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
My Tabs. Roni-Rooster is one of her nicknames. I am waiting for my ride to Summerhill Vineyards. I will be going out for supper at the restaurant at the winery with my mom and Miranda. Fire is still out of … Read More
Weird days. Pretty much indoor bound because of smoke quality in air. Fire on West side grown to about 2000 hectares! The mountain is closed to vehicular traffic-YAY! Apparently to prevent another 2007 fire outbreak (I’d forgotten about that!).Very hot … Read More
Pic was taken last night after I threatened to cannon ball into the tub with the girls, they decided to invite me to join them. We were sandy from the beach. Fire update: spreading wildly. Ash is falling from the … Read More
These photos were taken only an hour ago. Behind us, across the lake, rages another horrid fire. 4000 homes have been evacuated in West Kelowna. The Fire jumped the highway. If you are trying to reach Kelowna from Vancouver–you’re out … Read More
This was a very large bee–like a little hummingbird. I took this pic today in my backyard. I love bees, perhaps because my name means honey-bee. Too hot to sit in the shade even with a cold drink. I walked … Read More
Six darling little girls all tucked downstairs as I write this–watching “Cheaper By the Dozen II.” My party starts upstairs at eight. Margaritas will be waiting for all those tired souls who trot down to my place for a pick … Read More