Monthly Archives: January 2015

Honestly – it felt like hiking in mid June (and there’s nothing wrong with that.) We hiked the beautiful east ridge to the top ob Benson and down the long, picturesque way. Really – amazing day. I know that I have … Continue reading →

I’m still only just getting used to a four-day work week – and being able to start my weekends on Thursday evening. Nice. Exciting! It’s get even better when a long weekend comes along and gives me a three-day week. … Continue reading →

Saying yes is simply the way to go. Oh sure, I could have stayed in side last night and OD’d on Downton Abby (because I have all the episodes for the season), but instead I went out and drove down … Continue reading →

Yes, it’s only January 27, but it’s spring on the west coast. The shrub willows have green buds that are unfurling; the first skunk cabbages are beginning to flower – and it’s warm and sunny – hey, it’ spring! Abby … Continue reading →

All of today’s photos ae courtesy of the brilliant Lorne Collicut, including Stef falling and Linda and I laughing (how unkind of us!), Abby tied up at lunch because , being Abby, it’s necessary, and various group shots. If we … Continue reading →

I am so glad I went up Mount Becher today. Yesterday afternoon, I was sure I would not go – conditions would not be favourable, I thought. Also – why not just be lazy for a day? But my word … Continue reading →

I feel so blessed every single day. Today was exceptional – once again. I work up to pouring rain – and it continued to pour right until we got to the trailhead – miraculously it stopped raining and, although the … Continue reading →