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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Fav pics from the Friday night of Stampede

The Calgary Stampede Midway on a scorching hot day

Matt on the Midway while we jockeyed our way to the LRT

The anthem before the evening show. Flags of every province and representation from all the First Nations. Bite me, separatists!

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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Frida found a perfect patch of sun.

Frida the aussiedoodle lies in a patch of sun that is just the right size

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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

And a few more good things.

Once a year, or even every two years, these cousins get to see eachother. What a place to reconnect... Lake Huron. ❤️

Did a bunch of camping, and the kids have officially moved to a tent!

More camping! Our favourite weekend of the year is "The Jamboree", when 10 families get together for a weekend of cornhole, dogs, singing and Hawaiian shirts!

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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

A few pics of good things in 2025

The 2025 Blue Jays season was probably my favourite thing that happened this year.

Best buds soaking up the sun on the Kananaskis River.

Lake Huron in August. Just an absolute beaut.

A Blue Jays game with the family in August. I caught a ball!

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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

My son wanted to rep them tonight.

A tall 14 year old wearing a dinosaur onesie and a Toronto Raptors cap for Halloween

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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Bringin' the ballpark vibes with a homemade chili cheese dog. Can't lose today!

A half eaten chili cheese dog and a bowl of homemade carrot soup

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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

I'm still quiet, but you're speaking on my behalf

A screenshot of posts about game 3 of alds between Blue Jays and yankees that sums up my current feelings (negative).

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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

I don't post a lot of personal pics, but August was, and September so far, has been top notch. I love my family, I love doing things with them, and I love visiting where I'm from. Lucky.

A really cool pic that I took at the Weeknd concert.

Last long weekend of the summer on the Kananaskis river. When it got too hot, we dunked.

A little island on the Kananaskis river. Beautiful camping, bear spray at the ready! (Watched Jays games on my phone)

Took this pic of the kids to match one taken a few years before. They've grown. Brookfield Place, Toronto

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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Taking part in a Canadian prairie tradition. Stamps win!

View of the Stampeders v Roughriders game at MacMahon Stadium

Me and the family on the sunny side of MacMahon Stadium

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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Look at what I bare-handed after a bounce during batting practice!!

A picture of me holding up the baseball I caught during batting practice!

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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

The first week has been swell.

A sandy point at Port Franks on Lake Huron

Reunited cousins having a beach fire on the lake

A steep driveway and staircase down to the cottage

A smoky horizon and my feet on a family member's boat

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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Guys, Frida came over for pets

Frida lifts her head to accept behind the ear scratches

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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

When life gives you lemons (a cancelled camping trip on a gorgeous weekend), make lemonade (plant flowers that make you happy)

A front porch with plants, flowers and a chair.

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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

At least she didn't need the concussion bus!

"The Concussion Bus" on site at a rugby tournament in Calgary, Alberta.

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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

What perfect albums came out when you were 16?

Album cover for De La Soul's "3 Feet High and Rising

Album cover for "Doolittle" by the Pixies

Album cover for the Beastie Boys' "Paul's Boutique"

Album cover for "Full Moon Fever" by Tom Petty

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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Alberta is full of crazies, but there's also this

A screenshot of a Bluesky post that shows some anti-US graffiti as seen in Calgary, Alberta

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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Ice cream for dinner, anyone?

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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Pretty spot for a tourney, eh?

The outdoor arena in Lake Louise, Alberta

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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Apparently we're about to come out of a very deep freeze here in Calgary. Meanwhile, this other place that I love is covered in snow. It's a good time to remind myself of the sun and warmth to come.

A pic of a very greedy but polite chipmunk, who decided to stick around for a bit.

The sun sets on a very wavy Lake Huron, Ontario, Canada.

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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

As always, Go Leafs Go.

The Toronto Maple Leafs vs the Calgary Flames
Tuesday, Feb 4, 2025
Leafs 6 Flames 3 Final

Lol. The Flames crew picks up hats for the opposing team after Nylander scores a hat trick

Hockey stuff happening between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Calgary Flames

Joseph Woll, goaltender for the Toronto Maple Leafs, is the last to leave the ice as the fans pelt him with adoration

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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Enjoy a cold Pils. The best can.

I'm not from Saskatchewan, but I love an ice cold Pilsner, shown here in can form.

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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Brushed and spritzed with a lavender scented coat spray. She's heavenly.

A freshly brushed, very soft and fluffy aussiedoodle. Her name is Frida.

A freshly brushed, very soft and fluffy aussiedoodle named Frida.

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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

At the end of a busy week, one pours some rosé over ice in a big glass, stretches out on the couch and listens to "born to run", followed by Kendrick Lamar and Joy Division.

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Vanessa @vanooch.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Don't you dare. Don't you dare turn your eyes away from history, even the awful, scary parts. If you don't watch it with your own eyes, you rely on others to tell you what you saw. We must all bear witness to what's coming.