Billy McCarthy's Blog

Girls Graduations

2007-06-21T07:55:00.000-07:00

Happy to report that my girls are both done school for the time being. Dad is very proud.

new dues for the peru trip

2007-01-12T10:54:00.000-08:00

Erin has found my secret hair cutter, looks very sharp

Enjoying family christmas

2006-12-25T08:45:00.000-08:00

60th birthday loot

2006-12-20T20:44:00.000-08:00

Lottery tickets galor, a bath of Tim Horton's, free grocery's, new coffee pot, nose hair trimer(hint), chocolat, smoked meat treats, and a singing bear to top it all off.

More party loot

2006-12-20T14:26:00.000-08:00

Thanks again to the kin folk for the travel kit and deb's handi mood enhacher

lurn nin some magic tricks now i'm 60t

2006-12-20T12:14:00.000-08:00

Now you see it.......Now you don't

Deck the Halls

2006-12-19T16:37:00.000-08:00

you can sure see a long ways from the sixty spot

2006-12-18T14:03:00.000-08:00

The party was very fun and the loot was perfect

he's pretty well got the list made

2006-12-13T18:30:00.000-08:00

tis the season

2006-12-13T13:20:00.000-08:00

Kelly's ball team web site

2006-10-24T17:31:00.000-07:00

Check this site out base ball fans

www.eteamz.com/uwo

Kelly McCarthy, Champ and MVP

2006-10-23T08:47:00.000-07:00

Before the beer storm

2006-10-23T08:45:00.000-07:00

new do's for all at Jan's Barber Shop

2006-10-09T09:30:00.000-07:00

everyone happy with the results???

The babies home for Thanksgiving

2006-10-09T09:27:00.000-07:00

tomato's anyone???

2006-07-13T10:00:00.000-07:00

Just having my first toasted tomato of the season

the lilies

2006-06-27T18:08:00.000-07:00

garden arbour

2006-06-27T07:48:00.000-07:00

i have finished the arbour, just need to plant some good stuff around it.

WOW Northern Gold Forsythia

2006-04-23T17:33:00.000-07:00

every where you look these beacon's of spring are shiny

So much for the red sky in the evening thing...

2006-04-20T17:58:00.000-07:00

8:00 o'clock, and the end of a great week of near perfect weather. must have been very hard to concentrate on school work, and stay focused on them A's

Had a great easter and hope all did the same

2006-04-16T18:17:00.000-07:00

what a great holiday weekend. Caught some of the party goers off guard.

A wild and crazy snowy night

2006-04-04T19:26:00.000-07:00

Just got home from a drive in a blinding snow storm The worst drive of the winter for sure, but it's very pretty when you get to look out at it.

St Pat's Day 2006

2006-03-17T12:54:00.000-08:00

Got to love it eh. Sunny skies and a big party

looking forward to spring

2006-03-12T13:42:00.000-08:00

Caught one of the garden girls looking ahead to spring, or wait is she still checking in the rear view? Can't be long now before these guys will be home making.

Skatiiin fashion statement

2006-02-20T18:14:00.000-08:00

Here's a hot little skating dress that should get a few spins

Be mine Valentine!!!

2006-02-13T18:23:00.000-08:00

Be Mine Valentine...please

Another holy namer makes the grade

2006-01-19T15:36:00.000-08:00

hey way to go jon boy

A visit to Oscar's new digs

2006-01-15T14:15:00.000-08:00

Jan and i were out for a drive on a shiny day and came across the debus ranch, and gave a whistle and oscar came a running. Has got a new buddy "joe' and a new girl friend named "jenny", who he seems to like alot. A mini donkey....have a look

what can a guy say but way to go

2006-01-12T16:03:00.000-08:00

just wanted all to know how proud dad is of his only son

Hey girlfriend looking good for your ...

2006-01-12T14:42:00.000-08:00

Had a very good time at the birthday party at 465 Nelson, the lady of the house got to be 1/2 as old as dirt. very fun time,

Happy birthday to leigh ann and steve graps

2006-01-12T14:36:00.000-08:00

I was out shopping all day looking for a suitable present for each of the birthday people. both have great taste, and i sure wounld not want to distrupt the colur schemes going on in each of thier homes, so i have found a piece of art that they will have to share. enjoy

the gifts..oh the gifts

2005-12-27T11:15:00.000-08:00

The youngin's

2005-12-27T07:11:00.000-08:00

Fun at Christmas

2005-12-27T07:03:00.000-08:00

The meal format is always pot luck, but getting to the table is another matter. Even the "matron " had to wait, and mother's and children stand back

Christmas 05

2005-12-25T17:33:00.000-08:00

Could not believe the stuff Sanat came up with again this year. What a guy.
From music to new threads, and nearly every thing in between, made for a fun time.

wow is that guy getting old

2005-12-19T07:20:00.000-08:00

Three phone calls and all the mccarthy's are in one place for a surprise b day party for the old guy. gifts, food and beer, did not get lucky on the scratch tickets but wait till the 649 draw

Tis the season

2005-12-14T05:10:00.000-08:00

lots of room for Santa to do his magic

how to break a table leg

2005-12-10T18:23:00.000-08:00

After watching his grandson break hundreds of poles, Abie proves his theory

Uncle Bill, please tell Santa to get me a 42" plasma TV

2005-12-09T16:40:00.000-08:00

What's Paul Martin doin in town?

