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Perhaps it’s just me but I just re-discovered Despair, Inc. and the image for the mug broke me up. The Pessimist’s Mug The Pessimist’s Mug In these irrationally exuberant times, it’s getting harder and harder for the self-respecting pessimist to stay unhappy. So pervasive is the hope, so overwhelming the positivity, that without the firmest Read More …

Never

I never tire of paddling down into the mashes at the bottom of our bay at the lake. It’s always a peaceful experience that never fails to lift my spirits. Just a short paddle to the entrance and it’s like you’ve left the world behind and entered your own secret water garden. Cottages and people Read More …

The warm up hike

Garry at Chinaman’s Peak Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo Today, just outside of Canmore, the group met in a mountain road parking lot for the warm-up hike. The start time was 1pm, but some of the group were delayed until shortly after 2pm. With everyone assembled we started the climb which was about 3,000 vertical Read More …