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Art (4)
- Youth Poster Contest Winners
  April 17, 2012, 18:31
  Winners of CATEGORY 1: PRIMARY age 5 - 8 1st Place : Julian Drakes, Eastern Passage, NS For more winners at various age levels CLICK HERE.
- NEW PANTING - RAPIDS
  February 17, 2012, 09:26
  A smaller (16 x 20") oil painting on regular double-primed-stretched canvas. A night scene typical of Eastern Canada - spruce trees and fast running…
- Jester - MPC-29
  January 16, 2012, 08:52
  Jester - a large 27.5 x 36" oil on regular grade stretched canvas.
- More Birch
  June 27, 2011, 13:31
  I finally finished another painting - the second panel of a series of three. Each Panel is 20" x 24" oil on double primed stretched canvas. Both panels…
Jokes (2)
- Happy April Fools' Day
  April 1, 2012, 11:14
  Happy April Fools' Day everybody - have fun but be careful - Cheers!
- My New Fishing Partner
  April 15, 2011, 18:19
  Spring is finally here - the local golf courses are open - and fishing season is just around the corner. I know this to be true because, like an old ground…
M.P. Cornect (106)
- Taking a Break
  May 1, 2012, 10:33
  Taking a break from all the celebrations lol - playing my Godin helps me relax.
- Apr 25 is World Penguin Day
  April 23, 2012, 18:22
  Ever since I saw the movie "Happy Feet" with my goddaughter a few years ago - I love Penguins. Although, as far as I can see they server no useful purpose…
- Happy Easter
  April 7, 2012, 10:17
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- New IPad Ver 3
  March 20, 2012, 10:56
  I finally received the new IPad Ver 3 (64 Gb and 4G Data Plan) last evening 19th March. It was a pre-order made 10 days earlier on the 9th of March. What…
- Page from my Book
  February 24, 2012, 19:51
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- February 13, 2012, 18:06
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- Diamond Jubilee
  February 6, 2012, 06:59
  Like many Canadians I had not been born 60 years ago when Queen Elizabeth II took the throne to rule over the British Commonwealth of nations. One day…
- Chinese Zodiac - 2012
  January 20, 2012, 10:15
  Sign Overview for 2012 Advice for the Year Dragon A great year with good fortune Build on your strengths Snake A satisfying…
- Xmas - New Year Photos
  January 11, 2012, 13:44
  For more holiday photos see "Mixed Photos" in the right sidebar.
- Merry Christmas
  December 21, 2011, 19:38
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- Birthday Greetings
  December 7, 2011, 10:24
  Birthday Greetings go out today to Kevin, my B-I-L. Many Happy Returns from Irene, myself, your family and many friends. We will see you on the…
- Rodrick Cornect R.I.P.
  December 2, 2011, 11:47
- Page from My Book
  November 21, 2011, 09:32
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- GADAFFI'S LAST STAND
  October 21, 2011, 08:33
  GADAFFI 1942 - 2011 Yesterday another Islamic fanatic, terrorist, mad dog, and murderer died like the rat he was - in a hole in the ground. A classic end…
- October 7, 2011, 09:14
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- Outlaw Jesse James
  August 5, 2011, 10:48
  A couple of weeks ago, Irene and I visited our good friends in the Toronto area. Prior to visiting my sisters in Maple and Oakville, we dropped by for…
- Canadian Citizenship Crackdown
  July 23, 2011, 07:57
  Great news this week when it was announced that the PC government, thanks to their new majority, is finally cancelling some 1,800 Canadian citizenship…
- New Page From My Book
  July 18, 2011, 13:29
- God Bless America!
  July 3, 2011, 17:27
  The very best wishes to our American friends on both sides of the border. Have a great and safe National Holiday!
- TWO WEEKS TO GO
  April 18, 2011, 08:29
  With two weeks to go and not much change in the political party standings. Unless we Canadian voters take action and vote outside of out comfort zone,…
Military (39)
- Battle of the Atlantic 2012
  May 8, 2012, 14:34
  As chair of the Battle of the Atlantic Committee, I want to thank the members of my committee and the volunteers who made Sunday’s service a complete…
- Another Screw-Up
  April 5, 2012, 10:43
  Here we go again - the military screws up another major weapons system procurement. This time around it's the Air Force and the CF-35 (above left). From…
- CFS ALERT
  March 13, 2012, 11:26
  I forgot I had a copy of this photo until one of my ex-shift mates posted it on face-book recently. Our shift at CFS Alert - I'm seated in front…
- Seems Like Yesterday
  November 13, 2011, 10:59
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- Lest We Forget!
