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 ...
Since I’ve recently changed WordPress themes from DevotePress to Catch Responsive I’ve been doing a fair bit of updating and maintenance work. All this playing around with the blog got me to wondering, just when did I start this blog? Well, the answer is March 24, 2005 with the posting of Grid for Good. Certainly Read More …
Some of the photos taken during our Fall 2019 road trip to Toronto, Chicago and down a section of Route 66.
That’s me on Zwift, in the centre, blue and white jersey. As you can see I’m pushing 251 watts which is a decent effort for me. I’m on an 11% grade and doing a measly 7 kph. What is less obvious is that I’ve just been passed by the running dude up ahead on the Read More …
Every morning in this advent season when I come to reading this devotion just looking at the title image brings me joy. It just resonates on so many levels. Historically, the coming of king Jesus as a baby, presently as the king comes to people who accept him, and prophetically as the future second coming Read More …
OK, so I’m a bit of an Apple fan, not quite a fan boy, but up there. With the latest iOS and the ability for widgets on the Home Screen I did some playing around and settled on this Apple widget at the top of my screen. By default it shows my 6 things in Read More …
Pulled this from a Rick Warren devotional that really spoke to me today. I had this revelation about a week ago regarding Jesus as The Truth, so today this just drove it home more. We know God’s Truth: Jesus Christ Truth is not a principle. Truth is a person; truth is Jesus Christ. One of Read More …
Forget about the presents needing to be wrapped and… focus instead on being present in each moment. Take time to celebrate God in the process. He is at work this Christmas season. Don’t wait until December 25 to notice. Really liking this devotional on Youversion. Every time I see the title “The King is Coming” Read More …
Interesting that in the amplified translation it says… forgive and let go I think the letting go is perhaps even harder and more important that the forgiveness. “Then Peter came to Him and asked, “Lord, how many times will my brother sin against me and I forgive him and let it go? Up to seven Read More …
Somewhere along the line in my meditation journey I discovered encounter, “A daily podcast of sacred and mindful meditations to help you encounter the divine presence of God throughout your day.” I usually end my devotional readings listening to the meditation of the day. These meditations are almost always synchronized to the “Verse of the Read More …
For sure these days there is a lot of uncertainty, apprehension and even fear. If there is ever a time when we need support, help, encouragement and strength, this is it. This verse really came alive to me the other day while I was reading my morning devotions. I hope it encourages you.