A Dad In The Burbs

When I go out for a hike or even a walk in the woods there are three things I make sure I have with me – a water bottle, a folding knife, and a small flashlight.

This @stanley_brand water bottle is a convenient carry because of the loop handle. Super comfy in the hand. And the fact that it is made by Stanley means it is very well constructed.

And a folding knife. Yep. You never know when you will need a knife. My kids call my Black Tusk pocket knife “the handy knife” because it is so handy.

A flashlight? Yes. Because if by chance you are out after dark you don’t want to drain your phone battery using it as a flashlight. The best part about this light? Rechargeable via usb. No need to throw away batteries! That’s a winning strategy.

These were gifts we received from @houseofknives while attending and taking part in the #5dadsgowild event. While they were gifts, they really are awesome tools that are very well made.
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We had a great experience learning about the night sky during the @manningpark Starry Night event this weekend.

I managed to capture this picture, and many more, on my iPhone using the Starry Camera app.

This picture was taken at 10 o’clock at night using a 30 second exposure.
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A fun and educational experience at Manning Park Resort!
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Who wore it better? The Old Man’s Beard on the tree or me? Me or the tree?
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One does not simply “make coffee” when camping. Especially if you have @ethicalbean coffee from your favourite coffee shop @bluemoosehope.
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Trust @stephenfung to break out the scale and hand grinder in preparation to make a beautiful cup with his Chemex.
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Most of my road trips involve a stop @bluemoosehope for a cup of coffee and visit with the staff. Today en route to @manningpark for the annual #5dadsgowild camping trip.

Like any good event, quality coffee is a must to keep the learners and workshop leaders on their a-game. Thank you Blue Moose for being the official coffee sponsor again this year.

Yesterday afternoon we had an extended session on podcasting related issues – very informative. In the evening it was all about how to effectively use photoshop in creative story-telling.

Camaraderie and learning. The best kind of pro-d. Loving this learning even if it is cold at night!
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Very much looking forward to the annual @5dadsgowild camping trip to @manningpark

Not only is this an opportunity to develop our story-telling techniques and time to learn about digital story-telling, it is also a time of camaraderie with dads sharing our lived experiences.

I am ready and willing to learn so many new story-telling techniques this year!
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#5dadsgowild #manningpark #camping #winter #outdoors #getoutside #explorebc #snow

Perfect weather for the annual #5dadsgowild camping trip. A bit chilly but this way there are no mosquitoes! See the silver lining in that weather report?!
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Our annual trip is an opportunity to build our individual and group skills. From learning how to create effective podcasts, to communicating through digital story-telling techniques, and so much more. I always look forward to this weekend trip.
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#camping #wintercamping #snow #whychecktheweather #manningpark #5dadsgowild

Thanksgiving dinner at the cabin with Blonde Bear. Stopped @farm_town_meats before leaving town and grabbed one of the last turkey roasts they had available.

Spent Sunday cooking up a delicious meal that we enjoyed together.
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I love how @doughnutlove.ca gives back to the community. Today is the first National Truth and Reconciliation Day so my favourite doughnut shop makes an orange doughnut to support the Legacy of Hope Foundation.
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#everychildmatters #truthandreconciliation #legacyofhope #orangeshirtday #coquitlam #smallbusiness #eatlocal #supportlocal #doughnut