  November 8, 2011, 09:03
- 158th Cdn Military Member Killed
  October 31, 2011, 15:23
  This weekend, Sat morning, another brave young Canadian soldier was killed in Afghanistan. Dead is MCpl Byron Greff, a proud member of the PPCLI…
- Omar Khadr's Release
  October 25, 2011, 09:58
  Omar Khadr is scheduled to be released from prison in a couple of days - 31 Oct 11 - just in time for Remembrance Day. We all remember Omar and the Khadr…
- 45 Year Anniversary
  October 13, 2011, 10:52
  October 2011 marks the 45th anniversary of the Communications Research military occupation in the CF. I joined the trade in 1970 and served as an operator…
- CANADIAN TROOPS LEAVE AFGHANISTAN
  July 5, 2011, 08:43
  Today marks the "official" end of Canada's mission in Afghanistan - well almost. Approximately 1,000 Canadian troops and civilians will remain in…
- 157 Cdn Military Member Dies in Afghanistan
  June 27, 2011, 18:08
  The body of MCpl Francis Roy was found by other troops on Sat 25 June 2011 at a forward base in Kandahar City. He was just 32 years old from Rimouski,…
- AFGHAN STATUS REPORT
  June 21, 2011, 12:56
  As NATO, including Canada and the US, begin to wind down their involvement in the failed mission in Afghanistan, we should take this opportunity to look back…
- NO LIFE LIKE IT
  June 13, 2011, 13:43
  No Life Like It - CFS Leitrim 1991 I'm sitting Front Right - Spent two years at Leitrim as Deputy Operations Officer/Chief of Special Communication…
- D-Day Anniversary
  June 6, 2011, 16:59
  Highland Light Infantry of Canada en Route the Coast of France on D-Day - note the bikes. Photo by: Gilbert A. Milne
- Canadian Soldier Dies in Afghanistan
  May 28, 2011, 10:32
  Sad news today when we learned that another young Canadian soldier had died in Afghanistan. The dead body of Pte (Bombardier) Karl Manning, a 31-year-old…
- bin Laden Executed
  May 2, 2011, 09:49
  Yesterday marked the end of the road for the world's most hated terrorist - bin Laden. He was hunted down by American Navy Seals - pulled from under his…
- 155TH CDN SOLDIER KILLED
  March 28, 2011, 09:24
  Bad news for all Canadians this weekend when it was confirmed that another brave young Canadian soldier had lost his life serving with the failed mission in…
- Canadian Soldier Killed
  December 19, 2010, 13:23
  Sad news today for all Canadians when another brave young soldier was lost in Afghanistan. Dead is Cpl Steve Martin, just 24 years old, a proud member of…
- REMEMBRANCE DAY - NOV 11
  November 8, 2010, 15:56
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- Sick Bastard
  October 20, 2010, 15:06
  I was not going to post about Russ William - god knows we are hearing enough about the sick bastard in the media. However, in all of this there is one…
- 152nd Canadian Soldier Dies
  August 30, 2010, 20:36
  Sad news for all Canadians when reports confirmed that one of our brave young Soldiers, wounded 22 Aug 10 in Afghanistan, had died earlier today in a German…
My Book (9)
- Page from My Book
  November 21, 2011, 09:32
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- Page from My Book
  October 19, 2011, 10:46
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- New Page From My Book
  September 13, 2011, 13:09
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- Another Page From My Book
  August 15, 2011, 11:51
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- NEW PAGE FROM MY BOOK
  May 6, 2011, 09:29
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- NEW PAGE FROM MY BOOK
  April 20, 2011, 15:09
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- WEEKLY PAGE FROM MY BOOK
  April 1, 2011, 15:05
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- ANOTHER PAGE FROM MY BOOK
  March 25, 2011, 09:21
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- STILL WORKING ON THAT BOOK
  March 11, 2011, 13:55
  I've received lots of photos and input to-date (thank you all) and have over 40 pages of text. Hopefully, I will have some sort of a full draft (blues) by…
Politics (33)
- Another Screw-Up
  April 5, 2012, 10:43
  Here we go again - the military screws up another major weapons system procurement. This time around it's the Air Force and the CF-35 (above left). From…
- R.I.P. Jack
  August 22, 2011, 08:04
