Gypsy Wind Collectibles

The Weather Outside is Frightful…

Coming into the winter months the subject around protecting your dogs from the cold is always a hot topic. Not every breed is meant to withstand cold weather. Now for my house dog I find that Muttlucks Fleece Lined dog boots, Paw Wax (Pawmagic and Fou-Stick Protect are the ones I have used) and aContinue reading “The Weather Outside is Frightful…”

Autumn in Northeastern Ontario

Another gorgeous day in Northern ON

Love nature? One of the best ways to get in tune with nature is hop in your car and go for a scenic drive down some country roads. You never know what amazing nature views you may find!

The Story Of Blue Willow

Two pigeons flying high, Chinese vessel in the sky, Weeping willow hanging o’er, Bridge with three men if not four, Chinese temple here it stands, Seems to cover all the land, Apple tree with apples on, A pretty fence to end my song. (Author unknown) The Story of Blue Willow Almost everyone is familiar withContinue reading “The Story Of Blue Willow”

Heron near Holland Landing, Ontario, Canada

Another beautiful morning in Northern Ontario

A “gypsy wind” is a breeze that swirls and varies in speed and direction – as if it follows no rules or custom – just like Gypsies.

Greg Norman, Golfer

With the Canadian Open being held at Oakville’s Glen Abbey Golf Course this year yet again, I thought I would take the opportunity to show off this wonderful print. Greg Norman, Limited Edition print by William Van Zandt, 1987. Number 73/349. Matted and framed. Measures 15″ x 18″. Available at gypsywindcollectibles

Rare Noma Effanbee Talking Doll With Phonograph

This hard to find doll was produced from 1950-53 and has a miniature record player in her tummy.

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN – WINNIE-THE-POOH

While on our yearly vacation through North-Western Ontario we decided to stop for the night in the small town of White River, which is located at the junction of Highways 17 and 631, mid-way between Sault St. Marie and Thunder Bay. We had stopped there before and I was always intrigued by the twenty-five foot Winnie-the-Pooh statueContinue reading “WHERE IT ALL BEGAN – WINNIE-THE-POOH”