Overnight at Keyhole Hot Springs

Keyhole Hot Springs in Pemberton B.C

Last fall I stumbled upon a photo of Keyhole hot springs. “Where is this magical place?” I wondered. A quick Google search gave me the low down. Practically the back yard! About an hour north west of Pemberton and a few kilometers hike into the bush. I was sold. I had to go there, so I planned a day trip. It was forecasted to be in the negative temperature, dry but with recent snow fall. Imagine it! Magic! But the day before I was going to leave, I found out the road was closed due to a fatal accident at a work site nearby. That was that. It was too late in the year to attempt another trip in.

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Cherry Rhubarb Jam and bonus Cherry Salsa

Homemade cherry rhubarb jam

This year the garden and yard has been great for producing. But when it does, it demands your full attention. Should you ignore it, the window of opportunity will close, and it will be next year before any goodies can be made from the harvest.

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Q and the Othello Tunnels

Q at the Othello Tunnels in Hope BC

Q, the beast, is getting old. I like to hang on to the fantasy that somehow we will avoid the unavoidable. That the two of us shall take our last breaths together, seniors with a life time of memories and experiences behind us. That even though he’s slowed, he’ll never actually be gone.

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My Solo Road Trip Around Iceland’s Ring Road

My solo road trip around Iceland's ring road

This is my story of my solo adventure around Iceland’s ring road. I hopped on a plane, rented a four wheel drive SUV, stayed with locals and explored, explored, explored. I came home exhausted and beaten, rejuvenated and fulfilled. It was a journey like no other and I’d like to share it with you.

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Chive Blossom Vinegar for Mothers Day

Chive blossom vinegar in mason jars

It was Mother’s Day weekend, and like last year, I had the intention of giving my mom a jar of chive blossom vinegar. Blossoms still soaking.

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Mason Bee House

Homemade mason bee log house

I found out that a co-worker of mine had mason bees. I didn’t know what that meant but I needed to find out. So of course, I turned to google. And what did I find? A zillion images of the cutest little hunks of wood. I needed to know more so I approached him. He gave me the low down on what he did and I searched around the internet for more information. Mason bees are solitary, unlike a honey or bumble bee, and they don’t produce any honey or wax. But they are great for pollinating gardens and rarely sting.

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Dad’s Camaro and the BC Classic and Custom Car Show

My dad's 1967 Chevy Camaro at the car show

We were kids when “The Banshee” rolled into our lives. My sister, practically a baby. It was 1998 when my dad bought the 67 Chevy Camaro. It belonged to his brother, my uncle Ed.

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Homemade Dandelion Jelly

Homemade organic dandelion jelly

It’s been two months since my last post, and even that was a throw back. The fact of the matter is, I haven’t been getting up to much. Work, spring cleaning, nothing worth sharing. But sometimes that’s life right? Not always an exciting adventure.

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Oregon Coast Motorcycle Roadtrip

Exploring Fort Stevens State Parks ship wreck on the motorcycle road trip

Since my return home from my Caribbean holiday I’ve been feeling like I’ve been living at work. I have had enough time to eat and sleep and then do it all over again. So exploring or getting up to anything crafty has been put on the back burner the last couple of weeks. Even the housework is starting to mount up.

So I thought I could share with you my adventure down the Oregon coast on my little Yamaha SR400 from a few years back.

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Last Minute Winter Escape to Guadeloupe

Escaping winter to Guadeloupe in the Caribbean

When a friend of mine called from the Caribbean, where he was visiting family, the last thing I expected was an invite to join. He had found a cheap flight (not common!) and wanted some company to explore the island with. At first I said no. I mean how can you just drop everything and hop on a plane to a tropical island? But the more I thought about it, the simpler the decision was becoming.

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