One last shot today from the Abbey at the Mackenzie King estate.
I headed back for where I'd come from, passing by the garage, which is adjacent to the main house at Moorside.
Farewell to Moorside.
Mackenzie King left a huge legacy behind for the country, giving us multiple institutions and guiding the country through the Depression and the Second World War. No one else dominated the first half of the century in this country but him.
He would pave the way for his successor, Louis St. Laurent, and retire to his estate. He had personally brought St. Laurent into politics.
The path led me back towards the parking lot.
I had to get some of the colours here.
On the shuttle bus back to Ottawa, a rare selfie from me, looking very much like the Unabomber.
Thank you, this was a very interesting and beautiful journey - also nice to meet you :-)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteEven more beautiful if visited in the autumn colours.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
DeleteThe fall colors are looking beautiful, love the house. Great selfie. Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Delete...your beard is getting white since I've seen you!
ReplyDeleteStress will do that. I went through a situation of severe stress in the fall of 2019. Because of Covid, getting the resolution to it took longer than I'd have liked. In the end, I got justice and revenge all at once. But the stress of a few weeks took a big toll.
DeleteIt was a nice sight seeing on the domain.
ReplyDeleteA pleasure to show it.
DeleteI will miss this series of posts, William. I loved every single one and as I said before, perhaps someday I'll see this place myself! Loved the unabomber photo!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteI would be happy living in that little place above the garage. It must have a great view.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
DeleteGreat tour. I enjoyed your photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThanks for the wonderful tour, William.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteI've enjoyed this tour, thanks. Your selfie is a bit foreboding, don't you think? I'm sure that behind the shades you've got perceptive eyes, which have taken all these photos for your blog!
ReplyDeleteI must keep up my reputation as a grouch. :)
DeleteWell, that last remark made me laugh but so nice to see a photo of you. I've enjoyed these photos very much.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteGreat Estate Finale photos ~ especially the 'selfie.' ~ Still love that house!
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thanks!
DeleteGood to see the man behind the wit! Aloha William
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThe last photo is my favourite. Lol of the unabomber.
ReplyDeleteA fitting term.
DeleteHermoso recorrido , a través de tus bellas fotografías.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteOoohhh, you do look scary!
ReplyDeleteThat's the idea.
DeleteYou look like an assassin figure
ReplyDeleteI can see that.
DeleteIt is a great location. It is wonderful getting outdoors!
ReplyDeleteYou do look a bit scary!
That's the idea.
DeleteThanks for educating us about MacKenzie King and his influence on politics. And, yes, you do look like the Unibomber.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteGood shots, even the selfie!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI could take many versions of that first photo. It is a great view.
ReplyDeleteI'd do the same.
DeleteI even like the garage.
ReplyDeleteVery much like the house.
DeleteA grand finale indeed.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
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