Sam Leppanen

Crazy Waves

Sam — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:29:27 +0000

Christmas

Sam — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 18:26:41 +0000

This Christmas eve was spent with family at my parents cottage.

As we ate turkey and enjoyed a sauna, Isaac was waiting for the moment he could pass out the presents. It could be said that without the young, Christmas would not be the same.

Here you can see Isaac reading the Christmas story from the Bible, using an iPhone.

Canadian Lynx

Sam — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 05:52:44 +0000

This Canadian Lynx was only a few hundred feet from our home. There was a second one close by.

*Canada lynx are good climbers and swimmers, they construct rough shelters under fallen trees or rock ledges. Canada lynx have thick coats and broad paws, and are twice as effective as bobcats at supporting their weight on the snow. The Canada lynx’s diet is almost exclusive to and dependent on snowshoe hares and their numbers. They will also hunt medium-sized mammals and birds if hare numbers fall.

Short video clip that was taken from the car as we passed by.

*Wikipedia

Sandals

Sam — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:07:56 +0000

Did you know that an unfashionable wearer of both socks AND sandals at the same time can be defined as being a shandle. Also spotter of such crime can also be refereed to as a shandleir. These Shandlites are mainly seen in European countries during the summer time and normally they are male.

Last trip I was posting pics of myself sitting beside a pool with socks (maybe something to do with being born in Finland). This time it is only my sandals, no socks or feet.

Sunrise 176

Sam — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:38:55 +0000

Watching an airport wake-up is great fun. Seeing the early birds arrive and then the somewhat late sprinters almost missing their flights.

The sunrise picture at Gate 176 was for those heading to Cancun. The crowd was all tourist ready to go bake on the beaches vs Gate 174 that did not have a single tourist, it was heading to Mexico city.

Turbulence and Spicy Clamato

Sam — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:53:37 +0000

As with any trip there comes a moment before packing when I get a moment of cloud nine and worry. They hit about the same time. What to pack, why I’m I going, oh it is 32c there, repack, tell the story of the Samurai before he left to war, complain about clothing, and then eat lots to avoid the $20 burger at the airport.

Of course I love the travel, the excitement to see new places, hang with friends and see what sort of trip this ends up being. So… will I learn something new or can I be a positive influence in someone’s life?

From somewhere near a landing strip sipping on Spicy Clamato and feeling the turbulence. That must be Toronto below me.

Photo taken on today’s almost empty flight and written on an iPhone.

Lloyd Kahn Skateboarding at 76

Sam — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:36:24 +0000

Lloyd Kahn is unique. How many over 70 year old skateboarders do you know?

Couple years ago I had the opportunity to publish an interview of Lloyd Kahn (now age 76).

This Day Will Also Pass

Sam — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:03:54 +0000

There’s always that day when we look out the window and something has changed. Here in the north it could be the first snow or on this day it was the lake freezing over.

During the night it had dipped to -20c and the lake froze to a perfect skating rink. It seemed like you were walking in a glass bottom boat.

Many Helping Hands Make Work Fast and Fun

Sam — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:40:58 +0000

A good crowd came out this last weekend to the Saalem camp fire wood day. I’m pretty sure there were more then 25 of us cutting, chopping and sawing trees into small pieces ready for sauna in 2012.

This post is a test trial using my smartphone to post an image and a short blurb.

Sara Maxwell Design spreads her wings with an online store

Sam — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:00:22 +0000

Sara Maxwell bags are handmade in Canada, frequently using materials that have been re-purposed or found. The styles vary from purses to travel bags, with every one being the only one of its kind. Head over to SaraMaxwell.com to see what catches your fancy. (just a note of interest…she is also my wife)