Blogs from Saskatchewan, Canada, North America - page 23

North America » Canada » Saskatchewan August 29th 2007

Day 18 The earliest start to date, we got away about 0730 and were barely underway when we spotted a small group of elk, they were right on the verge of the road and seemed most unconcerned about people or traffic. Not very much further along we saw another group of animals, this time mountain sheep. Again they did not seem particularly bothered by either man or his machines. We were on our way from Jasper to Dale and Diana’s home by Candle Lake, a drive of a little over 700 miles. As a comparison for you kiwis, if we had left from Wellington and driven north then we would have ended up 200 miles out in the ocean. On the 14 hour journey, we also saw bison, coyotes and of course cows and horses. Not ... read more

Blast-Off

North America » Canada » Saskatchewan » Saskatoon August 26th 2007

Good-Bye Van

R N O B

There are some things in life that a person can prepare for and feel comfortable that they had done everything possible to make things “just right”. Physically preparing and packing are easy compared to the mental preparation and emotional roller coaster that we are experiencing this week. This week the focus was all about the details. Buying insurance, contacting hotels, confirming travel arrangements and trying to pack 10 months worth of books, clothes, and personal effects into two large, two medium, two carry-on and three back-packs is not nearly as challenging as thinking about what we are leaving behind. If I was staying here in Canada this year I would have been getting ready to head off to our annual administrator’s retreat and preparing for the upcoming school-based planning meetings. Of course it wasn’t difficult to ... read more

sask

North America » Canada » Saskatchewan August 20th 2007

This is saskatchewan....

Cross Canada 07

Our remaining ride from Manitoba to Winnipeg went quickly with flat roads and mild winds. We think we must have gotten lucky in the prairies because we had heard so many horror stories about the wind but hadn’t really experienced its wrath. So we felt very lucky when our first very windy experience was with a tail wind!!! The day we made it into Saskatchewan was an average-weathered day and we made it to our destination in the early afternoon. At about the same time, a huge tailwind came our way. We were told in Kenora that if there is a tailwind it probably meant that a storm was on its way, since the winds usually blow westerly. We were not missing our opportunity for a good ride, however, so even when the locals shouted at ... read more

Grandma and Grandpa Camp Time

North America » Canada » Saskatchewan » Garrick August 19th 2007

Forever Friends

R N O B

A bit of backtracking to start this week’s entry. After the busy week of hockey school, when Benjamin and I really missed seeing Owen and Dad, we were glad to hang out on Saturday morning after the hockey game. In the afternoon while the boys relaxed I attended the wedding ceremony of a friend from high school, Glenda Gates. It was a beautiful and unique wedding with the groom, Danny Skene, and his groomsmen coming in to the Hockey Night in Canada theme song and the wedding party walking out to bagpipes playing. I loved it and wish the happy couple well. The boys and Ron and I attended the reception at the Sheraton and it was great to see several of my longtime friends from high school. Looking just as good, if not better, than ... read more

The Day After Another Lengthy Drive

North America » Canada » Saskatchewan August 10th 2007

The Long Road

Lucky Traveler

My trip the day before to Manitoba was very long (638 miles), so I hoped for a shorter one (in miles, not always time). I had to make a decision to either go northwest towards Saskatoon and onward to Edmonton and Jasper, or due west towards Regina, then Calgary and a long northward drive to Jasper, so I chose the former. Good choice. However, I must say that the towns are not much to write home about, literally. They have a marker just before the town indicating the services offered, and an indicator of when the service road begins. Kind of disappointing, really. These stops usually included an A&W, a gas station, and maybe a convenience store. And, they were not 24-hour operations, either, like in the USA. Plus, the larger towns ended up looking like ... read more

A Happening Holiday-Fringetastic!

North America » Canada » Saskatchewan » Saskatoon August 6th 2007

Quad Rides in the Backyard!!??

R N O B

PLEASE NOTE: YOU CAN READ THE JOURNALS FROM THE BEGINNING BY CLICKING ON SMALL PICTURE TITLED THE NOWLAN AND DORE FAMILY. ALSO, IF YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN THE BLOG PLEASE PASS ALONG THEIR EMAIL TO US OR HAVE THEM SUBSCRIBE THEMSELVES. Our return to Saskatoon was met without any fanfare. Not like we were expecting any. Arriving in mid afternoon we interrupted quiet time and both Duffy and Diogi seemed somewhat unimpressed. Mom and Dad had taken off earlier in the day to attend the Elkhorn Homecoming and I think the dogs had plans that were devious in nature but we spoiled the fun. On Friday night of the August long Terry and Diane hosted us for yet another awesome supper. Yes, we are gaining weight!! Terry was on his last days ... read more

Old Home Week...err rather Hours

North America » Canada » Saskatchewan » Yorkton August 6th 2007

Cousins Connecting

R N O B

PLEASE NOTE: YOU CAN READ THE JOURNALS FROM THE BEGINNING BY CLICKING ON SMALL PICTURE TITLED THE NOWLAN AND DORE FAMILY. ALSO, IF YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN THE BLOG PLEASE PASS ALONG THEIR EMAIL TO US OR HAVE THEM SUBSCRIBE THEMSELVES. Can someone please explain why every year during the hottest week of summer the vacuum hose that the controls the heating and cooling vents in my van disconnects itself? As I fired up the van to leave for Yorkton from Gary and Gina’s I was comforted knowing that we would be in a climate controlled cabin for the forthcoming two hours. It’s not like I can’t take the heat. In fact I quite enjoy the heat of summer. However, when the temperature is at 27 degrees at eight in the morning ... read more

Moose Jaw

North America » Canada » Saskatchewan » Moose Jaw July 30th 2007

Moose Jaw Moose

Danielson

We’re in Moose Jaw, and I thought I’d send these pictures. We should cross the border tomorrow, and we’re just praying we don’t have any problems there. ... read more

Loving the Slow Summer Pace

North America » Canada » Saskatchewan » Regina July 26th 2007

Rider Pride

R N O B

As summer holidays go, this year has been so awesome. We have lost ourselves in exploring Saskatchewan and touching base with so many people from our immediate and extended families. One thing that we have been faced with on occasion is a lack of internet access. Of course this does not help us with getting the blog posted in a timely manner. However, for the past few weeks we have indeed had internet access. Why aren’t we up to date with our blog? We have become immersed in the experience of being on holidays and having no deadlines, commitments, or schedules. Not a bad deal…slowing down and enjoying the moment. After our week at Otter Lake we returned to Saskatoon. Aside from taking care of some banking and other trivial things it was a rather uneventful ... read more

Missinipe/Otter Lake= Destination Decompression

North America » Canada » Saskatchewan » Missinipe » Otter Lake July 21st 2007

Follow the Leader

R N O B

There are many places a person can relax and enjoy a slow pace of life while enjoying the small things in life. Otter Lake is one of our favorites! As a result of the benevolence of Taras and his cohorts who so graciously permit us to use the cabin we have our own paradise in Northern Saskatchewan. The things that make staying at Missinipe so great include: not having to drive to get to the beach, store, and park. Seeing close friends who we don’t see often enough and friends who are not so close but know us well enough to say hello while we’re out for a walk. Getting out on the lake and exploring, fishing and because there are NO jets skis buzzing around incessantly it is rather peaceful most of the time. ... read more

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