A whirlwind 14-hour visit to Trad.
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A turtle -- who is about to be released back into nature -- has a hard time getting his energy up for the occasion.
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Releasing the turtles into a brook nearby.
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No shortage of coloured lights at the funeral / cremation ceremony of a family friend who was in her 90s.
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After the ceremony, the casket is wheeled to a separate area with the furnace.
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The casket cart has an actual steering wheel.
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Being carried up to the furnace area.
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Back at the house ... bring out the mother's day present.
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Shocked by the microwave!
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Everyone's excited about what's in the box!
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Testing out the new kitchen gadget.
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Looking through the souvenirs from Canada... the famous LED garden lights!
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Marouy tries one of the pig's ears that came all the way from Colby in BB.
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Reading the thank-you card from Chris and Colby.
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Enjoying a home-made pumpkin dessert (in my funeral attire).
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Recognize it?
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A new display rack for the instant noodles! It's a beauty.
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And a whole new toy department at the store.
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Marouy is too excited by the rawhide stick to know what to do with it!
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I think he's finally figured it out.
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The table runner from the Orillia farmer's market.