Friday, September 12, 2008

After getting my weekly spending money from a bank machine I fired up the Mazda truck and then filled her up at 135.4 liter before heading out the Valley - ended up at Campbell Valley Regional Park - while I have hiked some of the trails in the park it has always been from the north entrance off of 16th Ave - this time I started from the south entrance off of 8th Ave and did a loop of the southern trails - a combination of mutli-use trails and narrower walking trails - took about 90 minutes to do - did take a number of photos - while the scenery isn't spectacular it is an interesting valley walk - there were a number of flowers in bloom and even took one picture of myself - yes the camera still works - then proceeded into New West and Walmart where I had lunch, did some grocery shopping and look to see if there were any buys on Hawaiian shirts - need to replenish my supply before the cruise in November - nothing there that I liked.

Tonight I am going to take it easy - watch some TV and perhaps meet up with Jim for a coffee later.

Tomorrow morning I will send you the emails to the FOYP's for the work party.

Time to upload the photos.

Cheers

Dennis

Thursday, September 11, 2008

It has been a good day so far - after doing my usual morning Internet surfing etc I got out on the bike - I wasn't sure exactly where I was headed except that it would be over the Burrard Bridge and after crossing the bridge I headed for Kits Point and then along Point Grey road to Bayswater which is a newer addition to the City's network of bike routes on quieter residential streets - after 16th I continued to head southerly and finally up onto the Cypress Bike route - but I was feeling fine and adventurous so I climbed gradually up into Shaunnessy and then followed Angus across Granville and then over across Oak and Cambie to the Ontario bike path which I took downhill all the way to Science World where I had lunch at McDonald's - then False Creek north home - it was a ride of 24.9 km and I don't seem to have any stiffness in my neck or shoulder - some in the lower back but that seems to be normal - did I mention that the weather is gorgeous - sunny with a cooling breeze near the water.

I also got a call from the Y about meeting up with my immigrant as part of their Y connections program - he is Chinese - studying English and hopes to get a job as a mechanical Engineer which is what he is trained for.

Going for a short walk along Davie and then home for supper.

Cheers

Dennis

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Another beautiful sunny and warm day here on the west coast of Canada - don't normally do a lot on Wednesdays as it is the day of the week that I take my brother - who has a long term illness and can't go out by himself out for our weekly lunch and chat.

Still working on some of the plans for the Nov. '08 cruise and spend a fair amount of time on the cruise critic site watching the happenings there.

Tomorrow I intend to get out on the bike - not sure where so will just play it by ear - also need to do a laundry - usually like to wait for a cooler and wetter day but there isn't one in the forecast for at least a week.

That's all for today.

Monday, September 8, 2008

Well it was a good weekend - the weather was sunny and warm - took in Davie Street days on Saturday as well as a nice steam, shower and shave at my fitness club - met up with Jim for dinner at our usual Saturday eating establishment - the White Spot and then spent some time watching the street action from the corner of Davie and Granville - spent the earlier part of the day arranging the Amtrak portion of my upcoming trip to NYC and Miami - it took several phone calls back and forth with Marlene to get everything straighten out and the proper codes etc.

Sunday I was determined to get out on the bike - which I did under beautiful blue skies - first stop along the route was the Amtrak/Via rail station to pick up my tickets - took all of five minutes to get that taken care of - I then spend some time enjoying the new seawall by the still building Olympic Athletes village - had my camera and got many great shots - will post a link later.

Today Monday will see me continue to spend some time on recruiting volunteers for the next FOYP work party - emailing newcomers and those who haven't done one in a few years - it a thankless job at times but a way to get to meet or talk to new people who all share there love for Yellowpoint Lodge.

More later