  Canada lost a great Canadian earlier today when Jack Layton died of cancer - he was just 61 years old. Jack spent his entire adult life in various…
- Jack Layton
  July 27, 2011, 10:34
  There are many things I don't like about Jack (and the NDP). I do not like his stand on taxes, the gun registry, immigration ... his stand on crime sucks…
- AFGHAN STATUS REPORT
  June 21, 2011, 12:56
  As NATO, including Canada and the US, begin to wind down their involvement in the failed mission in Afghanistan, we should take this opportunity to look back…
- PQ In-FIGHTING
  June 7, 2011, 12:48
  Poor Pauline (as dictator of the PQ) yesterday's episode with three of her more militant separatist members gave her a shocker of a reality check. Maybe…
- Black Irish Obama
  May 24, 2011, 18:35
  Who is Obama. A good question. Many Americans sincerely believe that Obama is a Muslim - born in Kenya, not Hawaii. Donald Trump took a long…
- NEXT ISLAMIC FANATIC PLEASE
  May 16, 2011, 09:59
  While Binny sleeps with the fishes, yet another Islamic fanatic and mass murderer awaits his fate. No doubt Muammar will soon join his partner in crime,…
- FINALLY - A MAJORITY GOVERNMENT
  May 3, 2011, 15:24
  I spent much of last night watching the amazing election returns from across Canada. It could not have been more bazaar and it could have not gone more…
- AN EASY CHOICE FOR QUEBEC
  April 25, 2011, 18:25
  Just one week to go and it looks like Gilles and his Bloc heads are on the defensive in Quebec. The BQ are running scared ... so scared they had to bring…
- Ralph
  April 10, 2011, 11:01
  For those of us who follow politics it was sad to hear that one of the finest political minds and one of the greatest speakers this country has ever known…
- ELECTION 2011 - 2nd WEEK
  April 4, 2011, 13:54
  As the second week of campaigning begins here is my update party-by-party - from right to left: Gilles (Grande Fromage for the French) and the Bloc have…
- BUDGET DAY - 2011
  March 22, 2011, 11:13
  It's Budget Day - the federal government brings down its budget today at 16:00 hrs. The free-loaders are out it force with the separatists, led by…
- Galyna Goes Home to Mamma
  March 1, 2011, 09:44
  The big news out of Libya this week is that Muammar’s Ukrainian nurse, Galyna Kolotnytska, (above as a young nurse with Muammar dressed as Mussolini and…
- QUEBEC'S KIRPAN BAN
  January 19, 2011, 11:12
  In the news this week, security in the Quebec Parliament turned away a group of Sikhs for wearing their kirpans. As we all know, the kirpan is a knife worn…
- NL - NS POWER PROJECT
  December 8, 2010, 14:01
  Big news last week in NL when Danny unexpectedly resigned as PM - bigger news a week earlier when NL signed a major hydro power pact with NS (see above).…
- NEXT YEAR - REMEMBER THE KHADRs
  November 12, 2010, 09:03
  Yesterday we remembered our fallen soldiers, sailors, and flyers from past and current wars. Our most recent losses include the 152 military personnel lost…
- Quebec Moves to the Right??
  November 1, 2010, 09:02
  Recent news out of the Belle Province suggest a change is in the wind - via a new coalition of conservative federalists and sovereigntists.…
- Municipal Elections
  October 23, 2010, 09:53
  This Monday we will be going to the polls to elect members to the Petrolia Town Council – I encourage everybody to get out and vote. The decision as to…
- G'Bye Camp Mirage
  October 13, 2010, 11:57
  Canada has had a bad week in foreign affairs, losing the UN Security Council seat to Portugal (of all countries) and getting kicked out of Camp Mirage in…
- Quebec is Corrupt
  September 26, 2010, 08:04
  Lots of noise out of the Bonne Province this week when Maclean’s magazine labelled its political system as the most corrupt in Canada. Quelle surprise. …
Social (116)
- Queen Victoria
  May 19, 2012, 08:56
  Queen Victoria's most famous quote was "we are not amused ..." She said that to the Hon Alexander Grantham (Alick) Yorke, one of her grooms-in-waiting.…
- Visitor
  May 16, 2012, 16:52
  While Irene was away, my B.I.L. Kevin visited - to keep me out of trouble lol. As always we had a great time, lots of music, too much wine, and of…
- Happy Mothers' Day
  May 12, 2012, 18:36
  Do something extra nice for your mother this Sunday ... I love that cartoon.
