

November 2, 2014 - Kingston Fire and Rescue, Kingston Police and Frontenac County paramedics responded to a structure fire just after 2:30 p.m. on the 700 block on Montreal Street on Sunday November 2, 2014. Witnesses reported seeing thick black smoke coming from the back of the structure. Two pets, a dog and a snake, were rescued and returned to their owners. No injuries were reported and the damage is estimated at $143,000. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

November 3, 2014 - Fall Packing (putting away all the summer stuff)

*EXTRA* November 3, 2014 - They're still alive

November 4, 2014 - Post-Halloween treat

November 5, 2014 - Five-person teams participated in the 3rd annual RMC/United Way Waterborne Obstacle Course Challenge at the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre Pool on Wednesday November 5, 2014. The event is based on training third year cadets receive and all the money raised will go the the United Way.

*EXTRA* November 5, 2014 - Participants climb along one of the obstacles in the 3rd annual RMC/United Way Waterborne Obstacle Course Challenge at the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre Pool on Wednesday

November 6, 2014 - Things to do when you're home with a bad back

*EXTRA* November 6, 2014 - When you're stuck at home with a bad back - there's always room for Jello

November 7, 2014 - Local artisan David Blair, owner of The Stonecutter, has been working with stone for more than 10 years, cutting, polishing and creating unique pieces that he sells at local markets and craft shows. Blair, seen here at one of his many workstations on Friday November 7, 2014, is one of the artisans featured at the new Passionate Artisan Pop-up store at 28 Bath Rd.

*EXTRA* November 7, 2014 - David Blair, seen here with some of his rough stones, is one of the artisans featured at the new Passionate Artisan Pop-up store at 28 Bath Rd.

November 8, 2014 - More than 25 people attended a protest in Springer Market Square on Saturday evening in solidarity for the families of the 43 missing student teachers in Mexico. It's been 43 days since the students disappeared and the local Latino community want to raise awareness of the ongoing issue.

*EXTRA* November 8, 2014 - Protest organizers Ray Anaya, left, Adraina Lopez-Villalobos and Alejandra Perez light candles in solidarity for the families of the 43 missing student teachers in Mexico on Saturday evening,

November 9, 2014 - a piece of dad's birthday cake, a few days later it was still yummy

*EXTRA* November 9, 2014 - My favourite cups

November 10, 2014 - a large flock of blackbirds (maybe) taking off from a tree across the street.

*EXTRA* November 10, 2014 - a large flock of blackbirds (maybe) in the sky after taking off from a tree across the street. boy were they loud.

*EXTRA* November 10, 2014 - Those aren't leaves, but a large flock of blackbirds (maybe) in a tree across the street.

November 11, 2014 - Remembrance Day.  Thinking about my family and friends, specifically my great-grandfather, grandfather and nanny.

November 12, 2014 - Kingston and the Islands MPP, Sophie Kiwala, spoke to the students of the Religions of Native Peoples class, at Queen's University, about her motion to the federal government for a national public inquiry into the missing and murdered aboriginal women.

*EXTRA* November 13, 2014 - A group of Kingstonians gather to commemorate the first World Pancreatic Cancer Day in Springer Market Square on Thursday November 13, 2014. With one of the lowest survival rates in all cancers, Pancreatic Cancer Canada is using social media to help share stories and raise awareness about this deadly form of cancer. For more information, visit www.pancreaticcancercanada.ca.

November 14, 2014 - Representatives and volunteers from the Salvation Army Kingston Citadel and Rideau Heights locations play Christmas music during the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign kick off at the Cataraqui Centre on Friday November 14, 2014. The goal for this years campaign is $277,000 to help support local individuals in need this Christmas season.

*EXTRA* November 14, 2014 - Representatives and volunteers from the Salvation Army Kingston Citadel and Rideau Heights locations play Christmas music during the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign kick off at the Cataraqui Centre on Friday November 14, 2014. The goal for this years campaign is $277,000 to help support local individuals in need this Christmas season.

*EXTRA* November 14, 2014 - Kingston Frontenacs captain Roland McKeown races Guelph Storm Tyler Bertuzzi to the puck in the Fronts end during the first period of Ontario Hockey League action at the Rogers K-Rock Centre.

*EXTRA* November 14, 2014 - Kingston Frontenacs Corey Pawley steals the puck from  Guelph Storm Stephen Pierog to keep it in the Storms end during the first period of Ontario Hockey League action at the Rogers K-Rock Centre

November 15, 2014 - American country music star Brad Paisley sings Ticks before a sold out house at the Roger's K-Rock centre on Saturday, November 15, 2014 night, as part of his Country Nation World Tour.

*EXTRA* November 15, 2014 - American country music star Brad Paisley sings Ticks before a sold out house at the Roger's K-Rock centre on Saturday, November 15, 2014 night, as part of his Country Nation World Tour.

*EXTRA* November 15, 2014 - American country music star Brad Paisley thrills the sold out crowd with his Country Nation World Tour at the Roger's K-Rock Centre

*EXTRA* November 15, 2014 - American country music star Brad Paisley thrills the sold out crowd with his Country Nation World Tour at the Roger's K-Rock Centre on on Saturday, November 15, 2014.

