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I love the orchids. Lady Slippers are such a treat. I haven’t seen them since I moved south. We have other orchids here, over 100...

The lady slipper on the lichen carpet makes for a striking photo!

Haha, good one. I agree with carrying an ax, especially in spring or fall when a fire can be very rewarding. Same with the twig stove...

Monday, June 13, 2022, Day 19 I was greeted by strong winds and grey clouds early in the morning. Despite the wind, the mosquitoes and...

First completed project with the home made shoulder plane. Also quick-n-dirty (Didn't know if it would even make a difference), but it...

I lost track of this thread when it took a long carve into skiing, which I've only done once in my life (in Yosemite). But I've sat in...

And then there's ski mountaineering (not to be confused with skimo!). Ropes, harnesses, ice axes and crampons come to mind. Oh, and...

"I also had another visitor: a chipmunk, which took an interest in the ingredients I had laid out for cooking. No, actually I was the...

Our life plans get kicked around, moved around, and shuffled. I hesitate to even try to put plans to paper but the dream is always worth...

We rarely mention here the health challenges we face. I’m grateful it comes up from time to time. It certainly gives me courage to keep...

Please don’t let your diagnosis alter your plans. I’ve been dealing with serious prostrate cancer (Gleason 9, Agent Orange) since 2016...

Saturday, June 11, 2022, Day 17 The whisky the evening before was probably a bit too plentiful; I slept through the sunrise and didn't...

Wabakimi trips are simply wonderful, aren't they? As for the bears: There were no direct sightings in the bush on this trip. But just...

More Yep. BC skiing can take you to some wild areas! And to think all that snow eventually turns to water, which flows into rivers and...