- Happy Birthday May
  April 25, 2012, 14:44
  Irene's Granny, May, will be celebrating her birthday with family and friends in Paisley Scotland this weekend. From all your friends and family who cannot…
- Apr 25 is World Penguin Day
  April 23, 2012, 18:22
  Ever since I saw the movie "Happy Feet" with my goddaughter a few years ago - I love Penguins. Although, as far as I can see they server no useful purpose…
- LONG AGO AND FAR FAR AWAY
  April 19, 2012, 18:00
  My short-lived career as a Navy disk-jockey - at CFS Alert sometime in the 1970s. That is not a CD LOL.
- Bowed-Legged Chicken and Knocked-Kneed-Hen
  April 13, 2012, 18:30
  Easter at our house - Irene and our god-daughter, Danielle, performing the "Bowed-Legged Chicken and Knocked-Kneed-Hen." The singing was great, but the…
- Titanic Week
  April 10, 2012, 11:10
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- Happy Easter
  April 7, 2012, 10:17
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- Golf
  March 28, 2012, 18:36
  I enjoy a good round of golf. As a matter of fact, we played Friday and again today - its a great old game. Everybody knows that the original…
- Opening Day
  March 23, 2012, 06:47
  Our golf course (pictured above) opens today - a little late since other clubs in the area have been open for over two weeks. We have a t-off booked for…
- St Patrick
  March 17, 2012, 09:17
  I was named after St Patrick - the "P" in M.P. Cornect. No big deal, there are a lot of us Patricks around and about. My parents must of though I…
- Golf Season Begins
  March 5, 2012, 17:48
  We can hardly believe it - the first week of March and already several golf courses in the area (London-Sarnia) are open for business - got to love this…
- LEAP YEAR
  February 29, 2012, 10:18
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- Old Tobacco Ads
  February 9, 2012, 18:07
  --- These old tobacco ads sure take me back - way back. I remember selling Prince Albert "tin or loose" tobacco at our general store in DeGrau. …
- The Day The Music Died
  February 3, 2012, 10:24
  Exactly 53 years ago today, 3 Feb 1959, a plane crash killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper. They were flying to another gig during their…
- 23 Mar 1914
  February 2, 2012, 09:10
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- Old Adds Circa 1914
  February 1, 2012, 15:23
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- Guilty as Charged
  January 30, 2012, 11:51
  A good result in the Shafia case - the murdering trio got life for their shameful crimes - killing four women from their own family for "honor." The…
- Birthday Greetings
  January 24, 2012, 10:35
  Birthday greetings go out to Anne as she celebrates her birthday later this week. Happy Birthday Anne, and many happy returns from all your family and many…
Sports (8)
- Russia Wins Gold
  January 6, 2011, 11:28
  Like most Canadians, having watched last night's IIHF final, I awoke this morning still in a state of shock. How could the Canadian team lose the game with…
- THE "BEAUTIFUL GAME" 2010
  June 11, 2010, 14:14
  Finally the FIFA World Cup Championship has begun - as I type this entry I'm watching Mexico play South Africa in the opening match. The 2010 games has a…
- WTF ...
