The Cottage story … a work in progress. The family cottage on beautiful Lake of the Woods was the brain child of my dad.

Latin (tem-pu̇s-ˈfü-git): Time Flies
Just a fun loving guy who’s interested in technology, passionate about family, and a follower of Christ. The blog started a long time ago when we were family camping and I had an experience with one of my sons that made me realize how fast time is going by, hence the title, Tempus Fugit. I Read More ...
Hey! Welcome to the bigDadoo website. You’ve landed here for some mysterious reason only know to you but, thanks for dropping by. Most likely, perhaps, you were looking for my original blog? Well, you are there. If you were looking for my Journey blog, well that’s over here. If you are interested in some of Read More ...
In addition to this blog I have a presence on several other online services for some of my various interests. Photography. The bulk of my online photography is over on Flickr. For the family, there are a couple of special albums that are dedicated to the grandkids. Parker Easton Dane Clark Other album collections are Read More ...
bible.com/bible/1849/2th.3.16.TPT Inspite of everthing going on in my life these days I’m sitting in the living room with a coffee experiencing the peace that passes all understanding.
“My God will break through for me” really spoke to me this morning. As I wait for next steps in my PITA situation I’m confident that things will go well. Testing and procedures will occur in a timely manner and God will make a way and provide the “break throughs” that will lead to healing Read More …
Jesus can suddenly bring great calm in the midst of storms. bible.com/bible/116/mat.8.26.NLT
Jesus does more that take us to heaven He brings us next to (alongside of) the Father. The Father is the destination.
A while back I decided to make an effort to be more thankful. And to that end I started a list on the iPhone Reminders app and I get a daily prompt to put something on the “Thankful” list. Now not every day gets and entry but most do. Another facet of this initiative is Read More …
How many do you have? Seems innocent enough, just a few dollars a month or as they used to say “pennies a day”. Some of you are saying “What’s a penny?” 🤣 Seriously, add them up, it’s killing us by just a few more dollars every month. In my Instagram feed I get lots of Read More …
The good Shepherd knows the way, the path, to “green pastures” and “still waters”. Pastures and waters He will use to “restore our soul”. Psalm 23:2-3
bible.com/bible/116/2co.1.22.NLT Image or no?
www.bible.com/reading-plans/27920/day/2 Wow, a good one to remember and review from time to time.
Apparently, not always and as the saying goes “It pays to shop around.”. So, I’m looking for something simple, a v-belt for the aquarobic air pump at the lake. You used to be able to just pop over to Canadian Tire and pick one up from an extensive collection, not any more, they don’t have Read More …