Author Archives: goodyniosi

First: it was a crazy, busy (but controlled) domestic day. Simon has been out since first thing this morning, painting batts, putting them on the house, cutting the window and door trim, putting it up, getting the rest of our … Continue reading →

It’s a challenge to pick a handful of photos for the blog when you shot 98 in three days. But, for better or worse, here’s a smattering – and a brief epistle of sorts. We left Friday evening and hiked … Continue reading →

In an hour we’re off on our first backpacking trip of the season. It’s just going to feel awfully good to get out there for a few days. I love leaving on a trip – I love the feeling of … Continue reading →

Today I’m focused on small things. First, simply getting prepared for our first backpacking trip of the season. It’s a simple one – just in to Evans Creek, set up camp and then, the next morning, hike up to Beatrice … Continue reading →

Yes, it really is a day off. That means no cleaning, no laundry – none of the “usual” chores and no hiking. Well – no hiking doesn’t constitute a day off. I’d rather have been hiking. However, I admit that … Continue reading →

First – thanks to Nicky for the first photo – awesome photographer! Second – short on words and long on pics. We are about to go out to dinner – but I HAD to upload my photos first. What a … Continue reading →

Warm, sunny weather they told us. Excellent, I thought – a bit of work in the garden this morning – then a nice dog walk to Payne Bluffs. But that was two days ago. Yesterday, the weather man said, “well – … Continue reading →