  May 15, 2010, 17:33
  For all you Bruins fans out there - I know how you feel - well not really. As a Leafs fan I'm used to it ... lol. Go Habs Go. MPC
- THE GOLDEN GIRLS
  March 29, 2010, 15:42
  Yes these young ladies certainly are golden – the Huron Lakers took Gold in the 2010 Ontario Cup Provincial Championships – U11 Atom Girls. The…
- 2010 OLYMPICS
  March 1, 2010, 15:42
  Cornect on the Olympics 2010
- MEDAL COUNT
  February 23, 2010, 18:55
  I've said it before and I will say it again, yes its all about the medal count. I'm talking about the Olympic Games and the poor showing by Canada thus…
- TIGER IS SORRY
  February 19, 2010, 18:01
  Nothing much going on today so I watched Tiger Woods' public apology for his transgressions against his family, friends and fans. While it was uncomfortable…
- Spo - Play Safe
  February 11, 2010, 16:30
  The Vancouver Winter Olympic Games will open tomorrow, Friday 12 Feb 10. I for one enjoy watching the games, even if its just on TV. But with all those…
Terrorism (49)
- Guilty as Charged
  January 30, 2012, 11:51
  A good result in the Shafia case - the murdering trio got life for their shameful crimes - killing four women from their own family for "honor." The…
- 158th Cdn Military Member Killed
  October 31, 2011, 15:23
  This weekend, Sat morning, another brave young Canadian soldier was killed in Afghanistan. Dead is MCpl Byron Greff, a proud member of the PPCLI…
- Omar Khadr's Release
  October 25, 2011, 09:58
  Omar Khadr is scheduled to be released from prison in a couple of days - 31 Oct 11 - just in time for Remembrance Day. We all remember Omar and the Khadr…
- Could it Be?
  September 6, 2011, 12:18
  I visited one of the local Muslim bookstores over the weekend - looking for Arab music for the guitar - while browsing I spotted this "female" in the adult…
- AFGHAN STATUS REPORT
  June 21, 2011, 12:56
  As NATO, including Canada and the US, begin to wind down their involvement in the failed mission in Afghanistan, we should take this opportunity to look back…
- NEXT ISLAMIC FANATIC PLEASE
  May 16, 2011, 09:59
  While Binny sleeps with the fishes, yet another Islamic fanatic and mass murderer awaits his fate. No doubt Muammar will soon join his partner in crime,…
- FANATIC HEAVEN
  May 9, 2011, 09:10
  A reality check for our dead Binny ...
- bin Laden Executed
  May 2, 2011, 09:49
  Yesterday marked the end of the road for the world's most hated terrorist - bin Laden. He was hunted down by American Navy Seals - pulled from under his…
- AU REVOIRE BURKA
  April 12, 2011, 09:47
  France finally went ahead and passed the law banning the Burka from public places. I support the ban for a variety of reasons; it is well documented…
- 155TH CDN SOLDIER KILLED
  March 28, 2011, 09:24
  Bad news for all Canadians this weekend when it was confirmed that another brave young Canadian soldier had lost his life serving with the failed mission in…
- OMAR'S SCHOOLING
  March 20, 2011, 09:35
  The latest update on the Canadian terrorist, Omar Khadr, is that he is getting some schooling in Gitmo. Not a bad thing as it gets him away from …
- Galyna Goes Home to Mamma
  March 1, 2011, 09:44
  The big news out of Libya this week is that Muammar’s Ukrainian nurse, Galyna Kolotnytska, (above as a young nurse with Muammar dressed as Mussolini and…
- Middle East Update
  February 24, 2011, 12:03
  Our despot friend, Libyan dictator Moammar al-Gadhafi, is having another bad week. Just a few days ago, he decided to fight back against the Muslim-brotherh…
- MADLIMS ON THE MOVE
  February 19, 2011, 18:16
  The Madlims are going nuts in the Middle East and North Africa. Maybe because there are so many of them on the various "no-fly" lists, travel is…
- WESTERN REPORTER MOLESTED IN CAIRO
  February 16, 2011, 10:31
  We feel sorry for Lara Lohan, the CBS reporter who was sexually molested in Cairo earlier this week. However, it didn't take a genius to see something like…
- Western Journalists in Cairo
  February 5, 2011, 16:09
  By now we should all be aware of the turmoil in Egypt and throughout the Middle East – the world is running out of food. Today I wanted to comment on the…
- GOOD AND BAD
  January 17, 2011, 09:15
  The Good and the Bad terrorist - can you spot the difference.
- Now for Some Serious Stuff
  January 4, 2011, 14:27
  Nice to see Pakistan supporting the fight against Islamic terrorism - keep up the good work. Cartoon by Cox & Forkum
- Canadian Soldier Killed
  December 19, 2010, 13:23
  Sad news today for all Canadians when another brave young soldier was lost in Afghanistan. Dead is Cpl Steve Martin, just 24 years old, a proud member of…
- KEEP OMAR KHADR OUT OF CANADA
  November 22, 2010, 09:22
  Many Canadians do not want Omar Khadr "returned" to Canada. After all he is a self-confessed murderer of an unarmed US medic and he is probably responsibl…
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