Washing Machine in Hot water
One summer the water connection to the washing machine started to leak.
Author: Garry
Cottage Opening 2022 – Part 1
We’re out at the cottage on Wednesday afternoon ahead of the May long weekend. One of the perks of being retired. May long weekend is the traditional weekend for opening up the cottage, turning on the water and getting everything operational for the 2022 season. May it be long, sunny, warm/hot, with lots of family Read More …
The Five Solas
Listened to a great meditation podcast this morning where they mentioned the five solas, latin for “alone”, which I was unfamiliar with. The five solas are: Sola Gratia – Grace alone Sola Fide – Faith alone Sola Christus – Christ alone Sola Scriptural – Scripture alone Soli Deo Gloria – To the Glory of God Read More …
200 Tuesday – Yes!
Well, today it happened. 200 or less on Tuesday! As I posted a week ago I set a goal earlier in the year. And, in spite of Domino’s pizza and a couple of glasses of wine last night, the goal was achieved this morning at 198.4. I know nobody but me cares about this but Read More …
200 Tuesday
Back in February 2022 I embarked on a weight loss program. I’m sure that this is something that many of us have done from time to time but this is the first time I’ve been serious (sort of) about Dorning some weight. Back in April 2021 I dipped below 200 lbs and I wasn’t even Read More …
Kitchen Update #4: Installation Day
The counter is ready and the installers are here. Inside of two hours the counter is installed and the new sink is in place. For me this meant that last night I removed all the now old counter tops for the last time. Disconnected the kitchen sink and the dishwasher and move the stove out Read More …
Fitness Improving
So, along with loosing some weight I’ve been focused on another cycling fitness goal, that of improving my Functional Threshold Power or FTP. Once upon time I hit a record high in my FTP of 311 way back in January 2014 and that was the last time it’s been anywhere near that good. Over the last 4 Read More …
Pursuing
There is nothing like pressing into His presence in pursuit of our portion through Him. There is nothing like pursuing the Provider.
Formula 1
Surprised that I’ve not done a post about my F1 addiction. After watching a lot of Drive to Survive while in Toronto hospital last year I find F1 fascinating. Probably the most interest in any sporting event in my life so far. I’ve never followed a sport his closely before. For whatever reason I was Read More …
Catchy Phrases
Why do phrases like these seem to immediately resonate? Is it simple the alliteration or is there more to it? Many authors, especially leadership authors, seem to use this technique to reinforce their points. What makes them memorable phrases? The breaking is necessary for the breakthrough. When I commit…… I don’t quite Craig Groeschel – Read More …