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My Stuff / Larry McIntosh

By: Staff Writer

28/11/2009 1:00 AM | Comments: 0

If your house were on fire, heaven forbid, what's the one item contained within that you would try to take with you? (People and pets not included.)

I would take the pictures of the polar bears that I took in Churchill a few years ago. I love taking pictures of nature, so when we visited Churchill I must have taken 500. These pictures are not only a memory of what we saw there, but also a reminder of how diverse and beautiful our province is. People from all over the world come to see the polar bears and whales in Churchill, yet most Manitobans would not think to plan a trip north because it's just too close to home.

What's the one clothing/fashion item you can't live without?

I would have to say shoes. Over the last few years, I've bought some really different shoes that I would have never worn before, as I am a fairly conservative dresser. I spoke at an event in Calgary in 2007 and they presented me with a pair of red ostrich cowboy boots. I think that's where it all started, and now we're running out of room in our closet.

What's your favourite knick-knack and why?

We pick up knick-knacks as a souvenir of places we have visited. My favourite would be a elephant carved out of marble from Mumbai, India. It is absolutely amazing. Somehow a person carved an elephant within the elephant. It not only reminds me of India but of how lucky we are to live in Canada with our open spaces, fresh water and our health-care system. Things, at times, we take for granted.

What's the oldest thing you own?

I am not a pack rat, so I do not keep a lot of old things. I was originally going to say one of my suits would be my oldest possession. However, upon reflection it would be my postage-stamp collection. I have stamps dating back to 1868. They are not worth much, as they're not in great shape. However, when I flip through the pages it's like a history of Canada and the world through postage stamps.

Describe your most beloved piece of furniture.

No question it would be our love seat recliner. We travel a lot on business and there is nothing better than being home, putting the foot stool up and reading the paper. It's so relaxing and reminds me there is no place like home.

Is there an edible item we'll always find in your pantry or fridge?

Well, this is by far the easiest question for me. I always have carrots in the fridge and potatoes and onions in the pantry. I guess you could say I take my work home with me.

Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition November 28, 2009 f3

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