All the gear we use and the places we go to get outside.
Well, once again the tiny community of Lytton is taking a full frontal assault from nature. Remember in the summer when the Lytton Creek Wildfire destroyed virtually all of the Village of Lytton? And then continued to burn thousands of acres of land around the village? Now it is the opposite of the Heat Dome […]
Shortly after I posted about the new “compact” Ford Maverick pick up truck, the comments began to roll in. Why get a small truck when you can get a full size truck that can haul massive loads – you know, what if you need to move a huge trailer? Well, over the last 15 years […]
That’s another year of #5DadsGoWild in the books. Yes, in case you missed the social media buzz created around our annual writers/creators retreat, from Thursday October 14th to Sunday the 17th we were camping in Manning Park, living what can only be described as our best life. While in the past we have had a […]
Kids and I are home from a wild weekend at the cabin. Lots of time outdoors. Sunday morning we went for a walk to have a quick visit with our neighbours. On the walk back we encountered a mother bear and two cubs. We yelled and waved our arms in the air, we stood close […]
This is the tale of two distinctly different motorcycle rides. Both a lot of fun, both uniquely different! As you probably know, my hometown of Lytton burned. Yeah, the entire community burned in about 20 minutes. They say 90% of it burned but, the reality is, the village is decimated. That has really bothered me. […]
As some of you know, I grew up near Lytton BC. And as you probably also know, last week the village of Lytton burned to the ground. You may or may not know that in 2014 the house I grew up in near Lytton, along with all the outbuildings – like the workshop, chicken coops, […]
Today Ford released details and images, including videos, of their brand new truck – the Ford Maverick. Full disclosure – I have NOT been paid for, nor compensated in anyway for writing this blog post. These are strictly the musings of a guy interested in this Maverick. This new Ford Maverick truck is a return […]
Recently the good folks at Marlondo Leather reached out to me and told me that they were prototyping a new style of briefcase – a canvas and leather combo briefcase. And the cool part, they asked me if I was interested in getting one of their prototypes to provide feedback to them. They told me […]
For those who follow me on social media like Instagram or Twitter, you will know that when I get tired of the city-life, I like to get outside and walk amongst the trees. However, recently I have been reflecting on what I do to be prepared for “getting outside”. The fact is, us folks lucky […]
This week I’ve been thinking back to August when the #5dadsgowild crew headed out to Ross Lake Campground in the Skagit Valley Provincial Park. We spent time hiking, talking, sitting around the campfire, stargazing, and of course photographing products. While we were sitting beside the campfire watching the fire and the sky we were counting […]
Testing the Christmas treats @doughnutlove.ca .
Gingerbread doughnut blends all the gingerbread goodness and the wonder of a doughnut.
The Cranberry Orange Old fashioned brings together my three favourite flavours – cranberry, orange, and an old-fashioned doughnut.
And then the Butter tart doughnut. All the rich goodness of a butter tart nestled into a pillowy soft yeast doughnut.
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#doughnuts #buttertarts #christmasflavours #christmas #donuts #eatlocal #supportlocal #coquitlam #gingerbread #cranberry #nomnom #dessert
And we’re home! A long week and a long (uneventful) drive home. Huge thanks to the Kanaka Band who have set up a Necessities Store that supports all community members AND they give away fresh produce that they grow in their local gardens.
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#bcstorm
Next step in this crazy adventure. Leaving Lytton and we’re headed to Lillooet. We’ll see what’s up at that point.
#bcstorm
I’m not saying we are actually “out of food” but I did find these two items on the shelf at the cabin and started to think, “hmmm, what can I make with these.”
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#bcstorm #lytton #lyttonbc #shelterinplace #getmeoutofhere #sendfood #shitsgettingreal #lentils
I needed (wanted?) to get out of town for a couple days before returning to work so Brown Bear and I headed up the Fraser Valley for lunch @mtnviewbrewing.
I’m still on a pretty restricted post-surgery diet so I let the kid choose our lunch.
She chose wisely. We shared the roasted veggie flatbread and she declared it the “most delicious savoury food she’s ever eaten”. Wow. I agree, it was very tasty!
The other option was a roasted Housin duck flatbread – next time!
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#hopebc #embracehopebc #travelthecanyon #fraservalley #lunch #flatbread #pizza #eatyourveggies #mountainviewbrewingcompany #nomnom
The day my doctor says I can once again eat solid food! A delicious and nutritious Carrot Cake doughnut @doughnutlove.ca is definitely appropriate.
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#doughnuts #eatlocal #doughnutlove #coquitlam #donuts #donut #cheatmeal #peanutbutter #doughnut #breakfastofchampions
When you’re in the hospital waiting for surgery and you’re in isolation but your bestie wants to see you. You find a “work around”. Get’er dun!
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#bestfriends
Out of the house for the first time in a week and took one of the kids for brunch.
She had the veggie Benedict – see my Reels to see a beautiful medium poached egg.
I’m still sticking to my liquid diet so it’s an oat milk latte for brunch for me.
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#blacksmithbakery #fortlangley #latte #coffee #oatmilk #instagood #foodgasm #yum #brunchtime #foodlover #foodblogger #coffee #yummy #delicious #foodstagram #instafood #foodphotography #food #foodie #foodporn #breakfast #brunch
We found these little fire starters from @shopperpluscanada useful when we were out for the #5dadsgowild retreat @manningpark
They made starting a campfire pretty straightforward and easy to do. Just hold a match to the shavings in the centre and the fire is away and going.
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#giftedproduct #camping #campfire #campfirecooking #manningpark #manningparkresort #wintercamping