40 km Rde On A Beautiful Saturday Afternoon

Paul, Pilo and I went for a 40 km bike ride this beautiful Saturday afternoon.

We rode from Pierrefonds to the Kirkland Colisee area and back.

As usual, we stopped at a couple of places for photo opp. 1) corner of St. Jeans Blvd and Salaberry in DDO (Chenoy's as the backdrop), and 2) Rive Boisee, near the Marina Center building, by the Riviere Des Prairie.

Looking forward to more fun rides like this one.

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Ride Data from Uncle Pilo's Garmin Forerunner 301 GPS Computer

More from yesterday's ride, Old Port Photos

Taken with my Nokia phonecam, starring Tito Lits, Uncle Pilo, photo shoot location: Old Montreal, Quebec Canada - Old Port


We just wanted to have some fun :-), we took some pictures during a short break, and we did not want to rest for long because we did not want to cool down, not yet anyway, we still had a lot of pedaling to do, homeward bound.


Uncle Pilo with his trademark yellow jacket - guguguguguru guguguru guru (sang to the tune of Beegee's Holiday)


Hydration is very important. Pilo doing a Naya bottled water commercial shoot.

Another late afternoon ride to the Old Port of Montreal

It was a sunny but cold and windy afternoon. On the way to the Old Port of Montreal, pedaling through the Lachine Canal bike path, we had tail wind all the way. We were flying, averaging over 30 kph without working hard at it.


Tito Lits and Uncle Pilo, wearing their Ninja cycling costume


We decide to take a breather when we got to the Old Port. Pilo had his digital camera with him, with low batt indicator on, but we managed a few photos out of it.


I was looking at a distance, probably looking at incoming fellow cyclists, with phone in one hand, water bottle in the other, then Pilo said to stay put where I was, he's got a 'shot'. He took this one here, with the sun hidden behind me. Creative talaga si Tito Pilo.


Hold on a second, I have to take a call, but wait, just a little thirsty, let me take sip of my energy drink.


Tito Lits on the phone


Time to head back now, Tito Lits puts on his windbreaker.

A strong head wind stayed with us all the way as we headed back.

The Da Vinci Code: Separating Fact From Fiction

The Da Vinci Code: Separating Fact From Fiction

BEEN THINKING ABOUT THE DA VINCI CODE?
By Mart De Haan

The Da Vinci Code has been on the New York Times Bestseller List since its release in April 2003. In less than 2 years it has become a bestseller in 150 countries and one of the most widely read books of our time.

Author Dan Brown has done what many authors only dream of doing. He has written a book "everyone" is talking about. All over the world people are discussing his upscale murder mystery that teases readers with provocative theories about history, religion, and the arts.

This novel, however, is more than a page-turning murder mystery. The Da Vinci Code is a conspiracy theory that leaves many readers wondering whether everything they have believed about Christ and the Bible is wrong.

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Rumor going around is that there will be someone riding a new Guru bike come Tour De L'Ile of Montreal time (June 4,2006)


Rare custom carbon from Quebec framebuilder Guru.

If you have further confirmation, clarification, information, disinformation, etc, please feel free to drop us a comment or two. :-)

Elisabeth Von Trapp continues traditions of singing, charity

wfn.org | UMNS# 217-Elisabeth Von Trapp continues traditions of singing, charity

Found this article about Elizabeth Von Trapp.

[ Stowe, Vermont weekend post ]

Stowe, Vermont Weekend - by Tito Lits

Stowe, Vermont Weekend - by Tito Lits

Clicking on the small thumbnail photos will open the larger view. Just click away.


Cast of characters include left to right: Trish, Tita Nil, and the chauffer, Tito Lits.

Left Montreal the morning of Good Friday. But, before leaving, there was the traditional breakfast at a McDonald's.

Trailing right behind was a black Mercedes; inside were Auntie Lenny, Timmy, Aubrey, and their chauffer, Uncle Marvin.

The view was breath-taking.

We had lots of fun- telling stories, cracking jokes, just being together.

The cousins had lots of fun too.

Dad watched his favorite show, Tita Nil did her leg exercises, and tired Mikey rested.

There was plenty of room to lay their their tired, sleepy heads to rest.

We even got to visit the famous Trapp Family Lodge (as in the Von Trapp Family- Sound of Music fame)

And of course, there was time to do one our favorite things; no, not eating, but yes we did that too, - Yes, Shopping!!

Friday afternoon bike ride to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

Beautiful day for a bike ride, well, almost anyway, it was very windy once again on our way downtown towards the famed Grand Prix circuit- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.


