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What kinds of outdoor adventures will float your boat this weekend? I’m thinking a hike might be in the cards, maybe some gardening, and a bit of paddling perhaps.It’s been a great week for sunsets. I asked Marian to make a shape during our hike on Signal Hill.Thinking of all the folks and feathered ones so devastated by Hurricane Larry making landfall in the vicinity of Cape St. Mary’s Seabird Ecological Reserve. I had the great fortune of spending some time there 48 hours before the storm. I sat and watched and photographed in awe. And now I sit grieving for the birds and for the folks who love them.Through the rigging and the rails. Sunset at the St. Brides Wharf.With all this talk of waves and ocean, it must be time for a boat. As the day turns to night and the waves turn to stillness, it is time to get quiet. Sit. Think. And then pick up your backpack and head home before you can see the trail anymore.Since Marian captured me in technicolor, I’ll return the favour. Here Marian rides in front of Sharon’s Nook, a Grand Bank cafe and eatery, on our ride around town. I love exploring places by foot and bicycle because I can stop and pause and really take it all in.TA’s Facebook Page
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Das Boot
Hey, It’s Sunday once again and the time has been a blur. My mom was admitted to hospital about a week ago in serious condition and I’ve spent much of the week sending my love, prayers, and good thoughts to … Continue reading
Posted in Buddhism, Everest 2010, Motorcycles
Tagged Buddhist Learning, climb, dirt girls, motorycles, training
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Joys and Sorrows
Good Icy Cold Morning to You, The combination of minus 45 degrees C and ice fog this morning at the Edmonton International Airport means we’re spending an additional day here. Our flight was cancelled and given big travel volumes, we … Continue reading
Down River
Happy US Thanksgiving! As I look forward to this week, where my friends south of the 49th parallel will be celebrating Thanksgiving, I am thankful that last week went as well as it could have and that Marian came … Continue reading
Posted in Everest 2010
Tagged Buddhist Learning, Colorado River, Grand Canyon, love, raft, rapid, surgery, training, whitewater
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The Deep Well
Good Morning to All, The early morning, early winter light is draping the South Side Hills in a gentle blanket of rose taffeta. As I glance out the window, my gaze lowers to the delightfully delicate blossoms on our … Continue reading
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Out of the Bardo: Elbrus Update #1
Greetings from Moscow, The bardo, in Tibetan, is the place between death and birth; a transition zone between the last existence and the next. For me, in this life, the airplane is the nearest experience to the bardo I can … Continue reading
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Elbrus: Climbing for my Dad
Greetings from Victoria Day, We call it the 2-4 Weekend in Newfoundland since Queen Victoria’s birthday was on the 24th. This year the 24th actually fell on a weekend but we’re having the holiday the weekend before, go figure! I’m … Continue reading
New Views
Howdy, Happy three months to my birthday day. I’m a few days late in writing this but it’s been a rollercoaster weeks of intense highs and lows and I’m tried to take inspiration and meaning from both. I flew out … Continue reading
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