2005-12-09T16:37:00.000-08:00

He's for real!

2005-12-09T16:31:00.000-08:00

look who I caught up to

2005-12-06T16:38:00.000-08:00

Just came home a bit early and look who i catch going through stuff. Checking his list

looking fast

2005-12-04T13:17:00.000-08:00

Just a shot of the hot rod.

Santa's woodshop

2005-12-04T13:07:00.000-08:00

Stopped by Abie's shop and caught up with this action. A couple of guys showing of their handi work. Way to go Francis J.

a step up on the christmas meal ladder

2005-12-03T19:29:00.000-08:00

From "Jello Boy" to 'Mash Spuds Boy", seems like the dressing gods never forget...and I have been getting ready, after hearing complaints about last years offering. Now I get moved on to a new challenge, "creamy mashed spuds for 50"

December 3rd in Stratford

2005-12-03T08:42:00.000-08:00

try matching this weather in Costa Rica. Another little taste of what the winter has in store for us. I had to fain a sore ass to get Jan to do the drive.... can't wait till my girl's home to help.

hola hola

2005-12-02T15:53:00.000-08:00

Hi dad,
long time with no word from you. Missing you alot and hoping things are going good. I am doing really good. Enjoying the last two weeks here, time flew past. I am ready to come home though, probably going to freeze my butt off. Love Sis' new hair style. Mine might need some work, maybe running a comb through it to scare out the lizards and tucans. Tell Jan I say hello, also hello to Frank and leen, missing you all alot. I will see you soon, on the 14th,
Love so much
Erin

new doo for the linton Christmas

2005-11-26T09:35:00.000-08:00

Sis, check out new new hair cut, it's sweet
See you soon

Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends

2005-11-24T10:56:00.000-08:00

Here's what Stratford is looking like today. Would trade some of the CR sun, for a lot of the white stuff

Happy happy girls, why is jimmy looking so sad

2005-11-23T18:32:00.000-08:00

looks like the girls are trying to cheer Jimmy up

He's going to have lots of brown ponies

2005-11-19T13:46:00.000-08:00

The parade was over an hour long.

Fran made it

2005-11-17T20:06:00.000-08:00

It's true no matter how young she looks here, Fran is 50. Friends gather in the hollow and partied right into the next day. she got some advice from a couple of sages, and even though she forgot about making a wish, she did, after a couple of tries get them out. The eats were wonderful and the cakes. Fran's friends had cooked a feast of Mecian treats, and did I mention the cake. Fran was over come with the presents that poured in all day, she got a little of everything. Lots of the guests were still sitting up right after 12 hours. Jane called up to Wildwood and spoke for a room for her older sister.

More party

2005-11-17T19:20:00.000-08:00

Lots of pressure on Jane now, having to look after aging siblings

things quiet at "the bend"

2005-11-15T11:57:00.000-08:00

Water was still pretty warm for mid November, a bunch out wind surfing

November outing

2005-11-15T11:00:00.000-08:00

Had theh fleet out Sunday, the new yellow unit topped out at 32 mph down egan ave. The old Honda is still running strong after a summer of over 20 k.

caught my attention

2005-11-12T17:32:00.000-08:00

behind phillipsburg, this light was flashing in the sky, was that you erin???

Roses are red

2005-11-11T14:51:00.000-08:00

A very shiny day in Stratford. My handi work in it's rightful place in the gardens!

Boy was that a summer

2005-11-11T11:55:00.000-08:00

The ladies held their own with all mother nature had to offer.

Way early for this

2005-11-10T07:15:00.000-08:00

Well it has happened. Woke to the ground covered with a new spread. It did not last very long, but it was here and leaves us with the promise of more.

Finally got it finished

2005-11-08T19:08:00.000-08:00

Hell it took me all summer to do, the damn flowers keep dying!

Jan's 1st Barbie

2005-11-08T19:06:00.000-08:00

shoping for a 50 year old sister

2005-11-08T18:57:00.000-08:00

Out checking of the gift outlets, looking for that perfect gift for a deserving sister turning 50 next week.

Sparkling devalli. to my travlin youngins...

