Hunting

Tuesday I had the opportunity to go hunting with John Ritchie, one of the Lieutenants at the fire department.  I went to the MNR and got myself a caribou and a mosse tag as well as a hunting lisence.  We went for about 6 hours and didn't see any large game.  We did end up pulling out the shot gun and got two grouse.  I'm kind of glad we didn't see a moose, because I was very nervous about weather or not the moose would cry.  Here are some photos...

Thanksgiving!

Phil, Geo, Meegan and myself getting ready to chow.

 This Thanksgiving was hosted by Corin and Andrew, two of the paramedics in town.  The flight medics got a "cheap" turkey from Yellowknife, and everyone else brought food too.  Arctic Char was a welcomed addition to the meal.  Good company, good food, but we all missed our families!

Happy Thanksgiving!

The food spread.

Phil, Geo, Josh and Meegan.

The whole group of firefighters, nurses, doctors, medics and friends.

Celebrating Tallitality

It all started on June 21st, Aboriginal Day of 2011.  Lianne Jones and myself were in a discussion about the idea of having a specific day to celebrate races, mothers, people, queens and presidents.  It dawned on us that there was not a day dedicated to those of us fortunate enough to be blessed with a height of over 6' tall.  October 1st was the 1st annual Too Tall Party to celebrate our height. 

Chocolate cake with fondant made by Andrea and Lianne.

Awards were given for tallest natural person, tallest person, longest femur, longest eye lashes, and a variety of other tall/longest things. 

Too Tall Jamal

Too Tall Jamal was built as our front door Harlem Globtrotter greeter and stood at a height of 8 feet tall.  Each attendee was "heighted" in upon arrival. 

The shortest guest stood at three feet tall, and that was Rukus. 



Andrea and the growth chart



Judine at 7' 9"

The lallest person award was given to Judine, who stood at a height of 7'9".  Fantastic effort by everyone, especially the stilts and wood block shoes made by a few.  We had such a good time.  Too bad I wiped out and sprained my ankle wearing high heels... I guess it just was never meant to be.