Latin (tem-pu̇s-ˈfü-git): Time Flies
I’m just back from the first paddle in the Orca kayak that I rented from MEC for the weekend. There was a moderate breeze so I had a little of everything on the 7.8km paddle. And this was just around our bay! Kayak Route It’s very rhythmic and smooth paddling in the kayak and you’re Read More …
Weekend Pictures Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo Eric & Dez came down to the lake last night. We chatted, had some pizza and a movie and called it a night. Today it was hot and sunny all day long and we spent most of the day at the dock. The big activity was catching a Read More …
Today I am working from the LOTW Office, some will know what a pleasure this can be. I was up a little late last night so the Blackberry beeping woke me up suddenly. I thought it was the 15 minute warning for the 8am conference call so I jumped out of bed, tossed on some Read More …
I’m at the lake and needed to check out some info on my CIBC chequing account. So, no problem, signon to their online banking system like usual and … We are Sorry … We were unable to validate your card number and password. You will need to reset your password to regain access to Online Read More …
A fellow cyclist told me about his morning ride into work while we were picking up our bikes from the lockup cage. He was stopped by the police for running a red light. He admitted to doing it, he just didn’t like the treatment. They asked what he was “carrying”, patted him down and put Read More …
In cycling, riding a centruy is riding 100 miles, of late a metric century has also become a term for riding 100km. Typically, you are supposed to train and work up to these kinds of rides, building your distance until you can complete a century. This is a very common goal for most avid cyclists. Read More …
Our Travel Bug, Kiwi Kritter has make a historical move in one trip, from the UK to New Zealand! After leaving Winnipeg, Kiwi has traveled 17,848 miles as the crow flies so far. Next stop Australia! New Zealanders Whakatu3 were on holiday in the UK and went to Morgans Multiply caching event where we were Read More …
Heat wave hits Winnipeg! I’ve just walked from Portage Place to Winnipeg Square and its hot and humid in the ‘Peg. I think I’ll take the air conditioned walkway back to the office, after my chai latte break. 😉
At most lakes, the PWC (Personal Water Craft) is one of those annoying noisy things you put up with, unless you’re an owner or happen to be operating one, in which case they are great and a lot of fun. You didn’t think I meant this PWC did you? Well this weekend I discovered something Read More …
It’s 6:30am and I’m just about to head down to the dock with a couple of cups of coffee and some reading material, it’s a clear sunny morning. Yesterday was a bunch of firsts for the year as we wend into Kenora by boat to pick up a few things. First boat trip, first Starbucks Read More …