Remembrance Day 2012

This year in the Niagara Region, both north and south of the border, marks the Bicentennial for the war of 1812-14.

The International Boundary which divides the United States and Canada is the longest international border in the world shared by the same countries. The War of 1812 was the last time there was conflict between the two nations. The Americans burned Niagara on the Lake and the Canadians  returned the favour and burned the White House! Both sides believe they won. And in a way they did, because the Bicentennial celebrates 200 years of peace between our two nations.

The Battle of Queenston Heights was the first major battle of the war, and resulted in the death of the hero of Upper Canada , Sir Isaac Brock.. 

following picture from Barbara Martin 

 Here is a picture of Brock  on his horse, Alfred. from War of 1812 War Prints

One of the artifacts in the NOTL museum is the hat Brock ordered from England and which did not arrive until after his death at the Battle of Queenston Heights.

This is a representation of Brock's hat and that of the preacher who conducted the burial service.

Labour Day Weekend.
The election in Quebec.A woman leading the PQ party...
The politics in the US...
What's that got to do with women? Health care? Equal pay? and on and on...

How the Famous Five would have loved all this! Who were they? You honestly don't know? Sit down and let me tell you a tale.

It is hard to believe, but once upon a time, women in Canada were not allowed the vote! You may know the British suffragettes, Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst, and the American Susan B. Anthony. But who were the Famous Five and what was the person's case?

Who was Nellie McClung? Listen to what life was like for women back then.
Watch this video for her legacy...

This is a representation of Nellie McClung, modelled after the statue in Ottawa.


See the $50 dollar bill celebrating the achievements of the Famous Five:

Rock on.Nellie! without you and your pals, women would have had limited rights. May your daughters continue to pay attention to politics and the impact on their lives and the direction of our Nation!

More Queen's Jubilee

Check out this British cheekiness!

I Heart Shabby Chic - a brilliant blogpost with lots more pictures.

Queen's Jubilee and firecrackers

Heather Drinkwater posted this remarkable project to the Smaller and Smaller Adventures Yahoo group. Well thought out and designed, a brilliant plan, and gotta love the Corgies!

Here is the link to Heather's Picturetrail albums, where you can see more of her projects.
http://www.picturetrail.com/heatherdrinkwater

Whine and Cheese!

Tina Haley posted in Wee Creations that she finished this project for her daughter's birthday. materials.


She says: I do not remember who taught that workshop but I wish I could give her credit for it.  My sister-in-law could not go because of health reasons so I asked if we could buy the kits.  It had a different kitchen area and the printed things in the top part are my own creations as are the planted half barrels.  It is also arranged a little differently than the original was.
I do a lot of roomboxes and this was the first time I worked with a kit. 

  

Bistro area is 1:48 scale

The top contains mixed scales.

This kitchen is 1" scale.

She used a wine box, and combined items of a different scale to make this scene. Brilliantly done!

Diamond Queen

More things to see!

Source: stokesayware.com via Linda on Pinterest

Check out the street party :
http://mrspuddleducks.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/my-diamond-jubilee-street-party-for.

Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee

Source: google.ca via Linda on Pinterest

Imagine that! The Queen has reigned over us for 60 years with grace and dignity. AND stamina - did you think they were never going to let that poor woman come in out of the rain during the Thames Pagent?

Pat Wareing, a member of Phoenix Minis and Minis4all has created 2 scenes in honour of the event.

 

This one features  "the Grannies," who get up to all sorts of mischief. They are "of an age" where outrageous behaviour can be overlooked - or can it be they just don't give a toss for what people think? In this scene they are celebrating the Jubilee - looks like someone may have had a wee dram too much! Did someone add something extra to that tea pot? LOL!
In the second scene, the General Store has all the Jubilee souvenirs on show and the kids are waving the flag.

 Absolutely fabulous, Pat!