Tempus Fugit

Coverage

Posted onAugust 7, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

Oh yeah, the data coverage in the Banff area by Bell Mobility is non-existant, so the mobile Blackberry twitters and blog update of the trip are just not happening the way I’d anticipated.

The warm up hike

Posted onAugust 7, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

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 …

On the road

Posted onAugust 6, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

Well the top is down and we’re crusing across Saskatchewan on a glorious sunny day. I estimate. That we’re half way to. Banff andjust passing Swift current. Speeds a little. Over the limit but hey, its a road trip. Less talk now with the wind noise but still a good time. Darcy seems to be Read More …

The Adventure Begins

Posted onAugust 6, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

It’s 4:30am and I’m getting the gear together for the 16 hr drive to Banff to climb Mt Thompson. At 5 I’ll pick up one of the other guys and we’ll go to transfer to the convertible at 5:30am for the top down road trip. I’m stoked.

Project of the Day

Posted onJuly 25, 2008July 25, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

Kayak StackerOriginally uploaded by Big Dadoo I’ve been thinking about how to store the kayaks without having them on the dock for some time now. The original idea was to have two “J” shaped brackets with webbing strung between to cradle the kayak, but I was worried about the stability of the top “J” being Read More …

Lame

Posted onJuly 24, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

I saw WALL-E last night. Don’t bother.

Great day at the Lake

Posted onJuly 22, 2008July 24, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

Shore StopOriginally uploaded by Big Dadoo Today was the first day of our vacation with clear skies and no rain. We had a late breakfast on the dock and then headed out in the kayaks. We circumnavigated Sultana Island for a 11.7km tour which saw a deer, a trutle, and several bald eagles (no photo’s Read More …

Shot a bear at the lake.

Posted onJuly 22, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

Take a look.

Plans for today

Posted onJuly 20, 2008July 20, 2008Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

It’s raining, again. Fully overcast with a forecast for thundershowers, but hey it’s Sunday at the lake and by 5pm, the sun will be out as many head back into the city, but not us, we’re still on vacation and Monday is looking awesome at 26 and sunny! In spite of the weather, we’re heading Read More …

Squirrel Wars

Posted onJuly 20, 2008November 27, 2021Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

Three days ago the enemy penetrated our perimeter defenses for the second time. He was located hiding in a water reservoir. After a short skirmish, the enemy was extracted and left on the side of the road, presumed dead. After this incursion it was necessary to fortify the perimeter with IEDs (improvised entrapment devices). Two Read More …

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