Happy Birthday to Me!! One of the best ever, in part due to all the birthday emails, texts, blog comments, calls, etc. I have received from you. Thanks! A special thanks to Betsy Galbreath for the birthday card she sent along with me to open today. The 34 mile ride today to Anacortes was significantly … Continue reading June 17, 2019 Bellingham —> Anacortes – 34 miles →

Happy Father’s Day to all who qualify for the honor! Started the day biking the approximately 10 miles from the motel to Duke Point Ferry terminal to catch the 10:15 am ferry to Twawwassen. Again the weather was perfect, and everything went off without a hitch. However, in hindsight, I wish I had made the … Continue reading June 16, 2019 Nanaimo —> Bellingham, WA – 65 mile bike ride →

Pam & Carin were determined to send me off “fueled” for the day. Eggs, bacon, homemade hashbrowns and fruit. I told them I was pretty sure after all I had eaten while with them I was “fueled” all the way to Montana. I was feeling sad to leave, yet excited about riding to Nanaimo and … Continue reading June 15, 2019 Qualicum Bay —> Nanaimo – 41.6 miles →

Started the morning with yet another trip to the beach with Pam hoping to sight Eddie and Edwina - still no-shows. However, I did get a decent video of a golden eagle gliding in for a landing in the trees. I have attached a picture with the eagle circled in red since he was too … Continue reading June 14, 2019 Englishman River Falls/Heritage Forest →

I spent a leisurely morning with my studies and prayers before wandering down to the beach in hopes of catching a glimpse of Eddie and Edwina. No shows again. Took a stroll up and down the beach hunting seashells, and just enjoying the scenery and quiet. Upon my return to the cottage, I prepared for … Continue reading June 13, 2019 Nanaimo/Kittens →

Pam working her magic I had an especially good morning of studies and quiet contemplation. I felt especially aware and grateful for all the support and kind words from everyone, and offered many specific prayers of blessing as individuals came to mind - you know who you are. After a breakfast of French scrambled eggs … Continue reading June 12, 2019 – Qualicum Beach Walk →

After another leisurely morning, we struck out for Niles Creek to hike its 5.2 mile loop. I was told that we needed to be vigilant for the presence of bears and cougars. To that end, hikers usually bring “bear bangers” to ward off attacks. The bear bangers are pencil-like devices with cartridges that can make … Continue reading June 11, 2019 Niles Creek Hike/ Bike Ride – 30 miles/ Dinner at the Beach →

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Enjoyed a leisurely quiet morning with my studies and great coffee. It was cloudy and cool as I kept a look out for Eddie and Edwina who, unfortunately, were no shows. Pam joined me on the patio and we talked a while before she left to make her famous “Pamcakes”, a merger of the best … Continue reading June 10, 2019 Port Alberni Bike Ride – 26.7 miles →

Started Saturday with a good breakfast at the hotel, then headed out on the scenic 10 mile ride to Butchart Gardens to meet my friends Pam & Carin. The weather and riding conditions were perfect, and I felt a continuation of the joy that started yesterday on the Lochside Trail. I got to know Pam … Continue reading June 8-9, 2019 Butchart Gardens and on to Qualicum Beach →