Trip to Ottawa and hockey sticks

We drive into the city to visit with JB's aunt. We regularly do this, and go out to lunch.


The military are having training.


Lunch was less than great. Chances R we won't take her here again!


I like the overhead walkway from Algonquin to the busses.


After lunch, their annual photo.


Then shopping.


The water is pretty high.


I love this pond. It's in someone's backyard.


I know the world has heard of our horrific Canadian tragedy. Ottawans have really shown their support for the families and the victims. So tragic. There are hockey sticks on porches everywhere.

Because we're Canada. Wednesday's editorial cartoon by @CH_Cartoon https://t.co/cPRoMldr19 #HumboldtStrong #HumboldtBroncos pic.twitter.com/FlJFfu2IEf

— The Chronicle Herald (@chronicleherald) April 11, 2018

To the community of Humboldt and all of those affected by this tragedy, we stand with you #HumboldtStrong #PutYourSticksOut pic.twitter.com/jo9q3flKiH

— Hockey Hall of Fame (@HockeyHallFame) April 10, 2018

Commemoration for the loss of young Canadians #HumboldtBroncos has been resonating through our great country & here, the Nation's Capital. Staff fr all #OttawaFire divisions have come together. As the sun sets tonight we reflect on the tragedy & send our thoughts #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/qgur8unc2A

— Ottawa Fire Services (@OttFire) April 11, 2018

Our hearts are with you; our sticks are out. #HumboldtBroncos #HumboldtStrong #SticksOutForHumboldt #RCMPNL pic.twitter.com/VevYCZEJCu

— RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador (@RCMPNL) April 11, 2018

It’s a fight that has gripped the nation, raised $11,443,800 through a GoFundMe.com page and sparking a #SticksOutforHumboldt Twitter campaign that has seen countless Canadians leaving hockey sticks in front of their house for the departed Broncos to use. Straschnitzki knows he’s a long shot to join that game anytime soon. A broken left clavicle, broken ribs, internal bleeding in the head all contribute to his daily pain, but it’s a spinal fracture that has doctors telling him the prognosis of him walking again is not good.

These kids will never give up... #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/m4dyyHQJaV

— Bar South N Celly™ (@BarSouthNCelly) April 10, 2018

@BlossomParkPS @OCDSB_Students @OCDSB we will remember @HumboldtBroncos @HEOhockey @HockeyCanada pic.twitter.com/diltz751sj

— Patty (@pattygollogly) April 12, 2018