2005-10-31T18:00:00.000-08:00

Very spookie night here in Stratford. Had over 90 witches and pirates. Even had a few grown ups looking for treats. Here's a shot of the 465 Nelson guards.

hola

2005-10-31T06:10:00.000-08:00

Hi dad,
the pictures look great, looks like it is coat weather out there now. Happy Halloween, and Happy Birthday Jan! TOday is Johnny´s birthday, I will have to drop him and email. We are well, miss ya
Love erin

Damn camera's every where

2005-10-30T14:18:00.000-08:00

the "turnin 50 girls", night out. Rasberry dribble.. down the , very fun time had by all.

Shinin in the back yard

2005-10-29T13:21:00.000-07:00

Hi,
Just looking over Jan's back yard, and sharing a smile on a self portrait type day here in Stratford.

Scarin Dance

2005-10-28T15:33:00.000-07:00

Thursday's guard

2005-10-27T16:11:00.000-07:00

on duty in waterloo

Additions to the fleet

2005-10-27T14:38:00.000-07:00

look what i found, two 75 cady nmopeds, both complete (one needs a little reassembly), and a 1966 Honda 175, great shape, and runs

Red Wings Red Wings

2005-10-26T14:43:00.000-07:00

Looka t this baby. A tied quilt and matching pillow in the team colours.. 5 bucks yesterday at the auction

Not on the picnic table

2005-10-26T13:54:00.000-07:00

Out for a little ride on the motorbike. A bit on the cool side but still very nice to get for a rip.
saw this fellow along the way.

Halloween party in Windsor or Panama??

Beam me up Scottie

2005-10-23T15:29:00.000-07:00

Waterloo trip

2005-10-20T14:39:00.000-07:00

Hi,
just back from doing the garden tending on Spring st.
Grabbed up the dalahia's.
Stoped by johny's to see about work, he passed me on to his brother who was looking for a tamborine shaker

And the winner is??????????

2005-10-19T16:47:00.000-07:00

Garden Nazi "still on duty"

2005-10-19T09:10:00.000-07:00

After several years of being on duty on Thomas st., he's has settled in on Nelson.

Summer "a fading away"

2005-10-19T09:06:00.000-07:00

October Pickens

2005-10-19T07:42:00.000-07:00

Still able to pick a bunch of free ones

More of the same

2005-10-18T18:19:00.000-07:00

I hear that things are pretty in Nicarauga

2005-10-18T18:06:00.000-07:00

Look what we have to put up with!!!!!!!!

Getting down to a few girls and me in the gardens

2005-10-13T17:43:00.000-07:00

A little much needed rain. Sounds funny when so many places are being totally flooded out. Makes one wonder what in hell is going on with this old planet. You two girls have fun in Nicaraga, play safe.

Hola

2005-10-13T09:06:00.000-07:00

Just a quick note to say that the pictures are so fun. I love the pic of your new bike, it looks liek it gives off alot of smoke. Sus and I are headed to Nicaragua to do our passports and we are going to be back in Costa Rica in time to pick up Frank and mom. Miss you lots and will call soon,
Love Erin

More pic's

2005-10-10T13:53:00.000-07:00

Kathleen and the trip home for thanksgiving

2005-10-10T13:38:00.000-07:00

Hi,
Just a few shots of things in and around St.marys that Erin might recognize.
Had a wonderful meal at Jenny's yesterday, pictures to folow

McCarthy Thanksgiving!

2005-10-10T08:08:00.000-07:00

McCarthy Thanksgiving!

2005-10-10T08:02:00.000-07:00

It was wild, lots of kids ripping around. Just like the old days...

Thanksgiving Weekend

2005-10-08T15:45:00.000-07:00

Another nice day in Stratford, working in the gardens and taking a little break to test drive the new ride. Jan had a busy day, doing a great trim job on yours truly an dthem taking the harley out for a ride. Check her out. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Hi Dad

2005-10-08T11:42:00.000-07:00

I love the blog, it is cool to see all the pictures up, Thank you for keeping an eye on my garden at 11 Spring, it looks like it has not been shown too much love since I left, but some stuff still looks good, you should post the fall pictures on here and the one of you and Jan{s shadow and the flowers from your garden. I miss you lots,
Love Erin

2005-10-07T08:17:00.000-07:00

"Madeline" the new Maid of the Mist!

2005-10-07T08:13:00.000-07:00

Bennett master of the mist

My first blog

2005-10-06T20:08:00.000-07:00

Hi to all
Frank set me up my very own blog. I went down to Waterloo to visit him today and low and behold I found my son of short hair. Looks really good to. Have a look.

I also went around to Spring St and found the place deserted except for a girl hanging out the front window. Have a look.

I took a few snaps of the beds on Spring.

Ocsar's new Family

2005-10-06T17:49:00.000-07:00

Here's oscar doing his thing at riding lessons, he was very well behaved.

2nd try

2005-10-06T17:32:00.000-07:00

More pictures of Spring St.

High gas prices? Get a new sweet ride..

2005-10-06T14:12:00.000-07:00

Jane's Birthday Present!

2005-10-06T14:10:00.000-07:00

It even lights up!