Tuesday has become “treasure hunting Tuesday.” This is new. I usually stay away from thrift stores: minimize, down size! Yet suddenly, my new passion for the 1960’s has inspired me and yes, today I confess, I found more treasure!– mint … Read More
My DQ Blizzard BDAy cake–peanut butter cup–yum! I recieved a truck full of Buddhist books from my sis Miranda which are amazing–must maximize my knowledge for when I arrive in Tibet for my pilgrimage–but that is another blog! A lovely … Read More
Kyran on the bow.Mist, Me and Theresa relaxing…The boys: Archie, Hermie and FernandoPeterTheresa dancingJoop fishing and dancing!Snack time!Snacking…drifting…Mist cooling offPip playing peek Me and my Pip Today is a lazy day. Although I’ve already been across the lake to Mission … Read More
Biking in the Slocan Valley on my Birthday. Nemi turned seven yesterday–it was quite an event. A day long party beginning with the H2O centre. Two hours on water slides and in wave pools. The girls had the best time … Read More
The Slocan River Valley–one of the most beautiful places on earth. What started out as a calm river entry (albeit, deep and swift) soon turned into dangerous rapids.These are some Slocan rapids, however, the ones we went through, the river … Read More
Happy Birthday to Me! Woot-Woot! This photo was taken today on Kootenay Lake. My sister Theresa and I dancing on the bow of the boat with Hermie so wanting to join us. I’ve had so much fun this past weekend–many … Read More
Chef Theresa’s BBQ chicken, lentil and swiss chard curry, cashew rice and beets.Chef Theresa posing infront of her kitchen.Joop and Keenan, Tabs in the hammock chair.Theresa and my clan dining in Theresa’s outdooor El-fresco dining area.The lentil dish was my … Read More
Joop preparing his “Barbie” boat for our 3 h tour….the weather started getting rough, the tiny ship was tossed…if not for the courage of the fearless crew, the Barbie would be lost…Joop, Peter and Tabs.Peter helping Mist with her life … Read More
This creature flew into the house the other evening much to Tabs horror. She screamed it was a giant bee. It was giant alright, approx 1.5′ long and 1″ wide. Its belly was rather fuzzy like midnight-black velvet. It flew … Read More
The deck at Summerhill, with a view of Lake Okanagan. The mountains are shrouded in a smokey mist from the forest fires.Me indulging in a glass of my all time favorite wine: Ehrnfelser by Summerhill (all organic and aged in … Read More