Monday, 26 February 2024

Musings

Yes, I'm trying to come up with some "musings". Thing about staying home for the travel season (aka winter) is that a person runs out of interesting things to write about.

Just one of our local walks... 



Snowdrops

Crocuses

Daffodils too!

Hoof Fungus.
It does look a bit like a horse hoof, doesn't it?

Not sure where this came from 
but there is a head missing!

Just a few fun things...Jasper turned 9 years old on February 17th. Yeesh, how did that happen so fast? He is a great human, full of funny faces, craziness with his big and little brother. Just an all around awesome dude!

Now, that's a cake. Made by Mom!!
Happy Birthday Jasper!!

North Shore Indoor bike track. Built inside an old Sears store at a mall in North Vancouver. Super fun for kids and adults.
https://northshorebikepark.ca 

Jasper at the indoor bike park.

August at one of his night-time socer games

Holden sitting on a green stool that my 
Dad bought in the 1960's.
This thing is indestructible I think. 

Getting ready for the Grandma run to school.

Great joke Rudy!!
Submitted to one of the local stores!

So, there you have it. Not much happening. I feel like we are at the mid-winter point, just waiting for it to be over. Waiting for spring. 

As most of you know, I don't get involved in political discussions or controversial subjects. Mind you, there are MANY things I am sure we all would have to say about some of the world events. I prefer my space here to be just an easy-going space. Hope you all agree and if you don't well, that's okay too I guess.

Peace out friends!

Thought for the Day: Be an encourager. The world has plenty of critics already. From "The Simplicity Habit"

Saturday, 10 February 2024

February already?

 Well, January certainly blasted by us, didn't it? I hear that this is what happens as you get "older". We'll just leave that thought right there.

Not much happening here. Lots of walks, here and there. Soccer watching with both big guys playing. Life as it is in the winter I guess. 

Just a random collection of pictures:

Someone celebrated a birthday in January

Crescent Beach at near sunset

Brunch with Grandma Nadyne

Sparkling smile as always.
90 years young.

Snow for Teagan and Rudy!
Lots where they live!

Holden "practicing guitar" with Popop
(as he calls Doug)


This past week we took a drive up to Golden Ears Provincial Park (Maple Ridge) for a picnic. It's only 40 minutes from White Rock. We have camped here in the past many times. The campground part of the park is partly closed but there are still a surprising number of sites open. There were only 3 sets of campers but they looked quite well-prepared. There is no electrical (as in all provincial parks) and they have the water shut down for winter. There are pit toilets. If you come camping you need to ensure that you have your own water and maybe TP. It would be very peaceful indeed....



 The long path down to the lake. It's about a 10 minute walk 
but it goes steeply downhill at the end of this trail


Alouette Lake



So, just as promised, I am trying to keep posting bits and pieces. I hope everyone is well and getting through the winter, whereever you are.

Peace out friends!

Thought for the Day: Be the reason someone smiles today. Or the reason they drink....Whatever works.