Latin (tem-pu̇s-ˈfü-git): Time Flies
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It’s 4:30am and I’m getting the gear together for the 16 hr drive to Banff to climb Mt Thompson. At 5 I’ll pick up one of the other guys and we’ll go to transfer to the convertible at 5:30am for the top down road trip. I’m stoked.
I saw WALL-E last night. Don’t bother.
Shore StopOriginally uploaded by Big Dadoo Today was the first day of our vacation with clear skies and no rain. We had a late breakfast on the dock and then headed out in the kayaks. We circumnavigated Sultana Island for a 11.7km tour which saw a deer, a trutle, and several bald eagles (no photo’s Read More …
Three days ago the enemy penetrated our perimeter defenses for the second time. He was located hiding in a water reservoir. After a short skirmish, the enemy was extracted and left on the side of the road, presumed dead. After this incursion it was necessary to fortify the perimeter with IEDs (improvised entrapment devices). Two Read More …
This morning after doing a little reading at the dock while enjoying a light breakfast, I paddled over to Hay Island to investigate the shoreline and see what’s happening on this part of the lake. Yesterday, on our walk to the point, Shirley and I discovered that there had been some activity with the power Read More …
What are you looking at?!Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo It’s Sunday and we’ve slept in and had a late brunch. I think today will just be about doing a few odd jobs around the cottage and taking is easy. Having a nap on the dock sounds like an excellent possibility. Shirley and I took a Read More …
My normal answer until today was no. In fact it was a little worse thatno, I’d ignore the person, as if they didn’t exist. I’d just walk onby, perhaps I’d shake my head, but generally I’d not speak to them oracknowledge them in any serious way. If you walk around in any majorcity, you will Read More …
Flat Changing CompetitionOriginally uploaded by Big Dadoo My Stats Distance 93.80km Average speed 31.80 km/hr Max Speed 57.4 km/hr Ride Time 2:54:50 A good ride again today after missing last weeks ride since we were at the lake. Today was the annual picnic, so there was great food and drink post-ride. Conditions were windy and Read More …
FOG RidersOriginally uploaded by Big Dadoo My Stats Distance 107.32 km Average speed 30.05 km/hr Max Speed 49.8 km/hr Ride Time 3:20:12 Today’s ride was a little longer that typical due to taking the Cooks Creek route option. The weather was very fine with temperatures in the mid-20s and a clear sky for the ride Read More …
My Stats Distance 94.72 km Average speed 31.05 km/hr Max Speed 50.8 km/hr Ride Time 3:00:12 The day started off clear and sunny at 7am, but by the time I was picking up the Starbucks at 8:30 on the way to the ride it had clouded over with a nice flat layer of grey. Not Read More …