Oct 21, 2008 - Vernon, Surrey

Yes, it's been awhile! We came back to Swan Lake from New York and spent the remainder of September there. We had a number of lazy days that saw the only real activity as Maureen's daily walk! Some days we went on drives, still exploring the area. One such drive was up to Silver Star Ski Area. Much different again from both Whistler and Sun Peaks. It's not really a summer destination although very beautiful. The architecture is quite different and very bright. There was quite a bit of construction going on here too. The drive down had some...

Aug 26, 2008 - Almost Back Where We Started

Left Jasper this morning at 5:30 BC time and other then a few gas stops, early lunch in Kamloops, and being caught up in an accident lineup on the Coquihalla just outside of Hope, we drove straight through to Aldergrove, arriving around 3:30. A quick stop there at Kustom Koach to ask them a few questions about the trailer and we were on our way to the Tynehead RV Park. Called Al as were we heading off the freeway and shortly after getting the trailer parked and set up him and Helen arrived to pick us up for the jaunt to the Tuesday evening...

Jun 26, 2008 - Leaving Home

Left Campbell River around 7:30 and managed to catch the 10:15 sailing out of Duke Point, why Duke Point, major fare sale, for the tow of us and the truck ferry fare was only $30.00. Landed in Tswassen and headed for Al's place to grab the trailer, and then off to Tynehead RV Park.

May 21, 2008 - Back to Vancouver

After a good brunch, dumping the tanks, and filling with fuel it was time to say goodbye to Gary and Linda and head for our home RV park in Vancouver. This is the part of our yearly trip that we all hate...the goodbyes....I think it safe to say we had a great trip/visit and cant wait until the next one.... Next time Linda and I will share the blog, both making entries, to keep both sides of the family up to date on our trip. We had an uneventful trip home, and it felt good to be back at our home RV park.....caught up with neighbours and...

May 9, 2008 - Spring Vacation

Spring vacation with Gary and Linda. We are heading out from our home park, Peace Arch RV Park in South Surrey to meet Gary and Linda at Swinomish Casino. From there we are headed to the Oregon Coast and points south. Just an entry to start the map point.

Apr 5, 2008 - HOME!!!

Again pushed ourselves on the 5th and made it all the way home! We had a nine hour day on the road. Traffic was smooth going through both Portland and Seattle and the border was excellent. Great to be home!! That's all for this trip. We had a super time. Next on the agenda is our cruise through the Panama and we'll let you know how that goes. There should be lots of pictures from there! It's interesting that even though we change locations, when night falls we put our heads on the same pillows in the same bed, it's just when we wake up in...

Mar 14, 2008 - Am back at home

I can't believe I have been home for 3 days now.. and have slept a lot of the time! I got back Tuesday at noon - after 26 hours of travel time!! Wednesday morning I was SOOOO awake at 3am, Thursday at 4am and today at 5am - hopefully tomorrow I'll be back to normal. I've been getting up, watching TV for 3 hours and then going back to bed. I think Graham had thought I'd be jumping back into buying groceries, cooking dinner, etc. YUK!! It isn't freezing cold here but it certainly isn't warm and it is raining. While it is nice to be home I am...

Mar 2, 2008 - Back In Surrey!

Left Vancouver Washington around 9:00 AM this morning and ,other then gas and the normal 20 minute wait at the border crossing. we drove non-stop to home. Just over 4 months and roughly 4,000 miles after leaving we were back in our driveway. Great winter spent with good friends and lots of good sights seen, but as always it sure felt good to get home. Other then now it's pack up and get ready to move to the Island!

Oct 24, 2007 - Departure Day For New Mexico

Departure day has arrived and we are on the road shortly after 9:00 AM. A few stops south of the border for gas, groceries, and brunch and the day ends at the River Bend RV Park just out of Olympia, Washington. Rained pretty much all the way from home to Seattle, or should i say poured!

Oct 17, 2007 - airport and home

Had to get up at 3:45 to catch plane at 6:30 am We got on plane and it was delayed for 2 hrs well they fixed a fuel leak Arrived in Houston missing connecting flight so airlines rescheduled us on the 5:30 central time flight to Seattle . Arrived at Seattle 8:30 pm pacific time , Bus for Surrey had left at 8:10 so Casey drove down and pick me up from Seattle airport arrived home at 12:30 Glad to be home where I can use a tap Had to use bottled water in Ecuador Even the people of Ecuador use bottled water for drinking.

Sep 29, 2007 - Surrey

At home still in Surrey getting ready to leave on Oct 3rd. Before we leave there is team from Ecuador already starting the ground work for us at the barrio . The team will clear the site and put up frame work and roof on the structures. ( see pictures)

Jul 28, 2007 - The Move

The Move The Move began way back in May when the sorting and packing started. More than a full load was sent with 1-800-GOT-JUNK and a big load was given to Big Brothers. The boys moved on July 6, as mentioned, and they took an awful lot of stuff - probably more than they should have in their little house. Since then they have acquired our almost new fridge from the house as well as a very welcome little freezer, a house-warming gift from Auntie Pat and Uncle Steve. Our move was scheduled for Sunday, July 22, preceded the night before by...