Blogs from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, North America
Portage la Prairie MB to Regina, SK
Published: February 5th 2012North America » Canada » Saskatchewan » Regina
February 3rd 2012
Hello from the Prairies! We were in Winnipeg for such a long time that it was great to start heading west again! The temps have been freakishly warm out here! The first place we stopped was a little community called Elie. We had 3 MB's there one of which was the mother of Tim McClain. I'm sure everyone will remember the horrific event 3 years ago on the Greyhound bus when Tim was murdered and decapated. Debbie was one of the strongest women I have met. Her anger at the system has made her this way. Vince Li was found NCR (not criminally responsible) and also doubles for "no criminal record". He will be released very soon. She is fighting the system to change the laws. She has some incredible stories of other cases that were ... read more
August 25th 2011
We spent last night in a campground we got out of the 2011 RV and Campground guide from Trailer Life Directory. Compfort Plus RV Park, White City, Sask. A place we won't come to again. We usually don't complain about a place, but this place is a rip off. We thought because it is listed in the book that it would be nice, and this is the first place worth complaining about. It is on a terrible road, kind of in a backyard of a farm, they have lots of spaces, but not enough water pressure to go around. Took my reservation, but when we got here they were confused about where to put us......anyway my rating for this place is 5 out of 10. If that even matters. Our last days in Winnipeg were great. ... read more
The countdown to Scotland has begun!
Published: July 27th 2011North America » Canada » Saskatchewan » Regina
July 27th 2011
My holidays from work have officially begun...along with the countdown until we leave for Edinburgh. I'll be posting more once the trip starts on July 29th, so stay tuned....... read more
October 26th 2010
Well I arrived late last night, Drove with a co-worker all the way from Vancouver to Regina non-stop. Well we stopped once for about 15 mins to eat and get gas. She drove from Van to Calgary, and I drove the rest of the way. I found it really odd to be away from the mountains and ocean of my native BC, it seems as soon as one enters Alberta, there are no longer such things as mountains and bodies of water. The road stretched as far as the horizon, and went straight for hours and hours. After one sore-ass ride to Regina, we got there in the middle of the night. I drove while Denise got out the maps to help navigate our way to the youth hostel in downtown Regina. ... read more
“Having someone to love is family; Having somewhere to go is Home; Having both is a blessing.”
Published: November 30th -0001North America » Canada » Saskatchewan » Regina
October 5th 2010
After a month at home I was sad to go. It was nice to be able to put things away in a dresser for a bit, get some home-cooked meals and hang out with family and friends. Life on tour is quite the adjustment. I've never experienced anything like it; Moving around and living on a bus. In the past 5 days I've been at 3 different homes. It's interesting to see how different people live and how they keep their homes. My conclusion so far is that the home can be a reflection of the family; it could be who they really are when they’re around the people they love. There’s a plaque in my host family that says: “Having someone to love is family; Having somewhere to go is Home; Having both is a ... read more
Calgary to Regina - The Plains!
Published: August 13th 2010North America » Canada » Saskatchewan » Regina
August 11th 2010
If we thought the rockies were intense, welcome to the prairies, so far close on a 1000km of supposedly flat land. Everybody you speak to tells you, "oh yeah its all down hill from the rockies" , "oh yeah, its all flat from *insert town we are passing through" But well......its not. I mean, compared to the rockies, this is flat, thats for sure, but the majority of the riding has been up and down small hills. The prairies are varied and beautifull, the one thing that is shared in common of all the areas we have passed through prairies so far is that you have a humongous, beautifull, ever changing sky, and , there are absouloutley no trees! A lady me and teyln chatted with told us "In the rockies, you know your coming to ... read more
May 3rd 2010
We got a lot done this weekend! All of our bags are packed (well almost) and weighed. Only a few more days of work and then we are off on our first international adventure together! Stay tuned for more stories... Bob and Pam... read more
Early morning after the storm...
Published: January 25th 2010North America » Canada » Saskatchewan » Regina
January 25th 2010
The flight from Toronto landed on time last night and our AC flight @ 6:35 this morning is scheduled to be on time. Next blog (I hope) will be from Toronto.... read more
January 24th 2010
We got a good head start on the storm this morning. It had definitely snowed the forecasted 10 cm or more. We thought the wind might get up and give us poor visibility so we were gone by 8:30. The trip was uneventful which is good. Tomorrow we will plan to be at the airport by 9:30 as my flight is scheduled for 11:25 am. The internet connection at this hotel is poor so I’ll have to get this update published tomorrow when I get to Toronto. Until then… ... read more
January 24th 2010
We made it to the airport. Now that Todd knows that Larry C is here he felt it was OK for him to go. If I thought the weather was bad yesterday, it was nothing compared to today. Our flight has not been canceled, but we’re not off the ground yet. I took a picture out the front window that I will post once I get to Toronto….... read more
