Category: Getting Outside
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The Farmhouse Kitchen Table
After many, many years, my farmhouse kitchen table is in use. Last weekend I took it to our cabin, removed the existing kitchen and set up my new homemade farmhouse kitchen table. If you remember, this is a table I created. I actually cut down the tree, milled the logs into lumber, and then let…
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1600 Pandas Plus at Metropolis at Metrotown
Disclosure: I was compensated for sharing this post with you. However, as always, my opinions, views, and the thoughts I share are my own. Metropolis at Metrotown is pleased to host the North American premiere of the 1600 Pandas World Tour, launched in 2008 by the World Wildlife Fund and artist Paul Grangeon. With recycled…
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At the Movies; My Three Favourite Comedies
A couple of weeks ago I did a podcast about my three favourite comedy movies and unless you are one of the six people in North America who listened to that episode of my podcast, you probably missed it. Of course, like any list of “bests” these are just my thoughts and opinions. Clearly this…
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The RadRover Flat Tire Adventure
So I got a flat tire on my RadRover – my electric bike. Just as I was approaching the Sperling Ave overpass near Lougheed I picked up a staple while riding along the Central Valley Greenway on my way into Vancouver. And of course I didn’t have my patch kit or air pump with…
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Austin Texas and on to the Houston Space Center
Our third and final day in Texas was spent in Austin and Houston, Texas. Our stops included a cruise along the Colorado River where we go to experience the emergence of literally millions of bats, lunch at June’s Restaurant up in SoCo, and a tour of the Houston Space Center. https://youtu.be/d_HVKaa-rS0 This was a great…
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Day Two in Austin Texas
Day two in Austin Texas included a wander along South Congress, a shopping district known to the locals as SoCo, an extended period of time in Allens Boots – Austin’s boot superstore, and finally, a visit to the Circuit of Americas racetrack. Another crazy busy day that again ended with all of us on the dance…
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A Visit to Austin Texas; the First Night
I was invited to visit Austin Texas for a whirlwind tour – and I’ll be honest, we jammed more fun into a weekend than I ever thought was humanly possible! Austin Texas is a crazy, vibrant and exciting city filled with countless food trucks (that rarely move), eateries, restaurants, live music venues, and drinking establishments.…
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My Tour of the Vancouver Filson Store
Earlier this week I was invited to a wine tasting event at Vancouver’s Filson store in Gastown. While taking the time to taste the 1000 Stories Zinfandel wine, I took the time to thoroughly tour and drool over the amazing variety of goods that Filson has in their store. As well as admiring all the…
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Marlondo Leather Traveler’s Briefcase
Some few weeks or maybe even a couple months ago I bought a Marlondo Leather Travelers Briefcase in their water buffalo leather line. They are discontinuing their water buffalo line so I bought the bag at a pretty deep discount. As I say in the video, I really like the feel of the water buffalo…
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The Rad Power Bike Radrover
I’m loving this Radrover bike. It is a beast of a machine! This morning I rode to school and it didn’t take me even five minutes longer than if I drive my car. It might have even been faster. In case you don’t know, the Radrover is an electric bike. It has two options –…