Just getting started, washroom stop on the Lachine canal bike path, just across the Dairy Queen Ice Cream stop

We managed to make one complete spin around the circuit inspite of having ridden through strong head winds from Lachine, through the Lasalle bike path, and finally to our goal, the circuit (right beside the also famous Casino Montreal).


Watching fellow cyclists zoom zoom zoom by.


Pilo with remnants of the Expo 67- Man and His World in the background. The spherical structure was featured in the last Amazing Race - Family Edition, when one of the race's stage stop was Montreal.


Collage of photos taken with Pilo's camera

Tito Pilo and I both brought our digital cameras but both were very low in battery power :(, therefore just a few photos were taken.


sunset scene taken by Pilo

The sunset scenes with the Montreal skyline as the backdrop was beautiful. There will be another time, Lord willing.

The ride back was more pleasant for our leg muscles, what with a good tail wind urging as on homeward.

Have a good, fun, and safe ride!

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Update - Additional photos from Tito Lits' digital camera

Tito Pilo - Montreal Skyline as backdrop


from a different angle


Structures left behind from World's Fair aka Expo 67 "Man and His World" hosted by the City of Montreal back in 1967.

Another fine day for a bike ride

Tito Pilo and I (what else is new) met up again, somewhere along the Lachine Canal Bike path. The plan was for us to ride to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, past the Casino Montreal, go for a couple of spins around the Grand Prix race track, then head to the Old Port for a cup of coffee, and finally, head back to our starting point (52nd Ave and St. Joseph Blvd. for me).


Tito Pilo

Heading towards downtown we encounter strong winds. To add to the mix, I felt it necessary to down a Claritin tablet (hay fever / allergy tablet) around 2:00 pm, which made me a little whoozy, my leg muscles wobbly. With a tough ride the night before (strong winds) we decided to reschedule our visit to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve this Friday afternoon instead.

Thursday, tomorrow, we'll rest our aging legs :-).


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Tour De L'Ile of Montreal 2006 version coming soon

Tito Pilo and I went for another ride late yesterday afternoon and we got to talking about the upcoming Tour De L'Ile of Montreal 2006. We are hoping that the bike fest will head towards the west side of Montreal this year.



We also look forward to riding with our riding buddy, Uncle Edmund, when he returns to Montreal.

The route map for the 2006 Tour De L'Ile of Montreal.

The Montreal Bike Fest: cycling activities & events - Register Now

Happy and safe riding everyone.

Biking Season is Here

Check out today's weather forecast - looks like we could be riding for the rest of this week.

Meeting place: 55th Ave exit, Lachine, by the water, corner 52nd and St. Joseph Blvd.
Time: 4:30pm - 5:00 pm

Leisurely ride.

Remember to bring your bike.

Facing the Future Unafraid

April 17, 2006



Facing the Future Unafraid

By Dr. Robert Schuller

"And the Lord, He is the one who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear or be dismayed." - Deuteronomy 31:8

I have given four daughters away in marriage. Each time they were beautiful brides in long white gowns with their arms circled through mine, walking with nervous excitement down the aisle to meet their grooms and make their lifetime commitments in faith! Believe me, they really held onto my arm!



In the same way, God leads you down the aisle to be married to a great cause and a great project that awaits you today!

Loop your arm through God's and you will face your future unafraid! "The Lord, He is the one who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed."

Affirmation: I have no fear of the future because I am completely convinced that the situations I have been thrust into are providential!

I am doing God’s work.

I am walking in the center of His will.

He is leading me.

I am following Him.

He is guiding me.

I am making His chosen decisions.

He only asks me to believe - that He may relieve!

He relieves me of responsibility when it's beyond me, and He knows when and where that is. So I sing with hope in my heart:

"Be not dismayed, whatever betide, God will take care of you. Beneath His wings of love abide, God will take care of you."

remembering a friend...: Press Clippings--Part XXXVI

remembering a friend...: Press Clippings--Part XXXVI

Press Clippings--Part XXXVI

Elite athlete's boyfriend found guilty: Stabbed Kelly-Anne Drummond; 'Get help when you see the yellow light'

By Sue Montgomery

The Gazette, April 11, 2006

Spring bike riding season is here again

As we rode back from the Old Port of Montreal, it was nice to see the sunset once more from the bike path as we head back to our cars.



Uncle Pilo and I took to the Lachine Canal bike path again yesterday, late afternoon. The bike path is still pretty quiet, not as congested as it will be when the temperature gets warmer.