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Big Bob, A-hole, Meatgrinder part of nature's rollercoaster

Green fees well under $100

Courier readers: Kelvin and Aidan Fong Destination: Cannon Beach, Ore. Favourite memories of trip: Aidan, his dad Kelvin and mother Sascha headed south for their annual camping trip-his parents 11th-to the Oregon coast in mid-July.

Courier readers: Jana Horak and Rudy Marek Destination: Bohemia, Czech Republic Favourite memories of trip: After visiting many famous places in Rome and Vienna on a recent trip to Europe, Rudy offers a photo of perhaps equal fame.

Rarely do I just stumble across a restaurant. Because of what I do for a living, I generally know about them months before they open. My expectations are calibrated on account of this foreknowledge. But every so often I get hit by a surprise.

The president of a well-known wine company from Burgandy was recently in town.

CONGRATULATIONS, IT'S SABO! When it comes to sterling silver jewelry, everyone knows about Tiffany. Those more in tune with fashion will also be quick to mention Links of London. Fewer people will know about Germanys Thomas Sabo .

With change being the only certainty in life, one would imagine that wed be able to become comfortable in this state of constant reformation. But no.

Manitoba's government building 'telling a story'

Very soon a spectacular fall flower with many names will be available in garden centres. It's usually called Autumn Crocus after its flowering time and the shape of its large, gobletshaped flowers in purplepink, mauve or white.