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 ...
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 …
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 …
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 …
There is nothing like pressing into His presence in pursuit of our portion through Him. There is nothing like pursuing the Provider.
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 …
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 …
Just one thing.That the blood of Jesuscan reverse the curse of sinand raise the dead to life.
I don’t think so! Over promised and under delivered. Hardly a city closing event. Sure, highway driving was very bad and lots of highway closures etc., but in the city a total over reaction in closing so many things. April 12, 2022, the day before the storm. April 13th, 24 hours later. And Good Friday, Read More …
Today was the templating day where they come out and measure your kitchen exactly for the new countertop. Originally scheduled for around 10:30 there was a cancellation so Larry, the person doing our templating, is able to arrive at around 9 am We were told by some other folks that they would make a cardboard Read More …