November 16, 2014 - Keeping a close eye on my work

*EXTRA* November 16, 2014 - Kingston Voyageurs Adam Moodie, left, tries to tip the puck passed Mississauga Chargers goaltender Alex Lepore  during the first period of Ontario Junior Hockey League action at the Invista Centre

November 17, 2014 - Happy Birthday to the cutest, smartest, most curious 4-year old I know.

*EXTRA* November 17, 2014 - First big snowfall on my visit to Kemptville

November 18, 2014 - Micros shot of the first big snowfall on my new car

*EXTRA* November 18, 2014 - Dad and daughter walking to the bus after first big snow storm

*EXTRA* November 18, 2014 - First big frost on my new car

*EXTRA* November 18, 2014 - Snowfall and sunlight on a field in Limerick Forrest

November 19, 2014 - I always add chocolate to my trail mix

November 20, 2014 - A bicycle chained to one of the flag poles at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour isn't going anywhere due to the thick layer of ice covering it from the waves splashing over the break water on Thursday November 20, 2014. Kingston saw a high of -2 but it felt more like -9 with the windchill and westerly wind gusts reaching 59km/hr.

*EXTRA* November 20, 2014 - The seagulls looked like puffballs at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour due to the high winds gusting to 59km/hr

*EXTRA* November 20, 2014 - Only one of the three benches at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour is covered in a  thick layer ice from the waves splashing over the break water

November 21, 2014 - Got the timer for the lights working

November 22, 2014 - Tom McCabe, centre, and Nathan Burtch of the Regiopolis-Notre Dame Panthers block the spike at the net from Joel Rudd of Jacob Hespeler Hawkes of Cambridge during the semi-final match at the Ontario boys AAA volleyball championship at Holy Cross on Saturday, November 22, 2014. The Panthers moved on to to championship gold medal finals where they beat the Oakridge Oaks of London.

*EXTRA* November 22, 2014 - Nick Savoie of the Regiopolis-Notre Dame Panthers reaches to block the ball tipped over at the net by Matthew Quiring of Jacob Hespeler Hawkes of Cambridge during the semi-final match at the Ontario boys AAA volleyball championship at Holy Cross

*EXTRA* November 22, 2014 - Volunteer Aliya Syede creates beautiful patterns in henna on a young girls hand at the International Bazaar held at the Islamic Centre of Kingston

*EXTRA* November 22, 2014 - The Kingston Historical Society is launching a new commemorative silver coin to celebrate the upcoming bi-centennial of Sir John A Macdonald's birthday. The coin, seen here on Saturday November 22, 2014, will be available starting Monday, at more than eight local stores in Kingston.

November 23, 2014 - Kingston Frontenacs Conor McGlynn tries to knock the rolling puck past Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds Colton White and goaltender Brandon Halverson but gets stopped during the second period

*EXTRA* November 23, 2014 - Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds Hayden Verbeek tries to slip the puck past Kingston Frontenacs Ted Nichols and goaltender Lucas Peressini during the third period

*EXTRA* November 23, 2014 - Retired MPP and former Kingston mayor John Gerretsen, r-l, poses for a photo with his wife Assunta Gerretsen, daughter-in-law Vanessa and son Mark at a public party in his honour at Memorial Hall on Sunday November 23, 2014 afternoon. Hosted by the Kingston and the Islands Provincial Association, the party gave Kingstonian a chance to thank Gerretsen for his more than 40 years of service to the community.

November 24, 2014 - I think I may have too many apple devices (at least six devices including two for work)

November 25, 2014 - Rain and leaves

November 26, 2014 - A little light on a migraine day

November 27, 2014 - Snow and holiday lights

November 28, 2014 - Premier of the new Star Wars teaser broke the internet

November 29, 2014 - More than 100 young martial arts students put their skills to the test helping to raise $3,127 at the 19th annual Kids Helping Kids Have a Christmas and 500 Technique Challenge held at Cataraqui Woods Elementary School in Kingston, Ont. on Saturday November 29, 2014. The fundraiser goes to support the Salvation Army's Christmas Hamper campaign.

*EXTRA* November 29, 2014 - Dalton Kellett, a 21-year old fourth year Queen's University engineering student, has signed a one-year driving contact with the Andretti Autosport team for the 2015 Pro Mazda Championship series.  Kellett, seen here in the Queen's University SAE Formula design and race team's build shop in McLaughlin Hall in Kingston, Ont. on Saturday November 29, 2014, is looking forward to combining his passion for engineering and driving to the test for team Andretti.

*EXTRA* November 29, 2014 - Ryan Bosman won over $10,000 for his charity, Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, in the first annal Extra Life United gaming tournament in Florida this month. Bosman, seen here in his home in Kingston, Ont. on Saturday November 29, 2014, beat out 72 other gamers to place fourth overall at the charity event.

*EXTRA* November 29, 2014 - Kingston Fire and Rescue respond to a barn fire on Florida Road around 5 p.m. in Kingston, Ont. on Saturday November 29, 2014. No one was injured and no animals are reported in the barn at the time. Firefighters are able knock down the blaze before it reached the house. UPDATED - Three animals were later reported to have perished in the fire - a dog and two goats

November 30, 2014 - Bella prefers water from the tap. Not spoiled at all, right?

to be continued in 365 - December 2014

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